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| 1601. |  Early voting starts April 15
Franklin County residents will get their first chance to cast a ballot for the spring primary beginning Thursday.
One-stop absentee voting begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, featuring two local races for the Democratic Party — the sheriff’s seat and the District 7 Senate seat.
Sheriff Pat Green is facing a Democratic challenge from Darryl Wright, a former Zebulon officer and county sheriff’s deputy.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 14, 2010 12:09 am
| | 1602. | Firemen battle two blazes
Through the weekend, firefighters had responded to two blazes.No injuries were reported in either conflagration.The evening of Feb. 8, crews from Louisburg and Mitchiner’s Crossroads responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Grant Street.
Published Wednesday, February 13, 2013 12:24 am
| | 1603. |  Voters pick new sheriff, commissioner but keep county's clerk of courts
LOUISBURG -- More than 54 percent of Franklin County's voters cast a ballot during this midterm election, selecting a new county commissioner and sheriff -- both Republicans.And, Republicans had sweeping victories in Congress and in judicial races, too.Sheriff's Office Capt. Kevin White received the most votes for sheriff, besting a challenge by Democrat Troy Wheless, who also works within the department as a major.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 9, 2022 11:29 pm
| | 1604. |  This year’s prom theme: Don’t Drink and Drive
FRANKLINTON — A spring-time assembly about the prom is prone to draw a few giggles.
But Franklinton High School educators and law enforcers were quick to remind the gathered upperclassmen that drinking and driving is no laughing matter.
The school and the Franklinton Police Department combined on Monday, urging students not to become another springtime statistic.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2010 12:18 am
| | 1605. | Two critical highway projects move ahead; officials scarce
One important highway project took a step toward reality last week and a second project began the complex journey that may result in reality in several years.Sadly, although that second project is one of the most important ones for the future of Franklin County, especially central Franklin County, most of our local officials, elected or hired, couldn't be bothered to attend or support it.Amazing, isn't it?
In our opinion / Published Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:04 am
| | 1606. |  LC With The Rally
LOUISBURG -- Rare are the occasions when an opponent can dictate the pace of the game against the Louisburg College men’s basketball squad. But Wallace State-Hanceville was able to play to its preferred style Monday during the finale of the Louisburg Classic at the Taylor Center.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:12 am
| | 1607. |  CHART TOPPERS
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College's tradition-rich men's soccer program dropped its second match of the season way back in August -- and the Hurricanes haven't lost since.Because of that stretch, Louisburg has moved all the way up to the No. 1 position in the latest National Junior College Athletic Association national poll.LC, coached by Martin Dell, is now 13-1 overall and on a 12-match winning streak with three events remaining in the regular season.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:10 am
| | 1608. |  Democrats stumble
Seven-term Congressman Bob Etheridge lost out on a re-election bid as he was defeated Tuesday night by political newcomer Renee Ellmers.
Franklin County’s state legislative leadership appeared to be shaken up Tuesday also, as, unofficially, incumbent Sen. Doug Berger retained his seat and Rep. John May lost his post.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 3, 2010 1:02 am
| | 1609. |  401 committee shifts into high gear for funding
Residents who want U.S. 401 widened through Franklin County agreed to put the pedal to the metal in pursuit of funds to improve the roadway.
At its last meeting, members of the U.S. 401 Citizens Action Committee agreed to commission Rick Seekins with the Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments to draft an executive summary — a necessary step if the group is to seek federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) funding for the $43 million project.
The deadline for applying for the apparent one-shot $300 million pot is Sept. 15.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, July 31, 2009 10:50 pm
| | 1610. | FHS Edged In Overtime
GIBSONVILLE -- Allison Gibson’s goal in sudden death overtime propelled Eastern Guilford to a 3-2 victory over Franklinton in last Saturday’s second round of the Class 2-A State Soccer Playoffs.
Franklinton, coached by Deran Coe, closed with an 18-3-3 overall mark. EG advanced to a match today against state powerhouse Cardinal Gibbons.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:37 pm
| | 1611. | VGCC honor students named
Vance-Granville Community College, Henderson, has announced that 322 students earned Dean’s List honors for the spring semester that ended in May. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and have no grade lower than “B” while carrying at least 12 semester hours, according to VGCC Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Dr. Angela Ballentine.
Published Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:11 am
| | 1612. | Suspects sought for armed robbery
Louisburg police are looking for suspects in an armed robbery.
Talasforo Conde-Diaz, 36, and Tomas Conde Osorio, 21, reported on Nov. 26 that they were robbed at gunpoint at the corner of Cooper Street and Kenmore Avenue.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 1, 2010 12:35 am
| | 1613. | What to expect in 2010
If you accept the notion that those who focus on public policy issues for a living have some insights into future happenings please allow my predictions about what to expect this New Year.
The economy may recover slightly in the second half of the year but will remain sluggish. Unemployment will continue around 11 percent much of the year. State revenues will be lower than projected, especially in sales taxes and personal and corporate income taxes, leaving the state budget with a 450 million dollar deficit for the year ending June 30. Governor Perdue has already taken steps to reduce spending and will continue to adjust budgets enough to cover the shortfall.
TOM CAMPBELL / Published Saturday, January 9, 2010 12:02 am
| | 1614. |  Bunn will compete in event
Bunn is the lone Franklin County school that will be competing in a Pre-Christmas Holiday Basketball Tournament.
While Franklinton and Louisburg will be in holiday action in Johnston County following Santa Claus’ trip down the chimney, the Wildcats will play in the Clayton High School Tournament on Dec. 21-22.
Bunn has a history at the Clayton event, including a pair of boys titles. But the tourney wasn’t held last year, so the Wildcats participated in the Nash County Tournament instead.
Geoff Neville / Published Friday, December 11, 2009 11:35 pm
| | 1615. | McCrory defeating Perdue would be historic in so many ways
RALEIGH – If former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory wins his rematch with Gov. Beverly Perdue next year, it will be historic for several reasons. It will be the first time a sitting North Carolina governor is defeated for reelection to a second four-year term, for example. It will also be the first time in state history that a female incumbent loses a major office to a male challenger.
JOHN HOOD / Published Saturday, December 31, 2011 12:02 am
| | 1616. | Stimulus not stimulating
Franklin County does not appear to be benefitting from all those stimulus dollars you’ve been reading so much about for the biggest end of a year.
Our unemployment rate is a brutal 10 percent -- and remember, that basically is just the people who are unemployed and seeking employment. Not included are those who are not fully employed, who have taken jobs far below their skill levels or needs as a way to make ends meet or the truly unfortunate, those who have simply given up and dropped out of the job market.
Oh, but we hear a lot about how this stimulus stuff is making life better.
In Our Opinion / Published Friday, July 31, 2009 10:50 pm
| | 1617. |  School Board salutes quick-thinking deputy
They came, they met and they faced one of their lightest agendas in recent memory for a meeting that lasted barely an hour.The highlight of the session came when the Franklin County Board of Education saluted Franklin County Deputy Sheriff Cale Wood for his quick reactions in saving the life of a school staff member.
Published Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:28 pm
| | 1618. | Franklin County Republicans hold annual convention
The Franklin County Republican Party held its annual County Convention at the Hamilton Hobgood Courthouse Annex in Louisburg last month, giving candidates for Congress, the legislature and board of commissioners a chance to address delegates and guests about local, regional and federal issues.
Published Friday, April 9, 2010 11:34 pm
| | 1619. |  Mother Nature slowly counting off days of summer
Maybe it’s because I grew up in the country and like to dig in the dirt, but I tend to keep track of time by what’s going on outdoors. Forget the desktop calendar and the one hanging on the wall, nature seems much more reliable and enjoyable.This week my friend and sometimes Times’ columnist Tracy Perry whacked me upside the head with a column he wrote about what’s in season ... and when. It should be elsewhere in this edition.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:56 pm
| | 1620. | Democrats hope for 2008 replay
RALEIGH – We are nearing the end of the year before a key U.S. Senate race with some awfully familiar items in the news.
Two years ago, several prominent North Carolina Democrats passed on the chance to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Dole. While Democratic insiders were looking at polling data and national trends suggesting she was beatable, they couldn’t get well-known politicians to take the plunge.
JOHN HOOD / Published Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:14 am
| | 1621. | Man’s truck stolen while he is hospitalized
A Louisburg pair that got arrested earlier this month with drugs in their car was arrested recently on charges that they had drugs in the house.
Investigators arrested Albert Lee Gupton, 60, and Melissa Mosley Joyner, 45, on April 15, charging them with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:43 pm
| | 1622. |  How’s the economy? Depends who you ask!
Talk about a week of contrasts — and maybe that’s actually a good thing. After spending an evening listening to “experts” say how the local economy is getting better and the future is bright, I spent some time around town and heard exactly the opposite. At the Committee of 100 annual meeting last week, reports were generally quite positive and suggested that things were getting better fairly quickly.
Gary Cunard / Published Saturday, September 29, 2012 12:19 am
| | 1623. | Youngsville plans 'deep dive' into plans for its future plan
YOUNGSVILLE -- Town commissioners got their first look at a proposed comprehensive plan that will help steer town development.They've scheduled a work session on Jan. 9 to take a "deep dive" review of the Comprehensive Land Use & Master Plan before its adoption.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 11:55 pm
| | 1624. |  Treat others 'with respect,' new law officers are advised
HENDERSON -- A baker's dozen of cadets graduated, including two local deputies, recently from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Vance-Granville Community College.After passing the 644-hour training program and state certification exam, all are authorized to work in any law enforcement agency in North Carolina.Graduates of VGCC's 101st BLET class included Thomas Henry Turner III and Jason Tyler Wright (who earned an academic achievement)
Published Wednesday, December 23, 2015 10:35 pm
| | 1625. |  Local reaction to Governor’s decision to not seek re-election
After Gov. Bev Perdue dropped a political bombshell, announcing that she will not seek re-election, those in the legislature hope the move diffuses much of the partisan politics in Raleigh. Perdue released a statement Thursday, confirming news that had been circulating since Thursday morning — she would not be seeking a second term in the governor’s mansion.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, January 27, 2012 11:30 pm
| | 1626. | The problem with political math
RALEIGH – It never ceases to amaze me how some politicians do math.
Given North Carolina’s recent budget woes and massive federal budget deficits as far as the eye can see, it should be obvious that many lawmakers never learned how to subtract. They just know how to add. But that’s not the only computational problem.
JOHN HOOD / Published Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:22 am
| | 1627. |  Bunn excels behind huge offensive line
WAKE FOREST -- Just about everyone acknowledges that Bunn will have one of the area’s most powerful offensive lines this season.
Led by the likes of Ty Howle -- a Penn State commitment -- and several other veterans, the Wildcats’ line should have little difficulty paving the way for BHS’ depth-filled core of running backs.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, August 19, 2008 11:12 pm
| | 1628. | HONOR ROLLS FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
The following is a continuation of honor rolls for Franklin County Schools. They are being published in consecutive editions, as space allows.
Published Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:18 pm
| | 1629. |  Franklin County is very well represented at State Fair
Franklin County youth and livestock producers were well represented at the 2007 N.C. State Fair. Thirty-four area youth exhibited beef heifers, sheep, meat goats and turkeys in Raleigh, bringing home many ribbons and more than $2,500 in prize money. Franklin County continues to have one of the largest numbers of youth and livestock entries competing during the fair.
By MARTHA MOBLEY, Franklin County Cooperative Extension / Published Saturday, October 20, 2007 12:17 am
| | 1630. |  LHS Wallops Weldon In TRAC Action
WELDON — Louisburg High rode a strong ground game to a 54-18 victory over the host Weldon Chargers during the Warriors’ Tar Roanoke Athletic Conference opener last Friday in Halifax County.
The Warriors jumped out early with a 63-yard scoring strike from Ryan Stern to Jovon Blacknall, staking the team to a 6-0 lead with 9:32 to go in the first quarter.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2008 1:31 am
| | 1631. |  Backcourt Bliss
BUNN -- Guard-heavy will once again be the theme for the Bunn High School 2009-10 boys basketball.
Over the past decade or so, the story always seems to be the same at BHS, at least in the estimation of veteran head coach Gerald Melton.
The Wildcats always seem to be loaded at the guard position, but have trouble finding complementary players to work in the paint.
There have been some exceptions to the rule, including the likes of powerful post players Brian Bridges and Ric Yarborough, among others.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sports Writer / Published Friday, July 31, 2009 10:50 pm
| | 1632. |  Bunn Is Demon-ized
BUNN -- Judging by Wednesday’s regular season opener, head coach Gerald Melton has some work to do with his Bunn High School boys basketball squad.
But even though the Wildcats were soundly defeated, maybe the level of competition needs to be considered, too.
Wilson Fike, a Class 3-A squad, has talent, speed and length -- and the Demons entered Wednesday’s game hungry for a victory.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, December 4, 2009 11:58 pm
| | 1633. |  Taking a trip down leadership memory lane
I must admit I was caught pretty flat-footed at Youngsville's last board meeting when it was announced that Town Manager Nathan Page had resigned -- effective Jan. 2.It made me think about all the relationships I've had as a reporter with our town and county managers during my two-decade tenure here at The Franklin Times.So, I decided I'd take a trip down memory lane which, quite frankly, is paved with good memories, littered with missteps and has some potholes -- such is the nature of governance.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11:07 pm
| | 1634. | Red Rams Roar To Top
FRANKLINTON -- The Franklinton Red Rams wrapped up a share of the Northern Carolina Conference boys soccer championship Wednesday with a 2-0 home victory over Southern Vance at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 28, 2006 1:06 am
| | 1635. |  Field Goal Dooms BHS
STANHOPE -- Another week, another heartbreaking loss for the Bunn High School football team.
In their opener, the Wildcats dropped a wild one-point decision at C.B. Aycock, which rallied from a 22-point deficit to edge Bunn.
Last Friday, BHS amassed a 14-point lead -- and then had a single-point advantage in the closing seconds -- only to see host Southern remain undefeated with a 24-22 comeback conquest at Firebird Stadium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:29 am
| | 1636. |  Bunn Edges Louisburg
BUNN -- After 48 intense minutes of hard-hitting action, Friday’s rivalry matchup between Bunn and Louisburg came down to a series of three placekicks.
Bunn made its lone attempt, and Louisburg missed a pair -- and that was the difference as the Wildcats edged LHS by a 7-6 margin in a Northern Carolina Conference football contest that was witnessed by an overflow audience.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:04 am
| | 1637. |  Pearls’ Jam
Robert Pearl said if he’s guilty of anything, it’s naiveté.
While he and his wife, Tamara Kay Pearl, await an appearance in court on Monday on charges of defrauding Mrs. Pearl’s in-laws, Robert Pearl said allegations by the state Department of Commerce (DOC) that he and his wife were some “International grifters” stings.
During an interview this week, Mr. Pearl described his side of the story.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, May 30, 2009 12:19 am
| | 1638. | College house rehab plans a ‘go’
Louisburg College’s plans to renovate a historic house on the edge of its campus got a major boost Tuesday night from the town’s Historic Preservation Commission. After reviewing the architect’s plans for the house at 601 North Main Street just south of Person Place, the commission unanimously gave the project a Certificate of Appropriateness.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Friday, December 21, 2012 11:23 pm
| | 1639. | United Way of Franklin County awards for 2010-11 campaign
The following individuals, groups and businesses were honored at the Franklin County United Way Community Breakfast, held March 17, for their support during the United Way of Franklin County’s 2010-2011 fund-raising campaign:
Published Friday, March 25, 2011 11:42 pm
| | 1640. | Perdue shocker creates more work
RALEIGH – When North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue rocked the political establishment January 26 by announcing her plans not to run for reelection, she made history. Since the state constitution was changed to allow Jim Hunt to seek a second term in 1980, each North Carolina governor has served eight years at a time.
JOHN HOOD / Published Friday, January 27, 2012 11:30 pm
| | 1641. | Franklinton High School’s honor students
Michael Chappell, interim principal of Franklinton High School, has announced the Honor Roll for the 2012 first six-weeks grading period.
Published Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:25 am
| | 1642. |  Edwards explains Campo
GOOD MORNING: A severely disabled patient, left unattended for more than an hour at a state mental hospital, slides down in her wheelchair and chokes to death on a “safety”strap used to hold her in the chair;
Blunt-force trauma turns a state PRISONER in solitary confinement into a quadriplegic, and officials say they don’t know how it happened;
And a WANTED California con- artist almost conned state Department of Commerce industry-hunters into setting up a multi-county incentive package for a “bogus gem plant” before Franklin County authorities blew the whistle on the scheme and then the state tips the con-artist off and allows him to go scot-free.
Asher Johnson / Published Tuesday, April 7, 2009 11:12 pm
| | 1643. | STEPHEN LEE JOHNSON
ZEBULON - On the evening of November 21, 2015, Stephen Lee Johnson stepped into the presence of his Lord and Savior. Nick, Bill and I stood amazed by God's grace as we prayed and gave thanks for the Godly man, husband and father he had grown to be. "All things work for good to those who are called according to His purposes." Hearing Nick's beautiful voice singing praises to his heavenly Father while holding his earthly father's hand is a precious affirmation of the truth of God's promise. I will be forever grateful.
Published Monday, November 23, 2015 6:55 pm
| | 1644. | Deputies investigate three home break-ins
Louisburg police arrested a man who is no stranger to law enforcement. Jaquis Jackson has been arrested in two drug stings, one in the spring of 2006 and another in 2007. He had been arrested as recently as March after police performed a traffic stop and seized nearly 35 grams of cocaine and marijuana.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, July 16, 2011 12:04 am
| | 1645. |  Unbeaten No More
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 last 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 Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:45 pm
| | 1646. |  BISHOP PLEADS GUILTY
A Louisburg man could spend nearly 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to killing his girlfriend this past spring.
Franklin County investigators arrested David Bishop on April 21 — two days after witnesses said he shot Gabrielle Reece in the face following a day of drinking, drugs and gunplay.
Bishop was charged with first-degree murder in the death of the Wake Forest resident, but he pled guilty to second-degree murder as part of a plea arrangement on Monday morning.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:54 pm
| | 1647. | Louisburg police arrest two Louisburg College students
Franklinton police arrested a man they allege was operating a drug house. Dating back to Aug., 23, Det. Reggie Norflett said a number of residents in the area of 202 Mitchell Avenue had expressed concern about illegal activity occurring at the property. After monitoring the house and relying on witnesses and a confidential informant, officers were able to execute a search warrant on Oct. 11, arresting James Robert “Bull” Bullock, 53.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:18 am
| | 1648. |  VGCC graduates 14 in school's 103rd BLET class
HENDERSON -- Vance-Granville Community College hosted a ceremony for 14 cadets who graduated from the 103rd Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program .After passing the state certification exam, all are authorized to work in any law enforcement agency in North Carolina.
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 11:37 pm
| | 1649. | Board backs off transfer, sales taxes
With the writing apparently on the wall, Franklin County commissioners decided they would not put revenue options to a vote.
At least not at this time.
In July, the General Assembly authorized counties to put before voters a land use transfer tax or a quarter-cent sales tax increase as revenue options to help offset raids the state made on other county funding it will use to pick up Medicaid expenses.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:03 am
| | 1650. |  Bunn Grid Trio Spotlighted In NCC
BUNN -- David Howle has now won eight league Coach of the Year Awards during his soon-ending 21-year tenure in charge of the Bunn High School football program.
So the fact that Howle closed his career with another COY honor out of the Northern Carolina Conference wasn’t anything special to him.
But the real enjoyment for Howle this time around comes with the fact that he can share the NCC spotlight with a pair of his players, including his own son.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:19 am
| | 1651. | Officers on track to receive pay, benefits at sports events
FRANKLINTON Town officials agreed to proceed with their plan to provide officers at high school sporting events, holding onto the option to tweak it.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 23, 2006 12:18 am
| | 1652. |  Place In History
BUNN - Rare is the performer who repeats as an Athlete of the Year at Bunn High School.
Since he has been at BHS since the mid-1990s, current Wildcats’ Athletic Director Hancel Phipps can recall only one athlete who has pulled off this feat.
And that was Nakisha Stewart, who will undoubtedly go down as one of the school’s all-time best players.
Add the name of senior Maghan Place to that elite list, as Place has been selected for the second straight year as the BHS Female Athlete of the Year.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, June 3, 2008 10:53 pm
| | 1653. | VIM continues to serve uninsured, underinsured
Operators of a free clinic began recognizing Cover the Uninsured Month with an open house and a public forum this week.
Those who built the Franklin County Volunteers in Medicine clinic three years ago say its future includes taking health care beyond the walls of its Louisburg location and into the community.
The free clinic began operating in January of 2005 and has a recurring patient list of almost 700 people.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:17 am
| | 1654. | January
The NETSTAR scandal made headlines in the first edition of 2006, with Ben Barrick set to face manslaughter charges in the death of Franklin County deputy Ted Horton.
Published Saturday, January 20, 2007 2:24 am
| | 1655. |  Residents resent revaluation
Financial staff with Assessment Solutions Inc. have been working since 2007 to revaluate the county’s property. Tim Cain, president of the Garner company, has long said that no one knows the county’s values better than those who live here.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 7, 2012 12:07 am
| | 1656. |  Conservative politics delayed public school creation
Although several private academies flourished in Franklin County during the early 19th century, local officials did not establish public schools until 1841. The fledgling school system resulted from state legislation and received support from a fund that had been conceived in the 1820s by a Franklin County educator and legislator.Known during the early 19th century as the "Rip Van Winkle State," North Carolina suffered because conservative lawmakers were reluctant to appropriate funds for public education and for transportation improvements.
Maury York / Published Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:09 am
| | 1657. | THOMASENA LANKFORD
Mrs. ThomasEna (Tommie) Lankford of Sunset Avenue, Louisburg, died at midnight, Thursday, May 18, 2006, in Rex Hospital, Raleigh, surrounded by her children. Mrs. Lankford, the only child of the late Thomas A. Gandy and Irene (Ena) Hendley Gandy, was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina on December 1, 1920.
Published Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:57 am
| | 1658. | Warriors maintain CC hopes
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Even though his club has three league losses, Louisburg High boys soccer coach Brent Cardwell hasnt given up hope of earning a berth in the Class 1-A State Playoffs out of the Carolina Conference. This league got two automatic berths and two wild cards last year, Cardwell said.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 14, 2006 12:10 am
| | 1659. | County weighs in on proposed Lake Royale water system transfer
LAKE ROYALE -- With some conditions, Franklin County commissioners consented to a transfer of water service at Lake Royale.Red Bird Utility Operating Company LLC's acquisition of the service from Louisiana-based Total Environment Solutions Inc. ultimately has to be approved by the State Utilities Commission -- which is currently reviewing the matter.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 11:30 pm
| | 1660. | Bunn Middle School HONOR ROLL
Below is a list of students making the Bunn Middle School Principals List and the A/B Honor Roll for the second six-weeks grading period.
Published Saturday, February 3, 2007 1:13 am
| | 1661. |  Double-ring ceremony unites couple
Elizabeth Blake Lancaster and Billy Allen Benton were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Lancaster Farms in Centerville. The farm bell chimed the hour as the bride arrived in a 1977 Checker Classic Limo. The bride is the daughter of Jerry Morris and Karen Ripple Lancaster of Raleigh.
Published Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:17 am
| | 1662. | FRANKLIN COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Listed are recent results from the Bunn Youth Recreation League and Louisburg Recreation Department’s basketball seasons:
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, December 21, 2007 11:36 pm
| | 1663. |  CANES ON THE MIKE
LOUISBURG -- Connections, grunt work, persistence and luck -- those are usually the intangibles associated with baseball recruiting success at Louisburg College. First-year head coach Mike McGuire has used them all during his initial off-season recruiting campaign at LC -- and his harvest has folks on campus talking about a potential return to the diamond program’s glory days.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 4, 2012 12:12 am
| | 1664. | LOUISBURG HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS
Freda Clifton, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the Honor Roll for the fourth, fifth and sixth six-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 AB Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 1665. | Wide variety of criminal cases keep deputies hopping
Franklinton police are looking for a suspect in domestic assault involving a home invasion.A 24-year-old woman at Academy Village reported the evening of May 31 that a Brian Hawkins kicked in her back door and began to argue.Hawkins, according to the report by Sgt. K.J. Hornaday, shoved the woman into a plate glass window in the kitchen.
Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 1666. |  Do things today seem just a little bit 'off'?
Don't know about you but most mornings these days I wake up feeling normal -- but that quickly changes and before the shower stops, I feel like we're all in a movie where aliens have taken over our planet and nothing makes much sense anymore.It's really strange ... and every day seems to go a bit further off the rails.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:03 am
| | 1667. | LOUISBURG HIGH HONOR ROLL
Chris Blice, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the honor roll for the second six-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 AB Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:10 am
| | 1668. |  CRUCIAL KICKS
BUNN - After 48 intense minutes of hard-hitting action, last Friday’s rivalry matchup between Bunn and Louisburg came down to a series of three placekicks.
Bunn made its lone attempt, and Louisburg missed a pair -- and that was the difference as the Wildcats edged LHS by a 7-6 margin in a Northern Carolina Conference football contest that was witnessed by an overflow audience.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:16 am
| | 1669. | School board sets tuition rate, handles several personnel issues
The Franklin County Board of Education had one of its shortest meetings in recent memory this week -- the public portion was barely 10 minutes long!During the public portion, the school board set the tuition rate for county schools at $1,782.08 per student per year. That rate applies for students who live outside Franklin County but want to attend Franklin County Schools.Essentially, the rate equals the amount that Franklin County government spends on each child enrolled in the county school system.
Published Thursday, August 11, 2016 12:05 am
| | 1670. |  Commissioners, can you spare a dime or two to help widen 401?
Fair warning: We’re going to ask the Franklin County commissioners to do something that is technically not their job.
And we hope they will give serious consideration to our request because it’s focused on economic development, job creation and safety issues that are their concern.
The “we” is the 401 Citizens Action Committee and the request will (hopefully) be made at the Monday night county commissioners’ meeting.
Gary Cunard / Published Friday, December 4, 2009 11:58 pm
| | 1671. |  NCSHOF inductees released
RALEIGH -- The 2012 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame honorees chronicled sports; played high school, college and professional football; played and coached basketball in college and in the pros; coached and played baseball and basketball in college; officiated college football; water-skied; played basketball for a NCAA championship team and coached high school football.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 6, 2012 11:51 pm
| | 1672. | ‘Hunch’ leads Franklinton police to drugs
Following a hunch, Franklinton police arrested a man charged with transporting drugs. According to a report by Police Chief John Green Jr., he was patrolling the area of Winston Street the evening of April 4 when he came upon a vehicle that, according to an informant, was being used to transport drugs. The vehicle pulled into the driveway of a known drug user, according to the report, and Green waited.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, April 7, 2012 12:09 am
| | 1673. | Shearon helps Wesleyan win tournament
BURLINGTON -- Top-seeded North Carolina Wesleyan beat Shenandoah twice on Sunday to win the USA South Conference Tournament championship at Burlington Athletic Stadium.
Senior Jonathan Shearon, a Louisburg High School alum, claimed one of the tourney mound victories for the Battling Bishops.
After winning the first game to force a deciding contest, the Bishops knocked off the Hornets 6-2 to earn the title and an automatic berth into the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:07 am
| | 1674. | NE revitalization group closes in on action plan
CASTALIA -- Next month, members of the Northeast Franklin Revitalization Committee could have the road map needed to begin improving the fortunes of a long-neglected region of Franklin County.During a meeting on Monday night, community members heard how a nearby neighbor is trying to do the same thing.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 11:51 pm
| | 1675. |  BHS girls and boys nab titles
BUNN -- Bunn’s Wildcats and Ladycats wrapped up Northern Carolina Conference regular season track and field titles with home victories Tuesday against Louisburg.
In boys action, BHS was a 111-26 winner, while the girls 98-37 victors. Both Bunn squads are now 10-0 on the campaign.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, April 23, 2010 11:00 pm
| | 1676. | Canes tie a pair of solid foes
LOUISBURG -- Galidore Ngapeth collected the hat trick as Louisburg College closed out one of its toughest stretches of the mens soccer season with a 7-0 home victory Wednesday over Region X foe Spartanburg Methodist College at the LC Soccer Complex.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 30, 2006 12:44 am
| | 1677. |  U.S. 401 project experiences gain and losses this week
Whew! That was close.
For a moment I thought we’d been robbed — and nearly had a stroke.
As you know, a story in the Wednesday edition of your Franklin Times reported that our beloved North Carolina Department of Transportation planned to use “our” $565,931 federal grant for U.S. 401 to help pay for the Rolesville Bypass.
Gary Cunard / Published Saturday, November 6, 2010 12:37 am
| | 1678. | Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church celebrates
The Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church congregation moved into its new building April 1.
This event was a culmination of many efforts. It started June 10, 1993 at a 7 p.m. special called meeting requested by the late Dr. Joseph C. Paige, who was the pastor at that time. The building committee was formed and the Challenge to Build was presented.
Published Wednesday, June 7, 2006 12:42 am
| | 1679. | VGCC DEAN’S LIST
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 311 students earned dean’s list honors for the fall semester that ended in December 2008.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student had to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and have no grade lower than “B” while carrying at least 12 semester hours, according to VGCC Vice President of Instruction Dr. Angela Ballentine.
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:57 pm
| | 1680. | HONOR ROLLS
The following is a continuation of honor rolls from Franklin County Schools. They are being published in consecutive editions as space allows.
Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:24 pm
| | 1681. | New carbon-activation plant could bring 36 jobs to 'Burg
LOUISBURG -- The town could be getting a new industry in the next 18 to 24 months if plans for an activated carbon manufacturing plant come to fruition. Its approval was one of several decisions made by the town council during its September meeting Monday night.A company known as 424 Kemp Rd., LLC, is planning to use the former Advance Metal Products facility on T. Kemp Road to manufacture carbon pellets that can be used for many different products.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 18, 2019 11:45 pm
| | 1682. |  Job shadowing helps LC students think about future
The college experience is about so much more than simply getting that piece of paper at graduation — it’s also about learning who you are, and who you want to become.For the students of Louisburg College, our Great Futures Job Shadowing program is a special opportunity for sophomores to get a practical taste of potential careers, thanks to the expertise of our local community hosts.
Marla Peoples, Louisburg College Great Futures Coach / A guest editorial / Published Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:11 am
| | 1683. | BOE fires Phil Mueller
In a long-anticipated action, the Franklin County Board of Education formally terminated Philip Mueller from his position as an auto mechanics teacher at Louisburg High School Monday night.
Mueller had been on unpaid suspension for allegedly making inappropriate comments to a female LHS student last fall.
He had offered to resign — and even went to court asking that the court order the school district to accept his resignation — but Judge Howard Manning decided the school board had the right to terminate his employment.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:05 am
| | 1684. |  Union troops marched through county 150 years ago
The morning of Saturday, April 15, 1865, brought rain and a sense of despondency to prominent white citizens of Louisburg.They knew that William Tecumseh Sherman's army had defeated the forces of Joseph Eggleston Johnston at Bentonville and now occupied Raleigh.
Maury York / Published Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:25 am
| | 1685. |  FRMC pledges to keep services in Louisburg
Despite the nonreference in the state CON application about opening an emergency facility in Louisburg, FRMC CEO Brian Gwyn said Tuesday that the hospital will not be pulling out of Louisburg and will maintain a Health Management Associates presence in operations, not just property ownership.
Franklin Regionals Certificate of Need application does not commit to any future use of the existing building in Louisburg and refers to the unavailability of land and utilities elsewhere in the county as one reason why it wants to attempt to relocate from Louisburg to off U.S. Highway 1 above other more geographically-centered spots.
By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor / Published Wednesday, February 28, 2007 1:10 am
| | 1686. |  Quite a ‘birthday’ present!
A decade or so ago, after he became “re-associated” with Louisburg College, Dr. John Cameron, a former chairman of the board of trustees, said he expressed some concern about a neglected house that occupied a prominent place on the college campus. He quickly learned to his chagrin that “we owned it,” he told the crowd assembled to witness a ground-breaking ceremony that will restore that structure, known as the former Arthur Person House.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Saturday, September 29, 2012 12:19 am
| | 1687. | Democracy and a clerk
Dear editor:I'm just an average citizen who enjoys watching the wheels of democracy turn. I have taken an interest in the ongoing issues of the Franklin County Clerk of Court because this case strikes at the core of the democratic process. The smooth transfer of power shines as the hallmark of American democracy -- without it we become animals engaged in the fight for power and dominion over the land.
Letters to editor / Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 11:30 pm
| | 1688. | Wildcats surging on field
BUNN -- During its nearly two-decade existence, Bunn High School's boys soccer program has gained a reputation of being an offense-first group that has produced plenty of high-level scoring sensations.That tradition might sway a bit this fall as the Wildcats have flashed plenty of defense through four contests.Bunn has allowed just one goal and has recorded three shutouts, the latest of which was a 3-0 home decision last Wednesday against the Rocky Mount Gryphons.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 7, 2016 11:42 pm
| | 1689. |  BREAKING NEWS!!! COMMENTARY...Family trying to save home from foreclosure
As Patricia Walker stood in 45-degree weather watching her son and a friend wash a car Wednesday, her husband was napping on a couch at the Senior Center Adult Day Care, warm under a white cotton blanket, head tucked and blue eyes closed.
A commentary by Kathy Harrelson, Managing Editor / Published Wednesday, February 27, 2008 5:10 pm
| | 1690. |  Tiger II grant program stiffs US 401 project
Once again North Carolina got the shaft.
The long-awaited Tiger II grant recipients have been announced and all North Carolina got was the proverbial tee-shirt.
Not literally. Asheville and Lexington each got a couple of silly planning grants but not a dime for infrastructure came to the entire state.
Gary Cunard / Published Saturday, October 23, 2010 12:17 am
| | 1691. |  LC’s grid team inks 38 players
LOUISBURG -- First-year head coach John Sala has wasted little time replenishing the roster of his Louisburg College football squad.
Sala, who took over the job earlier this year, has already inked 38 high school players to letters-of-intent.
Here is the complete list of LC’s gridiron signees to date:
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:24 am
| | 1692. | BREAKING NEWS!!! STATE HIGHWAY PATROL REPORT SAYS OFFICER DOING 90 MPH!
FRANKLINTON — According to a state Highway Patrol report expected to be released today, a Franklinton police officer violated the town’s pursuit policy when he engaged in a two-county chase that ended in a fiery head-on collision that killed three people.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 4, 2007 1:19 pm
| | 1693. | LOUISBURG HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Chris Blice, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the honor roll for the fourth six-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 AB honor roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Saturday, April 19, 2008 12:05 am
| | 1694. | Louisburg High School announces Honor Rolls
Louisburg High Principal Freda Clifton announced the Honor Roll for the fourth six-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 AB Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:51 pm
| | 1695. | Town adopts new rules for some hearings
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Town Council adopted a new policy concerning some governmental hearings, got an update on its pending Joyner Park upgrade project and handled a few other routine business items during a Monday night meeting.The policy that was unanimously adopted covers "quasi-judicial hearing procedures" that are used in some meetings held by the Historic Preservation Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustment and others.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, November 18, 2015 11:58 pm
| | 1696. |  Terrorist gets no respect: a not so funny thing happened on the way to Detroit
Happy New Year!
As you read this, 2010 will be underway -- and it likely will go by as quickly as 2009 seemed to disappear.
Hopefully, for all of us, 2010 will be a lot better than its predecessor, although most of us really don’t have that much to seriously complain about!
But the year did end on a couple of interesting notes.
Gary Cunard / Published Friday, January 1, 2010 11:15 pm
| | 1697. |  Memorable bits from a tragic afternoon
A fact, a photo and, eventually, a couple of comments stand out in the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy that unfolded Monday afternoon.The attack, undoubtedly carried out by a terrorist or terrorists, was replayed ad nauseam on television in the hours after it happened while the talking heads pondered and pontificated, even though they had few facts and little insight.But in all of that, a detail in one brief bit of news footage really stood out for me.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:19 am
| | 1698. | Louisburg High School releases honor rolls
Freda Clifton, Principal of Louisburg High School, announces the Honor Roll for the sixth six-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 AB Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:02 am
| | 1699. | Bunn Middle School announces Honor Rolls
The following Bunn Middle School students have achieved Honor Roll status during the 2010/2011 school year:
Published Wednesday, December 8, 2010 12:18 am
| | 1700. | Bunn rolls past Dogs
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central notched one run in the bottom of the first but couldn't dent the plate the rest of the way en route to being defeated by Bunn by a 7-1 total on Monday in high school baseball action on the NCHS campus.Bunn never trailed after delivering three runs in the top of the first thanks in part to a Jordan Payne RBI double, along with a leadoff single from Nick Sanders.The Bulldogs also committed a costly throwing error as part of the uprising.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:09 am
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