By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
Would an Entrepreneurial Fair help create jobs in Franklin County?
That idea was floated Thursday morning by Mark McArn, chairman of the Franklin County Economic Development Commission.
The goal, he explained, would be to “help start-ups and new businesses in Franklin County become successful.”
Louisburg resident Jake Murphy
The Franklin County Republican Party held its annual County Convention at the Hamilton Hobgood Courthouse Annex in Louisburg last month, giving candidates for Congress, the legislature and board of commissioners a chance to address delegates and guests about local, regional and federal issues.
There are many and various ways to celebrate Women’s History Month, and one of the ways that the Louisburg area chose to do so is with a women’s art show. This is the third annual juried art competition celebrated in Louisburg focusing on the amazing talents of women artists in our area.
In addition to the many springtime festivities and celebrations in and around the Franklin County area this time of year, Louisburg College is pleased to announce an exciting weekend of events open to all alumni and members of the community.
During Alumni Weekend, April 16 and 17, the college will install Dr. Mark La Branche as the 27th president of this historic institution. The college has organized two fun-filled days of festivities and events surrounding the theme of “Strong Foundations for Great Futures.”
Franklin Regional Medical Center has contracted with Wake Radiology Consultants to perform inpatient and outpatient Diagnostic Radiology and Medical Imaging.
“The same high quality and trustworthy service that is consistently provided to patients in the heart of the Triangle will now be available in Franklin County’s backyard,” said Jason Proctor, president of Franklin Regional.
An idea floated at the Thursday meeting of the Franklin County Economic Development Commission not only has promise, it’s a challenge for those who say not enough is being done to create jobs in Franklin County.
The EDC chairman, Mark McArn, suggested that the board consider holding what he tentatively called an Entrepreneurial Fair to help local folks who think they have a great idea for a new business get started.
Ever seen 5,000 Easter Eggs all in one place.
A week ago, I did!
It was a combination “work” assignment and a trip with my better half and our 5-year-old to Bunn for the annual egg hunt sponsored by the Fire Department.
As usual, the Bunn Firemen (and their many supporters) know kids and candy. Or, maybe it’s candy and kids.
GOOD MORNING: According to TheDude on 4/3/10: Thomas Jefferson once said, ”The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.”
So what’s your problem, Dude? No sympathies here.
Dear Editor,
The article in the Saturday, April 03, 2010, Franklin Times relating to a student suspended for not complying with established rules is thought provoking. The reasons for these rules are very clear: to protect students, faculty, and promote good order and discipline. The student clearly understood the rules, was warned repeatedly of the consequences, and chose not to comply. Now he and his supporters want to be excused for it.
FRANKLINTON- Robert MacDonald “Baldy” Greene Sr., 63, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Wake Medical Hospital in Cary. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, April 6, at Mitchiner’s Grove Baptist Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. Melvin Jackson officiating. Interment was in Concord Missionary Baptist Church cemetery, Kittrell.
ZEBULON - James Leo Parrish Sr., 86, died Monday, April 5, 2010. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, April 10) at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Baptist Tabernacle Church cemetery.
YOUNGSVILLE —Douglas Joseph Sykora, 67, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Duke University Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at Fuller Chapel United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Tammy Ayscue officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
LOUISBURG – Elmer Cary Griffin, Jr., 59, of Louisburg, died Tuesday evening.
BUNN – Dorothy Nell Alford Batton, 83, of Bunn, passed away Thursday at her home. She was the loving mother of seven children that she cherished very much.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklinton staff is working to modify its grass cutting contract so cuts coincide with holidays.
A number of residents complained to Town Hall after the Easter Holiday that the grounds at Fairview Cemetery had not been mowed.
Town Manager Larry Carver said Simple Cuts Lawn Care was contracted last year to cut town property, including the cemetery, on or about the 15th of each month.
A Franklin County man was charged with assaulting a female prior to leaving town with her vehicle.
Rowan County authorities arrested James Anthony Torrence a day later — on April 2 — citing him with moving violations in the swiped vehicle.
Springtime days and hours for the DeHart Botanical Gardens have been extended every day from April 4 to May 15, and from sunrise to sunset.
Because of the early hot weather, many flowers are blooming early. The peak of azalea blooming may be between April 10 to April l8, but there are other azaleas that bloom in late April and through May. The Gardens have a variety of other flowers and colorful shrubs for something to see each month.
The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center has worked with the Franklin County Libraries for the past two summers to bring the GlaxoSmithKline Summer Science Camp to our libraries. The Camp will be available to library patrons again this coming summer at the Bunn and Youngsville branches. Online registration will be available this year on May 1.
The Franklin County Solid Waste Department and Solid Waste Task Force will again sponsor the annual Great American Clean-up event on Thursday, April 15.
Volunteers from all over the county will be participating in this national event in the hopes of not only making Franklin County cleaner and more beautiful, but also stimulating interest among our citizens in keeping our highways clean and free of trash and debris. Pre-selected highways will be targeted by our dedicated “litter-getters” and should be clean and beautiful by day’s end.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Pitt Community College wasn’t in a charitable mood during Wednesday’s key Region X doubleheader at Louisburg College.
Instead, the Lady Bulldogs, coached by veteran mentor Junior Bailey, would sweep Louisburg in a league showdown at Sheilah R. Cotten Field on the LC campus.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- And she’s only a freshman.
That was usually the phrase that followed anyone’s description of Whitney Bunn’s heroics for the Bunn High School girls basketball squad during the 2009-10 season.
While observers were amazed at Bunn’s quick transition to the prep level, they also hinted that the best was yet to come for BHS’ talented, ninth-grade guard.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Grant Madison typified the phrase ‘senior leader’ during his final campaign as a member of the Louisburg High School football squad.
Madison switched positions on offense and saw his playing time decrease on defense, as LHS head coach Chris Lee sought to two-platoon his roster more.
It took Rachel Cowley just three minutes to fill out her bracket for the annual The Franklin Times NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Pool.
But needing Duke to win the championship, the closing few moments of Monday’s final game must have seemed to last a lifetime for Cowley.
Or did they?
