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John Rutter’s “Magnificat” and Camille Saint-Saens’ “Christmas Oratorio” will be presented by the Northeast Piedmont Chorale and Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Franklinton High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with pre-program entertainment from 6:30 to 7 p.m. by the Hill King Methodist Church Handbell Choir. A post program reception will be hosted by the Franklinton Woman’s Club. This event is free to the public.
By: By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
WINSTON-SALEM -- Retrace your steps.
Retrace your steps.
Those words went through Mike Rinfrette’s mind when he was called into Head Coach Jim Grobe’s office this summer at Wake Forest University.
HENDERSON -- Franklinton avenged an earlier-season loss to Northern Vance by toppling the host Lady Vikings 38-33 Tuesday in a non-conference, girls high school basketball matchup at the NVHS Gymnasium.
The victory was the first of the campaign for the Lady Rams, who are now 1-2 under veteran head coach Lester Wilder, back on the sideline after a one-year absence.
Eight proved to be an outstanding number for Louisburg College athletics during the recent National Signing Day.
That’s when a whopping eight student-athletes from LC signed scholarships to attend four-year, Division I schools.
LOUISBURG -- Even though it’s not a Region X matchup, today’s meeting against Georgia Perimeter will be one of the biggest games of the season for the Louisburg College women’s basketball squad.
LC and GPC have developed a huge rivalry in recent campaigns, and the Lady Jaguars have scored three straight district title victories over Louisburg -- with a spot in the national tournament at stake.
Franklin County school officials reported an outbreak of chickenpox at seven schools.
An outbreak is defined as at least two cases at each school.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County Manager Chris Coudriet has resigned, effective Jan. 1, to assume an assistant county manager position in New Hanover County.
Coudriet said the move — a surprise to commissioners and others in county government and the public — is for personal and professional reasons.
“It is a good personal opportunity and for growth, professionally,” said Coudriet, who served as county manager in Washington before coming to Franklin County in October 2004.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Town officials will host a special-called meeting today to discuss a partnership with Franklin County that could bring sewer to the town’s main corridor.
For more than a month, Franklinton and county staff and officials have tried to reach an equitable agreement to extend a 3,500-foot sewer outfall line along Cedar Creek to the intersection of Joe’s Creek.
CLUCKING GOOD TIME. The area 4-H Poultry Show and Sale brought out dozens of 4-H’ers from Franklin, Vance and Warren counties last week to show off all their hard work and dedication in raising poultry. The youngsters are responsible for caring for the poultry, making sure their shelter is good and that they are fed to be raised as healthy birds.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The Christmas shopping season isn’t the only holiday ritual that has begun.
Thanksgiving and the weeks before Christmas also mark the holiday break-in season and, according to Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports, the season has gotten off to a rapid pace.
A WALK THROUGH. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, above with Franklin County Commissioner Bob Winters, met with local leaders and business representatives before taking a walking tour of Louisburg storefront shops on Tuesday afternoon.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The Louisburg College Auditorium will be transformed into a holiday spectacle, and concertgoers will be treated to the harmonies of a group that relies on 45 years of experience.
The Lettermen, a group with more than 10,000 sold-out shows, 18 gold albums and scores of top singles under its belt, will stop in Louisburg on Friday night, Nov. 30, as part of its Christmas tour.
With Thanksgiving over and Christmas looming, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a holiday concert at the historic Cherry Hill Plantation in Warren County. Featured will be pianist Daniel Steinert and the married couple of Brian and Pamela Koser. She is a soprano and he is a saxophonist. They will perform beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.
The 2007 Area 4-H Poultry Show and Sale was Monday, Nov. 19, as an ending to the area Farm-City Week celebration.
Forty 4-H’ers from Warren, Vance and Franklin counties showed 148 New Hampshire Reds and Araucanas Americans, the “Easter Egg Chicken,” followed by a live chicken auction by Jason Aycock. Participating 4-H’ers earned over $1,500 from premium prizes and auction. Selected 4-H’ers won trophies, medallions and ribbons.
LOUISBURG - Jewel C. Cameron, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Nov. 24, at Union Grove Baptist Church, Seagrove. Arrangements by Fry & Pickett Funeral Home, Carthage.
YOUNGSVILLE - Murphy Byon Franks, 76, died Monday morning, Nov. 26, 2007 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 28) in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park.
HENDERSON - Sue Robertson Adams, 87, formerly of Henderson, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 28) at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Richard Brand officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Nannie Rosa “Dub” Smith Ayscue, 87, of the Alert community died Sunday evening, Nov. 25, 2007. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 28) at Alert Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will follow in the Pernell family cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Henry H. Williams, 84, who died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 28) at South Main Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. Braxton Bowser officiating. Burial will follow in the M.H. Jones cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for James Edward “Jimmy” Holder, 62, who died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Roland Chapel Christian Church, with the Rev. Linda Pettiford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
DURHAM - Edward Noel Smith, 92, formerly of Franklin County, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 at the Brian Center of Durham. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 28) at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church cemetery, 4879 NC Highway 56 E., Castalia.
DURHAM - Susie Hawkins Kearney, 69, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at her home in Durham. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Nov. 24, at Kinches Chapel Christian Church in Franklinton, with the Rev. Jeanette Pender officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
YOUNGSVILLE - Frances Rebecca Allen Evans, 86, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 at her home. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 26, at Youngsville Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Youngsville Town Cemetery.
By: By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Just about everything that had worked for Louisburg High during its best-ever season didn’t replicate itself Friday in the third round of the Class 1-AA State Football Playoffs.
Louisburg’s offense, which had averaged 387 yards during a prolific campaign, would be limited to only 168 total yards.
By: By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Participating in prestigious postseason All-Star games has become a tradition for members of the Bunn High School football program.
Since 1991, the Wildcats have boasted seven such performers, beginning with Pat Crudup in that year’s East-West All-Star contest.
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