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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Jewel Mae Dennis Harris died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at her home in St. Augustine, Florida. She was born in Franklin County on June 8, 1922, the daughter of Frank and Menta Dennis, who predeceased her.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Franklin County residents will have two public venues this year to celebrate the life and legacy of a legendary civil rights leader. Organizers in Franklinton will host the town’s first Martin Luther King Jr. celebration beginning at 11 a.m. today.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
A Superior Court judge issued multi-million dollar bonds for two suspects charged with killing a Bunn teenager despite the objections of the victim’s mother. After listening to testimony from prosecutors, defense attorneys and the victim’s family on Thursday, Judge Carl Fox issued Charles Mayo a $2.5 million bond and Antione Perry a $5 million bond.
By: Times photo by Carey Johnson
SPRING SEMESTERS BEGIN. Louisburg College students, from left to right, Ashley Murdock, DeWayne Williams, Ricky Holden and Vance Harrell, work in the school’s computer lab this week. Spring semester classes began at Louisburg College and Vance-Granville Community College this past Monday.
By: By KATHY HARRELSON / Managing Editor
When the day comes for the county’s new elementary school to open off Bert Winston Road, it will already have a full history of education, learning and problem-solving. The county and school system are hurrying to get the construction project on track, and there have been perceived and real delays from both camps.
By: Times photo by Kathy Harelson
A collision on Bickett Boulevard Monday night was not serious, but did cause a mess. Louisburg Police Officer Anthony Holtz checks over his shoulder for traffic as he sweeps in the middle of the road.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Residents will have a chance to hear experts talk about issues ranging from education to combating gang violence during a public forum slated next week. State Sen. Doug Berger and state Reps. Lucy Allen, Jim Crawford and Michael Wray combined to host the public forum and workshop, giving interested residents a chance to hear about issues and provide input, as well.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Officials and staff at two of the area’s colleges say enrollment has defied expectations for the spring semester.
Spring enrollment at Vance-Granville Community College is higher than its fall enrollment. Louisburg College numbers are lower than their fall enrollment, but the spring numbers met expectations and continue a five-year trend of increased enrollment at the school.
The Johnson family farm off U.S. Highway 401 in Louisburg has been sold to a Raleigh consortium. UMIYA RDU Inc. has bought 45.6-acres that make up two tracts for just more than $2 million, according to property heirs.
Variety show
“Famous” New Hope hot dogs, along with homemade french fries, will be sold at New Hope Christian Church on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a variety show at 6:30 p.m.
Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Yard Sale
Rock Spring Baptist Church Relay For Life team will have a yard sale Saturday, Jan. 27 (7 a.m. - until), between Jeffrey’s and Annie Lee’s on Highway 39 South. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Steak Dinner
Rock Spring Baptist Church Relay For Life team will be hosting a steak dinner Saturday, Feb. 17, to benefit the American Cancer Society. There will be a 5 - 6 p.m. sitting. Tickets are $20 a person or $35 a couple. Seating is limited.
To purchase tickets, go by or call the Flower Cottage at (919) 497-5700.
By: By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG — Development versus disappointment.
That facet continues to provide an ongoing saga for the Louisburg High boys basketball team, which has only one senior -- and one victory -- this season.
The conquests may not be piling up, but LHS head coach Chris Davis continues to see positive things from his Warriors -- even during one of the most heartbreaking setbacks of the year.
LOUISBURG -- Forget the heartfelt, holiday sentiment. Mike Holloman had a rather succint New Year’s thought Tuesday evening for his Louisburg College women’s basketball players.
Just over four minutes into the game, Holloman yanked his starters during a listless beginning to LC’s first game after Christmas Break.
By: By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- For fans, following the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference girls basketball standings is as easy as 1-2-3.
Once again, Weldon, Southeast Halifax and Louisburg should battle for the top three spots in the six-team Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference.
That’s the way it was last year when Southeast Halifax joined the TRAC and ended up reaching the Class 1-A State Finals.
By: By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Before the season began, first-year coach Aaron Denton set a simple goal for his Louisburg College men’s basketball squad.
Win either the Region X regular season or tournament championship.
ROXBORO -- Louisburg High’s Noel Mueller took home the top honor at last Saturday’s Rocket Duals Wrestling Tournament at Roxboro Person High School.
BUNN -- A benefit spaghetti supper for Bryant Anderson will be held Jan. 20 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Bunn Middle School Cafeteria. Cost is $6 per plate, and eat-in or take-out options are available.
TIFTON, Ga. - George Dickie Ayscue, 82, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in the chapel of Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors in Tifton, Ga., with the Rev. Terrell Roberts and the Rev. Chris Shoemaker officiating. Ron Evans will give the eulogy. Burial will follow in Oakridge Cemetery, Tifton, Ga. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
One of Franklin County’s most beloved businessmen and civic leaders who is known for his generosity, compassion and business skill died Saturday.
Hubert “Tommie” Jeffreys was 81.
Jeffreys founded D&J Automotive with Winston Davis in 1963,going on to make sales and friendships for decades.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The Highway Patrol reported the county’s second vehicle-related death this year when a Louisburg woman was killed last week.
According to a report by Trooper D.O. Guy, Elizabeth Robinson was driving a 2003 Toyota west on Ronald Tharrington Road when she approached Hickory Rock Road at about 5 p.m. on Jan. 5.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies charged two teen cousins Monday night in the shootig death of their great-grandfather.
A live-in companion arrived home at about 3:15 p.m. on Monday to find Samuel Burt lying face down on the living room floor of his 1634 Schloss Road home.
When deputies arrived, they discovered that Burt had been shot.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Louisburg police are investigating three allegations of rape that were reported to have occurred at a Louisburg rest home.
According to an Aug. 6 incident report, a 33-year-old Louisburg Gardens resident reported that she was raped at the home by a staff member.
By: By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor
Taylor Mischke didn’t mind being the only one at the rally dressed up as a giant cookie.
She was doing it for the team — a feisty group of about 100 cheering, enthusiastic ready-to-sell-Samoas-and-Tagalongs girls who kicked off the 2007 Girl Scout cookie campaign at Louisburg United Methodist Church on Friday night.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The Franklin County Board of Health is expected to adopt policies and procedures that define operational guidelines while giving the department the documentation it needs to strengthen accreditation efforts.
Here’s a rundown of Girl Scout cookies:
• The Little Brownies: This one is new, for chocolate lovers, with real chocolate chips.
• Trefoils: A light shortbread.
• Do-Si-Do: Crisp oatmeal with a creamy peanut butter filling.
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