Thanks to recent rainfall, Franklin County lifted its open burning ban on Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. in concert with the lifting of the state’s burn ban.
In early December, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted an open burning ban ordinance because of the diminished ability to fight fires due to the water shortage.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
BUNN - Franklinton and Bunn were Fit to be Split during Wednesday’s early-season Northern Carolina Conference basketball showdowns at the Bunn Dome.
Playoff berths are often sewn up by strong starts in league action, so these games were a point of emphasis for both host BHS and Franklinton -- even though each squad had played only one NCC contest coming in.
SWAN QUARTER -- Louisburg High made its longest road trip of the season Wednesday, and the drive would be well worth it.
LHS’ boys avenged an earlier-season defeat against host Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, while the Lady Warriors remained unbeaten with yet another convincing conquest.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Ryan Kitchen felt plenty of heat before his final match -- the outcome of which was going to determine the winner of a team wrestling meet Thursday between Kitchen’s Nash Central Bulldogs and visiting Louisburg.
Kitchen, a veteran in the 152-pound weight class, showed savvy under pressure, scoring a 10-1 decision over LHS’ Mohamed Camara.
He’s calling it ‘The Carey Slam’.
More like The Carey Sham.
Or maybe The Carey Scam.
Thanks to a 5-3 deficit in games that we picked differently, I have temporarily lost the beloved old-school stapler -- Old Ironside(s) -- to Carey Johnson in the annual Franklin Times Bowl Picks Contest.
RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes will host Teacher Appreciation Night, presented by RBC Centura, on Jan. 10, as the team hosts the New Jersey Devils for a 7 p.m. matchup.
All North Carolina education professionals are invited to take advantage of a special teacher appreciation rate for tickets to the game. Teachers and school administrators may purchase lower-level tickets for $25 and upper-level tickets for $15 at the Time Warner Cable Box Office at the RBC Center with valid school identifications.
LOUISBURG -- Listed are the latest results from the Louisburg Parks and Recreation Department’s basketball leagues:
High School Basketball
TUESDAY
Northampton West at Louisburg 6 p.m.
Roanoke Rapids at Bunn 6 p.m.
Franklinton at Warren County 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, a state Highway Patrol accident reconstruction team was on the scene of a fatal accident involving a sheriff’s deputy and pedestrian on Monday night.
LOUISBURG - Peyton James “Sonny” Brown Jr., 80, died Monday night, Dec. 31, 2007. A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at Oakwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Earl Dulaney officiating.
CASTALIA - Wallace Ray Colbert, 73, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, 2008. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Red Bud Baptist Church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Mr. Bernard Watson, 50, who died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Manasseh Baptist Church, with Rev. Yarborough officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mr. Marcus Antonio Coppedge, 23, who died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Louisburg High School Auditorium, with the Rev. Sylvester White officiating. Burial will follow in the Haywood Baptist Church cemetery.
YOUNGSVILLE - Henry Carl Mitchell died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Unity Baptist Church (4571-B US 1 N Highway, Franklinton). A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County, its school systems and municipalities are all facing big issues going into the new year.
Newly-elected leaders or those thrust into positions of power said they are ready to roll up their sleeves and get the work done.
“I am very instant gratification,” said newly-elected Franklinton Mayor Elic Senter. “I’m very eager to start working with the town board.
“I have things I want to do and like to see get done, but I also want to see what commissioners want to see done.
“I’m eager to meet with them ... and put our plans together.”
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
BENSON - During the post-game ceremony, the West Johnston Wildcats were presented with the first-place trophy after winning their own tournament -- the West Johnston Holiday Invitational.
Tourney organizers should have added a complimentary bottle of Windex for the glass-cleaning Wildcats.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin Regional Medical Center, by the end of the year, had made its attempt to comply with a hospital purchase agreement made in 1986.
Franklin County sold what was then Franklin Memorial Hospital to Health Management Associates (HMA) for $1.86 million. Franklin Regional Medical Center operates the hospital under HMA’s umbrella.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The father of an Ingleside man mistakenly declared dead said this week that he had hoped the matter would not have wound up in court.
Larry Green was hit by a car as he walked home from a store on the night of Jan. 24, 2005.
Paramedics declared Green dead and the county’s medical examiner, Dr. J.B. Perdue, ignored signs of life, according to the lawsuit filed Dec. 6.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Although Louisburg staff is moving forward with plans to renovate a building to house its public utilities operations, the town will not forget about its old resources.
At the Town Council’s Dec. 17 meeting, the board agreed to spend $16,350 to secure the leaky roof at the current building on Sunset Avenue.
North Carolina Farm Bureau’s 2007 annual meeting and convention was the highlight of a policy development season for the more than 1,000 members from across the state who attended.
These members of the state’s largest general farm organization talked with and listened to candidates for the 2008 election, cheered on contestants in young farmer competitions, watched the awards ceremony for member achievements, and voted on the organization’s policy positions for 2008.
For the third year, the Franklinton Woman’s Club is sponsoring its annual arts contest for art students at Franklinton High School. The club is hosting a public reception on Jan. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the old Franklinton Train Station. The students from Franklinton High have entered about 80 works from the fall semester in this juried show.
Following are some cases adjudicated in Franklin District Court recently:
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Interim Town Manager Larry Carver delivered commissioners a message just before Christmas that looks like a lump of coal.
In the summer, a dwindling water source forced the town to adopt voluntary water conservation efforts, including a decision to severely cut back water it provided to Novozymes.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Aside from the four years he spent as a student at Guilford College, James Collier has lived in Louisburg his entire life.
Collier, who now serves as the Louisburg High School Athletic Director/girls basketball coach, is considered one of the area’s top LHS historians.
But even Collier couldn’t remember the last time LHS won a Girls Christmas Tournament.
If it has ever happened.
FRANKLINTON -- The Franklinton Lady Rams will begin their 2008 softball season Feb. 26 with a road game at perennial power South Granville.
FHS’ complete fast-pitch worksheet is as follows (home games at the Franklinton Recreation Park are listed in CAPS):
