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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- After guiding the program for the first three years of its re-existence, Rick Mohlmann has decided to step down as the Louisburg College head football coach.
Mohlmann presented a resignation letter Wednesday to LC Athletic Director Mike Holloman and Executive Vice President and Academic Life Dean Rodney Foth.
FRANKLINTON -- The Franklinton Red Rams wrapped up at least a share of the Northern Carolina Conference boys soccer title with a home victory Monday against the Bunn Wildcats.
Josh Woodburn potted three goals as FHS celebrated Senior Night with a 5-1 conquest to finish off a season sweep of the Wildcats.
BUNN -- The annual Bunn High School Baseball Team Golf Tournament is scheduled for Nov. 3 at The River Golf Course at Lake Royale.
Action will begin at 9 a.m. Cost is $55 per player or $220 per team. Sponsorships are also available.
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By Dave Buck, Times Correspondent
RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes, on the strength of four third-period goals, defeated the Buffalo Sabres by a 6-2 margin in a National Hockey League matchup Wednesday at the RBC Center.
Children in Franklin County will have a roughly 2-hour period Wednesday night to get tricks or treats. Franklinton, Youngsville, Bunn and Louisburg will all allow trick-or-treating to take place between 6-8 p.m. on Halloween.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County rescinded intense water restrictions and the state lifted a boil water advisory just before the weekend started, however, the governor still wants water customers to be efficient.
About 1.5 million gallons of water were wasted Thursday when a water main burst in Henderson.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A committee established to revitalize Franklinton is set to scare up some interest in town this week with its first festival — Frankenfest on Main.
Town commissioners formed the Uptown Revitalization Committee in February, tasking it with finding ways to revive a flagging down town.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
YOUNGSVILLE — Candidates trying to stay in public office and those looking to snatch away seats had their first opportunity to discuss issues and their platform Tuesday over breakfast.
The Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Eggs and Issues” forum at Hill Ridge Farms on Tuesday morning, allowing candidates for office in Bunn, Centerville, Louisburg, Franklinton and Youngsville the opportunity to introduce themselves to the public.
They’re coming to a school near you.
School board members are pairing up with county commissioners for education meetings about the May school bond referendum for $53.3 million.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The National Association of Counties awarded the region for its efforts at collective economic development — namely the Kerr-Tar Regional Hub project.
Franklin, Vance, Granville and Warren counties entered into the hub agreement, sharing the costs of developing industrial sites as well as the revenues generated.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A four-way race for two available commission seats in Youngsville has been reduced to a three-way race as incumbent Commissioner Kaye Yadusky decided not to seek re-election.
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Grady Crudup, 88, who died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 24) at Gethsemane Baptist Church, with the Rev. Everett W. Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
YOUNGSVILLE - Lloyd Stires, 96, died of natural causes on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wake Forest. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
LOUISBURG - Robert Wrenn “Bobby” Spencer, 68, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 in Duke Hospice Facility. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 24) in the chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ginger Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Ms. Theresa D. McCoy, 51, who died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, will be conducted at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 24) at Hawkins Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Walter Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
ZEBULON - Zelda Privette Mitchell, 79, died Friday morning, Oct. 19, 2007 at Wake Med. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 21, at Pearce Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Zelma Jeanette Strother, 67, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 in Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 22, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sidney Stafford officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Earvin “Bay-Bay” Brodie, 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 20, at First Baptist Church of Franklinton, with the Rev. Diane F. Dozier officiating. Interment followed in the Hawkins Baptist Church cemetery in Franklinton.
LOUISBURG - Teresa O’Neal died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. Arrangements by Cremation Society of the Carolinas, Raleigh.
ELIZABETH CITY - Fred L. Fearing, 93, died in Albemarle Hospital on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 21, at First United Methodist Church by the Rev. Mike Frese. Burial followed in the Episcopal Cemetery.
SALISBURY - Lawrence Allen Edwards, 81, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 at North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 22, in the Summersett Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Allen officiating. Burial followed in the U.S. National Cemetery, Statesville Boulevard location, with military honors conducted by the Rowan County Military Honor Guard.
LOUISBURG – Lucille House Denton, 75, of the Wood Community, passed away Friday night following a long illness.
The North Carolina Recreation and Park Association honored state Rep. Lucy Allen during its annual State Conference in Charleston on Aug. 25-29.
Maria Parham Medical Center has a full month planned to raise awareness about breast cancer.
C. Boyd Sturges III has been elected to the Louisburg College board of trustees.
