| 1501. | Torch Run golf tournament scheduled
LOUISBURG -- The Seventh Annual North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run is scheduled for June 2 at The River Golf and Country Club. Proceeds benefit the North Carolina Special Olympics.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, May 27, 2006 6:30 am
| | 1502. | LC students speak out on Confederate statue
You're going to notice something a bit different on this week's Op-Ed pages -- and it's being presented in an effort to be pro-active about an issue that is proving difficult for towns, counties and institutions across the South.The issue focuses on Confederate statues and other monuments that have become the focus of controversy in so many communities.
In our opinion / Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 11:23 pm
| | 1503. | Novozymes awarded $12.3M government contract
Franklinton’s Novozymes operation won’t directly benefit from a $12.3 million Department of Energy Contract, but that site’s dedication to the production of alternative fuels will continue, officials say.
Under the 2.5-year contract, Novozymes has committed 100 employees to increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of creating the enzymes used to produce cellulosic ethanol.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, October 11, 2008 12:32 am
| | 1504. |  LHS IS MOVIN' ON UP
FRANKLINTON - Louisburg's smash-hit start to the 2015 boys tennis season is now garnering statewide attention.The undefeated Warriors, coached by Johnathan Waugh, are now slotted in the No. 2 position in the latest Class 1-A State Rankings.Now 10-0 overall, the Warriors continued their effective campaign Tuesday by earning a non-conference decision on the road against backyard rival Franklinton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 2, 2015 12:13 am
| | 1505. | Louisburg police arrest Wake Forest woman for drug trafficking
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a trio of home break-ins. In the first case, Robert Hardy Sr., reported on May 29 that someone broke into a property in the 3800 block of N.C. 58. According to the report by Dep. Jonathan Wells, someone had pried open a side door to gain entry.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, June 3, 2011 11:43 pm
| | 1506. |  Forum puts numbers to tax reform
HENDERSON — Tax reform, experts said, can help the state burrow its way out a financial recession or depression.
But it’s not what’s going to get the state out of a nearly $4 billion bind this year.
Sen. Daniel Clodfelter, co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and a tax reform advocate; Roland Stephen, associate professor of International and Comparative Political Economy at North Carolina State University;
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, January 21, 2011 11:21 pm
| | 1507. | NC SENATE — DISTRICT 7
Long-time county commissioner and former trooper takes on Berger
The battle for the Democratic nomination for Senate Seat 7 appears to be a battle of experience versus experience.
Challenger Ronald Alligood has 18 years of experience serving as a Granville County Commissioner.
Incumbent Senator Doug Berger from Youngsville is seeking his fourth term in the legislature.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, April 30, 2010 11:29 pm
| | 1508. |  A POSTSEASON PLAN
LOUISBURG -- Aside from one bad day, the Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes have displayed a penchant for being able to compete with any other opponent in the always-tough Region X fast-pitch softball standings.LC was even in the hunt for the top spot in the league before being swept two weeks ago by eventual No. 1 seed Spartanburg Methodist College at home.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 23, 2015 12:09 am
| | 1509. |  ENERGY BOOST
LOUISBURG - Upon further reflection, it was the last thing Mark Vanderslice expected from his on-fire Louisburg College men's basketball squad.LC entered last Thursday's home meeting with Region X rival Lenoir Community College on a four-game winning streak -- and on a mission to avenge one of its three setbacks during a 25-victory campaign.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 25, 2015 11:34 pm
| | 1510. | Kerr-Vance Academy names honor students
Kerr-Vance Academy has announced its top students for both the second quarter and for the first semester.Here are those lists:
Published Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:50 pm
| | 1511. |  Town rejects county offer to temporarily purchase water
FRANKLINTON — Town officials rejected a county offer to purchase water for six months because they said the price was too steep. County Manager Angela Harris sent Franklinton commissioners a letter this week, outlining a plan for a temporary contract to purchase water in a move that county officials said would postpone the impact of a $15.75 per 1,000 gallons water rate hike this coming fiscal year.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, June 3, 2011 11:43 pm
| | 1512. |  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
| | 1513. |  RAPIDS ASCENT
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 last 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 Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 1514. |  Safety, teamwork are recognized by Franklinton board
FRANKLINTON -- Community safety was a topic of conversation during the board's most recent meeting.During the Dec. 19 meeting, Police Chief John Green Jr. recognized officers for years of service -- making a special note to recognize officers who helped solve the town's most recent murder.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 27, 2017 11:47 pm
| | 1515. | Louisburg High award winners announced
The following Awards, Scholarships and Honors were presented recently at Louisburg High School.
Published Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:38 pm
| | 1516. | Driver delivers for NCWC at tourney
MYRTLE BEACH -- Freshman hurler Ashley Driver from Bunn High School tossed two complete game three-hitters to lead her North Carolina Wesleyan College softball squad to a 3-3 record at this week’s Snowbird Classic in Myrtle Beach.
Driver went 2-1 at the tourney, recording a 10-3 victory over Dickinson College on Tuesday and an 8-1 win over SUNY Institute of Technology on Wednesday.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, March 13, 2009 11:01 pm
| | 1517. |  Same Old Song
LOUISBURG - Louisburg College has touted plenty of positive changes on campus over the past few years, from a football program to improved dormitories to a full-time police force.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:18 am
| | 1518. | Franklinton water woes are critical
FRANKLINTON — For about the past month, the only precipitation that has mattered in town has been falling revenue.
Last month, the town instituted voluntary water restrictions to stabilize water levels that have been under attack by heat and a lack of rain.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 8, 2007 12:05 am
| | 1519. | Drop by drop, day by day, drought continues
While Wake and Durham counties are measuring water supplies by the day, Franklin County and its municipalities are seeing sustained water levels.
Officials warn that residents still need to conserve.
“We’re not looking to move to further restrictions,” said county Utilities Director Bryce Mendenhall. “... We’re having to look six months ahead, though.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2007 12:27 am
| | 1520. |  Baby, a little rain must fall ... and it did
A cold front brought lower temperatures and rain to Franklin County through Saturday, recharging some lakes and ponds, but the precipitation is a little too late to help farmers.
“The rainfall has been great, but it doesn’t change a lot for farmers,” said county Cooperative Extension Director Cedric Jones.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, October 26, 2007 10:36 pm
| | 1521. |  Miller Making Adjustments
BUNN -- With regular season action fast approaching, Chris Miller’s first on-field audition as Bunn High School’s head football coach will be today.
That’s when Miller’s Wildcats will be on the road at Wilson Fike for a scrimmage. First play is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Changes in Bunn’s program have been abundant since the Wildcats were defeated by Goldsboro last year in the second round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs.
Long-time legend coach David Howle retired, with Miller being tabbed as his successor.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2009 12:32 am
| | 1522. | Law enforcement, county responds to lawsuit that claims police brutality
Attorneys representing Franklin County have responded to a lawsuit alleging police brutality. Attorneys representing Louisburg and its officers have been given to nearly the end of the month to respond to allegations lodged by a father and son. Roddie Lopp and his father, Frederick, filed a lawsuit on June 18, alleging that Franklin County Sheriff’s Dep. Joel Anderson, along with Louisburg Police Officers Garrett Stanly, Andy Castaneda and Sherri Brinkely came to his N. Church Street home the evening of June 28, 2009 to return his two children to their mother in Nashville.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, August 10, 2012 11:46 pm
| | 1523. |  Southern Edges Bunn
STANHOPE -- Down to their backup running backs and beyond, the Southern Nash Firebirds continue to find a way to secure clutch victories against quality opponents.Southern’s latest adventure came last Friday as the Firebirds remained undefeated with a tight 28-23 home victory against Bunn at Firebird Stadium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:00 am
| | 1524. |  71...IN A HURRY
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.
Ten years ago, Bunn put up 74 points during a postseason victory against Tar Heel High.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, October 21, 2008 11:30 pm
| | 1525. | Commissioners, Coudriet attend D.C. conference
Commissioners will wrap up a national legislative conference this week, figuring that a better understanding of federal government will better direct local policy. Commissioners Lyn Buffaloe, Penny McGhee-Young, Robert Lee Swanson and Sidney Dunston are attending the Washington, D.C., conference with County Manager Chris Coudriet.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 7, 2007 1:12 am
| | 1526. |  Bunn Ends Webb’s Unbeaten Streak
BUNN -- If every game is like this, it’s going to be quite a closing run for one of the area’s most successful high school football coaches.
Week One of the David Howle Farewell Tour at Bunn featured a 36-28 victory Friday over previously undefeated Oxford Webb at the BHS Football Field.
Howle, who announced his retirement after 21 years earlier this week (effective at the end of the year), saw his club combine with the Warriors for a whopping 802 total yards.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:44 am
| | 1527. |  LC ready for soccer schedule
LOUISBURG -- Coach Ted Awana and the Louisburg College Hurricanes will kick off their 2019 campaign on Aug. 24 with a home outing versus the USC-Sumter Fire Ants at historic Ronald May Field on the LC campus.LC's complete ledger is as follows, with home events listed in CAPS:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 3, 2019 11:07 pm
| | 1528. | Election tally is official!
LOUISBURG -- Friday's canvass made the Nov. 8 election official.Some final tabulations changed, but none of the election outcomes.All told, 27,744 of the county's 50,572 registered voters cast a ballot -- for 54.86 percent of the vote.
Published Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:01 am
| | 1529. |  Flying high
Seated in the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt or P-51 Mustang, dodging enemy fire, Barrie Davis was in his element — enough so that the World War II veteran earned Ace status and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. But, to those who know the 88-year-old who still looks just as much a flyboy, you would hardly learn of his accomplishments by talking to him.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:05 am
| | 1530. |  Feeding Franklin's efforts beginning to grow, literally
LOUISBURG -- Things are beginning to sprout with Feeding Franklin.Its board of directors met for the first time last week.Volunteers began planting fruits and vegetables at a community garden located at the sheriff's office.And a community garden plot behind the Senior Center in Franklinton was sprayed for weeds two weeks ago. It was tilled last week and is expected to be ready for planting the first week in May.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:03 am
| | 1531. |  FHS’ THREE-PEAT
BUNN - Trent Sanders expressed a vociferous hunger before last Saturday’s The Franklin Times Franklin County Track and Field Meet.
But Sanders, Franklinton’s veteran coach, didn’t have his mind on food.
Instead, Sanders was hungry to obtain his club’s third straight boys county championship.
The Red Rams delivered for Sanders as FHS earned the three-peat with a 74-63 decision over the Wildcats at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sports Writer / Published Saturday, May 2, 2009 12:02 am
| | 1532. |  With Flying Colors
LOUISBURG - During his final pre-match discussion with his players, Louisburg College mens soccer coach David Sexton emphasized that this would be one of the Hurricanes most difficult home matches of the season.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 4, 2006 12:17 am
| | 1533. | Subdivision road project pondered
LOUISBURG -- More than 80 percent of residents in a Youngsville subdivision are in favor of paying a special assessment to cover the costs of improving their neighborhood streets to the point that the state can take over their maintenance.On Monday night, residents who oppose that prospect asked county commissioners to stop such a development.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:57 pm
| | 1534. | Early election filings set up contested races
LOUISBURG -- The filing period for the 2016 primary opened with a flurry on Tuesday, and if incumbents seek re-election, there will be races for the North Carolina State Senate and Franklin County Board of Education -- with perhaps more to come.What won't come is a re-election bid by District 5 Commissioner Don Lancaster, who announced early this week that 2016 will be his last on the board."I've served three terms and then I've been on the school board," Lancaster said.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:27 am
| | 1535. | Sparks can fly when planning meets reality!
YOUNGSVILLE -- Planning consultants presented the public with a new zoning map to guide growth down the road.Residents, property owners and business representatives suggested the town slow its roll a bit.In the spring of 2018, town leaders tasked N•FOCUS Senior Planner Richard Flowe with developing a Comprehensive Land Use & Master Plan, which incorporates every facet of how the town will develop into the future, from infrastructure planning to zoning regulations and priorities in between.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:39 pm
| | 1536. |  Bunn Pounces On Warren County
WARRENTON -- Bunn is not a team that will allow you to forget your mistakes.
Friday night, they proved that to Warren County.
The Wildcats took two early interceptions and turned them into touchdowns.
Carrying all the momentum in their final regular season game, the Wildcats rolled up a 42-0 lead going into halftime.
The Wildcats kept the ball on the ground in the second half, and the Eagles added a late score to put the final at 42-6.
By Eric S. Robinson, Henderson Dispatch / Published Saturday, November 8, 2008 12:30 am
| | 1537. |  Is Pat Green being fed to the wolves?
GOOD MORNING: The outlook for today (Saturday) is for partly cloudy weather with highs in the mid to upper 60’s, turning a tad cooler on Sunday with something like an 80 percent chance of rain. We need it.
NOT BUYING IT: If it turns out that former sheriff Pat Green’s story that he spent upwards of $90,000 to help the feds break up a huge narcotics ring involving a county commissioner and two senators as he claims is true, a lot of us, me included, are going to wind up with egg on our faces.
Asher Johnson / Published Friday, March 4, 2011 11:39 pm
| | 1538. |  Louisburg squads roll past opponents
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg College volleyball team put together a great team effort, on Monday night as the Lady Hurricanes knocked off Guilford Tech CC in a conference match at Taylor Center. The Hurricanes took the match in three sets where they had to go to extra points (29-27) in game one of the best of five match. LC had a slow start in both of the first two games but pulled out game two (25-22) and dominated in the finale (25-11).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 25, 2013 11:52 pm
| | 1539. | Personnel changes, resignations handled by school board
The Franklin County Board of Education handled a number of personnel matters toward the end of its meeting last week, including these actions:
Published Thursday, July 9, 2015 12:24 am
| | 1540. | Legislators to host forum
Franklin County’s legislative leaders will host a public forum this coming Wednesday focusing on the future for tax reform and charter schools.
Sen. Doug Berger, Rep. Glen Bradley and Rep. Michael Wray are hosting the event to hear comments from the public about two key issues in the coming General Assembly session and beyond.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, January 14, 2011 11:37 pm
| | 1541. |  LC clubs return to the court
LOUISBURG -- After a short break for the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Louisburg College men’s and women’s basketball squads will quickly swing back into action this week. Both teams have started in strong fashion and are currently undefeated. Both clubs are also the defending Region X Tournament Champions.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:20 am
| | 1542. |  A WILDCAT WALTZ
BUNN - For the past two seasons, Oxford Webb and Bunn have engaged in gridiron thrillers that weren’t decided until literally the last play of the game.
That wasn’t the case in this year’s renewal, which was staged Friday at the BHS Football Field.
The host Wildcats never trailed and led by as many as 41 points during a 41-16 decision over the Warriors in a non-conference matchup.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:13 am
| | 1543. | SUSIE THARRINGTON PERDUE
GREENVILLE, NC - Mrs. Susie Tharrington Perdue, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015.
Published Thursday, January 22, 2015 6:04 pm
| | 1544. | Back To Crudup’s Future
ROCKY MOUNT -- When he took the head football coaching job at Nash Central High in the off-season, Kevin Crudup desired to bring some of the successful intangibles that he learned during his days as a player at Bunn under David Howle.
Crudup has done exactly that as his Bulldogs, after a stunning, lopsided loss to Tarboro to begin the season, have rattled off four consecutive on-field victories.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:24 pm
| | 1545. | Grand Opening concert tuning up for April 19 at the college
A Grand Opening concert of singing and whistling classical and popular music to celebrate the 2007 International Whistlers Convention will be Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Louisburg College Auditorium.
Published Wednesday, April 11, 2007 12:46 am
| | 1546. | JOHN DAVIS ALSTON II
October 26, 1937 - February 10, 2021
John Davis Alston, 83 died at home in Guntersville, AL, on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021. A native and longtime resident of Gold Sand (Gupton), in Franklin County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Alexander Burt Alston (AB) and Margaret Hunter Alston.
Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:32 pm
| | 1547. |  Bunn Stifles Jackets
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- As expected, Roanoke Rapids’ ever-changing offense threw everything but the kitchen sink at the Bunn Wildcats.
But Bunn responded with its own brand of high-powered offense Thursday en route to flushing away the Yellow Jackets’ hopes for an upset victory.
Instead, the powerhouse Wildcats racked up 561 total yards and went on to defeat Roanoke Rapids by a 46-14 margin in a Northern Carolina Conference football showdown at RRHS’ historic Hoyle Field.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 1, 2008 12:00 am
| | 1548. | Judge rules in Rudd’s favor or... not
Prosecutors, defense attorneys and probation officials were scrambling by week’s end, trying to make sense of a judge’s decision regarding a former tax collector’s obligation to pay a debt.
Donnie Rudd was in court on Wednesday to face the potential of having his probation revoked for not making a significant dent in his $60,000 restitution — an amount that a state court assessed in 2001 on charges that he failed to disclose almost $300,000 in department income that he pocketed through a $50 processing fee that he charged to delinquent foreclosure accounts.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:41 am
| | 1549. |  Goswick changes tune, but song is still political
GOOD MORNING: Just a little over three months ago, on April 23 to be exact, County EDC Director Ronnie Goswick and existing industries coordinator Richie Duncan were telling members of the U.S. 401 Citizens Action Committee that “a widened U.S. 401 would be a great marketing tool for business – particularly at the nearby industrial site adjacent to the Triangle North Executive (Franklin County) Airport” in which the county has already invested in excess of $3 million, chosen because of its proximity to the airport and the prospect that U.S. 401 would be widened.
But they also pointed out that the existing two-lane highway is no lure to business. “Industry wants certain amenities and four-lane access is crucial,” they said.
Asher Johnson / Published Friday, August 7, 2009 11:38 pm
| | 1550. | WALTER MILES HALL
FREEMAN, VA--Walter Hall, 92, of Freeman, VA, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 16, 2019, while in comfort care at Community Memorial Hospital, South Hill, VA.
Published Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:17 pm
| | 1551. | Sheriff Pat Green gets challenger
A last minute filing by a former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy means Sheriff Pat Green will see some competition for his post this spring.
Sen. Doug Berger will also face spring competition from a Butner Democrat and long-time Granville County commissioner.
Green, who is seeking his second term as sheriff, declared for the post on the first day of filing — Feb. 8.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, February 27, 2010 12:00 am
| | 1552. |  Running To Glory
LOUISBURG -- For most of the season, the Louisburg College men's and women's cross country squads have been training hard to peak for the postseason -- and that moment will begin Saturday.Louisburg will serve as the host for the annual Region X Cross Country Championships, which will be held Saturday morning at Owens Park in Louisburg (the former Bull Creek Golf Course).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2016 11:53 pm
| | 1553. |  Food drive helps stock pantries
Temperatures weren’t the only thing rising this week.
A food drive conducted by the United Way of Franklin County generated enough food to lift the spirits of hundreds who could otherwise go hungry.
Organizers distributed food stuffs to eleven food pantries, groups and organizations spread throughout the county on Wednesday.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:00 am
| | 1554. | Bunn wins vs. Nash Central
ROCKY MOUNT -- Bunn used a strong second half to earn a victory over Nash Central in high school boys basketball action last Friday night.
The Wildcats, coached by Gerald Melton, trailed by six points at halftime before clawing back to claim a 59-45 decision against host Central.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 9, 2009 12:06 am
| | 1555. |  Crisis chronology: How it’s unfolding
A chance comment made at a photocopier seems to have been the “trigger” that led to an investigation of Franklin County Sheriff Pat Green, his subsequent resignation and the controversy that surrounds the case today, including the alleged theft of some charitable contributions meant to help needy children.
According to investigatory records released this week by Superior Court Judge Richard Baddour Jr., county Finance Director Chuck Murray made the comment to William Mitchell, a drug-enforcement deputy, back in December, 2009, that opened up the case.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Saturday, February 26, 2011 12:15 am
| | 1556. |  They're B-A-A-A-C-K!
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College helps fall-season, student-athletes acclimatize to the rigors of the academic and athletic year during its early check-in process.Jason Modlin, vice president for student life with Louisburg College, said a total of 225 student-athletes reported to campus Aug. 10 and 13. There were also 22 resident advisors who checked in.
CURTIS HAYES, Director of Communication, Louisburg College / Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 11:54 pm
| | 1557. | Hold your breath! 401 improvements in sight
It's not there yet, but Franklin County is a great deal closer to having a four-lane highway from the Wake County line to Louisburg than it was just a few short years ago.As virtually everyone knows, the upgrading of U.S. 401 to four lanes in Franklin County is being done as a two-part process. Section C goes from the Wake County line (at the end of the Rolesville Bypass) north to the Royal Community.
In our opinion / Published Wednesday, July 5, 2017 11:37 pm
| | 1558. |  I’m back in saddle at Times
Following a few miserable days, I’m back in action with The Franklin Times.
Actually, I’ve been sick for a couple of weeks -- bothered by some headache and sinus issues.
But on my list, going to the doctor is right down there with being forced to watch reruns of Petticoat Junction.
So stubbornly, I didn’t go to the doctor until there seemed to be no other choice.
Geoff Neville / Published Saturday, October 3, 2009 12:33 am
| | 1559. | LC rolls to crown in region
LOUISBURG -- In the past, qualifying for the National Junior College Athletic Association Men's Basketball Division II National Tournament was an all-or-nothing proposition in Region X.You either won the Region X Tournament to advance to the nationals, or you went home.But this season is different, and the change is a benefit to the Louisburg College Hurricanes.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, March 2, 2017 12:00 am
| | 1560. |  Farm-City breakfast serves up partnership
Area residents, farmers and leaders sat down for a breakfast of local proportions. The Franklin County Cooperative Extension on Wednesday had its second of three events designed to highlight the contributions and significance of farming in Franklin County and the surrounding area.
By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:53 am
| | 1561. |  LC grad surprised by Veterans group
Each Veterans Day, the members of VFW Post 347 in Glen Cove (Long Island, NY), are honored for their bravery and dedication for their years of service fighting for our freedoms.During recent years, Glen Cove Councilman Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, a Louisburg College graduate, has been invited to join the veterans early in the morning for a ceremony at their hall.
Published Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:02 am
| | 1562. |  It’s Trentini Time
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- While the main focus will be on their respective teams, don’t be surprised if coaches James Collier (Louisburg) and David Howle (Bunn) sneak in a glimpse at the other side of the field during Friday’s Pigskin Kickoff at Trentini Stadium.
That’s what happened last year as Bunn and Louisburg competed in the same segment -- but not against each other -- at the event, which is held on the campus of Wake Forest-Rolesville High School.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:20 pm
| | 1563. |  Ground broken on Epsom park
EPSOM -- Franklin County leaders broke ground on a park that will open up recreational opportunities in northwestern Franklin County."This is a park that will serve as a space for growth, connection and a vibrant future," Franklin County Parks and Recreation Director KP Kilpatrick said during the groundbreaking ceremony for Epsom Park on Dec. 6."... This park is a result of years of planning, collaboration, relentless pursuit of creating space for people of all ages and backgrounds can gather, play and enjoy this new park."
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 11, 2024 11:36 pm
| | 1564. |  Sloppy Game Goes To Bunn
BUNN -- Both Bunn and Nash Central almost drowned in a sea of mistakes during last Friday’s non-conference showdown at the BHS Football Field.
Bunn, however, managed to stay afloat long enough to secure a 19-13 decision over the Bulldogs in a game plagued by penalties and turnovers.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:43 am
| | 1565. |  Plundered
FRANKLINTON - Franklinton’s high hopes for the 2007 football season didn’t come to fruition in the team’s opener last Friday.
Instead, backyard rival South Granville controlled the game from the outset and went on to post a convincing 52-6 non-conference decision over the Red Rams at the FHS Football Field.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:26 am
| | 1566. | ‘Consider the source’ advice works as well now as then
Remember way back in elementary school when you complained to the teacher that someone was calling you names or saying mean things about you?Most likely the teacher’s response would have been something like, “Just consider the source!”In other words, if the other student was jealous, mean-spirited, ignorant or some combination of these, it would be best to understand that and simply ignore them.
In our opinion / Published Thursday, April 3, 2014 12:01 am
| | 1567. |  BHS’ Drive For Five
BUNN -- Bunn’s offense was good early and late during last 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.
“It seemed like our defense was on the field for most of that time,’’ Miller said. “(NWH) was able to run the ball some against us.’’
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:54 pm
| | 1568. |  Foster family reaps conservation award
LOUISBURG — It goes without saying that farming is a conservation business. You want to use as little as possible and reap the best yields.So, in order to earn the county’s Conservation Farm Family of the Year Award, the Fosters had to go a step beyond.Their Pete Smith Road farm, which features a solar pump station and 40 acres serviced by an irrigation/fertigation system does just that.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:13 am
| | 1569. | Law concocted in secret infringes on your rights
Wake up, pay attention, slough off the after-too-much-turkey doldrums and get ready to go to war. As incredibly wrong as it seems, the United States Senate is about to consider a new e-mail privacy bill that was crafted in secret. And it gives government agencies much more surveillance power than they possess under current law.
In Our Opinion / Published Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:12 am
| | 1570. |  Bumpy ride for Sidney, Bert and Burr
GOOD MORNING: Reference County Commissioner (Rev,) Sidney Dunston’s sky-diving accident this past week, here are a couple of web comments I thought you, with the possible exception of Bro. Sid, would get a kick out of.
By: rockyranger on 4/8/09: Well, this confirms it beyond all reasonable doubt. “The sky really is falling!”
By Tazmania on 4/8/09: How much we wanna bet that 1) he files a worker’s comp claim with the county, and 2) he tries to get his child support lowered because he can’t work (or does he even work?)
Asher Johnson / Published Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:13 am
| | 1571. |  Ag conference:Where high tech met hands on
LOUISBURG -- When Louisburg sweet potato farmer Jason Brown was starting out in agriculture, he often turned to YouTube videos to learn the latest techniques.At this past Saturday's Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference, organized by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the Franklin County Small Farm Association, Brown was able to connect with experts in person."Especially in today's agricultural climate, you have to be on top of new practices -- there are so many things you can do to maximize your land," Brown said.
Chelsea Kellner, Communication Specialist NC State University / Published Thursday, March 3, 2016 12:06 am
| | 1572. |  So much just doesn't make sense these days!
Perhaps it's the heat ... or maybe not.Whatever the cause, it seems that a lot of us are confused these days.A friend of mine recently confided that when he was a young man, he assumed he'd understand things a lot better when he got older and more experienced.Hasn't happened, he said. In fact, he said, now a lot of things simply don't make any sense at all.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 1573. | VIRGINIA S. BUNN
CONOVER, NC - Virginia A. Suarez “Ginny” Bunn, age 80, of Conover, NC, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013, at her residence after a long, valiant fight with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Virginia was born on December 6, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sylvia Fabricant Suarez. Raised by Raymond and the late Emily McVicar Suarez.
Published Wednesday, October 16, 2013 6:26 pm
| | 1574. | VIRGINIA S. BUNN
CONOVER, NC - Virginia A. Suarez “Ginny” Bunn, age 80, of Conover, NC, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013, at her residence after a long, valiant fight with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Virginia was born on December 6, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sylvia Fabricant Suarez. Raised by Raymond and the late Emily McVicar Suarez.
Published Wednesday, October 9, 2013 5:24 pm
| | 1575. | Social media used by sex offender?
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating allegations that a registered sex offender violated his release by using social media. According to a report by Det. S.E. Handel, she found a Facebook page belonging to Phillip Yentzer in April 2010.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, May 18, 2012 11:42 pm
| | 1576. |  Recalling old flat-bed press sparks memories
GOOD MORNING: Bob Hicks may never know the memories he rekindled in my mind in his April 4th posting on the Times website concerning the old C.B. Cottrell & Sons flat-bed drum cylinder press used to print the Times years ago.Bob recalled accompanying his Dad, Robert M. Hicks, a machinist at Hardwick’s Machine Shop, to work on the cantankerous old newspaper press here at the Times.
Asher Johnson / Published Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:19 am
| | 1577. | Bunn Middle School releases honor rolls for third nine weeks
Roosevelt Alston, principal of Bunn Middle School, announces the Honor Roll for the third 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 Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:26 am
| | 1578. | Fall concerts wrap up at Cherry Hill, Dec. 7
An All-American program featuring pianist Daniel Steinert and the married, musical duo of Brian and Pamela Koser is planned for Sunday, Dec. 7, at Cherry Hill. Pamela Koser is a soprano and Brian is a saxophonist. The performance will begin at 3 p.m.
Noting that this is a return visit for the three musicians, Brian Koser explained that this year’s program will look and sound quite different from last year’s which was extremely well received.
Published Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:15 am
| | 1579. |  Updates, prizes greet Wake Electric members
Wake Electric held its 2016 annual meeting on Friday, March 4. More than 600 co-op members came together at the Louisburg College Auditorium to hear business updates and a presentation from Jim Mangum, CEO and general manager. Three board members were re-elected to serve three-year terms on the Wake Electric Board of Directors, including: Allen Nelson, District 1, Stovall; Joe Hilburn, District 4, Raleigh; Joe Eddins, District 8, Zebulon.
Published Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:09 am
| | 1580. |  Thursday Night Lights
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- As expected, Roanoke Rapids’ ever-changing offense threw everything but the kitchen sink at the Bunn Wildcats.
But Bunn responded with its own brand of high-powered offense Thursday en route to flushing away the Yellow Jackets’ hopes for an upset victory.
Instead, the powerhouse Wildcats racked up 561 total yards and went on to defeat Roanoke Rapids by a 46-14 margin in a Northern Carolina Conference football showdown at RRHS’ historic Hoyle Field.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 1, 2008 12:00 am
| | 1581. |  Wildcats Rally For Win
BUNN -- Allowing a touchdown just before halftime can often be a demoralizing fate for a high school football team -- especially during a close game.
But it only seemed to embolden the Bunn Wildcats during last Friday’s home showdown against Richlands in the first round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs.
Richlands connected on a touchdown pass with only 20 ticks remaining before intermission to move ahead by five points.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:45 pm
| | 1582. |  CHAMPS AGAIN
LOUISBURG - Two years later, the Louisburg College mens soccer team has an opportunity to redeem one of the most disappointing losses in school history.
Back in 2004, the Hurricanes were defeated at the College of Southern Maryland in a district championship match, marking the only time since 2000 that LC has failed to qualify for the National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournament.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 1, 2006 12:20 am
| | 1583. | Drug sting pinches crime
Louisburg police officers have arrested nearly a dozen suspects during an undercover drug sting that targeted a high-crime area and more than 40 suspects.
Louisburg Police Chief Rick Lassiter said his department had received a number of complaints from residents along South Main Street concerned with street-level drug dealing.
For the past six months, officers have conducted undercover drug buys, building a case and a portfolio of suspects.
“The citizens in the community really helped out a lot,” Lassiter said, noting that they helped officers understand when and where transactions most often occurred.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, July 3, 2009 11:11 pm
| | 1584. |  Warriors qualify for states
SELMA -- For the second consecutive year, the Louisburg Warriors made the grade at the Class 1-A East Regional Golf Tournament.
And the reward -- once again -- is a place in next Monday’s Class 1-A State Finals.
Louisburg earned that honor by claiming third place Monday at the regionals, which were held at The Cardinal Country Club in Johnston County.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 1:19 am
| | 1585. |  Franklinton Legion Post 52 turns 100!
FRANKLINTON -- There was a lot to celebrate and remember last Saturday when Franklinton American Legion Post 52 gathered to commemorate Veteran's Day and also to recognize the post's 100th anniversary.Post 52 was organized in November 1919, by "doughboys" returning from the horrors of trench warfare and poison gas attacks in the "war to end all wars" which, unfortunately, didn't.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:22 am
| | 1586. |  Louisburg's post office was Depression antidote
During the Great Depression, the United States Treasury Department funded the construction of new post offices throughout the United States.These projects not only provided work for many people, but also improved the built environment of small towns and lifted the spirits of their citizens. Louisburg benefitted from this trend. According to The Franklin Times, the town had sought a new post office for "twenty-five years or more." Congressman Harold D. Cooley announced in June 1936 that the United States Treasury Department and the postmaster general had allotted funds for the purchase of a lot on which the government planned to build a new federal building.
Maury York / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:10 am
| | 1587. |  Bunn The Best In NCC Standings
WARRENTON -- Bunn is not a team that will allow you to forget your mistakes.
Last Friday night, they proved that to Warren County.
The Wildcats took two early interceptions and turned them into touchdowns.
Carrying all the momentum in their final regular season game, the Wildcats rolled up a 42-0 lead going into halftime.
Eric S. Robinson, Henderson Dispatch / Published Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:21 am
| | 1588. |  LC Softball Begins
LOUISBURG -- The 2014 softball season will be the Louisburg College Lady Canes’ third under current head coach Don Stopa, who has led his squad to a two-year record of 50-35. The Canes look to continue the success this year, but with a much more balanced all-around effort.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, January 30, 2014 12:10 am
| | 1589. | ElectriCities deal could trim electric rates in Louisburg
LOUISBURG — Town power customers could begin to see smaller bills next summer if a utility purchase goes through.Earlier this week, Duke Energy’s board of directors agreed to buy generating assets that belong to the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency.ElectriCities of North Carolina, of which Louisburg is a member, manages the power agency.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:05 am
| | 1590. |  Ronnie, Richie and Bro. Don need to start showing us a return on our economic development investment
GOOD MORNING: Didja see where a Durham semiconductor startup without a commercially-proven technology, stands to receive upwards of $18.3 million from state and local governments to build a solar cell manufacturing facility, just up the road from us near Henderson? And that ain’t the half of it. The start-up plans to eventually employ up to 256 people at an average salary of $45,565.
Asher Johnson / Published Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:10 am
| | 1591. |  Cameras add new perspective for local timber firm
FRANKLINTON -- When Alton Griffin asked his wife, Sarah, for a dashboard camera for his truck cab for Christmas, he had little idea how important those captured moments in time would be to his professional driving career. "I was telling my wife about all the crazy stuff that I see," stated Griffin. "I told her I just wish I had a camera so I could show it to her." Griffin drives for Katesville Pallet Mill, Inc, which is owned and operated by David Kemp in Franklinton.
CHRIS BROWN, Senior Director of Communications NC Forestry Association / Published Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:00 am
| | 1592. |  A timeless tradition? Kids getting hands on drugs
According to the annual Monitoring the Future Survey -- a federally funded report designed to find out what our kids are hooked on -- revealed that nearly 21 percent of high school seniors had vaped nicotine in the past 30 days.The survey of 44,482 students from 392 public and private schools was funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse and conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 11:55 pm
| | 1593. |  Shearin, Pittman marry
Jody Nicole Shearin and Corell Johnnie Pittman were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Wood Baptist Church. The 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Phillip Kissinger.
The bride is the daughter of Sonya L. Shearin of Louisburg and Jon R. Shearin, also of Louisburg. She is the granddaughter of Carl E. Shearin of Louisburg and the late Martha D. Shearin.
Published Wednesday, August 25, 2010 1:11 am
| | 1594. | Do large incentive deals lead to the creation of phantom jobs?
RALEIGH – Back in the mid-1990s, when North Carolina first began to offer large incentive packages in an attempt to land economic-development deals, I wrote that such targeted incentives had never really been about creating jobs. They were about creating job announcements.
The distinction is important, and the passage of time has only made it more obvious.
JOHN HOOD / Published Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:22 am
| | 1595. | Preservation: People and place
LOUISBURG -- Historic preservation is as much "about people as it is about place," said Preservation North Carolina President J. Myrick Howard last Thursday evening as he addressed a small group that attended the latest meeting in the series "Historic Preservation: Building Community and Enhancing Prosperity."The lecture series, sponsored by the Tar River Center for History and Culture at Louisburg College, is intended to bring together those interested in local history and architecture as well as those focused on economic development.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, November 10, 2016 12:19 am
| | 1596. | ELEANOR HOLMES WILDER
June 6, 1931 – March 13, 2012
FRANKLINTON - Eleanor Holmes Wilder, 80, of Franklinton, died peacefully on March 13, 2012 with the companionship of her husband at the Franklin Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Louisburg, NC, after a long illness.
Published Wednesday, March 21, 2012 12:10 am
| | 1597. |  Locals react to killing of Bin Laden
A wave of emotion unfurled over the country as news spread that the man behind the September 11 terrorist attacks was taken down by Special Forces late Sunday.
The undertow crashed upon local folks, as well, both who have served abroad and kept the fires burning at home.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 4, 2011 12:43 am
| | 1598. | A Rematch, Not a Replay
RALEIGH – While there are many unanswered questions about the 2012 election cycle – about the economy, the Republican presidential nomination, and the contours of North Carolina’s electoral map, for example – no mystery remains about the state’s gubernatorial election. It will be a rematch between Democrat Beverly Perdue and Republican Pat McCrory.
JOHN HOOD / Published Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:10 am
| | 1599. |  Just what the county needs: More crowded meetings
In a week's time, my faith in community engagement has been restored.On Oct. 22, the company that Franklin County hired to bring better Internet service to the underserved and some semblance of service to those without it held an information session on the matter.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:39 pm
| | 1600. |  Getting schooled on charter schools
HENDERSON — Advocates for more charter schools say it gives parents choices.
Those who caution against claims that charter schools are a panacea for education say choice is one of the problems with charter schools.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, January 21, 2011 11:21 pm
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