| 1301. |  Wildcats roll into playoffs
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Bunn's mission was simple heading into last Friday's regular season football finale at Roanoke Rapids.The Wildcats needed to win in order to secure second place by themselves in the Northern Carolina Conference -- along with claiming an automatic spot in the Class 2-AA State Playoffs.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:02 am
| | 1302. |  Lassiter sparks LHS' rally
LOUISBURG -- Senior Randy Lassiter has offered plenty of heroics as a quarterback during his career at Louisburg High School.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 27, 2006 1:20 am
| | 1303. | Wake Prep teacher allegedly used hazing, corporal punishment
LOUISBURG -- Parents of a Wake Preparatory Academy parents claim the school and a teacher are guilty of corporal punishment and hazing, as well as indirect activity that harmed their child and others.The case -- which seeks a jury trial and at least $75,000 in damages -- remains pending in Franklin County Civil Superior Court."Kids should be safe, and feel safe, in schools," said Durham attorney Daniel Meier, who filed the lawsuit on May 28 on behalf of the student's father.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 27, 2025 11:39 pm
| | 1304. | KIRK E. FAULKNER
February 5, 1948 - March 6, 2023
LOUISBURG, NC-- Kirk Edison Faulkner, 75, of Louisburg, passed away Monday afternoon, March 6, 2023 at WakeMed surrounded by his family.
Published Wednesday, March 8, 2023 4:58 pm
| | 1305. | Franklinton student dies in car crash on way to school
FRANKLINTON -- The State Highway Patrol said speed was a factor in an accident that killed one Franklinton High student and injured another on Tuesday.According to authorities, Timothy H. Coley, 18, was driving a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta east on Cedar Creek Road at about 7:30 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle.It traveled across the westbound lane and off the shoulder, hitting a fence near Hicks Road.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 8, 2017 11:41 pm
| | 1306. | Deputies investigate elderly scam
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested two Spring Hope men accused of stabbing a man during an attack at a Zebulon area store. Deputies responded to the Bunn Fire Department the evening of Sept. 26 to find Gregory Denton suffering from a stab wound to the chest. His injuries did not prove fatal.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 3, 2012 12:04 am
| | 1307. |  GREAT RAMS!!!
FRANKLINTON -- A deep run in the Class 3-A State Basketball Playoffs was certainly in the plans this season for the Franklinton Lady Rams -- and for good reason, considering Coach Bryan Perry's club returned so much talent, leadership and experience from last year's club.Franklinton has accomplished that lofty goal, and how the Lady Rams have turned the trick has made the voyage that much sweeter.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2024 11:42 pm
| | 1308. |  BHS Moves Into 3rd Round
BUNN -- When his Bunn Wildcats dropped two of their first three outings this fall, Coach David Howle emphasized that his club was better than its record indicated -- and had the potential to make a deep run in the Class 2-AA State Football Playoffs.Howle's words were prophetic as the Wildcats haven't lost since -- a 10-game winning streak that continued last Friday with a 56-34 home victory over Burlington Cummings in the second round of the playoffs at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 25, 2015 2:02 am
| | 1309. |  CROWN SEEKERS
BUNN -- Bunn High School kept the girls trophy at home by winning the annual Bunn Holiday Invitational Basketball Tournament last week.BHS swept through the four-team girls bracket in impressive fashion to claim the championship.In the opening round, the Ladycats of Coach Jovon Blacknall opened tourney action with a tough 40-36 decision over former conference opponent Vance County at the Bunn Dome.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 4, 2023 11:41 pm
| | 1310. |  FHS' girls off to solid campaign
FRANKLINTON -- Northern Nash quickly scored the first basket of the game -- and then forced a quick turnover, giving early hope to the Lady Knights that they might pull off a monumental upset at Franklinton last Friday night in Big East Conference girls basketball action.But this didn't quite work out that way -- far from it, actually.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2023 11:36 pm
| | 1311. |  LHS Takes A Tournament Title
LOUISBURG -- Aside from the four years he spent as a student at Guilford College, James Collier has lived in Louisburg his entire life.
Collier, who now serves as the Louisburg High School Athletic Director/girls basketball coach, is considered one of the area’s top LHS historians.
But even Collier couldn’t remember the last time LHS won a Girls Christmas Tournament.
If it has ever happened.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 1, 2008 11:53 pm
| | 1312. |  Relay For Life 2025 pics, 4
JUDGED THE BEST CAMPSITE was the one from Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Shown with the booth are (left to right) Nicole Perry, Lakisha Green, David Wilkins, Mary Hicks and Tricia Preston.
Published Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:14 pm
| | 1313. | Red Rams nab league honors
FRANKLINTON -- Three players from Franklinton High School have earned spots on the 2018 All-Big East Conference Baseball Team.Making the all-conference squad from FHS were freshman Robby Burnett and junior Nicholas Mitchell.FHS' Layton Perry, a junior, picked up a selection on the honorable mention list.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:11 am
| | 1314. | GERALD PERRY BREWER
KINSTON - Gerald Perry Brewer, 73, of Kinston went to be with his LORD on October 28, 2008. Gerald was born October 24, 1935 in Louisburg, N.C. He served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police officer. He served the state of North Carolina and his community in the N.C. Highway Patrol, retiring after 30 years of service.
Published Saturday, November 1, 2008 12:00 am
| | 1315. |  MARKING 40 YEARS!
Louisburg High School Class of 1974 celebrated its 40th Class Reunion recently, at the Embassy Suites in Cary. About 63 people were in attendance. The kickoff event for the weekend was a meet and greet on Friday night. Some classmates had not seen each other in over 40 years. A banquet meal was served Saturday night, followed with entertainment by classmates. After the entertainment, it was a night of laughter, dancing and good times.
Staff / Published Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:56 pm
| | 1316. |  Smiles, fun and joyful holiday spirits highlight Alert parade, pics 1
TOBY AND FRIENDS. An Aussie Doodle therapy dog like Toby has lots of friends, including Lt. Kyle Horton, Leah Goodsell (left) and Celsey Horton, all of whom enjoyed the Alert Christmas parade.
Published Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:33 pm
| | 1317. |  RAPE PREVENTION
The Franklin County Rape Prevention Task Force met recently. Members are, from left: Tracy Perry, Kristi Smith, Marla Hall, Janice Stricek, Dawn Stallings, Cindy Jones, Linda Rudolph, Colleen Cassada and Jason Cox. Members not pictured are: Robin Darone, Fonda Daigneault, Danielle Hill, Pam Prokopowicz, Jamie Neal, Carah Wheeler, Lisa Boone, and Tojuana Miller.
Published Friday, August 15, 2008 11:03 pm
| | 1318. |  Mills High Class of ‘57 gets together
The 1957 class of Mills High School had their 56th reunion on May 7 at Maple Springs Baptist Church. The classmates gathered at 2 p.m. to reminisce, look at old school pictures and welcome their guests. Eddie Stallings, mascot of their class, and Howard Stallings, principal, and their wives attended. Bobbie Currie, glee club director, and her daughter attended for the first time. At 5 p.m., dinner was served followed by a program led by co-chairmen Clint Chaney, Wilbur and Shirley Southall.
Published Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:22 am
| | 1319. | Perry’s School gone wild
A Franklin County resident has called into question the leadership of a community group that’s proposing to turn an old school property into a halfway house-style rehab center for the recently incarcerated.
Franklin County officials sold the Gold Sand Elementary School property, formerly the Perry School, to the Perry’s School Alumni Association in 2006, with the stipulation that it be used for community events and purposes that continue to exhibit the cultural and historical significance of the facility.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:12 am
| | 1320. |  Living 50 Plus: MOVIE NIGHT OUT!
Franklinton's first outdoor movie night was recently held.
Published Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 1321. |  HONORED FOR SERVICE
Area child care providers who were given awards for their years of quality child care services were (from the left) Karen Perry, Taylor Tubbies Academy; Marie Smithwick, Marie's Child Care Home; Angela Himmel, Vance Granville Community College Day Care Center; Valerie Williams, Teach A Tot Child Care Center; : LaTonya Hall, Sugar N Spice Preschool; Minnie Johnson, Tender Touch Day Care; LaWanda Durham, Kiddie Klubhouse; Alissa Wiggins, Little Angels Child Care; Valerie Weston, ABC Adventure Preschool and Child Care, and Renee Muldrow, Dream World Academy.
Published Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:02 am
| | 1322. |  VOLUNTEERS
Cooperative Extension Director and Governor's Volunteer Service Award Coordinator Charles Mitchell, back left, with Governor's Volunteer Service Award winners Rachelle Deats, Patricia Adams [also a Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service winner], Zack Myers, Silvia Kramar, DJ Faircloth, Perry Faulkner, Caleb Oldham, Haley Glick, and Commissioners David Bunn, Roxanne Bragg, Stuart May, Harry Foy, Mark Speed and Michael Schriver, and County Manager Ryan Preble. Not pictured is Earl Oldham, who is part of the Louisburg Baptist Church Ramp Ministry.
Published Wednesday, April 23, 2025 11:38 pm
| | 1323. |  BHS' FITTING FINALE
BUNN - Even for old-timers, it's hard to debate the fact that, from an athletic standpoint, this is one of the best senior classes ever produced at Bunn High School.That assessment was evident during Tuesday's Bunn Athletic Awards Ceremony, which was held at the Johnny Alford Auditorium on the BHS campus.Bunn's top student-athletes were honored in each sport, and plenty of the honors went to upperclassmen -- including the school's most prestigious awards.BHS senior Tevin Perry was tabbed as the Male Athlete of the Year after excelling in basketball, football and baseball this past season.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 2, 2016 12:06 am
| | 1324. |  NORTHERN HOLDS ON
BUNN -- Northern Nash and Bunn have been facing off on the basketball court for years, but last Friday night marked the inaugural meeting between the two schools as conference foes.In what was an ugly game riddled with turnovers and shooting woes, it was the Northern Nash Knights who emerged victorious, squeaking out a 53-49 win over the Wildcats in Big East Conference action at the Bunn Dome.
CHANCE PUCKETT, Correspondent / Published Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:50 pm
| | 1325. |  JUST ONE YARD AWAY
BUNN - After combining for 809 total yards of offense, it was almost symbolic that the outcome of last Friday's regular season football opener between Wilson Fike and homestanding Bunn would come down to a single yard.That yard was one the Wildcats couldn't obtain on a 2-point conversion that came up just short of the end zone with 50 seconds remaining in the contest.Bunn's rushing attempt on the play wasn't successful, and the Demons escaped Franklin County with a 43-42 triumph in a showdown between two high-octane offenses.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, August 27, 2015 12:04 am
| | 1326. |  LHS Topples Trojans
TILLERY -- Louisburg High’s girls haven’t faced many obstacles during a strong 2007-08 basketball season, which has featured only one loss -- along with a slew of lopsided victories.
But the Lady Warriors, despite a strong start, had to overcome plenty of adversity to garner a 57-43 road decision last Friday at Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference foe Southeast Halifax.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 23, 2008 12:05 am
| | 1327. | Warriors defeat Warren
WARRENTON -- Louisburg delivered 30 unanswered points -- including 22 in the second half -- to rally past Warren County last Friday in a crucial Northern Carolina Conference football game. Thanks to the flurry, LHS was able to break open the back-and-forth event on its way to securing a 44-16 decision over the Eagles.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:05 am
| | 1328. | Louisburg Elementary honor roll for first nine-week grading period
The honor roll for the first nine-week grading period at Louisburg Elementary School has been announced and includes the following students:
Published Wednesday, December 2, 2009 12:01 am
| | 1329. |  TOGETHER AGAIN!
Perry's High School, Class of 1968 held a class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 3, in the school's auditorium. Class members present were (back row, left to right): Larry Brodie, Ernest Richardson, Clifton Livingston, Charles C. Wright, Freddie Peace, Willie B. Durham, Joseph Holden, Sinorris Branch. Second row: Melvin Alston, Bennie Burt, Patricia Hilliard-Cauley, Betty Baker, Catherine Newell. Seated: Patricia Alston-Tapp, Mary Johnson, Bobbie Richardson, Roserita Wilkins, Shirley Richardson, Mary Alston-Ross and Onnie Mitchell-Burrell.
Published Wednesday, September 14, 2016 11:56 pm
| | 1330. |  A FOND FAREWELL
BUNN -- Bunn took care of business last Friday night, but it would not be good enough to earn a spot in the Class 2-A State Football Playoffs for the 2019 campaign.Needing a victory to at least earn postseason consideration, the Wildcats got one at home by a 22-8 margin over Northern Carolina Conference rival Roanoke Rapids.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:22 am
| | 1331. | Bunn Bests Roanoke Rapids
BUNN -- It wasn’t Bunn’s prettiest performance of the season, but it was still enough to keep the Wildcats undefeated in Northern Carolina Conference gridiron action.Bunn erupted for 21 points in the second stanza and went on to defeat Roanoke Rapids by a 28-18 margin on Friday in a key NCC showdown at the BHS Football Field.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 19, 2013 12:17 am
| | 1332. |  Volunteers make 'Turkey Day' a celebration, pics 3
In the photo above, Benita Edgerton holds her daughter Hazel Judd. Often young people join their parents in volunteering to help -- and perhaps Hazel will be among them in a few years, although she was just eight weeks old this Thanksgiving -- but there is always next year and one day soon, her first turkey leg!
Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 1333. |  Chargers cap great season
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The first-year Franklin County Chargers youth football program recently defeated the Wake Forest Alpha Dogs by a 22-7 score in the Carolina Elite State Championship Tournament.The victory capped a strong inaugural season for the Chargers in the 12-under varsity division.Jamie Murray served as the head coach, with Dale Spicer, Durand Mills and Jason Napier helping out as assistants.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, December 11, 2014 12:01 am
| | 1334. | Franklinton woman killed in car wreck
A Franklinton woman was killed this week following a crash in Wake County.
According to reports, Krystal Strother, 28, was driving long I-540 when she lost control of the 2003 Honda she was driving.
The car swerved to the left, went underneath median cables and she drove into the eastbound lanes and oncoming traffic.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:00 am
| | 1335. |  County man publishes “The Voice of Blackness,” a book of poetry
Through Pierre Williams, The Voice of Blackness can inspire children, remind a mother of the importance of her love and tell a father that he is a hero.
It can also tell a drug dealer to get off a street corner, remind a black woman of her worth and shout at the top of its lungs the plight of minorities.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, January 1, 2010 11:15 pm
| | 1336. |  More Shriners’ Fish Fry Photos
Tim Nine posts some flyers to the back of his chariot-inspired trike bike before making fish-plate and other deliveries for the Franklin County Shrine Club on Wednesday during the Franklin County Shrine Club Fish Fry, the group’s annual fund-raiser. The proceeds benefit a network of 22 Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, which care for crippled and burned children.
Times photos by Carey Johnson / Published Saturday, October 9, 2010 12:25 am
| | 1337. | Elections complaint case still unresolved
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Elections has yet to resolve complaints that an early voting site precinct judge suppressed voters through intimidation and biased behavior.The poll worker's attorney, though, said there's only one solution: A cleared name and an apology from the board.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:05 am
| | 1338. |  County’s clubs at tourney
SMITHFIELD -- Three Franklin County squads will be in action beginning next Thursday at the Tar Heel 10-Under and 8-Under State Softball Tournaments. The event is being held at Smithfield Community Park, which is located adjacent to Smithfield-Selma High School in Johnston County.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, July 6, 2012 11:54 pm
| | 1339. | RUTH C. LAYTON
RALEIGH - Ruth Carlyle Layton, 77, formerly of Franklinton, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008.
Published Friday, August 22, 2008 11:46 pm
| | 1340. | Case of fatal wreck that killed 2 delayed until spring
LOUISBURG -- The attorney defending a Wake Forest woman against charges that she killed two Franklin County women in a wreck is calling upon the services of experts.As such, the case against Jennifer Baker Pearce was continued until a subsequent Franklin County Superior Court session -- May 13.According to authorities, the 44-year-old Pearce was driving north on U.S. 401 near Bennett Perry Road the afternoon of Nov. 29 when she crossed the center line.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:35 pm
| | 1341. | FRANKLIN COUNTY REC REPORT
LOUISBURG -- Listed are recent results from the Town of Louisburg Recreation Department’s Winter Basketball Season:
Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 30, 2009 10:49 pm
| | 1342. |  The Rubber Match
WENDELL -- Few things motivate a team like the opportunity for redemption.And opportunity was knocking last Friday for the Bunn Wildcats, and they were there to answer the door in emphatic fashion.All along, BHS head coach Gerald Melton thought he had the best team in the Northern Carolina Conference this season.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:00 am
| | 1343. |  Victory Lap For LHS
LOUISBURG -- Any coach’s first career victory is a memorable one.
But Louisburg first-year boys basketball skipper Dontae Lassiter just hoped it would have come a bit sooner.
After a start to the season filled with near-misses, the Warriors got over the hump last Friday during their Northern Carolina Conference home showdown against backyard rival Warren County.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:53 pm
| | 1344. |  Dedicated employees recognized at FRMC
Franklin Regional Medical Center recently honored its employees with service awards. At right, top photo, are five-year service award winners from left, front: Mamie Patterson, Annetta Henderson, P.J. Parker, Sharen Taylor, Ann Marie Hogan, Charlotte Hill; back, Chuck Gavazzi, Joy Hicks, Lisa Mosney, Ricky Robbins, Budd Radovich, Edmond Schatzle. Given five-year awards but not pictured are: Robin Henderson, Angela Perry, Richard Collins, Angelia Arrington, Carolyn Tharrington, Wilma Flickinger, Paris Wilcox.
Published Friday, January 4, 2008 11:56 pm
| | 1345. | Warriors Roll On Road
MANTEO -- Louisburg bounced back from last week’s defeat against Bunn in thunderous fashion with a road victory Friday at Manteo -- the defending Class 1-A state runner-up.
LHS racked up 434 total yards of offense and also put together another strong defensive effort in defeating Manteo by a 36-12 margin.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 15, 2007 12:47 am
| | 1346. |  VGCC graduates 11 cadets in law enforcement program
HENDERSON -- Eleven cadets graduated from the most recent Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Vance-Granville Community College.They were recognized in a Dec. 12 ceremony held in the Civic Center on the main campus. After passing the state certification exam, all are authorized to work in any law enforcement agency in North Carolina.
Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018 11:59 pm
| | 1347. |  Thanksgiving Morning in Pilot
BIGGEST YET. The 30th annual Pilot Lion’s Club Thanksgiving Day Breakfast was busy from 6 a.m. right up to 10 a.m. Emma Carol Lewis (no Pilot Club Thanksgiving breakfast is complete without Lewis’ biscuit-making) with usual-suspect partner Jason Jones.
Times photos by Kathy Harrelson / Published Friday, November 28, 2008 9:14 pm
| | 1348. | LORETTA FAYE LASSITER BUNN
Zebulon, NC -- Loretta "Faye" Lassiter Bunn, 81, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 19, 2022. She was born October 7, 1940 in Franklin County to the late Perry Wilson Lassiter and Etta Emma Wheless Lassiter. Faye spent many years working in the newspaper industry at The Daily Press and then went on to work as an administrative assistant at Eastern State Hospital both in Williamsburg, VA.
Published Tuesday, June 21, 2022 5:56 pm
| | 1349. |  Summer Swings
BUNN -- Preparing for the future is the chief goal of the Bunn Prep Babe Ruth Baseball Team.The club, which features rising seventh and eighth graders, is coached by former Bunn High School skipper Geoufrey Anderson. All home games are played at the BHS Baseball Field.“It’s an opportunity to get these kids used to playing on a bigger field, with 90-foot basepaths and 60-6 foot mounds,’’ Anderson said. “It’s just nice watching these kids grow.’’
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:05 am
| | 1350. | GEORGE D. AYSCUE
TIFTON, Ga. - George Dickie Ayscue, 82, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at his residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 11, in the chapel of Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors in Tifton, Ga., with the Rev. Terrell Roberts and the Rev. Chris Shoemaker officiating. Ron Evans gave the eulogy. Burial followed in Oakridge Cemetery, Tifton, Ga.
Published Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:07 am
| | 1351. |  Wildcats On A Roll In The NCC
BUNN -- Only two undefeated teams remain in the Northern Carolina Conference football standings -- and one of them is the Bunn Wildcats.Bunn won its fourth consecutive game last Friday and moved into a two-way tie atop the NCC thanks to a 56-7 homecoming decision over Northern Vance in league action at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:28 pm
| | 1352. |  Living 50 Plus: In the Christmas spirit! 2
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL. Franklinton Senior Center members participate in the annual Christmas party. Pictured above, left to right, are Mary Dimaio, Mary Harris, Nannie Solomon and Yvonne Winston. Pictured below, left to right, are Barbara Perry, Carolyn Debnam, Charles Etheridge and Pat Chatman.
Published Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:02 am
| | 1353. | COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
LOUISBURG -- Listed are updated results from the Town of Louisburg Recreation Department’s 2008-09 winter basketball season:
Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 23, 2009 10:53 pm
| | 1354. | Perry earns conference honor
CHARLOTTE -- Five members of the Shaw University football team received Central Intercollegiate athletic Association All-Conference honors recently.In addition, two Bears were named to the 2016 All-CIAA Rookie Team and Freshman Devon Hunt (Rockingham, NC) was named the 2016 CIAA Defensive Rookie of the Year.Defensive lineman Dominique Hannibal (Chesapeake, VA) earned the only first team honor while linebacker Keelan Jones (Kansas City, MO) and Hunt received second team accolades.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, November 17, 2016 12:11 am
| | 1355. |  Wildcats defeated by VCHS
HENDERSON -- Given the fact that last year's football showdown between Bunn and Vance County ended with the Wildcats squeaking out an overtime victory, it was safe to assume the clubs' meeting this season could follow another down-to-the-wire path.And for three quarters, that was exactly the case before the homestanding Vipers pulled away with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure a 30-12 decision over BHS in the regular season opener for both squads last Thursday.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:51 pm
| | 1356. | LUMAS ODELL PEARCE
April 5, 1929 - April 16, 2023
LOUISBURG, NC--Lumas Odell Pearce, 94, of Louisburg, passed away Sunday morning, April 16, 2023.
A native of Franklin County, Odell was the son of Lumas "Fab"Pearce and Minta Perry Pearce. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with the state of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil Pearce and Shelton Pearce and a great granddaughter, Emma Brekken.
Published Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:50 pm
| | 1357. |  Doggone fun!
PILOT -- Parks and recreation staff and Franklin officials cut the ribbon on the county's only dog park.Back in May, commissioners agreed to move forward with an acre dog facility at Pilot Lions park in southern Franklin County, tasking staff with using up to $130,000 to accomplish the task.Ground was broken last summer and the ribbon cutting and official opening was March 20.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:57 pm
| | 1358. |  Perry is honored by SAC
Literally, the hits just keep coming this season for former Louisburg High School gridiron standout Lakeem Perry.
Perry, a true frosh linebacker at Catawba College, has been saluted as the South Atlantic Conference’s Defensive Freshman of the Year.
Perry recorded 74 tackles this fall, including nine for a loss. He also recovered a fumble and broke up three passes while helping the Indians to a 6-4 overall record -- meaning Catawba now has compiled 14 consecutive winning campaigns.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:21 am
| | 1359. |  BRYAN'S SONG
BUTNER -- Despite fielding some high-level teams through the years, Cedar Creek Middle School had claimed just one Middle Athletic Conference Tournament girls basketball championship in its 18-campaign history.That changed last Thursday as the Lady Jaguars of Coach Bryan Perry held off Warren County by a 23-20 total in the finals of the 2017 MAC Tourney at the Butner-Middle School Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 15, 2017 11:54 pm
| | 1360. | FRANKLIN COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
LOUISBURG -- Listed are recent results from the Town of Louisburg’s 2008-09 Winter Basketball League:
Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 16, 2009 11:06 pm
| | 1361. |  Two themes, one Relay goal: Give cancer the boot, 5
Relay winning team reps pick up their ribbons, from left: first place Walnut Grove, Nicole Perry and Tricia Preston; second place Mitchiner's Grove Baptist Church, Milltrene Newell; third place Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Clara Alston; fourth place New Hope Freedom Deliverance, Hope Wright.
Published Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:51 pm
| | 1362. |  GAME ACTION
Layla Perry rips a single for Louisburg as part of last week's appearance at the Tar Heel Girls Coach-Pitch District Tournament at Carver Elementary in Wendell.
Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 11:41 pm
| | 1363. |  Bunn ends hoops sked
WARRENTON -- Barring an unexpected shift in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's playoff rankings, Bunn's boys basketball squad saw its season come to an end Monday in the first round of the Northern Carolina Conference Tournament.Warren County went on a fourth-quarter run and pulled away from the Wildcats en route to securing a 69-48 triumph at the WCHS Gymnasium.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:02 am
| | 1364. | Bunn Rallies Past Webb
OXFORD -- The final 15 minutes of Bunn's key Northern Carolina Conference football game at Webb on Friday were certainly memorable for the visiting Wildcats.
Trailing by 14 points, Bunn rallied for 22 unanswered tallies as part of an amazing comeback that sent the Wildcats past Webb by a stunning 36-20 margin -- and put BHS into a first-place tie with South Granville in the NCC.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 19, 2019 12:40 am
| | 1365. | SARAH J. ALSTON
LOUISBURG - Sarah J. Alston, 93, died Wednesday, June 28, 2011 in Greensboro.
Published Friday, July 1, 2011 11:19 pm
| | 1366. | Corner store robbed
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects accused of robbing an older man.
Joseph Bullock, 67, reported on the evening of Dec. 26 that he was in his 15 Marless Drive home when a black man knocked on his door, claiming to need to use the phone.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:39 am
| | 1367. | Local assisted living facility is shuttered under state pressure
LOUISBURG -- A rest home surrendered its license after state and local inspections revealed it failed to properly care for residents and allowed the building to deteriorate to the point that power was nearly shut off.After a series of issues, the State Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) in February banned Essex Manor Assisted Living Facility from admitting or re-admitting residents.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:02 am
| | 1368. |  Mudcats toppled on the road
MONTGOMERY, ALA. -- Matt Spring doubled in three runs while Jason Perry hit a three-run homer to lead Montgomery past Carolina for the second straight game 8-1 at Riverwalk Stadium before 6,489 fans on Saturday night in a Class AA Southern League baseball matchup.
Spring cleared the bases on a 1-2 pitch with a double high off the left-centerfield wall in the fifth inning as Montgomery (29-32) stretched its lead to 6-1.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:29 am
| | 1369. |  Louisburg Leading The Way
LOUISBURG -- Name an aspect of the game, and the Louisburg All-Stars have been dominant in it through two outings at the Dixie Youth Major League District Baseball tournament.
Because of their success, the All-Stars were just one victory away from advancing to the states going into Tuesday’s championship round.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, July 6, 2010 11:56 pm
| | 1370. |  SANDERS SALUTE
FRANKLINTON -- Weather conditions weren't ideal, but that wouldn't have stopped Trent Sanders during his glorious tenure as the Franklinton High School track and field coach.After Sanders' sudden passing, FHS decided to honor the coach with the T Sanders Invitational Track and Field Championships -- of which the third installment was held last Saturday in cool, rainy temperatures at the FHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2017 11:43 pm
| | 1371. |  Comeback Quest
HENDERSON -- Bunn's march through its Northern Carolina Conference football schedule didn't get off to the greatest start.But the Wildcats, after spotting host Southern Vance a big lead, were able to rally for a 34-30 decision over the Runnin' Raiders last Friday in the NCC opener for both squads.The victory was the second this fall in comeback fashion for Bunn, which upped its mark to 2-2 overall.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2017 11:32 pm
| | 1372. | Warriors defeated by Vikes
CREEDMOOR -- During a season-opening loss to Bunn, the South Granville Vikings led in the fourth quarter, only to be done in by a kickoff return for a touchdown.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 20, 2006 12:39 am
| | 1373. | GRACE E. SMITH
KITTRELL - Grace Edwards Smith, 86, died on November 1, 2013 following a tragic fire on Oct. 8 which burned thirty percent of her body. She was airlifted to N.C. Jaycee Burn Center at UNC in Chapel Hill, where she remained until her death.
Published Monday, November 4, 2013 11:12 pm
| | 1374. |  Home Improved
LOUISBURG -- If the result of the second time around is any indication, the Louisburg Lady Warriors have made significant progress during the early course of the 2011-12 girls basketball campaign. LHS, under coach Brett Kiger, had fallen to Southern Vance by a whopping 34 points in the second game of the season.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, December 17, 2011 12:04 am
| | 1375. | WSSU Dean’s List
The following Franklin County students were named to the Winston-Salem State University Spring 2009 dean’s list:
Published Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 1376. | WILEY MARVIN ROBERTS
YOUNGSVILLE--Wiley Marvin Roberts passed on January 5, 2019, at age 92. He was born in Franklin County and resided in Youngsville, NC. He was the son of Charlie Hinton Roberts, Sr., and Annie Perry Roberts. Marvin was predeceased by his wife, Alice Barnes Roberts, and sisters, Pattie Cash, Edna Bridges, Linda Mae Wiggins, Thelma Hall, Ruth Boykin; and brother, Charlie Hinton Roberts, Jr.
Published Friday, January 11, 2019 7:56 pm
| | 1377. |  All-Stars nab pair at event
FLORENCE, S.C. -- Regardless of how Tuesday’s play turned out, the Bunn All-Stars had already made an impressive statement at the Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch Region 1 Baseball Tournament at McLeod Park. Bunn, coached by Larry McKeithan, went 2-1 through three games at the 16-team, double-elimination event.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 3, 2011 12:32 am
| | 1378. | LHS Wraps Up Best-Ever Regular Season
LOUISBURG -- Of the successful campaigns in Louisburg High School football history, none can top this one. Not after LHS wrapped up regular season action with a school-best 10-1 mark following a shutout victory Friday at home against the Gates County Red Barons.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 3, 2007 12:24 am
| | 1379. |  Big East stars are honored
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Franklinton and Nash Central were the main showstoppers this winter in the Big East Conference girls basketball scene -- but there were plenty of other storylines in the always-tough league.Franklinton did not lose against a Big East foe this winter en route to claiming the conference's regular season and tournament championships.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:19 pm
| | 1380. |  Seniors live it up in the park
Above, Department of Aging Director Roxanne Bragg-Cash, right, and Edith Perry tag-team a hula hoop during events and games at the 18th Annual Senior Fun Day on Tuesday at Riverbend Park in Louisburg.
Published Tuesday, July 15, 2008 11:38 pm
| | 1381. | Pilot group wants outdoor entertainment complex
Organizers who pulled together a first-time antique tractor show this past spring are looking to broaden their activities with an outdoor complex.
Henry Bunn is behind a group of Pilot-area residents who have proposed turning 37 acres on Old Halifax Road into the Norris Creek Outdoor Entertainment Complex — where they would host tractor shows, music festivals, rodeos and other outdoor activities.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:12 am
| | 1382. | Medicaid muddle: What impact will changes have?
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County is one of 27 counties that will see the impact of "the most significant transformation" in Medicaid in the last 40 years.County Manager Angela Harris told commissioners that she wants them to be ready for its impacts."This is so significant that as we start our budget meetings, I want one of your workshops, if the board will support this, to be specifically on medicaid transformation because the revenues and how you budget is going to be different than before," Harris told commissioners during the board's April 15 meeting.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 11:57 pm
| | 1383. | JOSEPH WILBUR WOOD
July 23, 1936 - January 24, 2024
Joseph Wilbur Wood, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1936 to the late John Marvin Wood and Virginia Perry Wood in Wake County, NC.
Published Thursday, January 25, 2024 7:48 pm
| | 1384. |  Cooke In Clutch
BUNN -- Even as the two-time Northern Carolina Conference Player of the Year, Montrel Cooke has needed to share the ball -- and the scoring responsibilities -- for the Bunn Wildcats during the 2011-12 boys basketball season. That’s because upstart sophomore Deshawn High has developed into an elite-level performer to give the Wildcats a lethal one-two combination in the backcourt.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 18, 2012 12:22 am
| | 1385. |  Miss OES for district crowned
Kimberly Massenburg-Alston won the title of 2012 District #20 Miss OES for Order of the Eastern Star Jurisdiction of North Carolina. The contest was held recently in the fellowship hall of Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church in Centerville. The objective of the Miss OES Contest is to raise money for the benevolent causes that the Grand Chapter supports.
Published Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:05 am
| | 1386. | Violet Jean Tingen
February 11, 1942 - November 14, 2023
WAKE FOREST, NC--Violet Jean Tingen, 81, of Wake Forest, formerly of Franklinton, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1942 in Franklin County, NC to the late Mr. Wilton Harris and Mrs. Flonnie Perry Harris.
Published Friday, November 17, 2023 10:49 pm
| | 1387. | Almost 90 drug charges, 15 arrests are reported
Franklin County sheriff's deputies concluded the second phase of a six-month drug operation, arresting more than a dozen people, racking up nearly 90 charges.Phase One of Operation Impact resulted in 15 arrests and 86 drug charges last month, focusing on areas in and around Franklinton, Youngsville and Wake Forest.On Oct. 18, authorities announced they arrested 16 people on 88 felony drug charges in Phase II.
Published Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:39 pm
| | 1388. |  Louisburg High salutes top student-athletes
LOUISBURG -- For the second consecutive season, Randy Lassiter has been saluted as the Louisburg High School Male Athlete of the Year. Lassiter, a senior who will play football at Louisburg College, received that lofty honor during Mondays Athletic Banquet at the LHS Auditorium.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, May 26, 2007 12:26 am
| | 1389. |  Difference Makers
LOUISBURG -- Word got out in the preseason that the Louisburg Warriors were destined to be better in 2011-12 -- and LHS did nothing to dispel that notion during Tuesday’s boys basketball opener against KIPP Pride from Northampton County. Using their suffocating full-court defense and effective transition game, the Warriors earned an early lead and went on to stop the Panthers by a 63-23 margin at the LHS Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, December 3, 2011 12:03 am
| | 1390. |  Franklin event is targeted
The Franklin Times Franklin County Track and Field Meet has always been held at Bunn High School -- mainly because BHS sported the only track in the county.That will change this year as the annual event will be staged for the first time at the Franklinton High School Football Field.The track at the field was unveiled last spring.
Geoff Neville / Published Friday, March 8, 2013 10:57 pm
| | 1391. | Victories piling up for LHS boys soccer team
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The Louisburg High Warriors hit the road for Wayne County Wednesday and came away with a 4-1 road decision over the Spring Creek Gators in a prep boys soccer matchup.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 13, 2007 1:20 am
| | 1392. |  The Dotted Line
FRANKLINTON -- During a recent signing at another area school, a football coach wondered where Franklinton’s Daquan Neal would be attending college.That coach hadn’t lineup up against Neal, but had seen him work on film as a prolific quarterback in the Red Rams’ high-powered offense.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:37 am
| | 1393. |  Erica Owns The Mound
BUNN -- Never has the perennial softball dominance in the Northern Carolina Conference been more on display than this season.Bunn won the regular season championship and only lost one game until reaching the Eastern Regional Finals of the Class 2-A State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:04 am
| | 1394. | BHS edged vs. Vikings
CREEDMOOR -- Bunn had only 96 hours to shake off the disappointment of an overtime loss to Granville Central -- and prepare for the Northern Carolina Conference's toughest football test in the form of the undefeated South Granville Vikings.The Wildcats' challenge last Friday was a tall one, but BHS responded to the moment, only to see the powerful Vikings pull away late to earn a 28-17 triumph over Bunn in a NCC thriller at the SGHS Football Field.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 24, 2018 11:40 pm
| | 1395. |  A special breakfast
Pictured above, staff members of Louisburg Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center are ready to serve those who serve us. From left to right are: Betsy Fleming, Angela Silver, Nicole Perry and Quarda Fobbs.
Published Wednesday, September 13, 2017 11:32 pm
| | 1396. |  SAFETY CITED
The town of Louisburg’s Electric Department has been honored for having no lost-time accidents during 2008 by Electri-Cities, the town’s source of electrical energy. It’s not exactly a first-time honor for the local electrical workers. Louisburg’s department has had only two years since 1981 when there was time lost because of an accident. This year, electric department employees were presented a safety plaque during the regular Monday night town council meeting. Shown here are (left to right) Utility Director Ray Patterson, Colt Dickerson, Larry Perry, Mike Ayscue, Paul Jones, Jim Shill, the director of safety and training from Electri-Cities who presented the award, Donald Grice and Dominick LaFella. (Submitted photo)
Published Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:14 am
| | 1397. | Franklin Amasa Read
October 11, 1932 - August 11, 2025
LOUISBURG, NC -- Franklin Amasa Read, 92, of Louisburg, North Carolina, died peacefully at home on August 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Amasa Read, Sr. and Nannie Perry Read, his brother Perry and sister Rose, and his grandson Charles Franklin Harris.
Published Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:10 pm
| | 1398. | Big Stage Suits BHS
LOUISBURG -- On the biggest stage of the regular season, the surging Bunn High School boys basketball team put together possibly its finest performance on the 2017-18 campaign.Bunn was nearly unstoppable from the field, converting a whopping 16-of-29 three-point attempts as part of a convincing 81-36 triumph over rival Louisburg in Northern Carolina Conference action in front of a huge crowd at the Taylor Center on the campus of Louisburg College.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018 11:43 pm
| | 1399. |  Believing in the FT’s track meet
Count me in as a believer.
I’ve always enjoyed covering The Franklin Times County Track and Field Meet, and I’ve always been grateful that my boss, FT Publisher Gary Cunard, has sponsored the event.
But some occurrences beyond my control last week made me wonder about the future of the event -- and made me ponder whether it was even worth our time to serve as sponsors.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2010 12:18 am
| | 1400. |  UP AND AWAY
Above, camp organizer Aaron Snowell helps a camper sign in for the day’s activities on Friday.
Published Friday, June 15, 2012 11:44 pm
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