| 2301. | Suspect gives police wrong ID, increases his charges
A Louisburg man who gave authorities the slip in a cold, dank swamp was misidentified in a previous edition. According to an amended report by Dep. Samuel Zuniga, he spotted a red pickup truck on N.C. 561 heading toward Halifax, loaded down with scrap metal. The driver, who identified himself as Christopher G. Solomon, 25, was not wearing a seat belt — which prompted the stop.
Published Friday, February 1, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 2302. | LHS soccer squad now tied for second
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High School’s boys soccer team pushed into a tie for second place in the Northern Carolina Conference with a pair of victories this week over Warren County.
Tuesday on the road, the Warriors topped WCHS by a 7-0 score. Louisburg was never threatened after Chase Ragland found the back of the net just 45 seconds in.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:41 am
| | 2303. |  BACK IN THE FOLD
FARMVILLE -- Gerald Melton tried not to take too much offense when a media member asked if his Bunn High School boys basketball squad was ‘in awe’ of the Kinston Vikings.“We’re not in awe of anybody,’’ Melton said as he tried to bite his lip as part of Monday’s press conference for the Class 3-A East Regional Basketball Playoffs in Fayetteville.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:22 am
| | 2304. | Pistol, drugs seized in raid
Sheriff’s deputies arrested one person and are looking for another suspect in a drug case. Investigators executed search warrants on an apartment on West River Road and at a home in the 300 block of Honeysuckle Lane in the Youngsville area on April 27 after getting complaints of drug sales from the two locations.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:34 am
| | 2305. | ROSA LEE (ROBERTSON) FINN
LOUISBURG-Rosa Lee (Robertson) Finn, 74, passed away at her home in Louisburg surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening, January 13, 2021. She was born August 22, 1946 in Franklin County, a daughter of the late George and Estelle (Powell) Robertson. Along with her parents, Rosa was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Robertson.
Published Thursday, January 14, 2021 4:58 pm
| | 2306. |  Suspects scatter as deputies raid cockfighting ring
FRANKLIN COUNTY — By week’s end, animal control workers were finding new homes for roosters after searching through a secluded area and swamp to round up those responsible for making the fowls fight to the death.Acting on a tip, Deputy Kevin Perry and Animal Control Officer Danny Howard responded to an isolated property in the 2000 block of Rocky Ford Road in the early morning hours of April 13, breaking up a cockfighting ring.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:19 am
| | 2307. | JAMES ROY LAWRENCE
FRANKLINTON--James Roy Lawrence (Jack Rabbit), 69, who was born Feb. 23, 1951 in Granville County, to the late Graham Lawrence and Gladys Lawrence Little, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at WakeMed Health & Hospitals of Raleigh. Service will be Saturday, Dec. 26, at 1 p.m. at Greater New Life Ministries, with Elder Wayne Bell serving as eulogist. Interment will follow in the Manasseh Chapel Baptist Church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:48 pm
| | 2308. |  Ice is on the ground, but the spring primary fight is already simmering
To say that January 2026 has pretty much slid past us like Bobby Drake dashing down an ice slide is an understatement.While there have been days where endless ice storm forecasts may have made it seem like January was taking forever, in reality, we say goodbye to the first month of 2026 on Saturday.Then, February starts and, in a few weeks, early voting for the spring primary starts.That's right, because nothing says turning on the heat like the potential for primary battles during a mid-term election ... especially in today's political climate.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:13 pm
| | 2309. | LORRAINE A. COOPER
LOUISBURG - Lorraine Ayscue Cooper, 84, of Louisburg died Monday, May 28, 2012, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Berry Cooper, Jr. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Tondee officiating. Interment will follow in Lancaster Memorial Park.
Published Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:04 am
| | 2310. | JOSEPH “THURL” JEFFERIES
FRANKLINTON —Joseph “Thurl” Jefferies, 84, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 at WakeMed in Raleigh. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 26, at Kinches Chapel Christian Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. Willie R, Nixon officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites.
Published Monday, January 27, 2014 8:39 pm
| | 2311. | Bunn gets Leland rematch
BESSEMER CITY Bunn couldnt have picked a more appropriate opponent to begin play in the 2006 Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch State Tournament.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, July 1, 2006 3:20 am
| | 2312. | WILLIAM HART JR.
WAKE FOREST - William Hart Jr., 77, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 a his residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. at Stairway Christian Worship Center in Wake Forest, with Pastor Michael McCotter officiating. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Published Tuesday, September 17, 2013 5:18 pm
| | 2313. | RUDENE W. STANCIL
RALEIGH - Rudene Batten Watson Stancil, 82, formerly of Forestville Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Mayview Convalescent Center. Funeral service was Thursday, Sept. 9, at Bethany Baptist Church, Wendell, with the Rev. Phil Brantley and the Rev. Joe Zimmerman officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Published Saturday, September 11, 2010 12:35 am
| | 2314. |  SURPRISE VISIT
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers visited Franklin Regional Medical Center in Louisburg on Thursday. Her visit was not announced in advance. This was Ellmers’ first visit to the facility and it included a presentation, question-and-answer session, and tour. Much of the discussion was focused on Franklin Regional’s community impact, including $4.4 million of free care given in 2010, as well as $6.5 million in unreimbursed Medicare costs.
Published Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 am
| | 2315. | THOMAS W. STRICKLAND
October 24, 1943 - June 27, 2023
PEARCES - Thomas Wingate "Tommy" Strickland, 79, of the Pearces Community, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Published Friday, June 30, 2023 7:18 pm
| | 2316. | 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
| | 2317. | LUCY M. PURYEAR
KNIGHTDALE - Lucy Moody Puryear, 93, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Guardian Care of Zebulon. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 7, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, Knightdale, with the Rev. Gary Williams officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, July 8) at Beulah Christian Baptist Church cemetery, Zebulon.
Published Saturday, July 8, 2006 12:02 am
| | 2318. |  Bunn Bests Rival LHS
BUNN -- Bunn's 2021 football regular season might not have lived up to in-house expectations, but the final chapter proved to be one to remember for the Wildcats.The Wildcats scored on the first play of the game and never trailed the rest of the way en route to defeating ultimate rival Louisburg by a 40-12 margin in Big East Conference gridiron action last Friday night at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 3, 2021 11:46 pm
| | 2319. | TOURNEY ROSTERS
BUNN -- Listed are Franklin County’s rosters from the Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch District X Tournament at Bunn Elementary School
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:30 am
| | 2320. |  Retirement sendoff in Bunn!
RETIRING PRINCIPAL. Robin Faulkner was surprised with a lot of extra guests -- family, county colleagues, and former BHS staff and administration -- at the June 10 Bunn High School staff luncheon. Mayor Marsha Strawbridge presented Faulkner with a Proclamation of Appreciation, recognizing her 28 years of service at Bunn High School. Special guests included all former principals of Bunn High School since June 1973. In 42 years, BHS has had only four principals.
Published Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:28 am
| | 2321. | LOTTIE K. PEARCE
WAKE FOREST - Lottie Thelma Keith Pearce, 90, died Friday, July 3, 2009 at her home. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 6, with Pastor Michael Bass and the Rev. Julian Motley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Published Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 2322. |  LHS Returns To Mat
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High School's wrestling squad returned to the mat last Tuesday to participate in a tri-meet against Greene Central and host Nash Central at the NCHS Gymnasium in Rocky Mount.Against Nash Central, the Warriors were edged by a 34-24 margin.Louisburg was also defeated by Greene Central at the event.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:27 am
| | 2323. | F. ELMO BARHAM
ZEBULON - F. Elmo Barham, 74, of 4300 Billy Hopkins Road, Zebulon, died Monday, October 20, 2008 at Rex Hospital. He was born in Franklin County, the son of the late Repsie Frazier Barham and Ivan Barham. Mr. Barham was retired from Waste Industries.
Published Tuesday, October 21, 2008 11:30 pm
| | 2324. |  Louisburg Blitzes North Johnston
LOUISBURG -- Both Louisburg and North Johnston entered Friday’s Northern Carolina Conference football showdown on recent hot streaks. But only the Warriors remained on fire after their convincing 50-0 triumph against the Panthers at Patteson Field in a game with key standings implications in the NCC.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:31 am
| | 2325. | DAVID FRANKLIN “DAVE” HUNT
LOUISBURG - David Franklin “Dave” Hunt, 71, died Sunday, June 15, 2008. He was born on July 21, 1936 to the late David Jones and Maggie Moore Hunt.
Published Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:37 pm
| | 2326. | Walter B. Richardson
Franklinton, NC -- Funeral services for Walter B. Richardson, age 93, who died on Monday, September 15, 2025, will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Shocco Chapel Baptist Church in Warrenton, NC with Pastor Lennis Thorpe officiating. Burial will follow in the Shocco Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Published Thursday, September 18, 2025 6:06 pm
| | 2327. | CECIL LEE BELL
ROLESVILLE - Cecil Lee Bell, 87, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 at his home. A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Williams family cemetery on Pulley Town Road, Rolesville. In the event of inclement weather, services will be held at New Life Church, 6900 Zebulon Road, Wake Forest.
Published Saturday, August 13, 2011 12:00 am
| | 2328. | Louisburg police looking for suspects in business break-ins
Franklinton police made two DWI arrests last week. In the first case, Officer Terry Pearce and Sgt. W.B. Bulloch came upon a grey vehicle heading South on Main Street with a headlight out. When they stopped the vehicle at about 1 a.m. on Nov. 9, they realized the driver, Steven C. Webb, was driving with a revoked license.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:00 am
| | 2329. | G. DOUGLAS DICKERSON
May 22, 1942 - April 5, 2021
Glynn Douglas Dickerson, 78, of Louisburg, died Monday evening at his home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Morris Dickerson and his brother, Larry Dickerson.
Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 4:26 pm
| | 2330. |  FRMC hosts Ladies Night Out
Franklin Regional Medical Center opened its doors for Ladies Night Out on Thursday, providing health information as part of efforts to recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and women’s health, overall. The event mixed fun and pampering, including spa-like activities and refreshments, with medical education and information. The first 200 ladies received signature Ladies Night Out bags stuffed with helpful health care information. For more information about FRMC, visit www.FranklinRegional.org.
Published Saturday, October 9, 2010 12:25 am
| | 2331. | ARTHUR F. BEELER
EDENTON - Arthur Franklin Beeler, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, in Pettigrew Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Durham. A celebration of his life will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 19) at First Presbyterian Church in Edenton, with the Revs. Doug Eddy and Jewe Love officiating. Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery.
Published Wednesday, December 19, 2007 12:27 am
| | 2332. | BESSIE R. LOWERY
WAKE FOREST - Bessie Rogers Lowery, 88, died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest. Funeral services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 12) in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest. The Rev. Tommy Seedorf will be officiating.
Published Wednesday, April 12, 2006 4:59 am
| | 2333. |  WELCOME BACK
The LHS Class of 1971 held its 41st year reunion on June 9 at Terrell Lane Middle School in Louisburg. There were lots of hugs, tears of joy, laughter and good food. Some classmates had not seen one another in 41 years.
Published Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:05 am
| | 2334. | 2 early voting sites okayed
RALEIGH -- The State Board of Elections agreed to meet in the middle, approving an early voting schedule that was a compromise from a split decision made by the local board.On June 7, the Franklin County Board of Elections agreed to open only one site for early voting for the second primary, maintaining hours from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 11:49 pm
| | 2335. | W. CLAVIS WHITLEY
ZEBULON - W. Clavis Whitley, 75, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at WakeMed. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 15) in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. Earl Roach officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
Published Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:12 am
| | 2336. | JAMES "GRAHAM" TIPPETT
FRANKLINTON, NC--James "Graham" Tippett, 74, of Franklinton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born in Wake County, a son of the late Meadows Hayes and Frances (Card) Tippett. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters: Janie Faulkner and Doris Ball.
Published Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:35 pm
| | 2337. |  2 assistant principals join county schools
Franklin County schools "broke even" in the assistant principal department this week, losing two and noting that two have been added recently.Leaving the district will be Jessica Perry, who had been an assistant principal at Cedar Creek Middle School and Crystal Taylor Simon, who had been assistant principal at Franklinton Middle School.
Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 2338. | ARNETTA CRUDUP JONES
FRANKLINTON, NC--Arnetta Crudup Jones, 83, Franklinton, died June 2, 2021. Born February 1, 1938 in Franklinton, NC, she was daughter of the late Theodore Blacknall and Julia Lee Crudup Kelly.
Published Wednesday, June 9, 2021 6:15 pm
| | 2339. | How the county is growing: find out
The countys Chamber of Commerce will host a forum next week designed to lay out infrastructure needs in Franklin County. The event will be Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at Novozymes.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 9, 2006 12:51 am
| | 2340. | Roanoke Rapids Breaks Free From FHS
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Franklinton's key swing game with Roanoke Rapids went back-and-forth on Friday as the clubs jousted for important positioning in the Northern Carolina Conference football standings.Needing a victory to remain in the upper tier of the NCC, the Red Rams stayed with the Jackets for most of the game before Roanoke Rapids pulled away for a 48-28 triumph at Hoyle Field on the RRHS campus.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:39 am
| | 2341. |  RIVALRY RETURN
BUNN -- The newest configuration of the Northern Carolina Conference began with one of the league’s best former rivalries -- Southern Vance against Bunn.BHS and Southern played some memorable games in the early to middle portion of the 2000s before the Raiders moved up to the Class 3-A level.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2013 11:56 pm
| | 2342. | BIRTHS
Chris and Gretchen Gupton of Louisburg are proud to announce the birth of their son, Parker Christopher Gupton, born July 8, 2007 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. He weighed 7 pounds and was 21 inches long.
Published Wednesday, August 8, 2007 12:01 am
| | 2343. |  XC Champs Crowned
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Bunn’s boys and Roanoke Rapids’ girls capped off successful regular seasons by taking titles at the Northern Carolina Conference Cross Country Championships.
The event was staged Wednesday afternoon in Roanoke Rapids.
Bunn picked up 26 points in the boys competition to easily get past second-place Northwest Halifax (61 points). Franklinton 75), Louisburg (99) and Roanoke Rapids (113).
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:37 am
| | 2344. | RONNIE L. FERGERSON
LOUISBURG - Ronnie Luke Fergerson, 72, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Calvary's Cross Baptist Church, 1807 NC 98 Hwy. W, Louisburg, and at other times at the home, 790 Strickland Road, Louisburg.
Published Monday, October 2, 2017 5:21 pm
| | 2345. |  Recalling events that forever changed Franklin County
LOUISBURG -- Later this month, Louisburg College will host a forum focusing on the events of school desegregation that changed the face of Franklin County.Edith Anderson, a teacher on the front lines of desegregation, recalled how dangerous it all was."[We had] neighbors who had sued to go to the school, Louisburg High, and a bomb ... was thrown at our house [by mistake]," Anderson recalled in interviews that serve as the basis for Oral History Project cultivated by Louisburg College's Tar River Center for History and Culture.
Published Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:08 am
| | 2346. | Church News
Published Thursday, March 23, 2006 8:50 am
| | 2347. |  FACT-FINDING VISIT
State Rep. Bobbie Richardson, D-Franklin, visited Novant Health Franklin Medical Center recently and her visit prompted a discussion about the impact of placing a cap on the sales and use tax exemption that was discussed in the recent legislative session. Richardson’s visit came on the heels of a decision to cap the tax exemption for not-for-profit businesses at $45 million, a move that does not yet impact Novant.
Published Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:11 am
| | 2348. | WILLIAM THOMAS SELF
FRANKLINTON - William Thomas Self, age 66, a resident of 20 Back Home Road, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at his home.
Published Friday, July 11, 2008 11:09 pm
| | 2349. | Several drug cases keeping county deputies busy
A Youngsville area man had his first appearance in court this week after a wreck on his scooter led to drug charges.The case against Michael A. Sills, 45, of Stephen Taylor Road, was continued until Nov. 25.Deputies charged him with possession with intent to sell and deliver crack cocaine, maintaining a vehicle for the sale of a controlled substance and felony possession of cocaine following a wreck on Aug. 24 that sent him to Franklin Medical Center.
Published Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:57 pm
| | 2350. | ROGER L. SNAPPER PEARCE
ZEBULON - Roger Landon Snapper Pearce, 68, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Wake Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today (Saturday, June 17) at Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church, 4525 Hopkins Chapel Road, Zebulon, with the Rev. Earl Roach and the Rev. Ricky Anderson officiating.
Published Saturday, June 17, 2006 12:18 am
| | 2351. | EVA. L. JOHNSON
ZEBULON - Eva Mavis Alford Lockleair Johnson, 82, died Monday, June 12, 2006 at the home of her daughter, Sandra. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 14) at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel, Knightdale, with the Rev. Brother Billy Sullivan and the Rev. Brother Ray Ted Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Beulah Christian Baptist Church cemetery, 8225 Mitchell Mill Rd., Zebulon.
Published Wednesday, June 14, 2006 1:10 am
| | 2352. | County deputies probe handful of break-ins
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a handful of break-ins. The afternoon of Oct. 9, John Sweder Jr. reported that someone broke into a property in the 100 block of Hill Court near Youngsville. According to the report by Sgt. Dwayne Collins, a 42-inch flat screen television was reported missing.
Published Wednesday, October 17, 2012 12:10 am
| | 2353. |  NAACP Mother of the Year
The Franklin County Branch of the NAACP recently held its annual Mother of the Year banquet at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Bunn.
A liturgical presentation was given by Nanette Nicholson of God’s Visionary Missionary Baptist Church. Mozelle Manning of Walnut Grove Baptist Church gave a musical/verse presentation.
A catered meal was served. Mamie Jones, branch secretary, presented the mothers.
Published Saturday, May 30, 2009 12:19 am
| | 2354. | JOYCE JOHNSTON
YOUNGSVILLE —Joyce Johnston, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 in Raleigh after complications from a fall on Monday. Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, at Owens Funeral Service Chapel, Lebanon, Va., with the Rev. Duane Musick officiating.
Published Friday, March 1, 2013 11:56 pm
| | 2355. | FC Schools personnel matters
The following personnel matters were approved at the June 14 meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education:
Published Friday, June 18, 2010 11:33 pm
| | 2356. |  NEW LIFE IN A NEW LOCATION
The owners of Louisburg's New Life Fitness Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday to officially mark the opening of their new 16,000-square-foot facility. The fitness center, which had been located on South Main Street, is now located on Johnson Street in Louisburg in what was once the Lowes shopping center. The center has been completely remodeled to include areas for various types of exercise equipment, weight and other fitness training as well as aerobics, yoga and martial arts classes.
Published Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:02 am
| | 2357. |  COMING TOGETHER
In a countywide effort to feed the students in Franklin County, Meg Strong, director of child nutrition for Franklin County Schools (not pictured), and teams from all the schools are working together, preparing "to-go" bags for students, filled with lunch, a snack and breakfast for the next day. Currently there are four school distribution sites, Louisburg High, Bunn High, Youngsville Elementary and Franklinton Elementary. Distribution time is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Published Wednesday, March 18, 2020 10:19 pm
| | 2358. | MARY ELIZABETH B. FAULKNER
October 15, 1933 - April 16, 2021
LOUISBURG, NC - Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Beasley Faulkner, 87, of Louisburg, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021.
Published Thursday, May 13, 2021 5:08 pm
| | 2359. | L-burg lowers downtown speed limit
Speed limits downtown and parking near Louisburg High School were the main items of business Monday night for the Louisburg town council. After a brief debate -- and a month of behind-the-scenes research -- the council agreed unanimously that the speed limit on Main Street downtown from Franklin Street to West River Road should be set at 20 miles per hour. (Northbound, the new limit will apply from Perry Street to Franklin Street.)
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:12 am
| | 2360. |  LATE CHARGERS
LOUISBURG - After the game had come to its stirring conclusion, Louisburg High School girls basketball coach James Collier confronted respected Weldon mentor Grady Williams.
Collier simply wanted to know where Williams was keeping his horseshoe, as it appeared like Weldon had a little bit of good fortune on its side down the stretch.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:51 pm
| | 2361. |  Louisburg Earns First Victory
LOUISBURG -- After two weeks of frustration, the Louisburg Warriors put together a strong effort on both sides of the ball during last Friday’s non-league football showdown against Northern Vance. The reward was a 28-19 victory -- LHS’ first of the campaign. Northern Vance dropped to 1-2 and is on a two-game losing streak.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:26 am
| | 2362. |  One critical after fiery U.S. 401 crash
LOUISBURG -- A Cary woman was in critical condition at a Chapel Hill burn center following a fiery, head-on collision.According to Trooper J.T. Southerland, Keyshawn Jones was driving a sport utility vehicle north on U.S. 401 at about 3:20 p.m. on June 12 when he ran off the road to the right, came back onto the roadway and crossed the center line.He crashed into a minivan heading south driven by Claudia Berry.
Published Wednesday, June 14, 2017 11:46 pm
| | 2363. | DWIGHT E. BRANTLEY
SPRING HOPE —Dwight Earl Brantley, 74, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Duke Raleigh Hospital. Graveside services with military honors will be held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Ridge Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Cameron Currin officiating.
Published Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:10 am
| | 2364. | County gets money for food, shelter
Franklin County has been chosen to receive $16,624 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Published Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:15 am
| | 2365. | Midterms: New faces, contested races
LOUISBURG -- Filing for the 2026 primary ended last Friday and Franklin County can expect races in the spring and fall that could and will change local, state and regional seats.A week before the filing deadline, District 7 State Rep. Matthew Winslow announced that he would not seek re-election.That same day, Louisburg's Cory Thornton filed for the Republican party nomination.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times STaff Writer / Published Tuesday, December 23, 2025 11:35 pm
| | 2366. | NC 561 closure slated by DOT
RALEIGH -- The State Department of Transportation is soliciting feedback about a construction plan that will detour passenger and truck traffic by about seven and and 20 miles, respectively.As part of its 10-year Transportation Improvement Plan, the state plans to replace a bridge along N.C. 561 that goes over Sandy Creek -- between Leonard Road and Raymond Tharrington Road, near Sandy Creek Baptist Church.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:20 pm
| | 2367. |  FHS’ DOUBLE DELIGHT
LOUISBURG - Their first conference game in four years was one to remember for Franklinton and Louisburg.
Once fierce league rivals, the clubs were separated in 2005 when FHS moved up to the Class 2-A level, while Louisburg remained in Class 1-A.
Certainly, the clubs still met twice a year, but without league implications, a tinge of the intensity was missing between the backyard foes.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, December 25, 2009 11:44 pm
| | 2368. | BETTIE C. WHELESS
October 11, 1929 - April 30, 2022
FUQUAY VARINA, NC- Bettie Cannady Wheless, 92, of Fuquay Varina and formerly of Wilkesboro, died Saturday morning, April 30, 2022.
Published Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:02 pm
| | 2369. | BARBARA BAKER ALFORD JONES
ZEBULON--Barbara was born on October 24, 1936, in Franklin County to Harold and Dorothy Baker Alford and peacefully departed on September 18, 2020. She graduated from Wakelon High School in Zebulon and attended Women's College of Greensboro. She was married for 52 years to the late Paul Winston Jones.
Published Friday, September 25, 2020 5:36 pm
| | 2370. |  Kids, critters, projects: A great combination
Franklin County 4-H'ers were busy this fall as they prepared their crafts, produce, poultry, and livestock for the 2016 NC State Fair.Franklin County had an overwhelming 73 youth participate in the State Fair this year. There were 31 youth who entered items in crafts and 38 kids that showed livestock. Some of the categories that these youth showed or entered items into included but are not limited to: livestock (cows, goats, sheep, and hogs), poultry, crafts in the 4-H division and other divisions, culinary, produce and canned items.
Meg Wyatt / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:25 pm
| | 2371. |  Louisburg High girls pick up key victories
LOUISBURG -- Brett Kiger couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second half of the girls basketball season for his Louisburg Lady Warriors. Kiger, in his second campaign as LHS’ head coach, continues to see his squad make progress -- as evidenced by a key pair of victories this week.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 6, 2012 11:51 pm
| | 2372. |  Rematch To LHS
LOUISBURG -- One week after suffering a loss to Southern Vance, the Louisburg Warriors returned the favor last Friday at the LHS Gymnasium.
Thanks to a strong fourth quarter, the Warriors rallied to defeat Southern by a 61-54 margin.
Louisburg, coached by Chris Davis, is now 2-2 on the campaign.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 16, 2009 12:09 am
| | 2373. | MACK ARTHUR MILES
BUNN--Mack Arthur Miles, 73, of Bunn, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Bunn High School, Bunn. Interment followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon. A visitation was held from 3-6 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
Published Wednesday, December 5, 2018 6:00 pm
| | 2374. |  PRESIDENTS HONORED
At the annual meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation that was held recently at the Sheraton Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, Franklin County Farm Bureau President Bennie Ray Gupton was recognized at the Presidents’ and Agents’ Luncheon. Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten presented each winning county president with a limited edition Case knife.
Published Tuesday, December 25, 2012 11:49 pm
| | 2375. |  Novant to pay $1.63 million; give back hospital
LOUISBURG -- Efforts to restore access to medical care in Franklin County have reportedly stepped up dramatically in recent days, especially after both Franklin County and Louisburg officials reached a tentative agreement with Novant Health, Inc., about the now-closed Franklin Memorial Hospital and its operating license.Some officials were saying off-the-record by mid-week that talks have been initiated with other providers with an eye toward bringing back at least an emergency room with some critical care beds plus some type of mental health facility, but nothing has been finalized.
GARY CUNARD and CAREY JOHNSON, Franklin Times staffers / Published Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:02 am
| | 2376. | Drugs, break-ins, thefts keeping authorities busy
A Franklinton area man was slated to appear in court earlier this week on drug charges. Narcotics agents arrested Roger Wayne House the afternoon of Jan. 23 after finding a significant amount of drugs in his home. House was slated to appear in court on Tuesday. It was not clear at press time when he would next be scheduled to appear in court.
Published Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:15 am
| | 2377. | MARY A. “TEENY” MANNING
NASHVILLE - Mary Ayscue “Teeny” Manning, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at Autumn Care of Nashville. Funeral service was Tuesday, March 2, in the chapel of Castalia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Chris Carroll and the Rev. Jason Gault officiating. Burial followed in the Centerville Baptist Church cemetery, Centerville.
Published Tuesday, March 2, 2010 11:42 pm
| | 2378. | JESSE W. SATTERWHITE
RALEIGH - Jesse Willard Satterwhite, 87, died at his home in Raleigh on Monday, July 18, 2011. Funeral service was held Friday, July 22, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, Knightdale, with the Rev. Bryan Siefert officiating. Entombment followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon, with military honors and Masonic Rites.
Published Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:10 am
| | 2379. | Fuller, Smith marry June 9
Jamie Lynn Fuller and Thomas Glenn Smith II were married on June 9, 2007 at Louisburg Baptist Church. The officiating minister for the 2 p.m. ceremony was Ronnie West.
Published Wednesday, July 25, 2007 1:10 am
| | 2380. | WILHELMINA CLARK DEMENT
November 10, 1927 – May 9, 2010
CENTERVILLE – Wilhelmina Clark Dement, 82, of 1996 Laurel Mill Road, died Sunday morning.
Published Tuesday, May 11, 2010 11:22 pm
| | 2381. | ROSA LEE BAKER
Feb. 26, 1917 - Jan. 15, 2019
YOUNGSVILLE - Rosa Lee Baker, 101, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday morning surrounded by her family. She was a loving Mother and a friend to everyone. She loved life and always had a smile and a sparkle in her eye. She was the oldest living member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Published Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6:45 pm
| | 2382. |  Red Rams On Rise
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton High School has announced a list of winners from its recent Athletic Awards Ceremony at the FHS Gymnasium. Student-athletes were honored in all sports, and superlative awards were also presented. Here is the list:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:52 pm
| | 2383. | RAMONA D. MARSHALL
LOUISBURG--Ramona Dement Marshall, 90, of Louisburg transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 8, 1930 to the late Joseph and Frances Edwards Dement.
Published Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:59 pm
| | 2384. | VIOLA TRADER
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Viola Trader, 71, who died Friday, July 24, 2009, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Ambassadors for Christ Ministries, with the Rev. Barbara Mc-Knight officiating.
Published Tuesday, July 28, 2009 9:02 am
| | 2385. |  Nu Epsilon Chapter awards scholarships
The Nu Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Pi Chi National Sorority, Inc. held its annual Rainbow Tea on recently at New Liberty Baptist Church.Two 2016 high school graduates were present to receive scholarships. Amani Rainey graduated from Early College and will be attending East Carolina University. Rebecca Braswell graduated from Louisburg High School and will be attending Vance-Granville Community College. Three other recipients were unable to attend due to other obligations: Samaria Carter, Destinee Cannady and Heather Pride.
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2016 11:57 pm
| | 2386. | HONORS
Missouri Baptist
Emily Jean Edington of Franklinton has been named to the honor roll at Missouri Baptist University for the fall 2007 semester.
Qualified students must achieve a grade point average between 3.40 and 3.75 during a semester. Edington was honored at MBU’s convention March 6, along with other high-achieving collegiate scholars.
Published Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:54 pm
| | 2387. | ANN D. DRAUGHN
LOUISBURG - Ann Deans Draughn, 85, died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Louisburg Nursing Center. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 7 to 8:30 at Lancaster's Franklinton Chapel, 504 E. Mason Street, Franklinton. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Raleigh Memorial Park with the Rev. Anita James-Carnes officiating.
Published Tuesday, March 17, 2015 6:18 pm
| | 2388. | Frances Annette Freeman
July 9, 1938 - May 26, 2024
Franklinton, NC--Frances Annette Freeman passed away peacefully in her home in Franklinton, NC on May 26, 2024. Annette was born on July 9, 1938, in Oxford, NC to the late Vernon H. and Mable Harris Freeman. In addition to her parents, Annette was predeceased by her sisters, Geraldine Freeman and Phyllis F. Pearce; and a nephew, Richard Bray.
Published Wednesday, May 29, 2024 3:58 pm
| | 2389. | Ladycats a top seed at tourney
BUNN -- Bunn’s Ladycats will be the No. 1 seed for this coming week’s Northern Carolina Conference Volleyball Tournament.
All eight of the NCC’s clubs will have first-round matches on Monday at the higher seed.
The back-to-back semifinals will be played Tuesday at the highest remaining seed. Barring a monumental upset of the Ladycats on Monday by Northwest Halifax, those events will be played at the Bunn Dome.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 16, 2010 1:52 am
| | 2390. |  POSTPONED! Parade Planned For Coach Wilder
EVENT POSTPONED. We will update when a new date is provided.
FRANKLINTON -- A huge crowd is expected Saturday for a Get Well Drive-By Parade for Franklinton legend Lester Wilder.Wilder, one of Franklin County's most beloved people, is currently battling a serious medical condition. He was the long-time multi-sport coach at Franklinton High School before retiring three years ago -- and immediately getting back into coaching at Franklinton Middle School.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 21, 2020 11:45 pm
| | 2391. |  Six local people face federal drug charges
LOUISBURG -- Narcotics officers with the sheriff's office and DEA agents arrested half a dozen area residents on federal drug charges.Deputies and agents with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration arrested the suspects without incident, according to Franklin County Sheriff's Office Chief of Staff Terry Wright.The following received federal indictments:
Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 11:48 pm
| | 2392. |  Alston’s growing options
Bunn High School rising senior Johnathan Alston will have his pick of preferred college football destinations -- and all of them look to be prime-time. University of North Carolina assistant Gunter Brewer was on the BHS campus recently to watch Alston compete in team drills.
Geoff Neville / Published Friday, June 1, 2012 11:41 pm
| | 2393. |  BUNN SWEEPS TITLES
BUNN -- One streak ended -- and another was continued -- during last Saturday’s action at the annual The Franklin Times County Track and Field Meet.
Franklinton’s three-year run as the county champions came to an end, as host Bunn roared to a 110-19 victory against the Red Rams.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2010 12:18 am
| | 2394. |  Mrs. T. H. (Mamie) Dickens led a life of service
Mamie Dickens valued farm life, religion, and education, and her long life demonstrated her willingness to serve others through volunteer work in these areas. The daughter of Jones Menton and Maria Perry Dickens, she was born near Franklinton on February 8, 1891. She was graduated from Franklinton High School in 1908 and completed studies at Louisburg Female College three years later. She attended the University of North Carolina in 1914.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 11:59 pm
| | 2395. |  CELEBRATING 50!
The 1964 Class of Riverside High School of Louisburg celebrated their 50th Class Reunion RECENTLY at their alma mater on West River Road. The event included a meal, live entertainment and a tour of the building that once housed the high school, led by classmate Nelton Pace.
Staff / Published Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:56 pm
| | 2396. | HONORS
Noah Jay Bailey, a sophomore at North Raleigh Christian Academy on Perry Creek Road in Raleigh, was inducted into the National Honor Society on Feb. 9.
The program was centered around the five pillars of the National Honor Society which are scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. He was also inducted into the Honor Society while in 7th grade on January 30, 2006.
Published Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:43 pm
| | 2397. |  Scott and Strickland face Duke
DURHAM -- Former Bunn High School diamond standouts D.J. Scott and Brandon Strickland played key roles for the North Carolina Central Eagles during a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon at crosstown rival Duke University.
Scott went 4-for-7 with one RBI for the Eagles, while Strickland started Game One on the mound.
The Devils won the contests 14-1 and 9-3.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:13 am
| | 2398. |  MAC Daddy of a football game
LOUISBURG -- Bunn and Terrell Lane were so evenly matched that 32 minutes couldn’t determine a winner during Monday’s Middle Athletic Conference Football Championship at Louisburg High’s Warrior Field.
But then, it was over in a matter of seconds, thanks to the fleet feet of BMS running back Dominic High.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:03 am
| | 2399. |  Society for Women Educators inducts 5, plans awards banquet
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for Key Women Educators, Eta State (NC) Organization and local chapter Gamma Tau of Franklin County initiated five new members for 2012-2013.The initiation took place at Bunn Middle School. The mission of DKG is to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Published Tuesday, February 19, 2013 11:58 pm
| | 2400. |  Bunn claims third at Tarboro Tourney
TARBORO -- As a player at SouthWest Edgecombe High School, Leonard Allen cherished his experience at the annual Tarboro Easter Classic Baseball Tournament.Now the head coach at BHS, Allen and his Wildcats came up just short in their quest to make the finals of the event at the historic Tarboro Municipal Stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:01 am
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