HENDERSON - Richard Glenn Ayscue Sr., 79, of the Epsom community, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Franklin Regional Medical Center in Louisburg. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 3, at New Bethel Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Tammy L. Ayscue. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Annye P. McArthur, 64, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007. Arrangements by Cutchins Funeral Home.
LOUISBURG - Mrs. Mary Eatmon Leonard, 77, died Friday, June 29, 2007. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at St. Mary Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Bailey. Interment will follow in the Eatmon family cemetery, Bailey.
FRANKLINTON - Robert L. Johnson, 72, died Thursday, July 28, 2007. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 3, at Franklinton High School Gymnasium.
LOUISBURG - Sarah Collins Moore of Louisburg died Thursday, June 28, 2007. Funeral services were Saturday at 11:00 a.m. from Louisburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Reggie Rushing officiating. A private burial followed.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Campaign finance laws designed to keep candidates above board requires that those interested in public office make a trip to the county’s Board of Elections.
The W. R. Mills Class of 1957 met on Saturday, May 26, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Maple Springs Baptist Church in Louisburg for its reunion.
Republican strategist Marc Rotterman told Franklin County Republicans at their June 14 meeting that the GOP could be in trouble if several things are not fixed before the 2008 elections. He cited illegal immigration and wasteful spending, just to name a few, that have driven the conservative base away from the Republican Party.
Heather Lynn Hilliard, daughter of Rodney and Mary Hilliard and Tim and Betty Lloyd, all of Louisburg, graduated from Calvary Christian Tabernacle, Louisburg, on June 1. Heather is the granddaughter of Ned and Jean Lloyd of Louisburg.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
SHALLOTTE - Last season, the Bunn All-Stars were indeed the Darlings of the ball at the Dixie Softball State Tournament.
Taking on North Carolina’s best, Bunn claimed the state title in the Darlings division and went on to compete in the national event -- a first for the Bunn Youth Recreation League.
OXFORD -- After three days of competition, the Bunn All-Stars are the lone undefeated squad at the Dixie Youth Minor League District X Baseball Tournament.
As part of last Friday’s first-round matchups, Bunn soared to a victory over Franklinton, which has returned to Dixie Youth baseball after a several-year absence.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
SHALLOTTE - Heartbreaking.
That’s the best word to describe Bunn’s near-miss effort at the Dixie Softball Ponytails (11-12) State Tournament at Shallotte Park.
The brackets will say that Bunn went two-and-out to fall out of the double-elimination format.
Carey Johnson professes to dislike the game of golf, yet some of his greatest moments have come as part of the sport.
Thanks to the annual Jimmy V Tournament, Johnson has hobnobbed with plenty of legends, including last year’s meeting with gymnast Shannon Miller.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. - Carolina’s record-setting winless road drought ended in decisive fashion last Saturday night at first-place Chattanooga, punishing the host Lookouts 14-2 before a sellout crowd at AT&T Field.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
SHALLOTTE - After a disappointing first-round loss one day earlier, the Bunn All-Stars had less than 24 hours to recover in the double-elimination format at the Dixie Softball Angels (9-10) State Tournament at Shallotte Park.
The Angels have bounced back in a big way, including Sunday’s 18-8 clutch victory over Lockwood Folly.
RALEIGH - Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced Sunday that the team has agreed to terms with center Jeff Hamilton on a two-year contract.
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Alica Eller / LifeStyle Correspondent
Freedom is a word we take for granted many times. Freedom emphasizes the opportunity to exercise one’s rights, powers and desires. The word independence implies not only lack of restrictions but also the ability to stand alone, which is the case for countries that have the opportunity to celebrate their independences. For many countries of the world, the condition of being free of restraints is the very reason for the celebration of their Independence Day.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Commissioners gambled on higher than projected sales tax revenues and a just-announced hub land deal to balance a budget that calls for a 3.25-cent tax increase. The board agreed Thursday night to push the tax rate from 76 cents per $100 valuation to 79.25 cents per $100 valuation with a 4-3 party-line, Democrat majority vote for the 2007-08 fiscal year budget.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Louisburg Attorney Charles Davis was assigned as special counsel this week to determine if Durham’s suspended district attorney is guilty of criminal contempt.
District Attorney Mike Nifong plans to resign his post and the N.C. State Bar Association found him guilty of lying and cheating during the prosecution of three Duke lacrosse players who were alleged to have raped an escort.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Some believe that a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could have far-reaching effects on how public schools promote racial diversity, but the ruling is not expected to have an impact on Franklin County’s school diversity policy.
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Shelly “Shirley” Williams, 48, who died Tuesday, June 26, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, June 30) in the Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Louisburg, with Elder James Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Dorothy Massenburg Davis, 93, who died Thursday, June 28, 2007, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Timothy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
WAKE FOREST - William Jasper “Red” Barham, 79, died Monday, June 25, 2007 at Wake Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 28, at Beulah Christian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Mike Jones officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Helen Kearney Goodwin, 80, died Thursday, June 28, 2007. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1, in the Franklin Funeral Service chapel Franklinton by the Rev. Clyde Waiden. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Mrs. Mary Eatmon Leonard, 77, died Friday, June 29, 2007. Arrangements being handled by William Toney’s Funeral Home, Spring Hope.
