| 2501. | ROBERT TAYLOR
February 13, 1937 - May 7, 2021
LOUISBURG, NC - Robert Taylor, 84, of Louisburg passed away on May 7, 2021 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. He was born in Franklin County, NC to the late Sidney Taylor and Annie Belle Thomas Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, Wilbert, Wilmon, Charlie, and Johnnie.
Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:24 pm
| | 2502. | NELLIE M. DEAN
LOUISBURG - Nellie Murray Dean, 99, of Louisburg died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Louisburg Nursing Center. She was a longtime active member of Cedar Rock First Baptist Church, working for many years with the GA’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Elmo Dean; her daughter, Emily Dean Parrish; her brothers, Johnny, Jack, Lucas, Herman, Spencer, Floyd, George & Walter Murray; her sisters, Christine Fuller and Alice Duncan.
Published Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:07 am
| | 2503. |  Always expect the unexpected in Franklin County!
One thing you can always count on if you're a reporter is that you can't always count on what you expect.Case in point, last Sunday afternoon.I drove over to Franklinton to cover the presentation of an award to a woman who has given so much to her church, her community and, especially, to local children.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, October 2, 2019 11:53 pm
| | 2504. |  County, Franklinton to host informational session on Rails to Trails pedestrian project
FRANKLINTON -- The Franklinton to Novozymes Rails to Trails information session that was slated for last month has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Town Hall.It's an opportunity for residents and other interested parties to learn more about the project as the project team will be available to answer questions.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:47 pm
| | 2505. |  Bunn Wrapping Up CCSL Sked
BUNN -- The Central Carolina Scholastic League has one of the most rigid requirements to qualify for its summer baseball postseason.Either win your division, or be done for the summer.It’s been a strong run to date for the Bunn Wildcats varsity squad, which currently holds a 6-3 overall record in the competitive CCSL.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:02 am
| | 2506. | Hospital agreement signed; terms are mostly unchanged
LOUISBURG -- Leaders in Franklin County and Louisburg have reached a final agreement with Novant Health about the transition of the former hospital.In October, all three sides began negotiating an agreement that would, essentially, pay Franklin County $1.63 million to support the required increase in ambulance service in the county, deed to Franklin County all related property of the hospital including its Certificate of Need or license to operate, and obligates Novant to maintain the hospital building and grounds for one year and to maintain insurance on the property.
Published Wednesday, November 18, 2015 11:58 pm
| | 2507. |  Franklinton police target drug market
FRANKLINTON -- Police began making arrests this week, the result of a more than two-month long investigation into drug activity in town.The crackdown, investigators said, was the result of a fatal driveby shooting over the summer and complaints from the community about an open-air drug market in the area of Mill Street.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 10, 2018 11:31 pm
| | 2508. |  Bananas peel off a victory
The Blues held a one-point lead at halftime, but the Bananas pulled away in the second half for a 52-42 victory in the United Way’s fund-raising campaign kickoff basketball game Thursday night. The winners, though, will be the people in Franklin County who receive help through United Way-funded organizations and groups.
Published Saturday, September 30, 2006 12:44 am
| | 2509. | United Way Community Grants are under review
Six panels of volunteers are reviewing 25 Community Impact Grant applications for 2010 United Way of Franklin County funding.
The grant requests total $159,497, and the UWFC has designated $128,600 for the 2010 allocations.
Contributed by The United Way of Franklin County / Published Friday, May 28, 2010 11:23 pm
| | 2510. | NELLIE M. DEAN
LOUISBURG - Nellie Murray Dean, 99, of Louisburg died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Louisburg Nursing Center. She was a longtime active member of Cedar Rock First Baptist Church, working for many years with the GA’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Elmo Dean; her daughter, Emily Dean Parrish; her brothers, Johnny, Jack, Lucas, Herman, Spencer, Floyd, George & Walter Dean; her sisters, Christine Fuller and Alice Duncan.
Published Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:00 am
| | 2511. | FAYE S. LAYTON
April 5, 1930 - February 10, 2008
LOUISBURG - Faye Swanson Layton, 77, of 451 Swanson Road, died Sunday at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Franklin County and daughter to the late David Clinton and Hattie Belle Bartholomew Swanson.
Published Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:01 am
| | 2512. |  Mural offers a peek into the past downtown
LOUISBURG -- Public art, a bit of local history and a touch of economic development efforts all melded together last Thursday evening on the Louisburg College campus -- and will soon be a focal point of downtown Louisburg.At a meeting hosted by the Louisburg Historic Neighborhood Association, college professor Will Hinton and one of his students, Julius Shumpert of Raleigh, shared their almost-completed Louisburg Opera House mural.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:47 pm
| | 2513. | WILLIE FRANK BARTHOLOMEW
September 29, 1935 – May 18, 2014
LOUISBURG – Willie Frank Bartholomew, 78, of Louisburg, died Sunday morning at his home.
Staff / Published Tuesday, May 20, 2014 6:23 pm
| | 2514. |  A Multicultural “Bountiful Harvest”
I can’t wait for you to get your hands on this treasured collection of recipes from many outstanding cooks from Louisburg United Methodist Church and the community. Molly Evans has beautifully described this lovely book as an heirloom cookbook with 877 recipes that any cook could successfully use, a book created with love by the Louisburg United Methodist Women, as well as other community patrons and friends who contributed recipes.
Alicia Eller / Published Friday, July 23, 2010 11:21 pm
| | 2515. | BETTY G. WILSON
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - Betty Gordon Wilson (nee Poole), 70, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church, Spotsylvania, Va., with the Rev. Alan R. Hager and the Rev. H. Carson Rhyne Jr. officiating. Interment will be at noon on Saturday, June 20, in Aquia Episcopal Church cemetery, Stafford, Va.
Published Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:34 pm
| | 2516. |  YOUNG SHUTTERBUGS
The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central NC-Franklin Unit members were able to participate in a national “Image Makers Photography Program” through a grant of $2,000 from the Franklin Arts Council. Twenty-two members participated in an exciting and educational photography class that taught them to become familiar with the way a camera works, the process of taking pictures, how to hold a camera steady, taking pictures in direct sunlight, as well as seeing, expressing, documenting and storytelling through the eyes of a camera. At the end of the program, members will be able to participate in Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Photography Contest where they will compete for national recognition.
Published Tuesday, July 15, 2008 11:38 pm
| | 2517. |  Biological control uses living organisms to control pests
When one thinks of biological control, usually it is in the same text as chemical agents. Well this time we are going to talk about something totally different. Now that I have your attention, let’s get started shall we. Biological control is generally using living organisms to control a specific pest.
TRACY PERRY, Franklin County Extension Service / Published Thursday, July 4, 2013 12:02 am
| | 2518. | BHS still unbeaten after road decision
WARRENTON -- A fourth-quarter flurry helped Bunn remain undefeated while winning its initial Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball matchup for the 2011-12 campaign. Taking on a much-improved Warren County squad, the Wildcats outscored the Eagles by seven points in the final stanza en route to earning a 63-52 decision at the WCHS Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:22 am
| | 2519. | Louisburg Elementary Honor Rolls
The Louisburg Elementary School honor roll for the nine weeks ending June 10 includes:
Published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:54 pm
| | 2520. | Bunn Pulls Away From Louisburg
BUNN -- Bunn's 2021 football 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 Friday night at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 30, 2021 11:14 am
| | 2521. | Lela Ann Young
January 8, 1940 - December 22, 2025
Lela Ann Dement Young, 85, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025. A lifelong resident of Franklin County, Lela was a woman of remarkable strength whose life was centered on the love she held for her family and her community.
Published Wednesday, January 7, 2026 1:53 pm
| | 2522. |  It's been a busy fall season for local 4-H members
Franklin County 4-H'ers have been busy gearing up for different events and competitions. The most recent events and competitions include State 4-H Shooting Sports, showing in the Four County 4-H Livestock Show, and practice and competing at the NC State Fair.Youth from the Franklin County 4-H Sharp Shooters Club competed on the district level in September and qualified to compete on the State level in October. The group brought home many awards.
Meg Wyatt / Published Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:09 am
| | 2523. |  4-H’ers learn: There are tricks to handling critters!
LOUISBURG — Before this past Saturday, if you called Ian Nemitz a go-getter, it might have been because he was giving chase to a stubborn goat.However, because of his cool patience, attention to detail in the arena and incredible attitude, he earned Sheep Showmanship Champion at the Fun 4-H Livestock this past Saturday.And he also took home the Go-Getter Award.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:01 am
| | 2524. |  Student recital at Cherry Hill
The spring concert season at Cherry Hill continues on June 16 with the annual student recital, performed this year by outstanding pianist Timothy Jones.His program will consist of music of Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Grieg.The 3 p.m. performance is one of two free concerts sponsored by the Cherry Hill Historic Foundation each year. A reception will follow the performance.
Published Wednesday, June 12, 2019 11:41 pm
| | 2525. | CON application adds perks; location falls short, some say
Franklin Regional Medical Center officials say their plans to relocate near the Wake County line won’t leave central and northeastern residents lacking in medical care.
In July, the state Division of Facility Services denied FRMC’s certificate of need petition to move the hospital to U.S. 1 and N.C. 96 because the application did not show how it would meet the needs of the medically under- served or provide equal access to health care for all residents.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:03 am
| | 2526. |  Patrons of Husbandry sought to aid local farmers
The end of the Civil War ushered in decades of hard times for farmers in the South and those in North Carolina shared the suffering.A variety of economic and political factors made it difficult for farmers to make a good living. The Patrons of Husbandry, a national organization founded in 1867, tried to improve the lives of farm families.A chapter of the Grange, as the organization came to be known, began operating in Guilford County in 1873, and in February 1875, the North Carolina General Assembly incorporated the state-level organization.
Maury York / Published Thursday, June 23, 2016 12:15 am
| | 2527. |  Police, deputies team for drug arrests
Within the past two weeks, Franklin County sheriff’s deputies and Louisburg police have worked separately and together to take major drug traffickers off the street.
On March 20, sheriff’s deputies, members of the dangerous drugs, the Nash County sheriff’s office and the State Bureau of Investigation arrested Spring Hope resident Fredy Rene Cruz Santillan.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 5, 2006 12:43 am
| | 2528. | Bunn Dropped By Nash Central
ROCKY MOUNT -- Round One of the same-classification football games in the Big East Conference began Friday -- with a playoff spot going to the winner of the four-team, round-robin format.
Nash Central took the first step toward that lofty goal as the homestanding Bulldogs slid past Bunn by a 15-6 margin at The Dawg Pound on the NCHS campus.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 16, 2021 10:17 am
| | 2529. | Winslow bows out, new sheriff hopeful tosses hat into ring
LOUISBURG -- Filing for the 2026 primary ends on Friday and, already, changes are guaranteed in the General Assembly.And, a race for Franklin County sheriff is set for the fall.On Monday, District 7 State Rep. Matthew Winslow announced that he would not seek re-election.Winslow was first elected in the fall of 2020 in a contested race with Dr. Phillip Stover.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 17, 2025 11:27 pm
| | 2530. | WINNIE EVELYNE STALLINGS HORTON
ZEBULON --- Evelyne Stallings Horton, 91, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home with her loving and caring daughter by her side. She was born March 4, 1929 in Franklin County to the late Herbert Edward Stallings and Oma Pearce Stallings. Evelyne was a devoted wife and loving mom.
Published Thursday, March 4, 2021 5:07 pm
| | 2531. | 15 arrested in drug roundup
FRANKLINTON -- Area law enforcement agencies combined to arrest more than a dozen people on nearly 90 drug charges following a six-month narcotics operation.Operation Impact, said Sheriff Kent Winstead, "is an effort to identify and arrest anyone who chooses to sell illegal drugs in our communities."Our strategy and our emphasis will continue to be making our communities safer," he said. "These arrests will help achieve that goal."
Published Wednesday, October 2, 2019 11:53 pm
| | 2532. | KVA honor students named
Kerr Vance Academy released its honor roll for the second quarter and first semester.
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 11:37 pm
| | 2533. | Bunn Pulls Away To Defeat Jaguars
CONWAY -- Bunn erupted both offensively and defensively in the second of Friday’s non-conference football game at Northampton County.As a result, the Wildcats were able to break open a tight contest en route to winning by a comfortable 49-7 margin over the Jaguars.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 28, 2013 12:23 am
| | 2534. |  Buffaloe stars at California event
LOS ANGELES -- Christian Buffaloe, local 16-year-old Kyokushin competitor, recently gained 2nd Place in the Teen Division (16 yrs) of the "2016 Kyokushin U.S. Karate Championships" in Los Angeles.This prestigious yearly event is sponsored by the International Kyokushin Karate Organization in Tokyo, Japan, and features many top competitors from around the world.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, February 11, 2016 12:20 am
| | 2535. |  $53M school bond passes
Franklin County voters turned out in high but not record numbers on Tuesday, approving a $53-million school bond that will primarily pay for a new Franklinton High School.
And two commissioner candidates — Dr. Raymond Stone and Shane Mitchell — put themselves ahead of the pack in a race that could warrant a run-off election.
Franklin voters also cast their ballots in support of presidential candidate Barack Obama, with 5,735 votes to Hillary Clinton’s 5,055.
Voters approved the school bond with 8,301 votes to 4,546.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 1:19 am
| | 2536. |  Wildcats take on Southern
BUNN -- The old adage about everyone being in the same boat certainly applies to the opening of the Northern Carolina Conference football schedule following the recent heavy rains.Due to the poor weather, teams haven't been able to practice as much as preferred -- and that list includes the Bunn Wildcats.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:08 am
| | 2537. | Ernestine J. Hagwood
January 2, 1937 - October 20, 2022
LOUISBURG, NC--Ernestine Jeffreys Hagwood, 85, of Louisburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2022 after a six year battle with Alzheimer's disease. A native of Franklin County, she was the daughter of Willie and Seddie Perkerson Jeffreys.
Published Friday, October 21, 2022 6:07 pm
| | 2538. | LHS Rolls Past Ravens
LOUISBURG -- For the second straight year, the Louisburg High Warriors put up some huge offensive numbers against Ravenscroft. This time around, Louisburg racked up 475 total yards en route to defeating the Ravens 44-10 in the Warriors’ regular season opener Friday night at the LHS Football Field.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:31 am
| | 2539. | Upset by lack of respect shown to fallen soldier by Youngsville
Dear Editor, The sudden passing of SPC Lucas Elliott with the 805th Military Police Company on July 15 was a traumatic and heartbreaking story. This young soldier was a true symbol of heroism. A Franklin County native who chose to dedicate his life at such a young age to defending our freedom and what this great country stands for.
LETTER / Published Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:02 am
| | 2540. |  Wildcats seventh at event
BUNN -- Learning how to finish out victories is a key part in the development of a young basketball team -- and the Bunn Wildcats are no different.Bunn, loaded with underclassmen, had an opportunity to make a huge statement during last week's action at its annual Bunn Boys Basketball Christmas Tournament.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, January 3, 2019 12:03 am
| | 2541. |  Miss Jabberwock crowned
HENDERSON -- Celebrating Sisterhood, Service, Scholarship and Excellence was the theme of the 61st Jabberwock Extravaganza hosted by the Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant was held at Vance-Granville Community College's Civic Center.The evening began with greetings from the chapter's president, Belinda Pettiford, followed by an entertaining group performance by the Jabberwock contestants.
Published Wednesday, May 27, 2015 11:53 pm
| | 2542. |  United Way launches program to bolster human services
The United Way of Franklin County has started a three-year pilot program to ensure key community agency programs in human services are funded and that those programs continue to thrive. The pilot program opens up opportunities for the agencies to share ideas, prioritize needs and help each other operate, UWFC Chairman Dale Byrns said.
Published Wednesday, May 9, 2012 12:26 am
| | 2543. | Mattie Simmons crowned NAACP Mother of the Year
The Franklin County Branch of the NAACP conducted its annual Mother of the Year Banquet recently in the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
The Rev. Sidney Dunston, membership chair of the branch, served as the master of ceremonies. Dr. William Barber Jr., state president of the NAACP, was the speaker.
Published Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:37 pm
| | 2544. | Boutique hotel idea advances
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Town Council agreed to "make a little" while hoping to start the renovation of a long-vacant building downtown.Several months ago, the town purchased the former Perry medical clinic building at 118 North Main Street for about $96,000. then did about $40,000 worth of work, including cleanup and painting the exterior.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, April 17, 2019 11:50 pm
| | 2545. |  O. Henry Book Club donates book in memory of Dr. Linda Holley
LOUISBURG -- The O. Henry Book Club of Franklin County presented Louisburg College with a book donation and dedication last week.The book, "North Carolina Pottery: The Collection of The Mint Museum," was gifted to Louisburg College's Robbins Library in memory of club member Dr. Linda Holley.Dr. Linda Holley was a proud member of the O. Henry Book Club based in Louisburg.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:28 pm
| | 2546. | AI won't solve education crisis
Dear editor: I am a high school English teacher waging what sometimes feels like a lonely war against teachers' use of Artificial Intelligence.Many teachers in public schools use AI to create lesson plans, generate tests and quizzes, provide feedback on student work, write communication to students and families, and complete a variety of other tasks.Usually, teachers who use AI do not disclose that they have used AI.
Letters to the editor / Published Wednesday, January 8, 2025 11:21 pm
| | 2547. | LHS Moves Into Second In TRAC
WELDON -- Needing a victory to solidify their postseason seed, the Louisburg Warriors came through in a big way Friday at Weldon. LHS spoiled the Mighty Chargers’ homecoming with a 42-6 decision that, barring a final-week disaster, all but wrapped the second spot in the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference for the Warriors.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 28, 2006 1:06 am
| | 2548. |  Special Day At BHS
BUNN -- Last Thursday proved to be a memorable day, both for the Bunn Wildcats and an excited group of Franklin County youngsters.The Bunn baseball squad hosted the Miracle League of Franklin County as part of pre-game festivities before the Wildcats hosted North Carolina School of Science and Math for a key Northern Carolina Conference diamond showdown.Miracle League players took part in an exhibition contest on the BHS Baseball Field, with Wildcats serving as official buddies.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 5, 2017 11:41 pm
| | 2549. |  Couple exchanges wedding vows in church ceremony
Katherine Leigh Stewart and John Allen Campbell were united in marriage on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. at Louisburg Baptist Church in Louisburg. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Dr. Reggie Rushing. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Green Hill Club.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Day Stewart of Louisburg.
Staff / Published Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:56 pm
| | 2550. |  Earlie Brodie: Educator, minister, civil rights leader
The Rev. Dr. Earlie Lenward Brodie lived more than nine decades in Franklin County, and he devoted most of his life to the educational, spiritual, and civic betterment of African Americans in Franklin and surrounding counties. The son of Willis and Elizabeth Smith Brodie, he was born on August 8, 1905. The large family -- the Brodies had nine children in 1920 -- lived on a farm in Goldmine Township.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:48 pm
| | 2551. |  County native receives 'understanding' award
Franklin County native Wendell Tabb recently received the 2016 Sister Cities/Mayor's Award for "Promoting International Understanding."He was nominated for the award based on his involvement with international education that has benefitted students at Hillside High School in Durham. The award was presented Oct. 21 during Sister Cities annual meeting held on the campus of North Carolina Central University.
Published Thursday, November 17, 2016 12:11 am
| | 2552. | MAGGIE LULA FOGG
LOUISBURG - Maggie Lula Fogg, a resident of Louisburg and retired school teacher from the Franklin County School System, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in Bethesda, Maryland.
Published Saturday, April 15, 2006 5:58 am
| | 2553. | KVA honor students named for quarter, and the school year
Kerr-Vance Academy reported its honors for the fourth quarter and for the school year.
Published Wednesday, June 7, 2017 11:57 pm
| | 2554. | FES honor roll for second nine weeks
The Franklinton Elementary School honor roll for the second nine week grading period includes:
Published Saturday, February 27, 2010 12:00 am
| | 2555. | LHS honor students named
Freda Clifton, principal of Louisburg High School, has announced 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 21, 2012 12:25 am
| | 2556. | HMA clinics switch over to Novant
Franklin Regional Medical Center’s doctors’ offices will be under Novant Medical Group ownership and operation beginning this coming week.
When the Winston-Salem health care entity bought a minority ownership in seven Health Management Associates hospitals — including FRMC — they offered doctors the opportunity to join the medical group.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, August 29, 2008 11:45 pm
| | 2557. | Early voting underway; election day is March 3
LOUISBURG -- Early voting starts today, giving folks a chance to get a jump start on the primary election.Early voting runs from Feb. 12 through Feb. 28, including Saturday voting on Feb. 21 and Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on both those days.Otherwise, early voting sites will be open from 8 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.The polls open on election day, March 3, from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Published Wednesday, February 11, 2026 11:19 pm
| | 2558. |  Bunn outlasts Rams in diamond meeting
BUNN -- Nostalgia was en vogue Monday when Bunn hosted Franklinton -- and former assistant coach Donnie Ray -- for a non-conference baseball showdown.Ray is now in his first season as the Red Rams' head coach, and he brought a fired-up group to BHS to take on the Wildcats.Franklinton gave Bunn all it could handle before the Wildcats scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth to secure a 3-1 victory that was probably much tougher than anyone in the BHS dugout could have imagined.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:01 am
| | 2559. |  LC graduate wins national competition
Louisburg College has announced that 2012 graduate David Safran was awarded first place in his competition category on Wednesday, June 27, at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. He placed first in the “Sales Presentation” category, competing against students from schools such as Rutgers, Florida International, and Valparaiso University.
Published Tuesday, July 3, 2012 11:50 pm
| | 2560. |  Louisburg drops road tennis contest vs. RR
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Louisburg High School traveled to Roanoke Rapids on Wednesday and was defeated by a team score of 8-1 in Northern Carolina Conference boys tennis action.LHS’ lone victory came at No. 1 Doubles as Alejandro Rivera and Quint Hester teamed up for an 8-6 decision over Roanoke Rapids’ Xac Fromal and Davis Felts.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, March 15, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 2561. |  Franklin County Schools' Winterguard receives awards
LOCAL TEAM FARES WELL. Franklin County Schools' Winterguard team shone in recent competitions. Winterguard, under the direction of Bailey Pelt, Meredith Bryan and Kerry Shimfessel, has been seeing success in their 2024 season. The team is composed of students from schools throughout Franklin County. This year's show is titled "Dance of the Faerie Folk" and is designed to symbolize the myth of joining a faerie circle and dancing until one dies. The team uses conventional flag, rifle, and sabre work and dynamic formations to convey their theme.
Published Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:02 am
| | 2562. | VGCC discussion to focus on its paralegal program
The Paralegal Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College will host a panel discussion on careers in the paralegal field on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. until noon in Building 4 on the college's Franklin County Campus, where the program is based.During the discussion, graduates of the VGCC Paralegal Technology program, attorneys, and the assistant director of the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification will discuss the expectations and various roles of paralegals in the workplace, ethics, confidentiality, employability and paralegal certification.
Published Wednesday, September 6, 2017 11:36 pm
| | 2563. | 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
| | 2564. | Louisburg earns key TRAC victory at Weldon
WELDON - Needing a victory to solidify their postseason seed, the Louisburg Warriors came through in a big way last Friday at Weldon.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 1, 2006 12:20 am
| | 2565. | School board approves several personnel items
A number of personnel items were handled by the Franklin County Board of Education during its Monday night meeting.
Published Friday, January 18, 2013 11:28 pm
| | 2566. |  WE MEET AGAIN
BUNN -- Not since the Whitney Bunn-Alexus Hill days of over one decade ago had Bunn and Northern Nash met in girls basketball action.But judging by the intensity of last Friday's showdown between the schools, this rivalry might be heating up again -- now in the ultra-competitive Big East Conference.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:50 pm
| | 2567. | Woman is facing theft charges for stealing truck
LOUISBURG -- Police arrested a woman they allege stole a truck and went on a spending spree with the victim's credit card.According to investigators, Melissa A. Morrow and a friend went to a man's home in the 200 block of N. Main Street during the early morning hours of March 26, under the guise that Morrow had to use the bathroom. While Morrow's friend, who knew the resident at N. Main Street spoke in the doorway, police allege Morrow went inside and took the victim's keys, a cell phone and credit card.
Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:42 pm
| | 2568. | 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
| | 2569. |  Ladycats roll past FHS
FRANKLINTON -- As the playoff race tightens in the Northern Carolina Conference, the Bunn Ladycats are picking the perfect time to perk up their bats.Bunn has scored a combined 54 runs in its last three games -- all one-sided victories.Last Thursday, BHS delivered 15 base knocks and swept its season series with host Franklinton with a 19-0 decision.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:19 am
| | 2570. |  Blacknall is the selection
BUNN -- Bunn High School has a new girls basketball coach -- albeit someone who is no stranger to the Bunn Dome.Jovon Blacknall, who has been serving as an assistant coach/junior varsity coach for the BHS boys hoops program, has been named as the Ladycats' new skipper.Blacknall succeeds Matt Keith, who has guided the Ladycats through a strong stretch of success over the past several campaigns.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:26 pm
| | 2571. | Kerr-Vance Academy names honor students
Kerr Vance Academy released their first quarter honor roll.
Published Wednesday, October 26, 2016 11:50 pm
| | 2572. | LOUIS DOUGLAS YEAGER
July 3, 1953 - November 8, 2015
YOUNGSVILLE - Louis Douglas Yeager passed away on Sunday, November 08, 2015 in his home, completing his earthly journey as he wanted: independent, proud, stubborn and never wanting to be a burden to others. He loved spending time with his children and spoiling them, much to their mother's dismay.
Published Wednesday, November 11, 2015 9:39 pm
| | 2573. | Two arrested for shooting into Louisburg home
LOUISBURG -- Police arrested two Louisburg men they allege might be responsible for shooting into a handful of homes in Franklin County.No injuries were reported.According to Louisburg Police Chief Jason Abbott, police responded to a report of shots being fired into an occupied house in the 700 block of Kenmore Avenue at about 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 30.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:00 am
| | 2574. | Poached, parched pooches getting some shade
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County's dog park is getting some shading and more seating after all, county staff said.The county unveiled its dog park at Pilot Lions Park in March and, immediately, folks who fought for the park lamented a lack of seating and shade -- amenities that were identified in the county's initial plans for the park.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:31 pm
| | 2575. | December
• Sign-ups started for the Boys and Girls Club.
• Stephen Barrington was hired as the executive director for the Chamber of Commerce.
• Angela Harris took on a part-time, interim role as the United Way director until one is hired.
Published Saturday, January 20, 2007 2:24 am
| | 2576. |  Seniors a huge key vs. Canes
LOUISBURG - Given a possible final opportunity to shine on the home stage, seniors Jekiva Gupton and Randy Lassiter were the stars of the show last Friday for the Louisburg Warriors.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:27 am
| | 2577. |  Franklinton's Taborn commits to Campbell
FRANKLINTON -- After sorting through scholarship offers from numerous in-state colleges, Franklinton's Mikayla Taborn will have a new home next fall -- and it isn't far from her current one.Taborn, FHS' standout frontliner, has verbally committed to continue her women's basketball career at Campbell University, which is located in Harnett County.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2023 10:50 pm
| | 2578. |  A Business Decision
FRANKLINTON -- In the past, a late-season trip to Franklinton might have spelled trouble for the Bunn Ladycats.
But not Tuesday night as Bunn spoiled Franklinton’s Senior Night with a 25-9, 25-9, 25-9 conquest in Northern Carolina Conference volleyball action at the FHS Gymnasium.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 11, 2008 12:32 am
| | 2579. |  Nine A Lucky Number
LOUISBURG -- Finding depth at the goal-scoring positions has been a priority this season for the Bunn High School girls soccer squad.The Ladycats are blessed with a few consistent snipers, but the coaching staff would like to see more offensive-minded heroics as BHS progresses through its campaign.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 9, 2014 11:59 pm
| | 2580. | Trash decal proposal gets cool reception
LOUISBURG -- Unofficially, Franklin County commissioners seemed to sack a plan that would require residents to have decals to dump their trash.Solid Waste Director Brian Haynesworth presented the idea to the board during a budget worksession on Tuesday.The decals, Haynesworth said, would provide an easy way to identify and allow dumping by county users who contribute to the costs to operate solid waste through the availability fee, while keeping out outsiders who use the service without paying.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019 11:55 pm
| | 2581. | Warriors Dismantle RMP
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Louisburg High School Warriors used a methodical approach toward gaining a football victory against the Rocky Mount Prep Jags on Friday at the Rocky Mount Athletic Complex.Louisburg quickly rebounded from a tough loss last week at Franklinton by drubbing the Jaguars by a 49-0 margin.LHS will carry a 2-1 overall mark into a bye week. Louisburg will host backyard rival Bunn on Sept. 19 at Patterson Field.
DAVE BUCK, Correspondent / Published Saturday, September 6, 2014 12:22 am
| | 2582. | Woman hit with insurance fraud
LOUISBURG -- Insurance agents and deputies with the Franklin County sheriff's office arrested a woman on charges of insurance fraud recently.Deborah L. Dew, 45, of Twin Creek Drive, was charged with felony insurance fraud, felony conspiracy, felony obtaining property by false pretense, and misdemeanor false report to a police station.Insurance and sheriff's office investigators allege Dew filed a claim to receive an insurance payment in an automobile accident that she staged.
Published Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:12 am
| | 2583. | POLICE REPORTS
Three Henderson men await a February court date after officers arrested them for speeding down the town’s major highway.
According to a report by Officer Terry Pearce, he was on patrol on U.S. Highway 1 in the early morning hours of Jan. 1 when he saw headlights approaching fast in the northbound lane.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:51 pm
| | 2584. |  Two-month Franklinton police probe focuses on drug market
FRANKLINTON -- Police began making arrests recently, the result of a more than two-month long investigation into drug activity in town.The crackdown, investigators said, was the result of a fatal driveby shooting over the summer and complaints from the community about an open-air drug market in the area of Mill Street.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:39 pm
| | 2585. | 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
| | 2586. | Franklinton woman charged in drug trafficking
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Franklinton woman on drug trafficking charges, taking a significant amount of crack, cocaine and marijuana off the streets. Officers charged Georgettte Rose Wilson, 53, with cocaine trafficking, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana and maintaining a vehicle/residence to keep a controlled substance.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, October 7, 2006 1:43 am
| | 2587. |  Wildcats take first in league
BUNN -- Bunn’s boys and Roanoke Rapids’ girls came away with team victories during the latest installment of the Northern Carolina Conference’s cross country season.
The event was held Wednesday afternoon at Bunn’s home course on the grounds of Vollmer Farm.
BHS’ boys collected 24 points, compared to 63 for second-place Franklinton.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 3, 2009 12:33 am
| | 2588. |  Pony-Ing Up To Virginia
LOUISBURG -- Traveling to the Tidewater Region of Virginia in July will be no day at the beach -- Virginia Beach, that is -- for the Louisburg Softball All-Stars.
Instead, the All-Stars will spend three days in Chesapeake at the Pony Softball Eastern Zone Tournament.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, June 21, 2008 1:42 am
| | 2589. |  Ware Is Going To Louisburg College
LOUISBURG -- Size is an intangible that can’t be taught on the football field.
And Louisburg High’s Daryl Ware has plenty of it -- with room to grow.
Ware, LHS’ chief receiving target at tight end last season, has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his gridiron career at Louisburg College.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, May 16, 2008 11:59 pm
| | 2590. |  Kerr-Vance drops close match
HENDERSON -- The Kerr-Vance Academy varsity soccer team lost 2-1 to The Oakwood School in heartbreaking fashion in overtime last Friday. It was the Spartans' first home match of the season.The first half proved to be a defensive battle with neither team able to score."It was the best game the boys had played this season," Spartan Coach Devon Honeywell said after the game. "We really kept to the game plan. Despite the loss, this was a good sign for things to come in the future."
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:10 am
| | 2591. | Arts Council recognizes local NC State Fair artists
Several budding young Franklin County artists have received special recognition from the Franklin County Arts Council.
The students’ artwork was chosen for display last month at the North Carolina State Fair where members of the local Arts Council took notice.
Published Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:16 am
| | 2592. |  Bulldogs get past Wildcats
ROCKY MOUNT -- Round One of the same-classification football games in the Big East Conference began last Friday -- with a playoff spot going to the winner of the four-team, round-robin format.Nash Central took the first step toward that lofty goal as the homestanding Bulldogs slid past Bunn by a 15-6 margin at The Dawg Pound on the NCHS campus.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:56 pm
| | 2593. |  Nifty 50 For LHS
LOUISBURG -- Both Louisburg and North Johnston entered last 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 Patterson Field in a game with key standings implications in the NCC.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 17, 2012 12:10 am
| | 2594. |  LC ends gridiron campaign
If you look at the football schedule on Louisburg College’s website, you’ll see that the Hurricanes’ final matchup of the 2010 regular season was last Saturday.
But another big date wasn’t listed on LC’s ledger, and that will be this coming Tuesday.
That’s when the Northeast Conference will hold its annual postseason meeting on Long Island, New York.
Geoff Neville / Published Friday, November 19, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 2595. | Restaurant mess, attempted thefts keep deputies busy
YOUNGSVILLE -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies arrested two people and are looking for one suspect accused of helping themselves at a local eatery.According to a report by Dep. Dustin Vaughan, he was dispatched to the Waffle House on U.S. 1 the evening of Nov. 3 to investigate customer problems and found the doors to the 24-hour diner locked.
Published Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:16 am
| | 2596. | WILHELMINA R. HAWKINS
Wilhelmina R. Hawkins, the daughter of the late Julia Cooley Robinson was born on November 8, 1926, in Louisburg, North Carolina. She departed this life and entered eternal rest on July 31, 2021.
Published Wednesday, August 11, 2021 4:11 pm
| | 2597. |  Miss Nu Epsilon crowned
Danajee Braswell was crowned the 7th Miss Nu Epsilon on Saturday, Oct. 23, at Louisburg United Methodist Church. She is the daughter of Efrem and Francheska Braswell of Louisburg and is a seventh-grader at Terrrell Lane Middle School. She was among five young ladies competing for the title.
Published Wednesday, December 8, 2010 12:18 am
| | 2598. | Northampton West Wins TRAC Showdown
LOUISBURG -- If this was billed as the showdown for the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference crown, the Northampton West Hurricanes could be well on their way to their second consecutive league title.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 7, 2006 1:43 am
| | 2599. | Two-Pointer Lifts Warriors
KENLY -- With time running out, there was no doubt about Louisburg’s decision-making process when faced with the prospect of taking the lead -- or possibly suffering a heartbreaking loss. Thanks to a 4-yard touchdown run from Antonio Smith, LHS had drawn to within one point of host North Johnston with 34 seconds remaining in the clubs’ Northern Carolina Conference showdown Friday night.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:32 am
| | 2600. | Burton Era At Bunn Begins With Victory
BUNN -- Dennis Burton's first game as the Bunn HIgh School football coach was certainly one to remember.
The Wildcats controlled the proceedings from start to finish en route to ushering in the Burton Era with an impressive 52-0 decision over East Chapel Hill on Friday at the BHS Football Field.
Published Saturday, August 20, 2022 2:21 pm
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