GOOD MORNING: Nope, these aren’t April showers and this is still March – not May. Whadidya expect?
ONE SMALL STEP FOR U.S. 401: While I might not still be around for the groundbreaking much less the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the Franklin County section of U.S. 401. whenever that takes place, I was on hand with local representatives and officials in Rolesville Thursday morning for the groundbreaking ceremony that will eventually help ease the pain for Franklin County motorists for the remainder of their trip to Raleigh.
To the Editor,
I would like to respond to Ms. Cox’s letter to the editor printed in the Saturday, March 6 edition of The Franklin Times.
The first sentence and subsequent comments make clear that the writer believes that Franklin County is contemplating making rabies shots mandatory. In fact, NC state law already makes rabies shots mandatory.
Dear Editor,
“There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order.” — Ed Howdershelt
Is there even one person in our country today that cannot feel the chains of government tyranny threatening our very liberty? As we move forward as a state, we must remember those that came before us, and why they sacrificed so much.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
YOUNGSVILLE — After a room full of opposition cleared, the town’s board of commissioners approved a special-use permit that allows a developer to bring some mixed use to a single-family housing development.
The approval allows for a density change, giving Stephen’s Glen subdivision developer David Cully the opportunity to build 22 duplexes.
FRANKLINTON —Funeral services for Robert “Bobby” Francis Sr., 68, who died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at Allen Metropolitan AME Zion Church, with the Rev. Paul Atlas officiating.
ZEBULON - Bonnie Alicia Fuller, 38, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at UNC Hospital. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, March 11) at Zebulon Baptist Church, with visitation after the service. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Gardens.
ZEBULON - Vera Bartlett Parker, 92, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Funeral service was Friday, March 12, at Zebulon Baptist Church. Entombment service will be held in Cullman, Ala.
ADVANCE - Mrs. Barbara Andrews Hart, 67, of Advance passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 17, 1943 in Granville County to William Mack and Mary Pope Andrews.
GREENSBORO - Robert Samuel Weathers died peacefully on March 9, 2010 at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home Care Center. He was 81 years old. His funeral was held at Lindley Park Baptist Church in Greensboro, N.C. on Friday, March 12, at 12 noon. Interment will be at Eureka Presbyterian Church in Carthage, N.C. on Saturday, March 13, at 2 p.m.
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Contributed by the United Way of Franklin County
The giving for the 2009-2010 United Way of Franklin County is done — and it’s time to celebrate.
Exceeding the goal of $120,000 to raise a record $127,874, the community is ready to come together, reflect on a challenging yet successful campaign and set sights on the upcoming needs here for human services, UWFC President Dale Byrns said this week.
DOT Division 5 engineer Wally Bowman (center) finds himself surrounded during ground-breaking ceremonies for U.S. 401 in Wake County Thursday morning. State Rep. Lucy Allen and Louisburg Town Council member Joe Shearin are discussing the need for a four-laned U.S. 401 in Franklin County shortly after work officially began on the section from the Neuse River to Louisbury Road just south of Rolesville.
Wilson and Olivia Hedgepeth celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on March 6 with their children, family and friends.
By:
Gary Cunard, Times Publisher
Despite the challenging weather of late fall and winter, construction has been happening at the new Franklinton High School site at Cedar Creek and Lane Store roads.
This week, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, a former North Carolina state superintendent of schools, asked to tour the site and see exactly what Franklin County voters had approved.
As visitors approach the auditorium, the sheer size of the school’s campus is apparent.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- With the addition of perennial powerhouse North Johnston, the golfing scene just got tougher in the already-competitive Northern Carolina Conference.
Louisburg is also in, and the Warriors have a recent history of success -- though Chris Lee’s club has been hampered by graduation over the past two campaigns.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Less than one week after wrapping up her dominant freshman basketball season, Whitney Bunn is at it again for the Bunn High School Ladycats.
This time, Bunn’s potential victims are on the soccer field, as she has become an immediate force on the pitch for the Ladycats -- even though she is just a ninth-grader.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Graduation has hit the Louisburg High School golf program hard over the past few years -- so much so that the Warriors aren’t expected to be a factor in the Northern Carolina Conference race this season.
LHS -- a long-time power in the Class 1-A Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference -- is moving up this season to take part in the Class 2-A NCC.
Heavy is usually the head that wears the crown of defending champion in The Franklin Times NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Pool.
Not this year, however.
It’s an experience all title holders have struggled with in their quests for a repeat.
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Franklinton’s girls soccer team began action at its annual Brassfield Commercial Shamrock Classic on Wednesday with a victory against South Granville.
The Lady Rams got a pair of goals from Sam Arendt and went on to defeat SG by a 4-1 margin to advance to Friday’s semifinals.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Even though she cheered in high school -- and wanted to continue in college -- Leslie Holmes never envisioned herself trying out for a cheerleading position for a National Football League team.
Until someone gave Holmes the idea. And going back to her younger days, Holmes had never been one to back away from a challenge.
MALIBU, CALIF. -- Pepperdine sophomore Cole Cook tossed his first complete game to lead Pepperdine to a 5-3 win over No. 10 East Carolina University of Thursday afternoon at Eddy D. Field Stadium in game one of a three-game non-conference baseball series.
Cook (1-2) fanned eight batters and allowed three runs (two earned) to record his first win of the season.
High School Baseball
TUESDAY
Louisburg at North Johnston 6 p.m.
Roanoke Rapids at Franklinton 6 p.m.
Nash Central at Bunn 7 p.m.
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College will hit the road this evening for an all-night trip to Illinois to take part in the annual National Junior College Athletic Association Division II National Men’s Basketball Tournament.
The event will be held at the Danville Area Community College in The Land of Lincoln.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- The Bunn High School Ladycats have gotten off to a strong track and field start this season, thanks to a pair of victories this week.
Tuesday on the road at Rosewood, the Ladycats racked up 103 points, compared to 35 for host Rosewood and 26 for Union.
Area law enforcement officers are looking for a suspect with an apparent affinity for old-school hip hop.
In the past week, Franklin County sheriff’s deputies, and Bunn and Franklinton police officers have investigated reports of graffiti all over the county.
