Cooperative Extension Agent Martha Mobley will coordinate campaign to boost local food consumption.
The 10% Campaign is an effort to encourage North Carolina consumers to spend 10 percent of their food dollars on foods from local sources.
If you could know what might happen tomorrow, would you ask that question?
Taking a peek into the future is something most folks have occasionally dreamed about — and which has been the topic of more movies and books than we can count.
Yet, while knowing what tomorrow might hold sounds like it could be fun, it also can be frightening.
By:
Gary Cunard / My Turn
Maybe it’s the heat and the humidity but ...
For someone who was born a skeptic but became a cynic through education and experience, I sometimes can still be as gullible as a rookie reporter.
That’s why I got my hopes dashed earlier this week after watching work crews swoop in at the intersection of North Bickett Boulevard and Nash Street here in the ‘Burg.
GOOD MORNING: From all appearances, the so-called “Dog Days” of summer are upon us, a bit early perhaps, but it certainly looks and feels like such is indeed the case.
Normally we don’t expect the likes of this kind of weather until August.
Dear Editor,
I read, with disbelief, the letter written to the editor of The Franklin Times in the July 14th issue of your paper.
I did not know about this until reading the story written by Nancy Hayes Yarborough pertaining to the town of Louisburg having cut or sawed all of the shrubbery and growth which was planted both recently and in the years past (with the exception of a few pieces) by family members and friends of the deceased.
Last week’s revelation that State Board of Elections Chairman Larry Leake interfered with the investigation into 2008 gubernatorial campaign flights signals that Leake’s effectiveness to that board and the state has ended and he must be replaced.
I can’t wait for you to get your hands on this treasured collection of recipes from many outstanding cooks from Louisburg United Methodist Church and the community. Molly Evans has beautifully described this lovely book as an heirloom cookbook with 877 recipes that any cook could successfully use, a book created with love by the Louisburg United Methodist Women, as well as other community patrons and friends who contributed recipes.
Ten Franklin County area youth competed in a statewide 4-H Poultry Judging competition this past Monday in Raleigh and walked away State Champions. After six months of hard work preparing for the contest and having exceptional meeting attendance, the 10 4-H’ers have shown a keen interest in poultry.
Pictured (Above): 4-H COMPETITORS. Pictured, left to right, are 4-H Poultry Judging competitors Jake Privette, Taylor Farley, Joseph Adams, Joey Moore, Selena Bullock, Ellis Privette, Daniel Barker, Faith Dunbar, Wesley Dunbar, Shannon Rigby, and volunteers Ranell Bridges and Richard Hoyle.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Together again. One last time.
For recent Franklinton High School graduates Amanda Knapp and Shaylyn Poppe, that was the theme of their appearances Tuesday at the annual East-West All-Star Girls Soccer Game on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- After his Washington Huskies won the 1991 NCAA Football Championship, Trevor Highfield was invited to a team party atop the iconic Space Needle in Seattle.
It’s been said that, on a clear day, you can see forever from the legendary structure. The sun glows off the roofs of downtown skyscrapers, and the majestic, snow-capped Mount Rainer -- all 14,411 feet of it -- can be viewed in the distance, over 50 miles away.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- In his own estimation, John Meeks brought in a high-level recruiting class this year for the Louisburg College men’s basketball team.
Meeks, however, won’t have the opportunity to coach them as he announced his resignation Wednesday after two productive campaigns at LC.
Look for Louisburg College to act quickly in its quest to find a replacement for men’s basketball coach John Meeks, who resigned earlier this week.
The school really doesn’t have a choice, considering the fact that the first day of classes is three weeks away.
LC shouldn’t have trouble locating a successor. Finding one as talented as Meeks will be a much more difficult proposition.
BUNN -- The Bunn High School volleyball squad will be conducting tryouts on Aug. 2-3 for the upcoming season.
The tryouts will be held from 1-4 p.m. each day at the Bunn Dome. All prospective players must bring a completed physical form.
Also, the annual BHS Alumni Day has been rescheduled to Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Bunn Dome. All former players are welcome to attend.
MONTGOMERY, ALA. -- Devin Mesoraco rapped four of Carolina’s season-high 18 hits as the Mudcats beat the Montgomery Biscuits 11-6 in the series opener on Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium in a Class AA Southern League baseball game.
Jake Kahaulelio and Kris Negron each hit solo homers, Negron’s coming in the ninth inning to extend his hitting streak to 15 games, leading Carolina into sole possession of second place in the Northern Division.
Louisburg High School wrestlers (l to r) Jackson Ellis, Smiley Mueller and David Pearce (all rising seniors) recently traveled to the Bob Guzzo Grand Strand Wrestling Camp in Myrtle Beach. Each of the wrestlers took home at least one trophy for his effort.
The Wendell All-Stars, who recently won the Tar Heel League’s 10-Under District Softball Tournament in Youngsville, continued their undefeated postseason run by winning the Tar Heel State Tourney Championship on July 18 in Smithfield. Wendell defeated Johnston County for the title.
The Franklinton High School volleyball squad has been hard at work, preparing for the upcoming season. Several Lady Rams recently traveled to Alamance County to participate in the week-long Elon Phoenix Volleyball Camp. The event was held from July 14-17 on the campus of Elon University. (Above) The Lady Rams are pictured with their camp certificates.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Investigators arrested a trio of Youngsville residents charged with robbing a gas station at gunpoint.
Deputies arrested Noel A. Matthews Jr., 18; Jahleel T. Hobbs, 17; and Kenny A. Sanford, 34, on July 16 — nearly a month after investigators allege they robbed Billy’s convenience store.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A rush of wind sent trees down like dominos around a Laurel Mill Road home.
Luckily, there was no collateral damage.
Chris Tharrington was at the back of his house, watching some much-needed rain fall when about eight, hulking oak and sweet gum trees were felled by gusting winds.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Roxanne Bragg earned a wage for her work in the Department of Aging, but her true pay came in embraces.
“It’s the only job in the world where you’re guaranteed a hug and to feel loved,” said Bragg, who officially retired this month after nearly three decades as director of the county’s Department of Aging.
Above, Phyllis Bullock from Franklinton takes her best shot at an event setup by the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department at the 20th Annual Senior Fun Day hosted by the county’s Department of Aging at Riverbend Park on Tuesday.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
It’s official, Louisburg now has a western bypass planned.
Actually, it’s just a line on a map, has no funding and even assistant administrator and planner Tony King cautioned that it may never be built, but the western bypass is official.
The Louisburg town council Monday night unanimously adopted the first update of its transportation plan since 1988.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A man considered by many in federal government to be a maverick, rebel and nuisance could call himself something different this month — award winner.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission honored George Burdick on July 7, presenting him with the Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award — the organization’s most prestigious honor.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A Youngsville man figures a trip to South America can bring Franklin County together.
Humberto Vicetti appeared before the Franklin County Tourism Development Authority in May, looking for support for his proposal — a South American Festival.
The county event would showcase food, music, dance and other arts associated with Latin America.
