RELAXING. Lynn Henderson, FCS’ assistant superintendent of
human resources, left, and schools’ Superintendent Dr. Bert L’Homme got
into the festive spirit Thursday night, May 31, adorning themselves with leis and
enjoying the meal catered by Austin Murray and staff.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
RALEIGH - Just one more victory.
Members of the Bunn High School softball coaching staff aren’t trying to sound greedy. After all, the Ladycats put together a strong postseason run to reach the Class 2-A State Final Four at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
RALEIGH -- Could this simply be the beginning for the Bunn High School fast-pitch softball program?
BHS hadn’t been to the Class 2-A State Softball Final Four since 1996, when current coach Melanie Lovin was a starting catcher.
It was hoped that Bunn would break Franklin County’s 18-year state team championship drought -- in any sport -- at last weekend’s Class 2-A State Fast-Pitch Softball Playoffs.
RALEIGH – Sophomore Chelsea Leonard of Central Davidson fired a no-hitter in the finals of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 2-A softball championships at Walnut Creek Softball Complex last Saturday as Central blanked South Brunswick 4-0.
Leonard struck out 18 and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player as Central Davidson completed a 32-1 campaign. Leonard did not allow a hit during three games of the tourney.
CHAPEL HILL -- Stephen Batts, Jamie Ray and Corey Kemp were named to the 2007 Chapel Hill Regional All-Tournament Team following North Carolina’s 6-5 regional championship win over Western Carolina tournament officials announced Monday afternoon.
RALEIGH -- Listed are the complete results from last weekend’s state softball tournaments at Walnut Creek Softball Complex:
MONTGOMERY, ALA. -- Reid Brignac and Gabriel Martinez hit two-run homers to lead Montgomery past Carolina 4-2 at Riverwalk Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a Class AA Southern League baseball game.
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By JOHN BENNING / Times Intern
FRANKLINTON — The Franklinton Board of Commissioners welcomed back Town Administrator Sharon Garner on Tuesday night. They got right down to business, approving an application for a state sewer collection permit to avoid having a moratorium placed on the town’s sewer system.
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By MASON RIZZO / Times Intern
High above the treetops, two bald eaglets perched on the limb of a cyprus tree, waiting for breakfast. The tree has been home to the mother and father eagles for the past seven years, Double D Equestrian Center co-owner John Daniels said.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
The Franklin County airport board figures it’s time to take a position on an aviation bill that at least one commissioner said could devastate general aviation airports. U.S. senators Jay Rockefeller, Trent Lott, Daniel K. Inouye and Ted Stevens introduced the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 that would, among other things, charge a $25 fee per flight on commercial and high-end general aviation jet flights.
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By MASON RIZZO / Times Intern
The black bear suspected of pulling a disappearing act near Terrell Lane Middle School on May 25 was hit by a car Thursday morning. The bear, reported to be about a year to a year and a half old and about 110 pounds, was euthanized after the collision.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
The state Medical Examiner’s Office identified a body this week that boaters and investigators found in Falls Lake last November. In a news release on Friday, investigators confirmed that boaters discovered Thomas Ray, 53, of 69 Arnold Way, Louisburg, in Falls Lake on Nov. 25.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
CASTALIA — A vibrant, active teenager, Krystal Beth Roberts now spends most of her waking hours napping in a recliner and communicating through head nods, blinking eyes and grunts. The 17-year-old Bunn High student had her jaw wired shut following a head-on collision on May 25 — less than a full day after getting her driver’s license.
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By JOHN BENNING / Times Intern
The state House of Representatives passed a bill meant to reduce bullying and violence in schools, and on the same day voted against a bill to end corporal punishment in state schools. Some legislators and educators feel that this sends a mixed message, and they have definite viewpoints on both issues as educators, particularly, have to deal with them each school day.
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By MASON RIZZO / Times Intern
Crisp, brown lawns and opaque dust clouds are an indicator of one thing.
There has not been rain for a while. While some weekend relief is expected, dry conditions can mean trouble for the residents and those who have developed a livelihood dependent upon rain.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
HENDERSON — Young, hungry actors, a camera crew and a steady director transformed two historic homes in town and in Franklinton into a den of 1980s sorority girls whose lives turn to terror. Cottonmouth Productions Inc., led by Charley-John Smith — Louisburg College Artistic Director of the Louisburg College Players — is putting together its first film using local scenes as its backdrop and giving local talent a springboard into the movie business.
LOUISBURG - Annie Mae Bobbitt, 90, died Thursday morning, May 31, 2007. There will be no service. A native of Vance County, she was a daughter of the late George Washington and Sarah Wester Fulcher.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Sunie R. Hinton, 92, who died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, will be conducted Monday, June 4, in the Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Louisburg, with the Rev. Timothy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
BUNN - Katherine JoAnn Williams Proctor, 70, died Wednesday night, May 30, 2007. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, June 2) at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Dr. Ron Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery.
ZEBULON - Larue King Locklier, 77, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 31, at New Life Church of God of Prophecy in Rolesville. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
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May 14, 1932 – June 1, 2007
BUNN – Margaret Armstrong Edwards, 75, of Bunn, died Friday morning at her home.
Margaret was a daughter of the late Joshua Lawrence and Eula Shearin Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Davis. She was a member of Bunn Baptist Church.
WAKE FOREST - Nathan Elliot Naas, age 3, died Friday, June 1, 2007, at home after a courageous fight against cancer. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at Wake Forest Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jimmy W. Allen and the Rev. Kenny Davis officiating.
