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| 1501. |  ABUNDANT OPTIONS
BUNN - While Bunn's revamped offensive line is a question mark heading into the 2016, one area that isn't a source of concern is the Wildcats' embarrassment of riches at the skill positions.Even with all-time single-season rushing leader Tevin Perry now at Shaw University, the Wildcats are loaded at receiver, position and quarterback one year removed from their run to the state finals.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 27, 2016 11:57 pm
| | 1502. | 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 July 7-12, 2006, as recorded in the office of the Franklin County Register of Deeds.
Published Saturday, August 12, 2006 3:39 am
| | 1503. | One more game for D-Y crown
BUNN -- Oxford’s hopes of sweeping through the Dixie Youth District 10 Major League Baseball Tournament flew away Monday.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 19, 2006 12:27 am
| | 1504. |  Monks Takes Second At State Meet
BUNN -- The third time wasn't the charm, but there is definitely hope for the future.That was the main theme from a Bunn High School perspective at the annual Class 2-A State Individual Wrestling Championships last weekend at the Greensboro Coliseum.For the third time in school history, Bunn had an individual reach the state title match -- and the previous two lost by just one point in the finale.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:55 pm
| | 1505. |  FHS-RR scheduled for tonight
Predictably, the recent heavy rains have had an effect on Franklin County’s high school sports schedules.
But after the sun came out Friday afternoon, Louisburg decided to play its home football contest as planned against the Northern Vance Vikings.
Geoff Neville / Published Saturday, October 2, 2010 8:32 pm
| | 1506. |  Oxford rallies to defeat Bunn in tourney finale
BUNN — Oxford found a way to counteract Bunn’s home-run prowess at the Dixie Youth Major League District X Baseball Tournament. With a slew of timely singles.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, July 22, 2006 6:57 am
| | 1507. |  What was that delicious aroma?
LOUISBURG has rarely smelled as delicious as it did Saturday morning as 22 pigs, each weighing about 120 pounds, came off cookers manned by those who love barbecue pork. These four were packing containers of the pork for sale. They are, from the left, David Ford, Carlotta Ford, Maryann Montano and Megan Arnold. Capturing second place in the event were the Pocosin Boys, Billy Perry and Mark Copeland and in third was Mr. Curly's Que Crew with Andy Harrison.
Published Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:10 am
| | 1508. | Bunn topped vs. Southern
STANHOPE -- Strange as it may sound, Bunn did the best defensive job on the Southern Nash Firebirds to date this season -- and still allowed 42 points.That's how potent the Firebirds' offense is as Coach Brian Foster's club had to last Wednesday's backyard rivalry showdown with the Wildcats at historic Firebird Stadium on the SNHS campus.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 11, 2019 11:55 pm
| | 1509. |  BYRL MAJORS REGULAR SEASON CHAMPS
The A’s won the Bunn Youth Recreation League Major League Regular Season Championship.
Published Friday, June 25, 2010 11:31 pm
| | 1510. | IRENE CRAWFORD
WENDELL - Irene Crawford, 88, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Wendell. Burial was in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
Published Saturday, February 17, 2007 1:21 am
| | 1511. |  Friends, fun, crafts and more keep Girl Scouts busy
CRAFT WORK. Above, Isabel “Izzie” Pugh, center, shows off some bead work during a crafting session in the Louisburg College Multi-purpose room. The college was the site for the week-long day camp held by the Franklin County Area of the Girl Scouts’ North Carolina Coastal Pines region. The indoors provided a bit of a respite for campers as temperatures rose to the triple digits by week’s end.
Published Friday, June 29, 2012 11:50 pm
| | 1512. |  SHORTENED SCHEDULE
LOUISBURG -- The weather wasn't kind to the Town and Country Stingrays this summer -- but that didn't stop the program from enjoying a short-but-sweet campaign.The Stingrays, with 62 roster members, took on other area swim clubs this summer, but several matches were called off due to storms and were unable to be rescheduled.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 2, 2023 11:19 pm
| | 1513. |  Davis Delivers
BUNN -- This time last year, it was almost unfathomable to think that Andre' Davis would now be the head football coach of the Bunn Wildcats.Davis, a former Bunn great who went on to star collegiately at Elon and Campbell, had returned to his alma mater to serve as an assistant to then-first year skipper Dennis Burton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:37 pm
| | 1514. |  FHS to play in Lane and Wade Jamboree
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton High School will take part in the 2014 Lane and Wade Boys Soccer Jamboree this Saturday at the Capital Area Soccer League Fields on Perry Creek Road in Raleigh.The event is staged in honor of Wake Forest High School’s Lane Meyer and Franklinton’s Wade Halford.Both former soccer standouts at their respective schools were killed in tragic auto accidents in 2011.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 13, 2014 11:58 pm
| | 1515. |  Bunn Fun Run results tabulated
BUNN — The results of the Bunn Fun Run are in.
While runners crossed the finish line at a fast pace, the first time event also raised money that the town and organizers eventually plan to use for area recreation.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 4, 2011 12:43 am
| | 1516. | EUGENE C. BURROUGHS SR.
KITTRELL--Eugene C. Burroughs Sr., 84, died Saturday Sept. 5, 2020 at his residence.
Published Tuesday, September 8, 2020 5:36 pm
| | 1517. |  A TOTAL EFFORT
BUNN -- Bunn put together one of its finest all-around performances of the season Tuesday -- and that wasn't good news for upset-minded Southern Nash.The Ladycats, needing a victory to stay tied for third place in the Big East in the loss column, pulled away with a strong second quarter and never looked back en route to defeating Southern Nash by a 61-41 margin in a league girls basketball matchup at the Bunn Dome.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:51 pm
| | 1518. |  TOURNEY TESTED
BUNN -- Bunn experienced three distinctly different in-game scenarios during the Wildcats' work at their own Bunn High School Boys Basketball Christmas Tournament.And each scenario should make the Wildcats a better team as they head into the upcoming meat of their always-challenging Northern Carolina Conference schedule.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:19 am
| | 1519. | JAMES D. TEASLEY
FRANKLINTON, NC -- Funeral services for James Dion Teasley, 55, who died on February 12, 2024, were held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 24, at Greater New Life Church Ministries.
Published Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:00 pm
| | 1520. |  WHAT A NIGHT!!
BUNN -- It was a night to remember recently as Bunn High School hosted an Alumni Baseball Game on the BHS campus.A whopping 23 former players and coaches took part in the fun event, which raised $2,640 for the Bunn High School baseball program."This game brought years of experience back to the diamond,'' said game organizer Donna Wade. "It also gave the Class of 2020 something they did not get -- a last game.''
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2022 11:57 pm
| | 1521. |  IT’S ALL ABOUT ANDRE FOR CANES
BUNN -- Defeating a team four times in one season is never an easy proposition -- especially a tall, athletic club like Warren County. The visiting Eagles gave Bunn some trouble, but the Wildcats were still able to hold on for a 60-52 decision in Tuesday’s first-round game in the Class 2-A Boys Basketball State Playoffs at the Bunn Dome.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 am
| | 1522. |  Howle Nears Milestone For Bunn
FRANKLINTON -- David Howle's 199th career victory as Bunn High School's football coach was one to remember. Not only were the visiting Wildcats able to defeat backyard rival Franklinton by a 47-19 margin, they were also to remain in the top spot in the Northern Carolina Conference heading into the final week of the regular season. Bunn is now 8-2 overall and 4-0 in the NCC, and Howle can achieve a milestone 200th triumph next Friday at home against Warren County.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:25 am
| | 1523. | Daughter’s boyfriend charged with assault
Franklinton police arrested a man charged with assaulting an elderly woman.Officers were called to Franklin Medical Center the evening of March 28 as doctors treated a 74-year-old woman for a hematoma to the head and bruising to her back and tailbone area.The woman told officers that she had gotten into an altercation with her daughter’s boyfriend, Ralph Derrick, inside her home on Ramey Circle.
Published Thursday, April 3, 2014 12:01 am
| | 1524. | RALPH HENDRIKX
ZEBULON - Ralph Hendrikx, 88, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, Sept. 1) at Strickland Funeral Home in Wendell.
Published Friday, August 31, 2007 11:44 pm
| | 1525. | CLEVELAND V. WHITE
LOUISBURG - Cleveland V. White, 81, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in Britthaven of Louisburg. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Bunn Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:02 am
| | 1526. | Roy Thomas Kemp Sr.
FRANKLINTON - Roy Thomas Kemp Sr, 76, of Franklinton, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
Published Monday, March 23, 2015 7:51 pm
| | 1527. |  A Matta of Fact
LHS’ boys fall, girls win when Mattamuskeet comes to town
LOUISBURG — Louisburg High School girls basketball coach James Collier knew graduated star point guard Keisha Hartsfield couldn’t be replaced with just one player.
So Collier is trying the next alternative.
During Tuesday’s season-opening home victory over Mattamuskeet, Collier and the Lady Warriors utilized both Tierra Hicks and Juana DeLeon at the point -- with successful results.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, December 7, 2007 11:45 pm
| | 1528. | Roy Lee Dickerson
LOUISBURG, NC--Memorial services for Roy Lee Dickerson, age 58, who died on Thursday, October 17, 2024, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, October 26, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:42 pm
| | 1529. | CAROLYN F. CHAMPION
LOUISBURG, NC-- Carolyn Fuller Champion, 80, of Louisburg, died Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2025.
Published Wednesday, January 8, 2025 2:16 pm
| | 1530. |  Red Rams wrap up NCC title
In just its third season of existence, the Franklinton High School wrestling program has ascended to the top of the Northern Carolina Conference standings.
The Red Rams capped off their first-ever NCC championship Tuesday with a resounding Senior Night decision over the Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets at the FHS Gymnasium.
Geoff Neville / Published Saturday, February 2, 2008 12:03 am
| | 1531. |  Wildcats dropped by Bears
AHOSKIE -- A sub-.500 campaign is almost unheard of for the Bunn High School football program, but that will be the final fate for this year's version of the Wildcats.That's because Bunn was eliminated from the postseason -- and finished 5-6 overall -- after falling last Friday at homestanding Hertford County by a 24-12 margin in the opening round of the Class 2-AA State Playoffs.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 1:04 am
| | 1532. |  SO GREAT AT THE STATE!
GREENSBORO - Before her final attempt in the triple jump, it finally hit Tainasha Vines that her storied three-sport prep career was just a short sprint down the runway -- and a tall leap into the sand -- from being completed.Vines, Bunn High School's senior standout, made the most of the moment as she won the Girls Triple Jump at the annual Class 2-A State Track and Field Championships.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 21, 2015 12:12 am
| | 1533. |  FCPR ADULT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Clifton’s Bail Bonds won the 2011 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Adult Co-Ed Softball League Summer Tournament Championship.
Published Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:11 am
| | 1534. | Bunn High Class of 1940 has 66th reunion
Members of the Bunn High School Class of 1940 recently celebrated their 66th reunion at the home Demo and Delores Tant in Momeyer.
Published Wednesday, August 23, 2006 12:11 am
| | 1535. |  Mudcats split road contests
BUIES CREEK -- Cooper Hummel hit a three-run homer and Rob Henry went 2-for-3 with two doubles as the Carolina Mudcats took game one 9-4, but starter Brandon Bailey took a no-hitter into the sixth in game two as the homestanding Buies Creek Astros defeated Carolina 2-1 to finish with a split in Tuesday's doubleheader in Class A Carolina League baseball action at Jim Perry Stadium on the campus of Campbell University.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 11:53 pm
| | 1536. |  LHS girls roar to a road win
GASTON -- After dropping a last-second setback earlier in the season against KIPP Pride, the Louisburg Lady Warriors couldn’t wait to get another shot against Coach Robert D. Hasty’s club from Northampton County. LHS made the most of its opportunity and gained a measure of revenge with a 46-29 decision at KIPP in a girls basketball game played Wednesday evening.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:13 am
| | 1537. | Bunn High Honor Rolls
Robin Faulkner, principal of Bunn High School, has announced the Honor Roll for the fifth six-week 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 85.
Published Friday, May 14, 2010 11:07 pm
| | 1538. | Louisburg woman arrested for assaulting boyfriend with knife
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Louisburg woman for assaulting her boyfriend with knives.
Deputy Frederick Heisler responded to a domestic dispute at 101 Oakside Court the evening of Aug. 19, finding Walton Sullivan, 24, of Zebulon, walking in the area with blood on his shirt.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 1, 2010 2:19 am
| | 1539. | WILLIAM HOCKADAY CANNADY JR.
Mr. William Hockaday Cannady Jr. age 83 of Oak Lane Blairsville, GA. passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 23, 2022 at his home following an extended illness. William was born on May 13, 1938 in Louisburg, NC., the son of the late William Hockaday Cannady Sr. and the late Julia Love Snead Cannady. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force of the Vietnam era. William retired as a Pilot from United and Eastern Airlines with over thirty seven years of service. He enjoyed fishing, RC airplanes, traveling and was an avid machinist. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Jean Graham Cannady in 2019 and a sister, Mary Frances Cannady. Mr. Cannady was a member of Perry's Chapel Church.
Published Wednesday, March 2, 2022 4:34 pm
| | 1540. | EMILY W. DAY
December 14, 1918 - October 29, 2014
FRANKLINTON - Emily Woodlief Day, 95, of Franklinton, died Wednesday night.
Published Thursday, October 30, 2014 6:05 pm
| | 1541. |  BUNN'S BIG SEASON
BUNN - Despite boasting a young roster, the Bunn Ladycats enjoyed an exceptional girls basketball campaign this winter.The Ladycats, coached by Matt Keith, finished second in the Class 2-A Northern Carolina Conference and narrowly missed making the shortened North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11:49 pm
| | 1542. | DAPHNE L. CLARK
ZEBULON - Daphne Lewis Clark, 87, died Thursday, April 12, 2012. A graveside service was held Saturday, April 14, at Zebulon Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:23 am
| | 1543. |  FLURRY FINISH
FRANKLINTON -- Southern Nash had never defeated Franklinton in a boys soccer matchup -- until Monday’s non-conference showdown.
After spotting the host Red Rams the first goal of the outing, Southern rattled off five unanswered tallies on its way to a 5-1 decision at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
The Firebirds, under the direction of veteran pitch mentor Jeremy Perry, improved to an impressive 2-0-1 overall.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:02 am
| | 1544. | WILLIE "PETE" HORTON, JR.
LOUISBURG - Willie "Pete" Horton Jr., 81, died Sunday morning, Feb. 10, 2019. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Christian Church cemetery.
Published Monday, February 11, 2019 4:53 pm
| | 1545. | Deputies investigating Facebook threat
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies helped a Texas man track down his aircraft. According to a report by Dep. Tim Joyner, Jeff Akhtar got involved in an aircraft sale that apparently got shaky and nearly cost him his $300,000 craft. On Dec. 16, aircraft dealer Patrick Dennison told authorities that he was trying to broker a deal between his client, Akhtar, and a local man, Brandon Scott.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, December 23, 2011 11:54 pm
| | 1546. |  Bunn Sprints Past Southern Vance
BUNN -- Bunn's high-powered offense continued to rev, but the Wildcats received points from additional avenues during Friday's victory over Southern Vance in the Northern Carolina Conference football opener for both clubs.Homestanding Bunn saw Southern strike early for a touchdown, but the Wildcats would respond with 44 unanswered points by halftime en route to a 51-18 decision over the Runnin' Raiders.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 10, 2015 12:22 am
| | 1547. |  Standouts Shine In League
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Following the latest realignment, Franklinton and Bunn weren’t quite sure how they would fare on the gridiron in the latest concoction of the Northern Carolina Conference.But BHS and FHS would stack up to the conference competition -- both new and old -- quite well.Bunn tied South Granville for the regular season championship, while the Red Rams were right behind in the No. 3 position.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, December 26, 2013 7:13 pm
| | 1548. |  Bunn Blasts NJHS
KENLY -- Just six snaps into the game, Bunn coach David Howle threw his hands up into the air and called for a time-out -- not thrilled at all about his club’s lackluster start.Howle wondered if his players had come ready to compete during Thursday’s non-conference football showdown at North Johnston. And he was more than happy to let them know his opinion.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:50 pm
| | 1549. |  Cohen is selected by Bears
BUNN -- Tarik Cohen has devoted his entire career to exceeding expectations -- so it was no surprise when he was picked earlier in the National Football League Draft than most experts had anticipated.The Chicago Bears' interest in Cohen has been circulating for quite awhile, and the Bears made it official when they selected the former Bunn star last Saturday in the fourth round (117th overall) of the draft.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 3, 2017 11:38 pm
| | 1550. |  Weather shifts LC contests
Several scheduled sporting events this weekend involving Louisburg College have been postponed -- or the sites switched -- because of the threat from Tropical Storm Hanna.
LC’s scheduled football game today against Erie Community College out of New York will now be played on the road instead of at the Louisburg High School Football Field.
Geoff Neville / Published Friday, September 5, 2008 11:17 pm
| | 1551. | Deputies arrest Warrenton man for armed robbery
Franklin and Nash county sheriff’s deputies combined to arrest a Rocky Mount man charged with stealing copper wire from utility poles.
Allan Michael Mathis, 21, was charged with felony larceny, possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 27, 2010 12:07 am
| | 1552. | Franklinton Elementary Honor Roll
The Franklinton Elementary School honor roll for the fourth nine-week grading period has been announced and includes:
Published Friday, June 18, 2010 11:33 pm
| | 1553. |  Scholarship winners recognized
The Nu Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Pi Chi National Sorority, Inc. held its annual Rainbow Tea recently in the Interdenominational Ushers Headquarters Building in Franklinton. Scholarship winners were recognized at this event.Mistress of ceremonies was Etta Alston-Burgess. Jane Williams delivered the welcome and Jeanette Richardson reminded attendees of the significance of the rainbow. Geraldine Harris-Holloway blessed the food.
Published Thursday, August 15, 2013 12:01 am
| | 1554. | Thomas Winston Dickerson Sr.
Franklinton, NC--Thomas Winston Dickerson, Sr., 85, of Franklinton died May 19, 2024.
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2024 3:34 pm
| | 1555. |  Northern Outlasts Bunn In Wild Game
BUNN -- After dealing with its own untimely mistakes for the majority of three quarters, Northern Nash took advantage of a huge one from Bunn in the fourth stanza to rally past the host Wildcats last Friday in a non-conference football showdown.
Trailing by two points in the final frame and plagued by penalties and special teams issues, the Knights looked to be in trouble with the Wildcats drove into the red zone and appeared on the verge of adding to their cushion.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, September 20, 2019 11:42 pm
| | 1556. | BOBBY WHELESS DAVIS
LOUISBURG -- Bobby Wheless Davis, 88, of Louisburg, died on June 11 at Franklin Oaks Nursing.
Published Friday, June 13, 2025 4:09 pm
| | 1557. |  'Living Soil' Conservation award winners revealed at annual event
The Franklin County Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District recognized Franklin County Schools students during the 23rd Annual Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District Awards Program.Held recently at the Franklin County Agriculture Building Annex in Louisburg, students, parents and teachers enjoyed a pizza supper before the annual program.
Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019 11:59 pm
| | 1558. | FRANKLIN COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
LOUISBURG -- Listed are the latest results from the Louisburg Recreation Department’s winter basketball season:
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:10 am
| | 1559. |  ENGAGEMENTS
Upcoming marriage. Cynthia Cheek and Richard Trader announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Alicia Trader to Lathan Hartsfield. The groom-elect is the son of Geraldine Hartsfield and James “JP” Perry of Louisburg. The wedding will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, September 14, 2011 12:05 am
| | 1560. |  FREEDOM ISN’T FREE
... But on Veterans Day, breakfast was. Amedisys Hospice of Franklinton sponsored a free breakfast for veterans and their spouses at the Senior Citizens Center in Louisburg and drew quite a crowd. In the photo above Ed Wilson of Franklinton samples the goodies he earned by serving 20 years in the Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam. Ready to assist with his breakfast selections is Amy Wood (left) of Amedisys and volunteer Novella Perry.
Published Friday, November 12, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 1561. | Charles Edward Wilkerson
RALEIGH, NC -- Charles Edward Wilkerson, age 65, of Raleigh, was born on February 10, 1959 to the late Dorothy and John Wilkerson. He died January 26, 2025.
Published Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:35 pm
| | 1562. |  Perry claims Player of the Week award
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Following a weekend of exciting football games and impressive individual performances in the South Atlantic Conference, student-athletes from three different institutions have been selected as the league’s Players of the Week -- including Louisburg High School alum Lakeem Perry.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 1, 2011 12:26 am
| | 1563. | LENNIS W. NARRON
ZEBULON - Lennis Whitley Narron, 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, Dec. 30) at Union Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Murray family cemetery.
Published Friday, December 29, 2006 11:13 pm
| | 1564. | FRED W. LAYTON
August 3, 1925-July 18, 2009
RALEIGH — Fred William Layton, 83, formerly of Louisburg, NC, died Saturday at his home in Raleigh where he resided with his son and daughter-in-law. He was constantly surrounded by his loving family and friends as he adjusted to a life with cancer by showing dignity and grace.
Published Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:48 am
| | 1565. | JEAN M. JACKSON
WAKE FOREST - Jean M. Jackson, 60, died Thursday, April 29, 2010. Family will receive visitors at the home of Marchell Medlin, 226 E. Jones Ave., Wake Forest, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6.
Published Tuesday, May 4, 2010 11:41 pm
| | 1566. |  FIRECRACKERS EARN SILVER
SILVER SENSATIONS ONCE AGAIN. The Franklin County 13-Under Firecrackers Volleyball Team took its second silver medal of the season with a strong performance on Feb. 25 at the Carolina Region U-13 Nickel Volleyball Tournament, which was held in Charlotte.
Published Friday, March 2, 2012 11:51 pm
| | 1567. | DEED TRANSFERS
Following is a list of real estate transfers amounting to $5,000 or more in Franklin County for the time period July 27 and 28, 2006, as recorded in the office of the Franklin County Register of Deeds.
Published Saturday, September 2, 2006 12:14 am
| | 1568. |  College heroics plentiful
Several Franklin Countians are excelling on the collegiate level this fall, from volleyball to soccer to football.
Here’s a look at some of them. This list is not complete, with updates on other standouts to be printed in the coming weeks.
• Bunn’s Mike Rinfrette, a senior fullback at Wake Forest, has scored touchdowns in the Deacons’ first two games -- a loss to Baylor and a comeback win over Stanford.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:13 am
| | 1569. | TRACY G. TANT
FRANKLINTON - Tracy Glen Tant, 41, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 at Carebridge Assisted Living Community.
Published Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:58 pm
| | 1570. |  Softball tourneys conclude
MORGANTON -- Each of Franklin County’s four participants wrapped up play last weekend at the annual Tar Heel Softball State Tournaments in Burke County. The host Burke County contingent lived up to its lofty billing at the event by winning in all but one age group.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:09 am
| | 1571. |  Deputies seize $100,000 in suspected stolen goods
Wake and Franklin county deputies teamed up this week to seize a truckload of what they allege were ill-gotten gains. So far, Scottie Hunter, 35, has been charged with felony larceny and larceny of a motor vehicle — both Wake County charges. More are pending there, investigators said.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 7, 2012 12:07 am
| | 1572. |  Bunn Blows Past Louisburg, 62-6
BUNN -- Bunn and Louisburg have played their share of football thrillers through the years -- but this won't be remembered as one of them.In a matchup between two clubs at differing program stages, an experienced Bunn squad had no trouble defeating the young, rebuilding Warriors by a 62-6 margin Friday night at the BHS Football Field.The Wildcats are now 3-2 on the campaign, while Louisburg dropped to 0-4.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, September 18, 2015 11:37 pm
| | 1573. | KATIE P. BASS
FRANKLINTON – Katie Gertrude Person Bass, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Funeral services were on Nov. 16 at Manasseh Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Samuel Tunstall officiating.
Published Saturday, November 17, 2007 12:35 am
| | 1574. |  Great Finish For Stars
GARNER -- Playing in the Tar Heel District 4 Baseball Tournament is a tremendous honor -- and Louisburg's group of 9-10s treasured the experience last week.Louisburg was able to compete in the districts at Garner Baseball Fields and even earned a first-round forfeit victory against the Knightdale All-Stars.However, Louisburg would not be as successful the rest of the way despite the players giving it their all against some quality competition.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 1575. |  PLAYOFF UPSET
BUNN -- The old adage about how difficult it is to beat a quality foe three times in one season -- lete alone in one week -- came into play Tuesday when Bunn hosted Roanoke Rapids in the opening round of the Class 2-A State Baseball Playoffs.Last week, Bunn had defeated RR twice to close out the regular season -- and earn a tie for first place in the Northern Carolina Conference.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 9, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 1576. |  Lewis a champion in league
BUNN -- From the moment he stepped onto the first tee, William Lewis was a dominant force in the Northern Carolina Conference golf standings. Lewis averaged 74 for the year in NCC competition en route to earning honors as the Conference Player of the Year. And he was only a freshman.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2012 12:07 am
| | 1577. |  FHS nabs third spot in the BE
BUNN -- The River Golf and Country Club in Franklin County is challenging enough under normal circumstances -- let alone adverse weather conditions.But that was the prospect Big East Conference golfers encountered as part of the league's annual trek to The River, which serves as the home course for Southern Nash High School.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 21, 2018 11:47 pm
| | 1578. | NORWOOD Y. ROWE
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Norwood Y. Rowe, 84, of the 90 Block of Diamond Springs Road, died Saturday at his residence. He was a native of Franklin County, Va., and an Army veteran of World War II and was a bricklayer.
Published Wednesday, December 5, 2007 12:14 am
| | 1579. |  Davis returns and takes home a win
LOUISBURG -- An old friend returned to the Louisburg High School Gymnasium last Friday -- and left with a key victory. Corinth Holders head coach Chris Davis -- the former skipper at Louisburg -- led his Pirates into familiar territory, at least for the long-time Warriors’ mentor.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:09 am
| | 1580. |  LOFTY HIGH-TS
CARRBORO — The road to Farmville Central was paved Wednesday night right down the lane of the Carrboro Jaguars’ Gymnasium.That’s where the two-man tandem of Johnathan Alston and Deshawn High connected on a pressure-packed play that kept the Bunn High boys basketball playoff push alive.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, March 1, 2013 11:56 pm
| | 1581. |  Coaching spots are still open
Even though school starts in a few weeks, there are still some coaching openings for Franklin County’s high schools.
At Louisburg, Athletic Director James Collier is in search of volleyball and boys soccer coaches -- with practice scheduled to begin soon.
Geoff Neville / Published Saturday, July 22, 2006 6:57 am
| | 1582. |  Franklin’s tandem in E-W game
Both James Collier and David Howle can’t remember the last time -- if any -- that Franklin County was represented by two performers in the same year at the North Carolina East-West All-Star Football Game.
But that will be the scenario on July 17 in Greensboro as Franklin County stars Lakeem Perry (Louisburg) and Terry Davis (Bunn) will be on the roster for the East squad.
Geoff Neville / Published Saturday, March 8, 2008 12:05 am
| | 1583. |  Wilder's squad is surging
FRANKLINTON -- Lester Wilder may be retiring at the end of the season following 41 glorious years as the Franklinton High School girls basketball coach -- but he is still busy crafting some magic for the Lady Rams.Wilder has Franklinton making a late-year push in the Northern Carolina Conference -- a trend that continued Tuesday with a home conquest against the Southern Vance Runnin' Raiders.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 2, 2017 12:08 am
| | 1584. | Novozymes fined for acid spill
One of the county’s largest employers was fined this month, nearly a year after spilling more than 1,600 pounds of phosphoric acid.
According to the county’s Public Utilities Office, Novozymes was responsible for spilling 1,675.51 pounds of 70 percent phosphoric acid into an aeration basin at the company’s Perry Chapel Road location.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, November 19, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 1585. | ELOUISE H. COLLIER
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Elouise Hawkins Collier, 88, who died Tuesday, Dec. 29, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Castalia with the Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating.
Published Wednesday, December 30, 2015 5:53 pm
| | 1586. |  Nicholsons made contributions to Louisburg, Hickory
Dr. William Henry Nicholson (April 1, 1864-April 8, 1935) and his wife, Genevieve Perry Nicholson (March 15, 1865-January 14, 1947), made significant contributions to Louisburg's built environment before moving to Hickory and then Henderson. Two important homes and a church in Louisburg testify to their prominence.W.H. Nicholson, the son of John C. and Mary Conyers Nicholson, grew up on a farm near Franklinton.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:47 pm
| | 1587. | FC School Personnel changes
The following personnel changes were approved by the Franklin County Board of Education this week:
Published Friday, March 18, 2011 11:35 pm
| | 1588. | Assist from community helps deputies nab 9 on drug charges
Sheriff’s deputies got an assist from the community when they arrested nine people on drug charges. According to a report by Det. A. Batchelor, sheriff’s office narcotics and organized crime officers combined with agents from the State Bureau of Investigation to execute a search warrant at a home in the 300 block of R.D. Collins Road near Franklinton the afternoon of Sept. 20.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 29, 2012 12:19 am
| | 1589. |  Hundreds join forces to battle deadly disease (pics, 1)
GRILLING. Cedar Creek Middle Relay team members Damion Jones, Timothy Hedgspeth and Brian Perry work the grill.
Published Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:12 am
| | 1590. |  Two More Wins For Warriors
LOUISBURG -- With the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference championship all but clinched, the Louisburg Warriors continued to prep for the boys tennis postseason by hosting a pair of key matches at the LHS Courts.Last Friday, the Warriors entertained Class 3-A Oxford Webb and earned a 6-3 team decision.Louisburg’s heroics continued Monday as the Warriors, coached by Johnathan Waugh, delivered a 6-3 triumph over Kerr-Vance Academy.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 17, 2014 12:35 am
| | 1591. | Man wagers with officers on breathalyzer reading, invites them to the Waffle House
A man involved in what appeared to be a late-night gun fight also now faces drug charges.
Franklinton police arrested Andre Perry, 21, on Feb. 15, charging him with resisting a public officer who was investigating a shooting.
Sgt. Wade Bulloch was responding to Sterling and Mill streets after hearing a rapid succession of gunshots in the area.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:33 pm
| | 1592. |  STRIKING FIRST
CREEDMOOR -- Bunn picked up a huge early-season baseball victory in the Northern Carolina Conference on Tuesday by registering a 7-2 decision at long-time rival South Granville.After the duel between perennial NCC powerhouses, Bunn improved to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the league.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 13, 2019 11:46 pm
| | 1593. |  ‘Juneteenth’ celebrated
FRANKLINTON – The 2006 Juneteenth celebration lived up to its name.
Members of the community gathered at the town Recreational Park on Saturday to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
By BRETT SHERRICK, Times Intern / Published Wednesday, June 21, 2006 1:05 am
| | 1594. | MINNIE WELCH
RALEIGH - Minnie Welch, 92, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007 at Sunnybrook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Specialists. A graveside service was conducted Thursday, Aug. 23, at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.
Published Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:31 am
| | 1595. | GERAL Y. SARGENT
LOUISBURG - Geral Y. Sargent, 89, died Monday, May 22, 2006 at Louisburg Nursing Center in Louisburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
Published Saturday, May 27, 2006 6:30 am
| | 1596. | GERAL Y. SARGENT
LOUISBURG - Geral Y. Sargent, 89, died Monday, May 22, 2006 at Louisburg Nursing Center in Louisburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
Published Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:13 pm
| | 1597. | WILLIE LEE WILSON
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Willie Lee Wilson, 77, who died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Mary Helen Jones cemetery.
Published Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:15 am
| | 1598. |  Over 5,000 Strong
RALEIGH -- While rushing on to the field just behind his team, Bunn's David Howle couldn't help but deviate from his normal routine before the opening kickoff of the 2015 North Carolina High School Athletic Association's Class 2-AA State Playoff Championship.As he trotted out of the locker room, Howle could hardly believe his eyes as over 5,000 Wildcats' supporters were in attendance. That number was estimated to be more than any other school taking part in a state title contest.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:44 am
| | 1599. |  JUST TOO MUCH
FAYETTEVILLE -- Bunn entered Thursday’s Class 2-A East Regional Boys Basketball Playoff matchup with Kinston as a prohibitive underdog -- just like almost every opponent the Vikings have encountered during the illustrious history of their program.But despite Gerald Melton’s assessment that the Vikings were as good as any team in the state this year, the veteran coach thought his Wildcats had an opportunity to secure a possible victory -- but only if Bunn played a perfect game by Melton’s standards.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, March 8, 2013 10:57 pm
| | 1600. | LOUISE “WEESIE” GUYTON
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Louise “Weesie” Guyton, 43, who died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:20 am
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