| 1701. |  Tragic pursuit:
Three die, ending officer’s high-speed chase
FRANKLINTON — According to a state Highway Patrol report expected to be releasedWednesday, 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.
Officer Michael Dunlap began chasing Guy Christopher Ayscue, 38, of Vance County, about 3 p.m. Saturday after seeing Ayscue speed through an intersection in the wrong lane of N.C. Highway 56 going past the Snackers gas station toward Granville County.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 5, 2007 12:14 am
| | 1702. | Deputies investigate allegations of attempted sexual assault, kidnapping
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating allegations of an attempted sexual assault and kidnapping. According to a report by Dep. D. Buchanan, deputies were called to Franklin Regional Medical Center’s emergency room in reference to an assault.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:07 am
| | 1703. |  Sending Mahoney after Burr gets 401 Committee nowhere
Horrors! Getting old is for the birds — especially the supposed “getting mellow” part of aging to say nothing of the out-of-touch part.
Apparently I’m becoming a victim.
Long disparaged because of a propensity to fire off a stinging one-liner on occasion, I actually found myself hesitating on a nearly perfect opportunity this week.
Gary Cunard / Published Saturday, September 4, 2010 12:19 am
| | 1704. |  Looking for a bargain? Price of The Times is reasonable — there’s no need to steal it
We all love a bargain! But the latest extreme couponing craze is affecting more than consumers’ pocketbooks. Some of the couponers are outright stealing area newspapers to multiply their savings at the check out. Daily newspapers are getting hit hard. Recently, if you want to purchase a Sunday edition, you often have to go inside the store and ask for it due to the high theft from newsstands and counter sales.
Gary Cunard / Published Saturday, October 29, 2011 12:20 am
| | 1705. |  A new Franklin County Home opened in 1926
Many people believe public welfare is a relatively new phenomenon, but poor relief actually dates to the early years of North Carolina's statehood. Wardens of the poor, who could make cash payments to indigents, and "poorhouses" were authorized in the late 18th century, but many poorhouses built then or later were inadequate.
Maury York / Published Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:05 am
| | 1706. |  ‘More Than Just A Man’ traces story of Jesus
For Christians of any denomination, this phrase “More Than Just A Man” cannot apply to anyone but Jesus Christ. The story of the crucifixion is one that does not change much; it stays about the same, in spite of the religion chosen within the Christian world.
The emphasis placed within the story, though, differs according to the doctrine of the church we decide to follow and the cultures we are accustomed to living in.
By Alicia Eller / Published Saturday, April 15, 2006 5:58 am
| | 1707. |  Hospital to add state-of-the-art digital mammography
Digital mammography is coming to Franklin Regional Medical Center next week and the state-of-the-art equipment that makes it possible should have a positive effect on local women both during their regular screenings and when an accurate diagnosis is critically important.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Friday, June 18, 2010 11:33 pm
| | 1708. |  A COMMUNITY UNITED
On Thursday morning, the United Way of Franklin County recognized those who have made it possible for the agency to help more people than they hoped — exceeding their donation goal by more than $7,000.
The 2009-10 campaign generated $127,874, exceeding the goal of $120,000, and United Way staff and officials held a community celebration at Louisburg College’s Seby Jones Center for the Performing Arts.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, March 19, 2010 11:02 pm
| | 1709. | As schools’ eye opening, board makes several staffing changes
With schools about to open in Franklin County, the school board handled a number of personnel-related issues Monday night, including these. The board:
Published Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:29 am
| | 1710. | Louisburg High School Honor Rolls for first six-weeks grading period
Freda Clifton, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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 11, 2010 12:00 am
| | 1711. |  LC Rallies Past Navy JV
ANNAPOLIS, MD. -- Louisburg College football coach Trevor Highfield considered it an honor when his Hurricanes were able to earn a prestigious date on the schedule for the United States Naval Academy junior varsity squad last Friday.And that wasn't even considering the matchup.Highfield was thrilled to be able to give his club the opportunity to tour the Naval Academy campus in Maryland and to experience what it is like to play at Navy's picturesque stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 7, 2016 11:42 pm
| | 1712. | BUNN HIGH HONOR ROLL
Robin Faulkner, principal of Bunn 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 A-B honor roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Friday, July 4, 2008 10:52 pm
| | 1713. | Cedar Creek Middle School first nine weeks Honor Roll
Brooke Wheeler, principal of Cedar Creek Middle School, announces the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Saturday, December 4, 2010 2:00 am
| | 1714. |  Franklin County salutes veterans, including a special 100th birthday
LOUISBURG -- For a man with as many accolades as candles on the cake, this past Saturday was special for a retired war hero.Brigadier General Norman C. Gaddis celebrated his 100th birthday on Sept. 30 at Triangle North Executive Airport, surrounded by a hangar full of well wishers."It was really special for Dad to have all of his extended family there and friends that he's had through the career," said Gaddis' son, Tony, who all reside in Wake Forest now.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 4, 2023 11:31 pm
| | 1715. | Former clerk's ouster case gets Supreme Court hearing
RALEIGH -- Former Franklin County Clerk of Superior Court Patricia Chastain had her day before the North Carolina Supreme Court last week, asking chief justices to reverse a trial court and appeals court decision that ousted her from office.At the heart of the argument Matt Ballew presented to the court on Sept. 19 was that Superior Court Judge Thomas Lock was not the judge who should have been ruling in Chastain's case, but, if he was, Chastain's actions did not rise to the constitutional level of corruption or malpractice.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:24 pm
| | 1716. | Franklin County area VGCC graduates by program
Diploma programs are listed first, followed by Associate in Applied Science degree programs and finally the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs. Names marked with an asterisk (*) are predicted to graduate on July 27, 2015.
Published Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:28 am
| | 1717. |  BHS to honor Johnny Alford
The new auditorium at Bunn High School will be named in honor of Johnny Alford, a man with deep ties to both that school and to public education in Franklin County. The county board of education voted unanimously Monday night that the facility be named for Alford, a former Bunn High principal and a former member of the county school board.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:05 am
| | 1718. |  School board reorganizes; gets 'clean' audit report
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Education took a few minutes to get organized Monday night -- but in the end, nothing changed.Prior to the start of the meeting, four members took new oaths of office after being re-elected in November running unopposed.Sworn in were Gilbert Johnson, Dr. Elizabeth Keith, Bernard Hall and Paige Sayles.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, December 11, 2014 12:01 am
| | 1719. | Louisburg High School announces honor rolls for first six weeks
Freda Clifton, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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, November 23, 2011 12:05 am
| | 1720. | LHS sports complex clears final hurdle
With virtually no discussion and no opposition, the Franklin County commissioners unanimously approved the long-awaited Louisburg High School athletic complex Monday night -- and affirmed that the construction firm of Daniels and Daniels of Goldsboro will be the contractor.The approval by commissioners came as the Board of Education was holding its regular July meeting on West River Road -- but Chief of Auxiliary Services Dr. Larry Webb was the schools' representative to the county commission.
Published Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:06 am
| | 1721. |  Some things change, others stay the same!
The last few days have triggered a brief jaunt down memory lane for me -- some of it melancholy while most of it involves happy memories.March 1 was the 28th anniversary of the day I purchased your Franklin Times -- and quite a day it was.The signing marked the end of several months of negotiations -- and my then-business partner, his wife and I had a tense wait the last couple of days before the signing.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 11:51 pm
| | 1722. |  Staal named Canes’ captain
RALEIGH -- Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, has announced that the team has named Eric Staal as the new team captain for the Hurricanes.
Staal is the fifth captain since the team’s arrival in North Carolina, and the 13th player to serve in that role in franchise history.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, January 23, 2010 12:40 am
| | 1723. |  Study shows 'electronic addiction' hurts student grades
Here are some ideas that are either too late for the current school year which is wrapping up -- or too early for next year, which kids are doing their best to ignore, lest it arrive too quickly.This tidbit of information was just too good to let gather dust over the summer and possibly be forgotten before school bells ring again.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, May 27, 2015 11:53 pm
| | 1724. |  Postal Service 'duo' idea costs Youngsville, county
Boy, it's not been a good fall in Franklin County ... and if what I'm hearing on the proverbial grapevine is true, more bad tidings are a distinct possibility.Late last week we learned that Youngsville has essentially lost its post office -- or, at least a big part of its post office.The Youngsville facility has been "duoed" (the Postal Service's word) with Wake Forest, which essentially means that Youngsville will be offering only window service.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, October 30, 2014 12:50 am
| | 1725. | HONORS
Wardrick
Kelli G. Wardrick of Louisburg attended the Summer College in Biotechnology and Life Science (SCIBLS) at North Carolina State University from July 10 - Aug. 4.
Published Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:10 am
| | 1726. |  The give and take (away) of state taxing schemes
Last week, we focused on how the commissioners are giving away our tax dollars.This week, let me explain how the state is extracting a bit more money from the vast majority of us, all in the name of the State Tax Simplification and Reduction Act of 2013.You remember that, right?
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, June 4, 2014 11:57 pm
| | 1727. |  A tasty but crazy way to chase away hurricanes
My strategy worked!Although, honestly, I can take no credit for the fact that Hurricane Irma missed us but maybe my strategy, which is more than a little out there, helped just a little.What is it?Simple. I bought Spam as part of our hurricane-preparedness package.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2017 11:32 pm
| | 1728. |  Legacy of Civil Rights icon continues to shine
LOUISBURG -- Just steps from where Rosanell Eaton began her remarkable journey in pursuit of civil rights, a downtown Louisburg building was dedicated in her honor Saturday morning with family and friends witnessing the ceremony.Eaton rode a mule-drawn wagon in 1943 to the Franklin County Courthouse to register to vote -- but election officials in that Jim Crow era tried to stop her by requiring her to recite the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:49 am
| | 1729. | Local public schools graded
LOUISBURG -- The recently released State Report Card on Franklin County Schools got only brief attention from the county board of education Monday night -- and sparked limited discussion.The report card, which was filled with Cs and Ds plus two Fs generated by math scores, was outlined briefly for the board by Dr. Rhonda Schuhler, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, February 12, 2015 12:23 am
| | 1730. |  Judge Hobgood puts down his gavel
LOUISBURG -- Judge Robert Hobgood has overseen some of the biggest cases in the state.In 2014, he oversaw the case that challenged teacher tenure.He was the judge in 2015 that ultimately had disgraced District Attorney Tracey Cline removed from office.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 11:55 pm
| | 1731. |  TIGER funds elude us, but the US 401 Committee will continue to move forward
Willie Mays didn’t hit a grand slam homer every time at bat — nor did Mickey Mantle or even The Babe.
And they played in beautifully manicured stadiums with officials who monitored the rules and made sure everyone played by them — more or less!
By now you know that the county’s 401 Citizens Action Committee didn’t hit a “home run” in its request for $66 million in federal TIGER stimulus funds this week.
Gary Cunard / Published Friday, February 19, 2010 11:09 pm
| | 1732. | BUNN HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Robin Faulkner, principal of Bunn 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 A-B honor roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Saturday, April 19, 2008 12:05 am
| | 1733. | ROSANELL JOHNSON EATON
April 14, 1921 - December 8, 2018
Rosanell Johnson Eaton was born in Franklin County, North Carolina, on April 14, 1921 as the seventh child of the late Edmund and Mamie Johnson. She departed this life at her home on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the age of 97. She was often referred to as a unique individual.
Published Monday, December 10, 2018 5:25 pm
| | 1734. |  570 seniors take wing as Class of 2018
LOUISBURG -- About 570 students from Franklin County's three high schools received their diplomas last weekend, earning the certification they'll need to go to college, enter the workforce or the military.Franklinton High Principal Russell Holloman told his graduates to use the last 13 years of education as a platform for life's uncertain future.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 11:53 pm
| | 1735. |  Commissioners leaning toward moratorium opposition
Franklin County commissioners are set to break a tie of sorts this Monday as plans to halt subdivision development around the airport have gotten mixed results from two commissioner-appointed boards. Last month, the county’s Airport Commission agreed by a 4-3 vote to support a six-month residential development moratorium.
By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, February 17, 2007 1:21 am
| | 1736. |  Alabama voters gave us an early present!
Interesting! Last week's balloting in the Sad State of Alabama gave us North Carolinians either a powerful ace to play in Washington -- or an indication that a change in our own leadership team is overdue.By defeating accused molester Roy Moore -- by the thinnest of margins -- voters in Alabama created a situation which gives North Carolina a huge ace to use in the United States Senate.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:14 pm
| | 1737. |  Tributes are nice but cash pays the bills!
Had a thought recently -- and yes, that's unusual considering we're all cooped up trying to stay safe during this difficult time.Actually, the thought was "implanted" (stolen?) during an interview of an emergency room physician who has been on the front line of the struggle to save people from the ravages of this virus.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:50 pm
| | 1738. | LHS awards, scholarships, honors
The following awards, scholarships and honors were presented Friday, May 29, at Louisburg High School.
Published Friday, June 5, 2009 11:32 pm
| | 1739. |  Candidates meet in public forum
LAKE ROYALE — Residents got a chance to meet, greet and grill local candidates Thursday night during a forum at the clubhouse. “It was important for me to come out because, up to now, I had no real knowledge of the candidates as individuals,” said Lake resident Lee Robinson, who got to ask a question of Rep. Lucy Allen during the forum sponsored by the Lake’s Publications Committee.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, October 14, 2006 12:10 am
| | 1740. |  It’s a labor of love!
Fears, tears and cheers is perhaps the perfect description of the restoration of an old house.That explanation comes courtesy of Joe and Sonja Webb (Sonja, actually!) who have labored for years on the historic Timberlake House on U.S. 401 just south of Louisburg and who are opening the nearly completed house to the Franklin County Historic Homes Tour this weekend.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:55 am
| | 1741. |  Home tour offers peek into history
For most “old house fanciers,” saving the structure and creating a home is the goal.
But for Joe and Sonja Webb, that’s the easy part.
Their challenge is figuring out a way to save the structure while making sure restoration is done in a way that the house will contribute to its own survival long after they are gone.
The Webbs, both Franklin County natives, are restoring the Timberlake House, a beautiful, two-story house a mile south of Louisburg along U.S. 401 -- and one of the county’s most visible landmarks.
Gary Cunard, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:13 am
| | 1742. |  20 from Franklin County nabbed in 'Silent Night'
HENDERSON -- Operation Silent Night took 88 alleged offenders off the streets, many of them violent, during a two-day team-up of local, state and federal law enforcement agents.Pictured (Above): KEEN EYE. Officers, including Franklin County Sheriff's Office forensics officer Rhonda Coyne, left, keep a close eye on the evidence collected during a multi-county, multi-agency operation designed to get some of the most dangerous people off the streets.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:59 pm
| | 1743. | Franklin County Board of Education addresses personnel matters at meeting
The following personnel matters were approved at the May 24 meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education
Published Friday, May 28, 2010 11:23 pm
| | 1744. | A Rustic Building: Changing, growing, Serving for 50 years
When William W. Wilson paused for a photo while delivering a sheet of plywood to a construction site back in 1958, little did he know that he was laying the foundation for a family-owned business that would help build Franklin County for more than the next half century.
In those days, his fledgling business was Wilson Building Supply, after he purchased it from W. B. Joyner.
By GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Tuesday, June 3, 2008 10:53 pm
| | 1745. |  Step back in time
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- This region was a vastly different place in the very early days of this nation when Capt. Daniel Jones came home from service in the Third Continental Army and selected a spot along what is now the Epsom-Rocky Ford Road for his new, Georgian style home.Capt. Jones -- who attained the rank of captain while at Valley Forge with General George Washington -- had roots in this region since his father, Edward Jones, owned a plantation near Shocco Springs in what was to become Warren County.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, April 24, 2019 11:57 pm
| | 1746. |  Enjoying early fall and hoping for a good neighbor
Well, it happened this week.On Monday fall officially fell -- into place, and right on time -- although in typical North Carolina fashion, you might not know it from the weather.Bright sunshine, temperatures still flirting with the 90s and typical dry weather that will likely end in dramatic fashion with either a hurricane or the change of seasons that usually brings plenty of rainfall.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, September 26, 2019 12:45 am
| | 1747. | Franklinton High honor roll
The honor roll for the fifth six week grading period at Franklinton High School has been announced and includes:
Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 1748. | Franklin County School board makes personnel decisions
In a meeting devoted entirely to personnel, the Franklin County Board of Education on Monday made the following decisions:
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:59 pm
| | 1749. |  Brace yourself: There will be a lot happening in 2020
Wow. Here we are on the brink of a brand new year. And what a year it promises to be.Although none of us have a crystal ball, it doesn't take one to predict that one of the major focal points -- and points of controversy -- will be the upcoming elections.
Gary Cunard / Published Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:19 am
| | 1750. |  While a tragedy unfolds before us, virus spreads
Ah, yes, the smell of disinfectant in the morning.If the virus doesn't get us, we may all fall victim to chlorine poisoning!Like a lot of places, our office is locked down and closed to the public -- but because we have employees coming and going, some of us -- mostly Donna and Sherry -- have been spritzing everything that can't get out of their way with a mixture of chlorine bleach and water.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020 11:35 pm
| | 1751. |  Humorist Will Rogers would enjoy today's politics
Admittedly the weather this February has been ... well, February-like. Temperatures bouncing all over the place, enough cold rain to drown a frog and, unfortunately, a good dose of high winds last week which, for many of us and our neighbors, caused prolonged power outages.That all was entertaining, more or less, but for real entertainment, you can't beat the politicians as they begin to jockey for the chance to be president of these dis-United States.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, February 12, 2020 11:51 pm
| | 1752. | School board okays staffing changes
A number of personnel changes were approved by the Franklin County Board of Education this week. The board:
Published Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:22 am
| | 1753. | Franklinton High School releases honor rolls
Charles Fuller, principal of Franklinton High School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2011/2012 second six-weeks grading period.
Published Friday, January 6, 2012 11:51 pm
| | 1754. |  Stealth ads, secret money are real threats to U.S.
Sitting in the shade of Louisburg's Riverbend Park on a recent Saturday, it was easy to feel confident about the future of the United States as actors portraying Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton discussed concepts developed in the cauldron of 18th Century strife but which have survived the test of time into the early years of the 21st Century.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2017 11:20 pm
| | 1755. | President Bush tours Novo
FAST-PACED. Members of the Secret Service and military had a strong presence on the grounds at Novozymes in Franklinton on Thursday as President George Bush, second from right, toured the plant along with the president and CEO of Novozymes A/S Steen Riisgard, right; from left of Bush, Thomas Nagy, president of Novozymes North America; U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield and U.S. Sen. Richard Burr.As President George Bush arrived at Novozymes aboard Marine One, the blades from the powerful helicopter scattered corn cobs and anything else in its path. The same debris, Bush said, is the key to this country’s future in alternative fuels. Bush visited the Franklinton facility to gather information and continue his 20-in-10 commitment — a pledge to reduce the country’s dependence on gasoline by 20 percent in 10 years.
By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, February 24, 2007 12:45 am
| | 1756. | Cedar Creek Middle School announces honor rolls
Dr. Laverne Daniels, principal of Cedar Creek Middle School, announces the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:05 am
| | 1757. |  Better access to medical care almost here, finally
The good news is that we're supposed to have a new emergency room in Franklin County to handle those unexpected -- and sometimes expected -- emergency medical conditions.At least that's the word from the county, which said last week that the emergency room is slated to open on Oct. 8 after an open house on Oct. 3 -- from 3:30 until 7 p.m.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11:56 pm
| | 1758. |  Ground-breaking proves 'miracles' can happen!
Just before we went to press last week, a "ceremonial ground breaking" was scheduled for Section C of U.S. 401 construction.At that time, about all we knew was that it would be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13.Now we know that it will be held at the Tobacco Receiving Station in the Triangle North Franklin Business Park near the county airport.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, October 17, 2018 11:42 pm
| | 1759. | New elementary school progress challenges staffs
When the day comes for the county’s new elementary school to open off Bert Winston Road, it will already have a full history of education, learning and problem-solving. The county and school system are hurrying to get the construction project on track, and there have been perceived and real delays from both camps.
By KATHY HARRELSON / Managing Editor / Published Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:07 am
| | 1760. |  As pandemic wanes, let's do something positive!
With fingers crossed, let's all hope that this danged COVID-19 pandemic is finally winding down and there is light at the end of the tunnel of despair.If that's true, it's time to find a way to extract something positive from the horrors we've lived through for more than a year -- and I have a great idea how to do that.The last year has been difficult for everyone, but it's the kids who have suffered the most disruption and stress in their lives.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:56 pm
| | 1761. | Commissioners review health care, retail, communications
I very much appreciate the opportunity you (The Franklin Times) are providing me to let the citizens know the content of the educational choices I made at this legislative conference.
It takes substantial sacrifice for someone to take the amount of time away from family and work required to attend one of these events.
By PENNY MCGHEE-YOUNG, Franklin County Commissioner / Published Wednesday, March 28, 2007 12:09 am
| | 1762. | NEWS IN BRIEF
Kerr-Vance Academy of Henderson recently celebrated the opening of its new media center with a ribbon-cutting.
Headmaster Paul Villatico gave a presentation followed by the rededication of the Sterling Gary Gilliam Memorial Library to its new location in the media center by the late Mr. Gilliam’s daughter, Lucy Gray.
Published Saturday, October 13, 2007 1:20 am
| | 1763. |  Engineers to unleash another Tar River study
Oh, no, they are back! Here we go again with another of those studies that likely will not amount to much but will cost a bunch -- although the potential is so great we have to be involved.Remember a few weeks ago we carried a big story about a study of flood control issues along the Tar River? That study recommended four dams be built along the Tar to control flooding downstream -- but for reasons that we've not been able to figure out, those dams were never built.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:56 pm
| | 1764. |  Virus brings out the worst and the best in people!
It's been a really strange week -- and the best question I heard was somewhat tongue-in-cheek.Noting that 2020 was off to a very disjointed and tumultuous start, like sometimes happens with a computer, someone asked if unplugging the year, waiting 20 seconds and then plugging it back in would help.That's the last line of defense against cranky computers, so it might work on a year -- although so far nothing much is working.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:44 pm
| | 1765. |  FRANKLIN TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Fugitives attempt commerce scam
RALEIGH — Two California felony fugitives remain on the run after posing as high-rolling, multi-million-dollar investors to the Department of Commerce that had seven counties — including Franklin — vying for an industrial location earlier this year.
The courting — involving planned lavish hotel stays, state helicopter transports and catered meals on fine china — was intense statewide.
The fake investors’ demands and promises lasted about three weeks, leading up to Jan. 29, for a proposed, bogus $100-million gem processing plant that the now-believed-to-be con artists said would land between 1,300 and 1,500 jobs in the chosen county.
KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor / Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:33 pm
| | 1766. |  Keep on truckin’
Where most people would have seen an old, unloved and abandoned truck sitting under a shed, Janie and Abe Kemp saw an important piece of this region’s heritage and a challenge to their skills. Months later, no one would recognize their latest restoration as the truck once sitting forlorn in a shed -- but many would recognize it as a Corbitt, manufactured up the road in Henderson.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:18 am
| | 1767. |  Looking at 2019 by the horribly bloody numbers
The news brief that popped up on my infernal cell phone Saturday was chilling -- a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas with confirmed dead, totals unknown at the moment.This time, I feared it could be hitting close to home.Donna's sister's son is a sergeant in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso where he lives with his wife and 5-year-old, cute-as-a-button son.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:46 pm
| | 1768. | Schools gearing up for fall with personnel items
It's the time of the year when schools begin gearing up and aligning staff for the next school year -- and the following changes kept the Franklin County Board of Education busy at its June meeting.The following actions were approved when the board:
Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:57 pm
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