| 1301. | WILLIAM "BILL" E. GLOVER
April 30, 1938 - December 20, 2019
LOUISBURG - Bill Glover, 81, of Louisburg, NC passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of December 20th, 2019. He was born April 30th, 1938, in Nash County. In his last days Bill was surrounded by his family that he loved dearly! Bill was a retired electrician from the city of Rocky Mount. In his retirement he loved spending time with his family, woodworking and fishing.
Published Thursday, December 26, 2019 6:07 pm
| | 1302. |  Local democrat to lead state party affairs
A Franklin County man who was at the center of the local President Obama campaign was recently tabbed to take his expertise across the state.
Lake Royale resident C. Payne Lucas was hired as the state Democratic Party’s director of party affairs and development.
His role will be to coordinate statewide field operations to help local, state and federal Democratic candidates get elected.
“We brought him in because of his experience with the Obama campaign,” said Andrew Whalen, who was also recently tabbed as executive director of the state Democratic Party.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:25 pm
| | 1303. |  Carolina Mudcats baked by Biscuits
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.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2007 1:14 am
| | 1304. | Granville County Library seeks old local papers
Do you have an old copy of the Oxford Public Ledger in storage or in your attic? If you do, it would be of great interest to officials with the Granville County Library System. They are looking to fill a gap in the library’s collection of Granville County newspapers. Specifically, they hope to turn up issues of the Oxford Public Ledger published between 1947 and 1967.
Published Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:18 am
| | 1305. |  Edwards’ Extra Effort
LOUISBURG -- Putting forth an extra effort -- in the classroom and on the field of competition -- has never been a problem for Louisburg High School senior standout Kristen Edwards.
Edwards was a natural selection for the WRAL-TV Extra Effort Award, and long-time broadcast legend Tom Suiter was on the LHS campus on Wednesday to salute Edwards.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, October 9, 2009 11:33 pm
| | 1306. | LILY EASTER PERGERSON BALL
FRANKLINTON, NC - Lily Easter Pergerson Ball, 74, of Franklinton died Sunday, March 23, 2014. A native of Franklin County, daughter of the late Jasper J. and Ida Faulkner Pergerson, widow of Ernest Jasper Ball. She spent 25 years of her life caring for others as an Activity Coordinator at Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community. She enjoyed serving in the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class and Bible Study Group at Franklinton Baptist Church.
Published Monday, March 24, 2014 6:20 pm
| | 1307. | DOROTHY SMITH
LEXINGTON - Dorothy Southerland Smith, 85, of Westside Dr., Lexington, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at First Reformed United Church of Christ, conducted by the Rev. Mike Hooper.
Published Wednesday, April 5, 2006 12:43 am
| | 1308. | MARGARET W. STRICKLAND
LOUISBURG--Margaret Wiggins Strickland died on July 13, 2020. She was fortunate to have her son, Robert, care for her for the last few months so she did not have to leave the home she loved. Margaret was born to Robert and Eva Wiggins on December 15, 1923 and lived her entire life in Franklin County. During her long life, she experienced the Great Depression, World War II and many other defining historic events. She also had the unique experience of being confronted in her yard by an elephant after the animal escaped from a circus in Louisburg.
Published Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:44 pm
| | 1309. |  Hurricanes set for region event
LOUISBURG -- Jay Koloseus knows a thing or two about the course that will host the Region X Cross Country Championships this Saturday.After all, Koloseus, Louisburg College's head coach, designed the layout at Owens Park -- the former site of the Bull Creek Golf Course.Koloseus and his runners have been training at the facility in anticipation of this weekend's event, which will have spots in the national championships going to the team champion in both the men's and women's races.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:10 am
| | 1310. | Honor Rolls for second nine-week grading period
Louisburg Elementary
The Louisburg Elementary School Honor Roll for the second nine-week grading period includes:
Published Friday, January 29, 2010 11:08 pm
| | 1311. | Franklinton H2O tainted; upgrades now in place
FRANKLINTON Town officials expect a recent upgrade to the water system to reduce contaminants that, in high concentrations and left unchecked, could lead to cancer. In early October, the town sent its residents letters that its water system violated drinking water standards.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, October 28, 2006 1:06 am
| | 1312. |  Burr's support for U.S. 401 improvement rings hollow
Okay, let's be kind and call it a technical foul -- then set the record a little straighter.Our senior U.S. senator, Richard Burr, made one of his very rare appearances in Franklin County last week -- to accept an award, naturally -- and voiced his support for improving U.S. 401.Now, I'd be willing to bet lunch that the good senator couldn't find U.S. 401 in Franklin County without a map or GPS -- but we'll let that slide.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:12 am
| | 1313. | Early one-stop voting numbers behind 2008
More than 2,000 voters have gone in early to cast their ballots, getting a jump on the Nov. 2 general election.
One-stop voting began on Oct. 14 and by 10 a.m. Tuesday, 2,300 voters had cast their ballots in races ranging from the local board of commissioners to the U.S. Senate.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:14 am
| | 1314. |  Davis Delivers
BUNN -- This time last year, it was almost unfathomable to think that Andre' Davis would now be the head football coach of the Bunn Wildcats.Davis, a former Bunn great who went on to star collegiately at Elon and Campbell, had returned to his alma mater to serve as an assistant to then-first year skipper Dennis Burton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:37 pm
| | 1315. |  FHS On The Rise
OXFORD -- It didn't take long for Franklinton to provide a solid opening chapter to what is expected to be a quality 2018 boys soccer campaign.The Red Rams scored in the third minute and never looked back en route to defeating homestanding Falls Lake Academy in a non-conference meeting Monday at the Granville Athletic Park.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 1316. | LEONA B. KENDALL
LOUISBURG - Leona Kathryn Bilger Kendall died Wed., Oct. 27, 2010. She was born June 26, 1922 in Weikert, Pa., daughter of Bertha L. and James D. Bilger.
Published Saturday, November 6, 2010 12:37 am
| | 1317. | County set to receive new bids for its proposed Youngsville trash site
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County management and its engineering team expect to receive new bids for its Youngsville convenience center site by today.In January, Franklin County hired Garner-based Municipal Engineering Services Co [MESCO] to provide the final design work and perform construction administration for a newly proposed solid waste site at 2275 Long Mill Road -- just outside Youngsville.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:31 pm
| | 1318. |  Davis Takes Extra Effort
BUNN -- Andre Davis has indeed given an Extra Effort in assisting the Bunn High School football team during the 2010 campaign.
Davis, a senior, had been a wide receiver at BHS before being switched to quarterback before the season.
That move proved to be a shrewd one for Bunn head coach Chris Miller, as Davis has thrived at the signal-caller position for the Wildcats.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, November 19, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 1319. |  Look out world, here comes the class of 2016!
LOUISBURG -- Nearly 550 students took part in commencement exercises this past weekend as Louisburg College was the site of the county's three public high school graduations.• Bunn HighBunn High Principal Dr. Laverne Daniels marveled at the class of 2016, securing more than $3 million in scholarships for academic and athletics success, and leadership.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:12 am
| | 1320. | DOROTHY S. SMITH
LEXINGTON - Dorothy Southerland Smith, 85, of Westside Dr., Lexington, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Saviour on April 1, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at First Reformed United Church of Christ, conducted by the Rev. Mike Hooper. Burial will follow in First Reformed United Church of Christ Columbarium.
Published Monday, April 3, 2006 5:51 pm
| | 1321. |  Empty chairs don't work well in local election campaigns
You would think after the 2012 Republican National Convention Republicans, would have learned that empty chairs don't work very well for them.It may just be a case of history repeating itself in the 2016 campaign of Republican State Senator Chad Barefoot. In his first attempt at office in 2012 Barefoot, backed by a ton of out-of-the-district money, distorted the record of his opponent on his way to victory in a gerrymandered district that he had just moved into.
Larry Marciniak / Published Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:20 pm
| | 1322. |  SN Rallies To Stop Wildcats
STANHOPE -- Down to their backup running backs and beyond, the Southern Nash Firebirds continue to find a way to secure clutch victories against quality opponents.Southern’s latest adventure came Friday as the Firebirds remained undefeated with a tight 28-23 home victory against Bunn at Firebird Stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 7, 2013 12:03 am
| | 1323. |  Etheridge announces bid for governor
The race for new government housing added one new contestant this week when former Congressmen Bob Etheridge announced he was running for governor. Last week, Gov. Bev Perdue announced that she would not seek re-election, opening the door for Democrats to seek the party’s nomination.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, February 4, 2012 12:12 am
| | 1324. | Road woes hamper LCs baseball squad
FLAT ROCK -- Perhaps the Louisburg College baseball team could use a brochure on how to win on the road in Region X action. For the second straight weekend, the Hurricanes dropped three of four away from Frazier Field against a region opponent.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2006 4:04 am
| | 1325. | County pays $800,000 for convenience center site
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners agreed to pay nearly $170,000 an acre to buy a new trash site.During the board's Sept. 19 meeting, the county received a special use permit to locate a convenience center on 4.72 acres at 2275 Long Mill Road.On Monday night, as part of the consent agenda, the board approved purchasing the property from Pezza Properties LLC for $800,000.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:09 am
| | 1326. |  Youngsville charts its path to future
YOUNGSVILLE -- Town staff updated commissioners on plans designed to move the town forward.One of them is moving ahead. One of them hit a snag. And, yet another is just emerging.Earlier this year, the town contracted with N•FOCUS to develop a comprehensive plan, which would incorporate every facet of how the town will develop well into the future, from infrastructure planning to zoning regulations and priorities in between.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 11:48 pm
| | 1327. |  Bunn Takes To The Air
WARRENTON -- Bunn took to the air early and flew away to an impressive victory Friday at Warren County.
BHS sophomore quarterback Montrel Cooke threw for 235 yards -- his second-highest total of the season -- as the Wildcats rolled to a 34-8 decision over the Eagles in a Northern Carolina Conference contest.
Cooke also delivered three touchdown passes to help Bunn improve to 7-3 overall and 4-1 in the league.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:13 am
| | 1328. |  Sales tax issue is evidence of a larger concern
Now that the turkey has been demolished, the inevitable slide toward the Christmas holiday season has begun -- I'm left looking for a recipe for crow!The recipe is needed because I doubted a friend recently -- and I'm still having problems coming to grips with the situation.Bob Radcliffe, from up Kitrell way, came by the office several weeks ago upset by the ways schools are being forced to pay state sales taxes on what they purchase and how unfair that is to our young people.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:11 am
| | 1329. |  Winning ways put to the test
LOUISBURG -- Two streaks will be on the line this weekend for a pair of red-hot Louisburg College athletic squads.The LC men's basketball team will carry a 20-game victory streak into this Friday's semifinals of the Region X Tournament, which is being played at Sandhills Community College.In the semis, the top-seeded Hurricanes will tangle with Bryant and Stratton at 4 p.m. Tickets will be available at the gate.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 8, 2017 11:41 pm
| | 1330. | County closer to mandatory water restrictions
Unless significant rains recharge Kerr Lake, Franklin County staff suspects it will have to institute mandatory water restrictions to conserve the resource.
Like Franklinton and, most recently, Louisburg, Franklin County utilities staff has urged residents to voluntarily conserve water.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 29, 2007 1:18 am
| | 1331. | Royal Elementary Honor Rolls for third nine weeks
The Royal Elementary School honor roll for the third nine-week grading period has been announced and includes:
Published Friday, April 23, 2010 11:00 pm
| | 1332. | What kind of hospital is planned?
County Commissioner Lynwood Buffaloe has said it.
FRMCs Chief of Staff Steven Schwam has said it.
Even state Sen. Doug Berger and state Rep. Lucy Allen, who oppose Franklin Regional Medical Centers relocation from Louisburg to Youngsville, have said it.
By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor / Published Friday, April 13, 2007 11:24 pm
| | 1333. |  Bringing history back to life!
BUNN -- James Hylton got a rare chance to bring a history lesson alive.Seventh graders at Bunn Middle School had just finished reading Storm Warriors -- an historical fiction novel about the Pea Island Life Saving Station in 1896.Life Saving Stations were precursors to the U.S. Coast Guard.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:24 am
| | 1334. |  If it’s in the record, Annette Myers may have put it there!
LOUISBURG — Judges are important and powerful, but no court case that Annette Myers has sat in on has been able to start without her.That will change at the end of the year when she retires as a court reporter, having erved the state for the past 26 years.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, December 26, 2013 7:13 pm
| | 1335. | LHS nabs home XC conquest
LOUISBURG -- Host Louisburg High School topped Bunn 20-35 in a boys cross country matchup Monday afternoon on the LHS campus.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 16, 2006 12:25 am
| | 1336. |  Awards presented at annual conference
LOUISBURG -- Two agriculture enthusiasts from Franklin County have been recognized.Cooperative Extension Agent Martha Mobley was awarded two awards at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Annual Conference.She won the State Grange "Search for Excellence" overall team award along with Paul Gonzalez from Sampson County for a seven-month series of cattle programs called "Cow Camp 101: Back to the Basics."
Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 1337. |  A Tough Day For Lady Canes
LOUISBURG -- One of two scenarios was destined to play out Sunday when Louisburg College hosted long-time rival Spartanburg Methodist in a key Region X fast-pitch softball matchup at Sheilah R. Cotten Field.The clubs had split a twinbill the day before, which meant the finale was going to determine whether LC could remain in the race for the regular season league crown -- or Spartanburg would flex its muscles as a pre-tourney favorite.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 16, 2015 12:21 am
| | 1338. | Aycock Rallies Past Wildcats
PIKEVILLE -- Bunn built a 22-point lead to open the game, but couldn’t hold it during Friday’s regular season prep football opener at C.B. Aycock.
Instead, the host Falcons rallied to earn a 39-38 victory over the Wildcats in an offensive slugfest.
The Falcons amassed a whopping 433 total yards -- 381 of which came on the ground. Senior running back Marcus Cobb accounted for 212 of those yards to go with three touchdowns.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, August 22, 2009 12:37 am
| | 1339. | Thoughts on our monument
I have the honor of having served on the faculty at Louisburg College, and have been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church for the past 35 years. Please know that the thoughts I offer in this editorial are mine alone and do not reflect in any manner a collective statement from either of these institutions. They are solely mine, and serve only to build up the good works of my college, my church, and my community.
Will Hinton, Special to The Franklin Times / Published Wednesday, November 22, 2017 12:05 am
| | 1340. |  Geronimo! Time to jump into the budgets
Here we go folks. As expected, the budget battles are about to begin.
And to start the “fun” process (which will be anything but fun), let’s toss some stuff into the fan and see what happens.
Thus far, Franklin County has managed to keep much of its proposed budget under wraps and out of public discussion but I’ve been hearing some rumors that you might find interesting.
Gary Cunard / Published Friday, May 6, 2011 11:46 pm
| | 1341. | Wreck, cell phone aid in drug arrests
Complaints and a motor vehicle accident led authorities to arrest nearly 10 people in a drug investigation.According to a report by Det. Justing Hastings, officers had received numerous complaints about teenagers buying and selling drugs in the Youngsville and Franklinton area.As a result of the investigation, detectives allege Phillip Cody Brown, Forrest Morosky, John Lambert, Steven Kinton and Kenneth Carl Woodcock were involved in illegal drug activity.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 7, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 1342. |  EXPO 2009 draws more than 40 businesses from four counties
Approximately 800 area residents visited EXPO 2009, the 19th business exposition for Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, which was held Oct. 13 in the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. EXPO is organized by the VGCC Small Business Center, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, Granville County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County.
Published Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 1343. |  2ND-HALF RALLY
FRANKLINTON -- After racking up just three first downs in the opening half, the Bunn Wildcats got their offense going during a crucial Northern Carolina Conference football showdown at Franklinton.
And just in the nick of time.
Down by six points at the break, the Wildcats were able to rally to defeat the Red Rams by a 20-6 score last Friday at the FHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:50 am
| | 1344. |  Angela Harris hired as county manager
Following a closed session Monday night, commissioners hired Angela Harris as the county’s manager.
Harris, a Franklin County native, was hired on an interim basis in December after Chris Coudriet left for an assistant manager’s post in New Hanover County.
After being hired for the position Monday night, Harris didn’t have much time to celebrate, with meetings scheduled early on Tuesday and Wednesday.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:34 pm
| | 1345. |  Return To Action
WARRENTON -- In a game of spurts, the Bunn Wildcats had the final one during a boys basketball matchup Tuesday at Warren County.
Bunn, after giving up 20 straight points in the second half, rallied by scoring the game’s final seven points to defeat the Eagles by a 44-38 score in a key Northern Carolina Conference contest.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, January 9, 2010 12:02 am
| | 1346. | Breaking News: Dunston, May, Shriver, Dickerson win
LOUISBURG -- Tuesday night's election tallies didn't produce any surprises in Franklin County, but did reveal some close races.
Published Tuesday, November 8, 2016 11:08 pm
| | 1347. | LANIER COTTINGHAM HASTY
SHALLOTTE - Lanier Cottingham Hasty, “L. C.,” 81, of Colonist Square, Ocean Isle Beach, died Saturday, March 21, 2009. He was born in Hasty, NC, a son of the late Dan and Nettie Lanier Hasty. He received a B.S. Degree in Agriculture from NC State University, and served with the Agricultural Extension Service in Franklin County, NC. He served as Sunday School Superintendant of Louisburg United Methodist Church and other leadership positions. He served on the Committee of 100 (Economic Development Board), the Franklin County School Board, and the Franklin Regional Medical Center Board as well as various other leadership roles in Franklin County. He was an Agency Manager for Farm Bureau Insurance for over 30 years, and a US Army Veteran. He was a real estate investor and an avid golfer.
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:57 pm
| | 1348. |  Best-Ever Season For LC
LOUISBURG -- It would be somewhat of an understatement to proclaim that Coach Eric Lee has built the Louisburg College softball program into one of the nation's finest. Somehow, that just doesn't seem to be enough of a proclamation to truly assess the amazement that Lee has produced during his short-but-prosperous tenure for the Lady Hurricanes.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 1349. |  Picks will be awful for ACC
Once again, I’m listening to all of the local radio homers sing the praises of the Atlantic Coast Conference in football.
And once again, I’m not buying it.
It looks like there will be a few good teams in the ACC. But the conference’s depth looks shaky as always.
Of course, the homers will tell you otherwise.
Don’t buy the hype.
Geoff Neville / Published Saturday, August 29, 2009 1:14 am
| | 1350. | Kerr Vance Academy announces honor roll
Kerr Vance Academy in Henderson released their third quarter honor roll this week.
Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:42 pm
| | 1351. |  GOP Congress votes for lawsuit but against aid for 9/11 heroes
I wanted to present the juxtaposition of two recent events in Congress and how two of our local members of Congress voted. I find it revealing!For the first time, Congress overrode an Obama veto. (They normally simply obstruct anything from happening in the first place.) The override was on the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. To be fair, most Democrats joined the Republicans in the override effort. The bottom line was that they feared a 30-second commercial painting them as taking the side of terrorists over the surviving families.
Larry Marciniak / Published Wednesday, October 5, 2016 11:52 pm
| | 1352. | PAUL LEIGHTON GARRISON "JINX"
Paul Leighton Garrison, (Jinx) 75, of Louisburg, NC went to Heaven on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at home with his family present, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia, Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia.
Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 3:55 pm
| | 1353. |  Even with McCrory gone, attack on education continues
Governator Pat McCrory finally admitted to his own political termination and conceded to Governor-elect Roy Cooper.This provided one of the few bright spots for North Carolinians from November's elections. It is important to view it as a beginning; there is still much work to be done! Analysts say the major factor leading to the McCrory loss was a backlash over HB2.
Larry Marciniak / Published Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:36 pm
| | 1354. | Now that she has been elected, Ellmers may ease up on earmark ban promise
Oh, my! What a difference a new perspective can make!
The difference was readily apparent from merely the headline in the venerable News & Observer last week that read: “Federal earmark ban still fluid.”
In other words, the world looks entirely different when you are an elected official than when you were a candidate stumping for votes and trying to convince the electorate that you’re different from the other guy.
In Our Opinion / Published Wednesday, December 1, 2010 12:35 am
| | 1355. |  Vance-Granville continues sked
HENDERSON -- Vance-Granville Community College sophomore Tyrek Beverly of Oxford scored 23 points on Jan. 5 as the Vanguards men's basketball team faced the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie.He and his teammates fought hard, but the visiting squad eked out a narrow win, 74-71, at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson. As a freshman in 2014-15, Beverly was often the team's leading scorer, but at the beginning of this season, he was sidelined by an injury and only started to get back on the court in late November.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11:37 pm
| | 1356. |  Bunn Rallies Past Red Rams
After racking up just three first downs in the opening half, the Bunn Wildcats got their offense going during a crucial Northern Carolina Conference football showdown at Franklinton.
And just in the nick of time.
Down by six points at the break, the Wildcats were able to rally to defeat the Red Rams by a 20-6 score on Friday at the FHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sports Writer / Published Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:37 am
| | 1357. | Wildcats win over Eagles
BUNN -- In a duel of previously unbeaten teams, Bunn racked up 356 rushing yards and went on to defeat Elizabeth City Northeastern 30-17 in a non-conference prep football matchup Thursday on the BHS campus.
The host Wildcats are now 3-0, while Northeastern dropped to 2-1.
“It was probably our best all-around effort of the season,’’ said BHS head coach David Howle. “We didn’t have many penalties, and the kids played hard against a pretty good football team. I think we’re getting better.’’
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, September 5, 2008 11:17 pm
| | 1358. | Water allocations don't stop lawsuit
LOUISBURG -- Back in August, Franklin County commissioners agreed to allocate water for 10 housing developments -- including one that was the basis of a federal lawsuit.The decision, though, has not stopped the lawsuit.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 30, 2020 11:49 pm
| | 1359. |  LC Repeats In Region
WILMINGTON -- Even though it's almost been a given through the years, Louisburg College's victories at the Region X Men's Soccer Tournament never get old.Louisburg wrapped up yet another region tourney crown on Sunday with a 3-0 triumph over Patrick Henry Community College in the championship match at Legion Field in New Hanover County.Louisburg never trailed after Sam Popp's goal with eight minutes remaining in the opening half of action.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:09 am
| | 1360. | KVA honor students
Second QuarterHeadmaster List:7th grade: Sarah Allen, Zachary Biggs, Kaitlin Combs, Kaitlyn Jones8th grade: Austyn Abbott, Myles Ball, Lauren Moseley, Lorena Negron, Natalie Stone, Brian Teiser, Caroline Williams
Published Thursday, February 18, 2016 12:18 am
| | 1361. | EMMITT A. LASSITER
KINSTON - Emmitt Alston Lassiter, 80, of Kinston, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Emmitt was married to his first love, Grace Wood Lassiter, for sixty years. Born and reared in Franklin County, the youngest of ten children. During World War II, he served overseas as an infantryman in the US Army.
Published Saturday, November 4, 2006 2:25 am
| | 1362. |  Diet of right-wing myth pushed Britain to the brink of ruin
I want to begin today's article with an old joke.Manservant: "Sire, the peasants are revolting!"Monarch: "Yes, they are, aren't they?"That encapsulates what transpired in the United Kingdom on Thursday. It didn't just happen, is far from a joke and could well affect Franklin County come January 20.
Larry Marciniak / Published Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:47 pm
| | 1363. | KVA honor roll
Kerr Vance Academy recently announced their third quarter honor roll.
Published Wednesday, March 25, 2015 11:57 pm
| | 1364. |  Cottrell Signs Deal With Peace
FRANKLINTON -- The Peace Train continues to chug through Franklin County, picking up plenty of riders along the way.William Peace University, located in Downtown Raleigh, has become a popular destination for Franklin County student-athletes over the past several years -- and that trend shows no sign of coming to a stop.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 9, 2019 11:53 pm
| | 1365. | Season ends for Wildcats
TABOR CITY -- South Columbus lived up to its No. 1 seed -- and showed why it is undefeated -- during a home matchup last Friday against Bunn in the second round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs.
The Stallions boasted a well-balanced offense and a stingy defense in eliminating the Wildcats by a 36-0 margin.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:03 am
| | 1366. | BERNARD L. PATTERSON
RALEIGH - Bernard L. Patterson, M.D., 89, formerly of Louisburg, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 after several years of declining health. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, October 1) at Louisburg United Methodist Church, 402 N. Main Street, Louisburg. The family will receive relatives and friends immediately following the service.
Published Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:24 pm
| | 1367. | Attend 401 committee meetings and be heard
If you’ve ever swerved, winced, griped, complained or broke out in a cold sweat while driving U.S. 401 between Louisburg and Raleigh, now is the time to stand up and demand that something finally — after 40 years of promises — be done to improve the road.
In Our Opinion / Published Tuesday, June 15, 2010 11:41 pm
| | 1368. |  LC meets challenges
LOUISBURG -- Never one to back down from a tough test, Louisburg College softball coach Eric Lee pounced on the opportunity to host powerhouse Lake Land College from Illinois as part of a round-robin event last Thursday and Friday at Sheilah R. Cotten Field on the LC campus.Pitt Community College and Harford Community College also took part in the two full days of competition.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019 11:46 pm
| | 1369. | It’s springtime at Cherry Hill
The first of three spring concerts at Cherry Hill Plantation in Warren County will feature soprano Julia Rolwing and pianist Dr. Charles J. Hulin IV.
They will perform works from Wagner, Liszt and R. Strauss, Sunday, April 5, at 3 p.m.
Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:24 pm
| | 1370. |  WHAT A YEAR!!
LOUISBURG -- The final chapter doesn't tell the true tale of Louisburg College's thriller of a men's basketball season in 2016-17.The Hurricanes enjoyed unprecedented success during the campaign, rolling to a 30-5 record en route to making their first-ever appearance in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament Championship Game.Louisburg ran out of steam in the second half of the finale and was defeated by Southwestern Community College out of Iowa.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 5, 2017 11:41 pm
| | 1371. | New VGCC court reporting program is the only one of its kind in the state
HENDERSON -- Vance-Granville Community College is launching a new court reporting program this spring. When classes began this month, it will become the only community college in North Carolina offering this fast-paced program.The court reporting profession plays a critical role in ensuring that legal proceedings are accurately documented for future reference. Using specialized dictation equipment, court reporters produce real-time transcriptions of courtroom proceedings.
Published Wednesday, March 6, 2024 11:42 pm
| | 1372. |  Two community icons pass away
LOUISBURG -- A man who split his commitments amongst a host religious, civic, educational and community pursuits died last week.The Rev. Sid Stafford was 81.Born in Hattiesburg, Miss., Stafford quickly began growing roots in Louisburg.From that time, he was part of numerous groups, all charged with making an impact on the community.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, July 9, 2015 12:24 am
| | 1373. | Louisburg, officers granted more time to answer lawsuit
The Clerk of Court has given attorneys for Louisburg officers accused of assaulting a father and son more time to respond to the allegations. Attorneys for Franklin County, the sheriff’s office, and Deputy Joel Anderson have yet to file a response or request an extension.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 24, 2012 11:59 pm
| | 1374. |  Louisburg XC runners sparkle at TRAC meet
ROCKY MOUNT - Louisburg Highs Trevor Rorie and Jared Nobles went 1-2 at the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference Boys Cross Country Championship, which was staged last Wednesday at North Carolina Wesleyan College.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2006 12:17 am
| | 1375. |  Spencer swinging hot bat for Pirates
GREENVILLE -- Bryant Packard collected a career-high four hits and drove in a pair of runs, while Spencer Brickhouse and Eric Tyler each hit home runs as No. 25 East Carolina University completed the three-game baseball series sweep of Towson, 12-7, Sunday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. With the win the Pirates improve to 17-8 on the season, while the Tigers fall to 8-10.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:42 pm
| | 1376. |  Warriors Rout Rams
LOUISBURG -- Another week, another overmatched Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference opponent.
And so it goes for the streaking Louisburg High School football team.
For the fourth consecutive week, the Warriors easily crushed a TRAC foe Friday night, roaring past Northampton East by a 66-6 margin in Louisburg’s regular season home finale at Patterson Field.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 25, 2008 12:08 am
| | 1377. |  Jail stabilization: Rewarding public-private partnership
The Tar River Center for History and Culture Foundation, a non-profit corporation that supports the Tar River Center for History and Culture at Louisburg College, has completed its seventeen-month-long project to stabilize the exterior of the old Franklin County jail in downtown Louisburg. The effort brought together Franklin County, the Town of Louisburg, private donors, and talented local craftsmen to breathe new life into the historic structure.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:39 pm
| | 1378. |  LHS’ Sixth Sense
LOUISBURG - Some pundits thought Southeast Halifax had the best opportunity at dethroning Louisburg as the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference football champions.
If that’s the case, then the Warriors appear to be well on their way to successfully defending their league crown.
Louisburg racked up three quick touchdowns in the first quarter and went on to dominate Southeast by a 66-0 margin last Friday night as part of LHS’ homecoming festivities at Patterson Field.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, October 14, 2008 11:39 pm
| | 1379. |  Neal named E-W coach
GREENSBORO -- Shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in the late 1990s, David Neal laid the foundation for his coaching career at Louisburg High School.Neal guided the Warriors on the boys basketball hardwood before moving on to Apex, where he is regarded as one of the state's top hoops coaches.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 11:54 pm
| | 1380. |  Bunn Outlasts Bulldogs
BUNN -- Both Bunn and Nash Central almost drowned in a sea of mistakes during Friday’s non-conference showdown at the BHS Football Field.
Bunn, however, managed to stay afloat long enough to secure a 19-13 decision over the Bulldogs in a game plagued by penalties and turnovers.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:36 am
| | 1381. |  'Hail Mary plan aimed at getting McCrory a job?
By all normal standards and in the opinion of all neutral observers, Roy Cooper defeated Pat McCrory and is the Governor-elect of North Carolina.As of this writing, McCrory is unwilling to accept reality and continues to make North Carolina the punch line of jokes. There is a Hail Mary play in his game plan and only a public outcry can stop it.McCrory and his minions are claiming voter fraud.
Larry Marciniak / Published Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:12 am
| | 1382. | DELPHAS EUGENE MEHLINGER
ALPHARETTA, GA--Delphas, known as 'D.E.' or 'Mel' to his family and friends, left our lives on Friday, November 10, 2017 after a long illness. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 14, at: Northbrook United Methodist Church, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA 30075.
Published Monday, November 13, 2017 6:04 pm
| | 1383. | County moves forward with Youngsville trash site plan
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners agreed to continue moving forward with plans to develop a new Youngsville convenience center site.During the board's Jan. 17 meeting, commissioners selected MESCO, a Garner-based civil and sanitary engineering company, to provide the final design work and construction administration for the solid waste site.MESCO has already done the preliminary draft site layout for the center at 2275 Long Mill Road.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:43 pm
| | 1384. |  Bunn Wallops Webb
BUNN -- For the past two seasons, Oxford Webb and Bunn have engaged in gridiron thrillers that weren’t decided until literally the last play of the game.
That wasn’t the case in this year’s renewal, which was staged Friday at the BHS Football Field.
The host Wildcats never trailed and led by as many as 41 points during a 41-16 decision over the Warriors in a non-conference matchup.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, September 11, 2009 11:53 pm
| | 1385. |  Filing period opens
The primary filing period opened with a flurry of incumbents staking their claims to remain in office while one state and congressional representative got an early look at competition.
Locally, Sheriff Pat Green, Commissioners Penny McGhee and Harry Foy, Clerk of Court Alice Faye Hunter, and School Board Members Bernard Hall and Paige Sayles all filed for re-election.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:05 am
| | 1386. | Youngsville gets new convenience center
LOUISBURG -- County commissioners approved a special use request to put a convenience center site just west of Youngsville.Franklin County solid waste staff have proposed using the 4.72-acre site at 2275 Long Mill Road as a new place for residents to dump their trash and recycled material.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:49 pm
| | 1387. | Sailing uncharted waters
Dear editor: As we are in uncharted waters it is comforting to me to have extremely smart people tackling the problems this virus is presenting.Dr. Anthony Fauci and his team are, in my opinion, at the top of the mountain in their knowledge and will not rest until this virus is contained. The efforts of both pharmaceutical companies and government agencies will find answers. The procedures to contain this virus will come from The United States!
Letter to editor / Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:44 pm
| | 1388. |  Threats from ‘top leader’ require a response
GOOD MORNING: Although the week got off to an uncomfortably cold start (25.5 degrees at my house Monday at 7 a.m.) temperatures locally were expected to begin moderating Tuesday with daytime highs climbing into the 50’s for the remainder of the week with something like a 30 percent chance of rain Thursday and 40 percent chance Friday.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:05 am
| | 1389. | Olde Liberty loan holders make bid on property at auction
A New York firm looking to recover a multi-million dollar loan from developers of a luxury community bought a chunk of the property at auction this week.
D.B. Zwirn Real Estate Credit Partners LLC filed court papers this spring, seeking to recover nearly $9 million from Olde Liberty Club LLC, which operates Olde Liberty Golf and Country Club in Youngsville.
Olde Liberty took out an $11.5 million loan in August of 2005 to develop the property, but D.B. Zwirn said the loan is in default.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, September 11, 2009 11:53 pm
| | 1390. | Franklinton water revenues plunge
FRANKLINTON — Interim Town Manager Larry Carver delivered commissioners a message just before Christmas that looks like a lump of coal.
In the summer, a dwindling water source forced the town to adopt voluntary water conservation efforts, including a decision to severely cut back water it provided to Novozymes.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, January 1, 2008 11:53 pm
| | 1391. | CHARLES LINDBERGH BUNN
CONOVER - Charles “Charlie” Lindbergh Bunn, age 82, of Conover passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 27, 2011 at his residence.
Published Friday, July 1, 2011 11:19 pm
| | 1392. | Jail project moving along, town told
LOUISBURG -- After getting a brief update on efforts to stabilize the historic Franklin County jail on Nash Street, the Louisburg town council decided to sponsor a window to help the project along.The update was given by Dr. Mark La Branche, president of Louisburg College, who told the town board that the roof has been replaced, downspouts replaced and the front porch on the largely stone building has been rebuilt to the way it originally appeared.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:59 pm
| | 1393. |  To rebuild trust, we need real answers!
It's time to put partisan politics aside and focus exclusively on being Americans first -- and that's not a tip of the hat to anyone's political slogan!Whether you're Republican, Democrat, Independent, Marxist, Anarchist or just a Don't Give A Flip, it's time to get this country back on track and figure out exactly what's going on and who owes whom political or financial favors!After the events of the past several days, it has become absolutely imperative that we have a truly independent prosecutor to look into the efforts by Russia to meddle in our politics -- and find out who may or may not have been colluding with whom!
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:09 am
| | 1394. |  Franklin County farmer another finalist for state agriculture honor
LOUISBURG -- For the second time in three years, a Franklin County agriculturalist is a finalist for the state's Small Farmer of the Year award.For the past decade or so, Julius Griffin has been working about 180 acres along N.C. 39, converting organic offerings into cold-pressed juices and wellness shots.His main crop is watermelon.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:40 pm
| | 1395. |  Holding: More dangerous awake?
Late last week, Wednesday night, the House voted to concur with the Senate; once again bringing the American and world economies back from the brink of a manufactured crisis at the eleventh hour. A North Carolina Tea Party/Republican, Mark Meadows, (NC-11), was the architect of this most recent crisis.
Larry Marciniak / Published Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:49 pm
| | 1396. | FRANKLIN COUNTY REC REPORT
BUNN -- Listed are recent scores from the Bunn Youth Recreation League’s basketball campaign:
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 23, 2008 12:05 am
| | 1397. | Mental health agency fights to keep doors open
A Louisburg mental health agency is fighting for its livelihood, according to court documents. Family Intervention and Prevention Services (FIPS) has provided mental health services since 2007, however, a spring 2011 review by Five County Mental Health and the state Department of Health and Human Services effectively ended the operation.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 7, 2011 12:08 am
| | 1398. | NC State dean's list
North Carolina State University released the Dean's list for the Fall 2020 semester. Below are the Franklin County students making the list.
Published Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:42 pm
| | 1399. |  Bunn Rallies Past Richlands
BUNN -- Allowing a touchdown just before halftime can often be a demoralizing fate for a high school football team -- especially during a close game.
But it only seemed to embolden the Bunn Wildcats during Friday’s home showdown against Richlands in the first round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:48 am
| | 1400. |  UPDATE ON SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION! Judge Delays Release of Sheriff's Papers
A judge held off on deciding whether to release state documents related to an investigation into missing money at the sheriff’s office.
From Staff Reports / Published Sunday, February 20, 2011 6:33 pm
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