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Prior to his departure on April 14, Ronald J. Vigus, former chief executive officer of Granville Medical Center, was recognized by the center’s employees at a reception in his honor.
The Franklin County Humane Society will host its 2nd Motorcycle Trophy Run “Cruiz’n 4 Critters” on Saturday, May 20. This fund-raiser benefits the Franklin County Humane Society and its various programs.
Franklin County Schools has scheduled a parent meeting for Thursday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at Mitchell Media Center, 102 Dogwood Road, Louisburg.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
There will be a Democratic nomination battle for the Commission District 6 seat after all. Commissioner Raymond Stone attempted to concede the race to Dorothy May Wilder an hour after election results were finalized on Tuesday.
By: By BRETT SHERRICK, Times Intern
Youngsville could add Sheetz convenience store to its jurisdiction. The town commissioners voted to investigate annexation of the 2.307 acre property Thursday night at a Town Hall meeting.
By: By BRETT SHERRICK, Times Intern
Go ahead, pick one.
Franklin County farms are overflowing with strawberries, and while the fruits ripen, growers and the county are preparing for the Strawberry Festival.
The 3rd annual event will be Friday, May 19, at Shannon Village Shopping Center in Louisburg and marks this year’s opening of the Farmers Market.
Strawberries are the earliest product available at the market, Cedric Jones, director of the Cooperative Extension, said.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — A Fayetteville company began installing a traffic signal last week at a dangerous intersection on U.S. 1 — a month after a fatal wreck.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
County staff met this week to discuss emergency preparations, including how it would deal with an outbreak, such as a pandemic flu.
ZEBULON - Bennie Gray Perry, 68, died Monday, May 8, 2006. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mrs. Susie Bell Baker, 82, who died Monday, May 8, 2006, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Timberlake Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. K. G. Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Delight United Church of Christ cemetery.
RICHMOND, VA - Emmett Milton Chesson, Jr. passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006 in Henrico Doctor’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
By: By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor
The Board of Education needs more funding for facilities, and members aren’t shying away from asking.
In a 5-1 count - less than one week after voters narrowly defeated a $45-million bond referendum - the board agreed to ask county commissioners for another school bond referendum in November and unanimously agreed to ask for funding of about $5.4 million in overages on the Bunn High School and Louisburg High School projects from the 2004 bond.
By: By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor
Dr. Reginald Ponder sent Louisburg College’s Class of 2006 on a mission of leadership as he spoke to them Saturday morning.
“Guide them,” the two-year Methodist College president prayed during the baccalaureate service. “Let them continue to be successful and guide them to be just and righteous leaders for our world.”
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Commissioner Raymond Stone conceded the Democratic nomination for the District 6 seat an hour after his challenger requested a runoff.
According to the official tally on Tuesday, Stone received 1,947 votes to the 1,846 that Dorothy May Wilder received.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Legislators arrived in Raleigh on Tuesday with a long list of issues to deal with during the short session.
Two of the largest issues will be lobbying ethics and campaign finance reform.
State Republicans have insisted that House Speaker Jim Black step down after a federal grand jury began looking into questionable campaign activities that involved him and his staff.
LOUISBURG - Charles Felton Joyner, 48, died Sunday, May 7, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Ms. Johnnie Louise Portis, 83, who died Saturday, May 6, 2006, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at South Main Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Rosby officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
KITTRELL - Funeral services for Mr. William “Tommie” LeMay, 60, who died Friday, May 5, 2006, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clarence LeMay officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Bud Baptist Church cemetery, Henderson.
LOUISBURG - Sallie T. Horton, 87, died peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2006. Graveside burial was Tuesday, May 9, at 12 p.m. in the Ransdell Chapel Church cemetery.
WAKE FOREST - Vance Julian Moore, 66, died Thursday, May 4, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 7, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest. Burial followed in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
ZEBULON - Kathleen Watkins “Mama Kat” Underhill, 83, died Friday, May 5, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 7, at Hephzibah Baptist Church, Wendell. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Mary Lu Smith, 46, died Saturday, May 6, 2006. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, May 9, at Oakwood Cemetery.
KURE BEACH - Dorothy Gattis Pierce, 69, died Saturday, May 6, 2006 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in Raleigh Memorial Park on Glenwood Drive, by Dr. A. Watkins.
FRANKLINTON - Jerry W. Pearce, 56, died Sunday, May 7, 2006. Arrangements by Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Wake Forest.
SPRING HOPE - Ruby Joyce Creekmore “Smith,” 76, of Spring Hope passed away Monday, May 8, 2006, at Wake Medical Center with her family at her bedside. A funeral service to honor her will be held Thursday, May 11, at 6:00 in the evening at Rock Spring Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Melton Tyson.
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