LOUISBURG - Donnie Ray Leonard, 49, of 769 Walter Collins Rd. lost his battle with cancer on December 15th at his home.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
BUNN - Daniel Wright hopes his three sets of sisters will prove to be double trouble for opponents during the 2006-07 girls basketball campaign.
So far, the sister act has been a successful one as the Ladycats are off to a strong 4-0 start.
And Wright, Bunn’s six-year head coaching veteran, couldn’t be happier.
LOUISBURG -- Given the recent history of the two powerful programs, it was expected at Bunn and Louisburg would engage in a hard-fought girls basketball contest last Friday at the LHS Gymnasium.
Things didn’t work out that way, however, as the battle of unbeatens was won in convincing style by the visiting Ladycats.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Few area basketball teams have boasted as many shooting stars over the past decade than the Bunn Wildcats.
From Troy Wheless to Freddy Little to Jimmy Thorne (among many others), the Wildcats have boasted more than their share of long-range sharpshooters that gave opposing defenses plenty of fits.
Kerry Neal’s memorable weekend spanned two states and displayed one special talent.
ZEBULON -- The Florida Marlins have announced Brandon Hyde as the manager of the 2007 Carolina Mudcats, becoming the 15th manager in the team’s history in the Class AA Southern League.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County’s Cooperative Extension office wrapped up Farm City Week festivities last month with a conference providing small farmers with tips about using their acres.
ZEBULON - Funeral services for Narskelsky “Ski” Steele Pastuer, 54, who died recently, will be held today (Saturday, Dec. 16) at 2 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with the Rev. Sylvester White officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Rock Baptist Church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - The memorial service for John F. “Johnny” Matthews II, who died Aug. 15, 2006, was conducted at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Louisburg on Dec. 10 rather than on Dec. 17 as reported in Wednesday’s edition.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
A Superior Court judge ruled Friday that a Louisburg man won’t face the death penalty. Attorneys for Antione Perry, 21, argued in court that their client, the alleged trigger man who killed Bunn teenager Marc Philippeaux, has scored below the mental capacity standard to face the death penalty.
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Times photos by Kathy Harrelson
FA-LA-LA-LA-LA. Edna and Milton Smith were treated to a round of Christmas carolling at their home Wednesday in Louisburg by the children at Kid’s Corner Daycare. The couple has lived in the same house off Tanglewood for 50 years, and was delighted when the daycare opened behind the house a few years ago.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Authorities made one break in a homicide case when they identified the victim, however the suspect remains at large. Medical examiners this week used dental records to identify the body found in the trunk of a car as Narskelsky Pastuer, 54, of Lynyrd Lane in Franklin County.
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Times photo by Kathy Harrelson
Franklin County might not see a white Christmas this year, but this white pumpkin brings plenty of cheer to Virginia Perry of Louisburg.”I am going to make preserves out of it for my grandchildren for Christmas, but before I do I wanted to show it to the world,” she said.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Some state legislators have begun a campaign this week to become speaker of the House after current House Speaker Jim Black decided against running for the post. About seven legislators have expressed interest in the influential post, including Granville County Rep. Jim Crawford.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
A Youngsville official is dealing with the fallout after her daughter was arrested following a high-speed chase earlier this week.
The county school system is, also.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
The case against a Youngsville woman charged in the vehicular death of a Louisburg motorcycle rider was continued until next year. Authorities in April charged Emily White Murphy, 85, with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and no operator’s license in connection with the death of Preston Phelps.
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By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
The county’s Planning Board recommended that the county approve a rezoning request that would allow more dense zoning in a school zone that’s already overpopulated.
Classes to train area residents for jobs in the growing biotechnology manufacturing field will be on weekdays and evenings and on Saturdays, beginning in January at Vance-Granville Community College.
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Times photo by Carey Johnson
Commission Chairman Lyn Buffaloe presents outgoing board member Jimmie Gupton with a plaque for his service during a December board meeting. Gupton decided not to run for re-election this past year, ending his commissioner service at one term.
Dr. Bert L’Homme, superintendent of Franklin County Schools, has been re-elected president of United Way of Franklin County. L’Homme has been active with the United Way of Franklin County since 2004 and previously served with the United Way in Durham County.
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By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON — Maybe it wasn’t the most majestic victory during the recent successful string of the Louisburg High School girls basketball program.
But most defensive-oriented decisions don’t earn style points. They just keep opponents from scoring points.
And Louisburg was effective with that strategy Tuesday as the Lady Warriors held Franklinton to just four points in the first half en route to defeating the rebuilding Lady Rams by a 36-23 tally at the FHS Gymnasium.
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By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON — Mass graduation decimated Franklinton’s boys basketball roster in the off-season and put the Red Rams’ recent string of on-court dominance in question for the 2006-07 campaign.
In order to continue the team’s success, members of the FHS coaching staff knew that some of last year’s junior varsity stalwarts would have to step up to the ‘big time’ and make extensive contributions this winter.
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By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON — With five weight classes scheduled to be forfeited, the Franklinton Red Rams knew they needed to win just about every match in order to defeat Northern Vance Wednesday night. Halfway though the event, the Red Rams had almost achieved that feat, claiming six of seven matches en route to taking a 28-point advantage.
Here at The Franklin Times, we believe in deciding a victor on the field -- or at least the left side of the sports page.
You won’t find any computer rankings, strength of schedule formulas or human polls.
A little human error, maybe. Well, actually a lot of human error. But nothing else.
As I write this, I proudly look up to my desk, where Old Ironside has resided for three of the past four years. Ironside, our beloved old-school staple, goes to the winner of the annual College Bowl Picks between myself and Carey Johnson.
Don’t miss out on the annual school band Christmas concert at Louisburg College’s Auditorium on Thursday night.
The Louisburg High School Band and the Terrell Lane Middle School Band will perform beginning at 7:30.
The concert is free and open to the public. Donation will be accepted.
