| 1401. |  Horses showcase their versatility!
LOUISBURG -- Whether you wanted to see a horse race, a horse dance, rescue a youngster or carry around an archer, the county's annual Horse Farm Tour was the place to be.The 24th iteration of the annual Cooperative Extension event took equine enthusiasts from a farm just outside of Youngsville where tourists learned about how horses aid in search and rescue and how youngsters learn about horse archery; to a black-owned former tobacco farm in Wendell that now features horse racing, bull riding and concerts for a growing Hispanic community; to a Bunn-area farm that teaches some of the best dressage in the state.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:46 pm
| | 1402. | Kerr-Vance Academy honor roll announced
Kerr Vance Academy in Henderson recently released their third quarter honor roll.
Published Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:02 am
| | 1403. |  TOPS IN THE REGION
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College might boast a gaudy 30-5 overall record on the softball field, but it hasn't come easily.The Lady Hurricanes have played several close games, but that intangible suits head coach Michelle Carlson just fine as her club prepares for next weekend's Region X Tournament.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 13, 2017 12:03 am
| | 1404. | NC State announces Franklin County Fall 2023 Dean's List
A number of Franklin County students earned dean's list honors at North Carolina State University during the fall semester.Here is the list of local students:
Published Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:44 pm
| | 1405. | James to coach VGCC
HENDERSON -- Tim James, a former NBA and University of Miami basketball player and a United States Army combat veteran, has been named head coach of the Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 5, 2011 12:32 am
| | 1406. | Bunn bests Panthers
BUNN -- The Bunn Wildcats continue to frustrate foes with their almost-dizzying array of offensive weapons.
Bunn’s gamebreakers were out in full force last Friday as the Wildcats scored eight touchdowns on their way to a 48-21 victory over visiting North Johnston in BHS’ first Northern Carolina Conference game.
The Wildcats, coached by Chris Miller, upped their mark to 4-2 overall.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 7, 2009 12:21 am
| | 1407. |  Gridiron thoughts plentiful
Football season is only two weeks old, and I’m already confused.
Not that it takes a lot to do that, but it’s becoming almost harder by the day to figure out what to expect this fall from the gridiron squads at Franklinton, Louisburg and Bunn.
Through a pair of games (well, one for Louisburg), here are a few of my thoughts:
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:29 am
| | 1408. | KVA's honor students announced
Kerr Vance Academy in Henderson released their first quarter honor roll.
Published Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:09 am
| | 1409. |  Lindsey prepares for HOF
Larry Lindsey will reach the pinnacle of athletics in the Tar Heel State on Thursday when he is inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
This is no small feat -- Louisburg College baseball coaching legend Russ Frazier is the only other Franklin County native who is in the Hall.
Geoff Neville / Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:51 pm
| | 1410. |  Davis Cup to make return to Winston-Salem in April
WINSTON-SALEM -- The United States Tennis Association has announced that tickets for the 2008 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Quarterfinal between the United States and France at the Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem from April 11-13 will go on sale starting Monday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. ET.
Tickets are sold as a three-day series with prices ranging from $90 to $390, with VIP packages available, and can be purchased by calling (888) 484-8782 (USTA).
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, February 22, 2008 11:12 pm
| | 1411. |  Lucky 13 For Lady Hurricanes
LOUISBURG -- During her playing career at Radford University, Michelle Carlson earned a well-deserved reputation as a potent hitter.It's an intangible Carlson has brought to her coaching career at Louisburg College as her Lady Hurricanes have put up some amazing offensive numbers this season, especially during a recent 13-game victory streak."We have a very good approach at the plate,'' Carlson said. "The kids are gaining more confidence, and they are really buying into the team offense (philosophy).''
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:00 am
| | 1412. |  Bunn Piles Up Points In Win Over NWH
BUNN -- Bunn amassed its highest single-game points total since 1998 in blowing out Northwest Halifax in a Northern Carolina Conference football matchup Friday night on the BHS campus.
The Wildcats collected big play after big play on offense and took advantage of five Northwest Halifax turnovers to roll past the Vikings by a 71-20 margin.
By GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, October 17, 2008 11:10 pm
| | 1413. |  LC topped versus foe Hargrave
Head coach Rick Mohlmann is still looking for his Louisburg College Hurricanes to put a full 60 minutes together on the football field.
Last Saturday at perennial powerhouse Hargrave Military Academy, LC was blown out in the first half by one of the toughest opponents the Hurricanes will meet this season.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2006 12:17 am
| | 1414. | Britt, McInnes nab E-W honors
ROSEWOOD -- During his playing days at Bunn High School, Bobby Britt saw the Before and After of the David Howle Era that would eventually change the football landscape forever at BHS.“I was playing at Bunn before Coach Howle got there, and I was still on the team when he got here,’’ Britt said. “I saw what he brought to the program. I saw the hard work and enthusiasm he had for building that program.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 7, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 1415. | School Board approves Early College High School mascot, motto, colors
There will be a new flock of eagles soaring over Franklin County in coming months, clad in purple and gold. The school’s motto will be: “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow.”
Those are the colors -- and the mascot -- of the new Early College High School that was initiated earlier this year and housed on the Franklin County campus of Vance Granville Community College.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:01 am
| | 1416. | Brace yourself! Filing period for 2022 local elections begins Monday
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Filing for the spring primary, which will either decide or shape races into the fall 2022 general election, starts on Dec. 6.The elections will test new district maps, lead to a new sheriff, as well as new Congressional representation for Franklin County and the region.In November, Franklin County commissioners approved redistricting maps that will guide elections for the next decade.
Published Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:03 am
| | 1417. |  LC claws back with victories
LOUISBURG -- If the sign of a good team is how it responds from a loss, the Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes could be a force down the stretch in Region X women's basketball action.LC has dropped four contests this season -- and came back to immediately record a double-digit decision in its next outing.Louisburg's latest bounceback came last week after Wednesday's disappointing home loss against league foe Cape Fear Community College.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, January 29, 2015 12:02 am
| | 1418. |  Making Bickett better? Or creating new problems?
LOUISBURG -- Project consultants and State Department of Transportation engineers say their plans will make the main artery through Louisburg safer.Residents, motorists and property owners are concerned that the improvements will limit access to their businesses and either take property or severely limit their ability to use it.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:22 am
| | 1419. |  LC softball will open Friday
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College will kick off its 2017 softball season this Friday at home against Patrick Henry Community College.The doubleheader will begin at 5 p.m. at Sheilah R. Cotten Field on the LC campus.This will be the first season as head coach for Eric Lee.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018 11:43 pm
| | 1420. |  Problems that don't exist are the easiest to solve
Well, at least I'm not the only one who was bumfuzzled at the polls during our recent election. At least I showed up with a valid ID and was allowed to cast a ballot, even though the process left me feeling irritated at my own state.That's better than what happened to our own senior U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, who loves to go on television and explain how he's a major protector of state secrets and is keeping us safe by working behind the scenes in private.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:02 am
| | 1421. |  BHS star inks with W. Peace
BUNN -- Back in the spring, Rachel Alford made a verbal commitment to continue her soccer career at William Peace University -- and she never wavered from that plan.A signing opportunity, however, would not come until several months later due to NCAA rules.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 10, 2018 11:50 pm
| | 1422. | Town okays ElectriCities' plan to sell generating assets
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Town Council breezed through a routine agenda Monday night, taking only two votes although one of those could have a far-reaching impact on the town and its electricity customers.The council voted unanimously to approve the pending transaction between Duke Energy Progress and ElectriCities.The contract, if approved by all 32 ElectriCities members, will allow the sale of electricity generating assets owned by ElectriCities to Duke Progress.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:12 am
| | 1423. |  Actor, author to visit Louisburg College
Actor, playwright and author Walter Williamson, a 1968 Louisburg College alumnus whose film credits include appearances in "Mr. Deeds" and "The Longest Yard," will serve as Artist-In-Residence on campus during the spring 2016 semester.Williamson will serve as a guest lecturer in classes, collaborate with students and faculty, and stage the world premiere of his new play at the college.Williamson's film, television and theatre credits are numerous.
Published Wednesday, November 25, 2015 2:02 am
| | 1424. | Committee of 100 lease deal for Goswick Prius crumbles under questioning
Franklin County will not move forward with a lease agreement to purchase a vehicle through the Committee of 100.
At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Board of Commissioners agreed to enter into a lease agreement to get a 2009 Toyota Prius.
The terms of the lease called for payments of $497.99 per month from Feb. 1, 2009, though Jan. 1, 2014.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, February 6, 2009 11:25 pm
| | 1425. | IRIS F. SOUTHERLAND
August 10, 1925 - July 13, 2017
LOUISBURG - Iris Frazier Southerland, 91, of Louisburg, affectionately known to many as "Little Mama" or "Ms. Ike," went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2017. Ms. Ike epitomized a true southern lady who was full of grace and humility. She was a model wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. While she will always be remembered for her kind, gentle, nurturing heart and her outstanding Sunday lunches, her most outstanding attributes were her strong Christian faith and her dedication to her Lord. Ms. Ike was well known for her Biblical knowledge and not only was readily able to quote scripture, she lived her life daily by following God's word.
Published Tuesday, July 18, 2017 11:44 am
| | 1426. |  FHS gets a look at its future
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton offered a sneak peek of things to come with its boys soccer program on Monday -- and even set an almost-unbelievable precedent in the process.That's when the Red Rams hosted future Big East Conference rival Southern Nash for what is now a non-league matchup at the FHS Football Field.After falling behind by two goals early in the contest, the Red Rams stunned just about everyone in attendance by delivering four goals in a five-minute span.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 31, 2016 11:52 pm
| | 1427. |  Gulf Coast braces as Isaac promises heavy rain
GOOD MORNING: As this edition of the Times went to press Tuesday, Tropical Storm Isaac was expected to make landfall on the Central Gulf Coast late in the evening or early this (Wednesday) morning, bringing up to 18 inches of rain forcing evacuations from low-lying areas in four states, Meanwhile, locally, the weather looks to be more of the same, ie. partly cloudy with less than a 50 percent chance of rain and daytime highs topping out in the 80’s.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:21 am
| | 1428. | Voters favor incumbents in primary
Franklin County voters placed their confidence in incumbents during Tuesday’s primary.
Both Sheriff Pat Green and Sen. Doug Berger easily outdistanced challenges for their Democratic Party nomination.
And although Louisburg’s Frank Deatrich lost his bid for the Republican Party’s nomination to take on Democratic Congressmen Bob Etheridge in the fall, he did win in Franklin County.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, May 7, 2010 11:29 pm
| | 1429. | Early voting begins Oct. 14
Thursday begins the first day of what could be called a housewarming for the Board of Elections.
Early one-stop voting will start in the department’s new office at 107 Industrial Drive in the county’s health and human services complex.
“Everything we have will be in this one location,” said Board of Elections Director Amy Southerland. “It’s wonderful for us.”
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 13, 2010 12:03 am
| | 1430. | Novozymes employees honored for services
Novozymes employees recently celebrated more than 630 years of service.
Forty-five Novozymes employees and their spouses were honored for their years of service to the company at a dinner at The Wakefield Tournament Players Club.
Published Friday, January 4, 2008 11:56 pm
| | 1431. |  PHASE 1 COMPLETE
LOUISBURG -- Long-time followers of the Louisburg College men's soccer program understand the phases of expectation that the club carries into each postseason.Given LC's successful tradition, it's usually considered a less-than-stellar campaign if the Hurricanes are unable to claim the crown at the annual Region X Tournament.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, November 6, 2014 12:00 am
| | 1432. | Coudriet given raise, taken to more than $100,000
Franklin County commissioners rewarded County Manager Chris Coudriet with a merit raise this month — marking his fifth pay increase in three years.
Commissioner Raymond Stone said Coudriet has been worth every cent of his pay increases which took him from $85,000 when he was hired in October of 2004 to $100,551 — the result of the most recent 5 percent merit increase earlier this month.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 29, 2006 12:08 am
| | 1433. | NC State announces Spring 2024 Dean's list
RALEIGH -- The following Franklin County students were named to the Spring semester Dean's List at North Carolina State University:Mira Rose Valentino, Walker Robert Carraway, Dayani Canales-San Agustin, Emma Hester (perfect 4.0 average), Paige Bailey Morrison (perfect 4.0 average), Galen Jeffrey Day, Christian Joseph DiLorenzo, Collin Glenn Daniel; Seth Reynolds Cockman (perfect 4.0 average), Kathryn Savannah Wilson, Spencer Wiseman;
Published Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:50 pm
| | 1434. |  ROAD TESTS PASSED
WINTERVILLE -- For the Louisburg College Hurricanes to escape January in successful fashion, they will certainly have to be the Region X Kings of the Road.Louisburg's brutal schedule this month is loaded with tough league road matchups -- a stretch that began last Thursday with a showdown at Pitt Community College."It is always hard to play at Pitt,'' said LC head coach Neil Dixon. "It gets really loud in their gym, and Pitt's coaches always have their guys ready to play against us. It has been a battle every time I've been there.''
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11:37 pm
| | 1435. | Gupton sentenced for money laundering
A Henderson businessman became the third man to go to prison on federal mortgage fraud charges. On Wednesday, Chief U.S. District Court Judge Louise W. Flanagan sentenced Donald Gupton to 75 months in prison on charges that conspired to commit mail fraud, wire fraud and making material false statements.
By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:21 am
| | 1436. | WILLIAM L. "BOOTY" BUNN
On Saturday May 12, 2018, William (Bill) Bunn went home to dwell eternally with his Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Franklin County to the late George Oliver Bunn and Eunice Sykes Bunn. His life had a profound impact on the lives of all those he touched. He loved his family and friends, but most of all, he loved his Lord whom he faithfully served.
Published Tuesday, May 15, 2018 5:53 pm
| | 1437. | Airport applying for grant
The county’s airport commission gave its staff approval to apply for a grant that could aid in airport expansion.
Members of the Triangle North Executive Airport commission identified acquiring 31 acres just northeast of the terminal as a priority when it finalized its Transportation Improvement Plan requests.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, May 14, 2011 12:13 am
| | 1438. | They did It anyway with backroom deals and arm twisting
If you did not know, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a health care bill late Saturday night. But not just any health care bill. Nancy Pelosi’s 1990 page monstrosity. It was passed with back-door deals and arm twisting.
LETTER / Published Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:16 am
| | 1439. | Town water is fine, officials say
FRANKLINTON — Engineers said the town’s water plant upgrade is improving water quality, but town residents could still be told that their water could pose health problems because of the way the testing cycle is conducted.
By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, December 23, 2006 12:23 am
| | 1440. | DEED TRANSFERS
Following is a list of real estate transfers amounting to $5,000 or more in Franklin County for the time period Dec. 15-18, 2006, as recorded in the office of the Franklin County Register of Deeds.
Published Friday, December 29, 2006 11:13 pm
| | 1441. |  Cool winds apparently make Oxford move and Burr backpedal
GOOD MORNING: The April showers I can put up with, but these March-like winds and cooler than average temperatures are a horse of a different matter.
Pity, we can’t save some of this type of weather for later on when we’d really appreciate it.
Other than the weather, which can’t seem to make up its mind, the hummingbirds are returning and it’s beginning to look like spring.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:13 am
| | 1442. |  A week of numbers — sales tax up, Etheridge’s poll numbers down
GOOD MORNING: Outdoor temperatures were down yesterday (Tuesday) morning, but sales taxes were up, along with the tax on cigarettes and beer as new tax increases adopted by the N.C. General Assembly went into effect.
Sales taxes rose from 6.75 to 7.75 percent while the cigarette tax rose by 10 cents per pack. Beer jumped up by 5 cents per six-pack.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:29 am
| | 1443. |  LC’s season ends with tough defeat
LOUISBURG -- Chances are, Louisburg College men’s basketball coach Mark Vanderslice will relive the final seconds of regulation for the next several months.During Sunday’s championship game of the Region X Tournament in Hickory, the top-seeded Hurricanes held a five-point lead with just 23 ticks remaining against backyard rival Wake Tech.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:03 am
| | 1444. |  Bunn enters preseason with veteran team
BUNN — David Howle isn’t ashamed to admit it. In fact, he’s proud of his offensive philosophy, which centers around power football. Howle, Bunn’s long-time gridiron coach, has overseen his share of powerhouse offenses, going back to the days when Terence Stokes and Cedric Crudup were dominant for the Wildcats in the mid-1990s.
Published Saturday, August 4, 2007 12:17 am
| | 1445. |  Speed Vs. Size
FRANKLIN COUNTY - Over the weekend, Louisburg High School football coach James Collier attended a youth gridiron game featuring his son, Cody.
And Collier was amazed -- simply because his son’s team was able to effectively snap the ball.
“They didn’t fumble a snap the whole game,’’ Collier said. “I couldn’t believe it.’’
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, September 9, 2008 11:16 pm
| | 1446. | Loan, housing frauds ended
Three area businessmen have been convicted of corporate fraud.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Henderson businessman Donald W. Gupton, owner of Dynasty Homes of Henderson, Superior House Center and Creative Real Estate and Manufacturing Housing Sales Center, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, making material false statements and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 29, 2006 12:08 am
| | 1447. | Royal Elementary honor rolls announced for first nine week
Shawnee Perry-Manley, principal of Royal Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Saturday, December 18, 2010 12:21 am
| | 1448. | HMA buys Youngsville property for $3.26M
Hospital Management Associates, the parent company of Franklin Regional Medical Center, has purchased 50.1 acres in Youngsville for about $3.26 million.
The site at the corner of U.S. Highway 1 and N.C. Highway 96 is designated as the place where HMA wants to build a new hospital.
The land has been under option for more than two years, but HMA’s plans for the relocation have run into repeated snags at the state level.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Tuesday, December 16, 2008 11:36 pm
| | 1449. |  Bennett will play free Student Recital at Cherry Hill on Aug. 4
Michael Bennett, who at 11 has been described as a “young Mozart,” will be featured in a free Student Recital at Cherry Hill in the Warren County community of Inez at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4.
Bennett entered the Curtis Institute of Music’s organ program at age 11 and won the National Music Teachers Association Composition Contest at age 11 as well.
Published Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 pm
| | 1450. | Shearon sparks NC Wesleyan to victory
LYNCHBURG, VA. -- Senior Justin Batts went 3-for-5 with an RBI last Friday afternoon to help lead his Battling Bishop baseball team to a 7-4 win on the road at Lynchburg College.
Down 3-0 in the eighth inning, Batts’ lone RBI capped a seven-run Wesleyan rally that proved to be the difference in the game. Having won 12 of their last 14 contests, the Bishops are now 15-11 on the season, while Lynchburg stands at 14-8 overall.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:33 pm
| | 1451. |  Program to remove abandoned mobile homes continues
In more than a year, a Franklin County program to remove unsightly manufactured homes has got the wrecking ball swinging. Now, the administrator of the program wants to see that ball continue rolling — downhill. In May of 2010, the county received a $40,000 grant to help with the removal of abandoned manufactured homes.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, August 26, 2011 11:42 pm
| | 1452. | Wildcats shut out Aycock
BUNN -- Bunn found the end zone seven times during its season-opening football victory last Friday at home against the C.B. Aycock Falcons.
Too bad for the Wildcats that only four of the scores counted, as Bunn had a trio of touchdowns called back because of inopportune penalties.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:04 am
| | 1453. | Franklinton budget has pay increase
FRANKLINTON — Town staff presented commissioners with a 2009-10 budget that proposes no tax increase while including a pay increase for town employees.
The budget, presented by Town Manager Larry Carver, keeps the tax rate at 68 cents per $100 of real property valuation and calls for no fee increases for water, sewer or trash collection.
The 2 percent increase for all employees — save for Carver who works under contract — equates to $20,000.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, May 22, 2009 11:20 pm
| | 1454. |  FEEDING THE FEEDERS!
Working quietly and mostly unseen since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Franklin County a small group of workers in the county schools' child nutrition department has been preparing breakfasts and lunches for children who, during more normal times, would get those two meals at school. Rather than risk those children going hungry during this troubled time, the school system has been providing and delivering meals five days a week to various sites around the county.
Published Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:03 am
| | 1455. |  THE RELOADED RAMS
FRANKLINTON -- What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for the Franklinton Red Rams could very well feature a possible run at another Northern Carolina Conference boys soccer championship.Franklinton shared the league title last fall and reached the third round of the Class 3-A State Playoffs with a senior-dominated group.After the graduation of so many standouts, it was unsure how the Red Rams would fare in 2015 under new head coach Bert Woodburn.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:02 am
| | 1456. | PATTIE BROOKS
July 30, 1968 – January 15, 2013
CEDAR ROCK TOWNSHIP – Pattie Brooks, 44, (nee’ Patricia Marie Maynard), died suddenly Tuesday evening, Jan. 15, at Franklin Regional Medical Center, Louisburg. She was a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and Pat-Pat to her nieces and nephews, whom she adored. The love and pride of her life was as wife to Jeff, and mother to Jack, 12, Joseph, 10, and Jesse, 6.
Published Friday, January 18, 2013 11:28 pm
| | 1457. |  Tougher Times
LOUISBURG - Even by David Sexton’s lofty standards, the Louisburg College Hurricanes have been strong early in the season while posting an undefeated worksheet.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 20, 2006 12:39 am
| | 1458. |  Jackets Take Over First Place
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Three weeks still remain in the Northern Carolina Conference football schedule, but only one club controls its destiny toward a possible league crown.
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets.
RRHS moved into first place outright in the NCC with a homecoming victory Friday against the Bunn Wildcats.
The Jackets limited Bunn’s high-powered offense to just 108 total yards, and the Wildcats committed five turnovers.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:41 am
| | 1459. |  Miller, LHS carolers bring an early Christmas to the Johnson’s home
GOOD MORNING: The Christmas/New Year countdowns are underway and it looks like it’s going to be a pretty wild ride for us here at the Times for the foreseeable future. The Wednesday MIDWEEK editions of the paper will go to press as normal, but the Saturday WEEKEND editions will go to press a day early for Saturday delivery.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:22 am
| | 1460. | Franklinton proposes water and sewer rate hike
FRANKLINTON — Town staff have proposed raising water and sewer rates after the state warned that the system may not be sustainable otherwise.
In February, the state Treasurer’s Office sent the town a letter noting that the town’s general fund, and water and sewer expenditures exceeded appropriations.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, May 21, 2010 11:24 pm
| | 1461. |  United Way’s Day of Caring lends a hand on Sept. 25
It was a Girl Scout cookie that made Morris Jones smile at the all-too distant memory of his own giving.
The Franklinton veteran was the first to get a dose of community spirit through the 2010 United Way Day of Caring this year.
Three Girl Scout troops – 961, 769 and 1111 – cleaned up Jones’ yard and replaced a mailbox that had been vandalized.
Kathy Harrelson, Executive Director United Way of Franklin County / Published Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:16 am
| | 1462. |  Bunn Takes To Air
WARRENTON -- Bunn took to the air early and flew away to an impressive victory last 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 Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:07 am
| | 1463. | Deputies looking for suspects in a number of home break-ins
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Franklin County man on drug and fraud charges. According to a report, Dep. Damion Linder was dispatched to Oak Forest Lane after receiving a report that Paul Fogg, 46, was trespassing. According to the report, his ex-girlfriend told authorities that Fogg came by to retrieve belongings, but refused to leave when she asked.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, August 20, 2011 12:58 am
| | 1464. |  Dunston wins close race; Piper to join school board
LOUISBURG -- Just under 39 percent of Franklin County voters turned out for the primary, electing some new and old faces on the school board and setting up battles for the county commission this fall.Unofficial tallies from Tuesday night's election saw: Assistant Superintendent Tommy Piper beat out incumbent District 2 School Board member Synthia Richardson, 1,651 votes to 1,186.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, March 17, 2016 12:07 am
| | 1465. |  EAST-WEST'S COACHING LIST
GREENSBORO -- Coaches have been selected for the 2017 North Carolina Coaches Association's East-West All-Star and North Carolina-South Carolina Basketball Classic Games.The East-West events will be played next July in Greensboro, while the Carolinas Basketball Classic will be held in Myrtle Beach on a date to be determined.Former Bunn High School hoops coach Scott McInnes will be in charge of the North Carolina boys in the annual NC-SC Game at the Carolinas Basketball Classic.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 3, 2016 11:48 pm
| | 1466. | Sebelius, if wishes were vaccines then we’d all be H1N1 safe
The dumb comment of the week award goes to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius who is reported as saying that “if we had found the (flu) virus a little earlier we could have started a little earlier.”
Yes, Madam Secretary, and if we had know a little earlier how ineffective, inefficient and virtually inept the efforts to create and distribute adequate amounts of flu vaccine would be this year, we could have axed a few folks and hired some who are competent!
In Our Opinion / Published Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:50 am
| | 1467. |  Novozymes expansion
FRANKLINTON — At the same time that Novozymes officials cut the ribbon on an expansion project, congressional leaders readied them for a federal grant that should further help the industry leader develop better ways to manufacture the enzymes necessary to produce alternative fuels.
The Denmark company’s leaders unveiled the $26-million, 3,660-square-foot laboratory expansion and 10,720 square-foot office extension to its site off N.C. Highway 56 and Perry’s Chapel Road.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008 1:31 am
| | 1468. |  Bennett to be featured at Cherry Hill Music Festival and Camp
A 12-year-old organist, pianist and composer who began studying music at the age of 3 will be one of the highlights of the Summer Music Festival and Camp at historic Cherry Hill in nearby Warren County. The organ concert by Michael Bennett is planned for July 31. He will speak informally about his background and experiences at 2 p.m. and begin his concert at 3.
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:02 am
| | 1469. |  FHS Will Wing It
FRANKLINTON - During a recent practice, a Franklinton High School offensive lineman missed a blocking assignment that caused a play to blow up out of the wing-T formation.
As if on cue, first-year FHS coach Clark Harrell started walking to the player, but he couldn’t speak before being interrupted by the lineman, who pleaded that the mistake wasn’t his fault.
“I’ve been running this offense for 30 years,’’ Harrell said. “I know how to run it.’’
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:20 pm
| | 1470. | SHIRLEY ANNE BUNN FLETCHER
WOODBURY, NJ--Shirley Anne Bunn Fletcher, 85, Woodbury, NJ, went to her heavenly home on January 3, 2021, due to complication of Coronavirus. Born in Justice, NC on December 23, 1935, she was the daughter of Rufus Bunn and Helen Adair Mitchell Bunn, who preceded her in death. Shirley was born into a family of farmers and she learned about hard work in the tobacco fields her family worked.
Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021 5:15 pm
| | 1471. |  Another LHS Victory
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 last 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 Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:42 pm
| | 1472. |  Bunn Breaks Away Late
BUNN -- Bunn’s offense was good early and late during Friday’s homecoming football victory against Northwest Halifax.
But the Wildcats, much to the displeasure of head coach Chris Miller, stalled in the middle portions of the contest -- and only had three possessions in the second half.
Still, Bunn was able to resume command late en route to a 28-6 decision over the Vikings in a Northern Carolina Conference gridiron event at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, October 9, 2009 11:33 pm
| | 1473. | Ciompi Quartet starts off seasons of Cherry Hill music
A fall and spring season of outstanding music is planned at the historic Cherry Hill Plantation beginning with the Ciompi Quartet which is to perform Sept. 28, beginning at 3 p.m.
The Ciompi Quartet was founded at Duke University in 1965 by the renowned Italian violinist Giorgio Ciompi. All its members are professors at Duke University and play a leading role in its cultural life, in addition to traveling widely throughout the year for performances.
Published Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:45 pm
| | 1474. |  It’s now official! Bunn is 100 and celebrating
BUNN — Residents and officials celebrated the town’s centennial, with lessons on history and an eye toward the future.The town was founded on March 3, 1913 and one hundred years and a day later, the town’s Board of Commissioners, residents and civic leaders celebrated, kicking off a year-long string of festivities.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:22 am
| | 1475. |  'Jimmy Fix-It' honored!
YOUNGSVILLE -- The trailblazing organization driven to end domestic and sexual assault violence honored one of its path setters.Safe Space held its annual candlelight vigil last Saturday at Grace Haven Baptist Church, remembering those whose lives were irreparably changed or lost as a result of violence.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2024 11:37 pm
| | 1476. | Another solar farm gets county approval
LOUISBURG — County commissioners welcomed the county’s newest solar farm, but not before making the new venture dress itself up before coming in.Morgan Farm LLC is proposing to build a 25-acre solar farm on just under 60 acres along N.C. 56, north of the intersection of Charlie Morgan Road — between Walter Collins and Firetower roads.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:58 pm
| | 1477. |  Latest health care bill deserves to be trashed!
"You can always count on Americans to do the right thing -- after they've tried everything else," said Winston Churchill.For a Brit, he apparently knew us better than we know ourselves.But if he was correct, it's time for Congress to do the right thing because they have tried just about everything else, especially with this health care reform travesty they have been trying to stuff down our collective throats!
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, July 5, 2017 11:37 pm
| | 1478. | Senators need something productive to occupy time
Perhaps we North Carolinians need to find something productive for our U.S. senators to be doing in Washington.You know, like addressing and attempting to solve at least a few of the problems that plague us and the nation?Or, at least give them more time off so they don't run off the rails and into the high weeds where they reflect badly on all of us.
In our opinion / Published Thursday, March 19, 2015 12:08 am
| | 1479. | Diamond Canes start slowly
ROCKY MOUNT -- Louisburg College's baseball season has gotten off to a slow start as the Hurricanes are 1-4 through five games, all of which were held at the newly renovated Frazier Field on the LC campus.The Hurricanes, coached by Keith Shumate, opened their campaign last Wednesday with a home doubleheader against Rockingham Community College.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, February 12, 2015 12:23 am
| | 1480. |  A Scoring Drought
BUNN - Bunn’s Wildcats went the entire second period -- and over 14 minutes overall -- without scoring during last Friday’s Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball home showdown against Warren County.
But the Wildcats still had their chances down the stretch of the game, which held key implications for the Class 2-A State Playoffs.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:27 am
| | 1481. |  CBA Rallies Past Bunn
PIKEVILLE -- Bunn built a 22-point lead to open the game, but couldn’t hold it during last 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 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:02 am
| | 1482. | DEED TRANSFERS
Following is a list of real estate transfers and timber deeds amounting to $5,000 or more in Franklin County for the time period Jan. 27-30, 2007, as recorded in the office of the Franklin County Register of Deeds.
Published Saturday, February 10, 2007 12:49 am
| | 1483. | Potato salad blamed for killing
LOUISBURG -- A Youngsville woman was sentenced to spend 10 to 13 years in jail for her role in a deadly, alcohol-fueled domestic shooting that family and prosecutors allege was prompted by an argument over potato salad.Franklin County Sheriff's deputies arrested Charlyn J. Logan in October 2013, charging her with first degree murder for her role in the shooting death of Wayne Logan, her husband of more than 20 years.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 18, 2015 11:58 pm
| | 1484. | An important question we all must ask often
A distraught woman in Arkansas asked a troubling question last week that needs to be on the lips of every American -- and re-asked and re-asked until someone in power answers it responsibly.The woman was attending a town hall event for Arkansas congressman Tom Cotton.News reports indicated that, in a voice raw with emotion, she told Cotton that her husband is dying, has Alzheimer's disease and other conditions.
In our opinion / Published Thursday, March 2, 2017 12:00 am
| | 1485. |  A SUPER EVENT
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College takes pride in its ability to nurture quality student-athletes -- an endeavor that is saluted every season as part of a women's and men's basketball doubleheader at Taylor Center on the LC campus.This year's event place last Wednesday as 107 Hurricanes were saluted as part of the annual Louisburg College Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018 11:43 pm
| | 1486. | HERBERT ARCHIE DAVIS
HENDERSON - Herbert Archie Davis, 92, of Henderson, formerly of Louisburg and Fayetteville, died peacefully at Granville House in Oxford on April 21, 2006 of late effects cerebrovascular disease.
Published Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5:38 am
| | 1487. | Is Congress catching on to social media threat?
Dare we hope that North Carolina's senior senator is finally beginning to get it?Could it be that he and his colleagues in Washington are realizing that social media campaigns financed, directed and created by foreign nationals are a huge threat to this nation and the American way of life?
In our opinion / Published Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:02 am
| | 1488. |  Bunn rallies past Oxford Webb, 21-20
OXFORD -- Bunn used some offensive, defensive and special teams heroics to rally in the fourth quarter past host Oxford Webb 21-20 in a wild football thriller last Friday night.
The Wildcats trailed 20-7 with under six minutes remaining in the game before mounting their comeback.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2007 12:40 am
| | 1489. |  LC alumni association presents annual awards
Several alumni and members of the Louisburg College community were recognized recently with awards from the Alumni Association during Homecoming festivities:Henry Douglass "Doug" Lindsay III '66 Young Alumnus Service Award (presented to Brittany Hunt '10) --This special presidential service award honors an alum who has graduated within the past 20 years and demonstrated extraordinary service to Louisburg College through the commitment of time and effort on its behalf.
Published Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:23 am
| | 1490. |  Dixon hoping to build on season
LOUISBURG -- Region X regular season and tournament championships followed by an Elite Eight performance at the National Junior College Athletic Association Men's Basketball Tournament.Yes, Neil Dixon's first campaign in charge of the Louisburg College men's hoops program was certainly one to remember.Dixon, a former assistant at LC under Mark Vanderslice, became the Hurricanes' head coach last summer when Vanderslice left to take over the program at the University of South Carolina-Aiken.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2016 11:51 pm
| | 1491. |  One or the other
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Safety or running back?
That’s the question that has been asked the most about Bunn High School senior football stalwart Brandon Barnes.
Which position will Barnes play when he arrives next season at North
Carolina State University -- the program Barnes has verbally committed to?
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2007 9:42 am
| | 1492. | VGCC finishes hoops schedule
HENDERSON -- The 2013-2014 Vance-Granville Community College men’s basketball season came to an end with a recent first-round loss in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region X Division II Tournament. The Vanguards lost to the Lenoir Community College Lancers, 84-77, on March 6 at the conference tournament, held in Hickory.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, March 20, 2014 12:12 am
| | 1493. |  Dunn honored by region
WENTWORTH -- The Vance-Granville Community College men’s basketball team competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II, Region X tournament, held March 5-7 at Rockingham Community College.
When the team took the court on March 5, it was its first game since the tragic death of Vanguards star forward Raymond Dunn on Feb. 20.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:01 am
| | 1494. |  Bunn Sweeps By Warren County
BUNN -- The past and current faces of Bunn football are teaming together this spring to lead the school’s boys and girls track and field programs.
Former BHS gridiron leader David Howle, who retired following last year’s football campaign, is overseeing the girls team.
Chris Miller, who was chosen to succeed Howle, is leading the boys squad against the titans of the Northern Carolina Conference.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:07 am
| | 1495. |  A Louisburg community touts teamwork against crime
LOUISBURG -- Vigilance, cooperation and communication became the important buzzwords during special town council meeting last week that was requested by residents of the Ford Circle, Loy Drive and Waddell Street neighborhood.The residents, many of whom attended the unusual meeting where no votes were taken, wanted first to thank the Louisburg Police Department for the renewed attention it has been giving their neighborhood and then to seek out ideas on what else they could do to keep their neighborhood safe, secure and attractive.
Gary Cunard, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, November 15, 2023 11:36 pm
| | 1496. |  NCC Questions
FRANKLIN COUNTY - Over the past several seasons, the Bunn-Southern Vance showdown has been considered the unofficial championship game in the Northern Carolina Conference -- even if the contest fell as the league opener for both clubs.
But SV and BHS have dominated the conference since the Wildcats entered the NCC in 2002.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008 1:31 am
| | 1497. |  Plenty of family fun this weekend in Franklin County
Franklin County residents and visitors won’t go lacking for things to do this weekend.
• Things kick off first this Friday as the Justice community celebrates two days of its Antique Tractor, Car & Engine Show.
It’s the 10th year for the northern Franklin County event.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 7, 2010 11:53 pm
| | 1498. |  Canes Surge At VGCC
HENDERSON -- During warmups, Vance-Granville Community College men's basketball coach Mike Woody donned a pair of cloth reindeer antlers to commemorate the holiday season.But once the game started, Louisburg College skipper Neil Dixon would serve in the Christmas role of Ebenezer Scrooge as his Hurricanes spoiled the annual Vanguard Night at VGCC in Region X men's basketball action.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:12 am
| | 1499. |  LHS band’s visit kicked off the season in style
GOOD MORNING: In what has become an annual event, some 20 or more members of the Louisburg High School Band, under the direction of Brian D. Miller and Mrs. Tracy Winstead, stopped off by our home out on Terrell Lane Friday before Christmas and serenaded us with Christmas Carols. As I have recalled previously, I had the privilege of playing in the original group that was then the Mills (now Louisburg) High School Band back in the early 1940’s, and I look forward to their annual visit with great anticipation.
Asher Johnson / Published Saturday, December 29, 2012 12:02 am
| | 1500. |  Hundreds of cyclists roll into town
A traveling band of brothers and sisters called Louisburg home Wednesday, one stop on a week-long trip from the mountains to the coast.
Cycle North Carolina’s annual Mountains to the Coast bicycle tour brought about 1,000 cyclists to Louisburg, where they camped at Louisburg College or stayed at local hotels or bed and breakfast establishments.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, October 6, 2007 1:04 am
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