| 2601. |  BOARD GAMES
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton's inside size and Bunn's perimeter speed provided an interesting contrast during Tuesday's first-round matchup in the Big East Conference Girls Basketball Tournament at the FHS Gymnasium.But the result was the same as the two regular season meetings as the Lady Rams' paint prowess was simply too much for the smaller Ladycats.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:42 pm
| | 2602. | Bunn defeats rival Louisburg on mat
BUNN -- Bunn High School hosted a tri-match wrestling event on Tuesday against Northern Carolina Conference opponents Louisburg and Roanoke Rapids.The Wildcats claimed both events, including a 45-33 decision over Louisburg in a renewal of the schools' backyard rivalry at the Bunn Dome.Bunn, coached by Parker Haake, won the final two matches by forfeit over Louisburg to pull away in what had been a close event to that point.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:11 am
| | 2603. | A. Pauline "Polly" Cheaves
July 31, 1922 - December 14, 2023
Louisburg, NC--Annie Pauline (Polly) Cheaves, 101, of Louisburg went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Published Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:40 pm
| | 2604. | BHS naps sweep over S. Granville
BUNN -- Bunn High School improved to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in league play with a 5-0 home win over South Granville on Friday in Northern Carolina Conference baseball action. BHS' Malakai Morrow pitched a complete game shutout, pitching around five hits, two hit batters, and two walks, while striking out four.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:58 pm
| | 2605. | Man headed to court for B&E charges
A Franklin County man is slated to appear in court next week, facing nearly 30 counts of breaking and entering charges. Wake and Franklin county authorities combined to arrests Scottie J. Hunter on March 5, alleging that he was responsible for dozens of break-ins.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:32 am
| | 2606. | Franklinton splits games with Bunn
BUNN -- Franklinton split a pair of contests last Friday night at Northern Carolina Conference rival Bunn.The Red Rams rallied to pull out a 55-51 decision over the host Wildcats in the boys matchup.In girls action, Bunn was a 52-35 winner.The Ladycats raced to a 13-5 cushion after one period and never looked back thanks in part to a combined 31 points from Precious Walker (16) and Cressida Duncan (15).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 23, 2015 10:35 pm
| | 2607. |  Disappointing Loss
BUNN -- Bunn got off to a quick start during last Wednesday's key Northern Carolina Conference baseball contest at home against Granville Central.But the ending of the outing didn't go the Wildcats' way as they were shocked by the Panthers by a 9-8 margin at the BHS Baseball Field.GC finished off the sweep of the Wildcats later last week with a one-run triumph in Stem.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:43 pm
| | 2608. | Strickland Shines For Louisburg
LEGGETT -- Hakeem Strickland enjoyed a career-best night Friday for the Louisburg Warriors. In the process, Strickland, a sophomore running back, spoiled North Edgecombe’s homecoming as he rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns, helping LHS defeat NE 51-6 in a Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference gridiron contest.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 14, 2006 12:10 am
| | 2609. |  Franklinton's police chief retires; residents' frustration boils over
FRANKLINTON -- Police Chief and Assistant Town Manager John Green announced his retirement, punctuating a meeting where residents expressed concerns about safety and frustrations with a lack of governmental response.Inside a socially-distant, but packed town meeting space on Tuesday, Green told commissioners, Town Manager Gregory Bethea and a host of residents that he was retiring, effective Sept. 1.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:43 pm
| | 2610. |  Building 'Cats
BUNN -- Following last season's disappointment, it was easy to wonder about the immediate future of the tradition-laden Bunn High School volleyball program.The Ladycats lost several key seniors from that group, and only a few standouts with extensive varsity experience were set to return.But worry not, BHS fans, help was on the way. And it came from just a few miles up the road.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:37 pm
| | 2611. |  County Sweeps MAC
BUNN -- A pair of recent Franklin County track and field dynasties continued last Saturday at the Bunn High School Football Field.
That’s when the Cedar Creek boys and Terrell Lane girls claimed the team titles at the annual Middle Athletic Conference Championships.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:51 pm
| | 2612. |  Wildcats Defeat Southern
BUNN -- Even though it's not even Christmas yet, the Match of the Year in the Big East Conference wrestling standings might have taken place last Wednesday at the Bunn Dome.Host Bunn has controlled the league over the past two campaigns, winning both seasons en route to taking the Class 2-A East Regional title before competing in the Class 2-A State Championship contest.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:34 pm
| | 2613. | FHS edged vs. Jackets
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Franklinton's key swing game with Roanoke Rapids went back-and-forth last 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 Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:02 am
| | 2614. |  Three VGCC paralegal graduates among first to become certified
Three VGCC Paralegal program graduates are first to become state-certified The Paralegal Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College can now boast a 100 percent passing rate on the state certification exam, after three of the program's first graduates recently became North Carolina Certified Paralegals.
Published Thursday, June 2, 2016 12:06 am
| | 2615. | LOUISBURG HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS
Freda Clifton, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the Honor Roll for the fourth, fifth and sixth six-weeks grading period.
To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the AB Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:56 pm
| | 2616. | FRMC initiates medical response team
Franklin Regional Medical Center has initiated a medical response team designed to address medical needs before they become critical. The hospital set up a Rapid Response Team at the beginning of the month. The program allows any and all hospital staff to notify the team of a non-intensive care patient’s condition if they feel or think the patient is heading toward a more serious medical emergency.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, July 28, 2007 12:30 am
| | 2617. | Bunn wins NCC links showdown
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Bunn found the historic Chockoyott Country Club to its liking during the first 18-hole round of competition this spring in Northern Carolina Conference golf action. That was especially true for freshman William Lewis, who carded an amazing 73 to earn medalist honors. None of Bunn’s scorers shot above 92 as the Wildcats rolled to a convincing 22-shot victory over Roanoke Rapids on March 27.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, April 7, 2012 12:09 am
| | 2618. |  SN claws past Rams
FRANKLINTON -- Overpowering pitching, a veteran presence, tablesetting speedsters at the top of the lineup and big-time bats up and down the order.Those have key intangibles of Southern Nash's recent dominance of the Big East Conference softball scene.But some of those hallmarks are no longer in place for the Ladybirds -- at least this season.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 30, 2022 8:10 pm
| | 2619. | L-burg project beats estimates
LOUISBURG -- Town officials got a little good news Monday night when the low bid for a SCADA System at the town's sewer plant came in well under estimates.The system, which includes controls that monitor the treatment plant, came in at $169,300, about $21,000 less than estimates.The town quickly accepted the bid and awarded the contract to Custom Controls Unlimited of Raleigh.The project was sent out for bids earlier, although the town did not receive enough proposals in April to award a contract.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:05 am
| | 2620. | Warriors wait until next year
TRENTON — Carrying an eight-game winning steak, the Louisburg Lady Warriors seemed to have plenty of momentum going into the postseason. But the Lady Warriors couldn’t continue that success, losing in the semifinals of the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference before bowing out in the first round of the Class 1-A State Girls Basketball Playoffs.
Published Saturday, February 24, 2007 12:45 am
| | 2621. | VGCC Paralegal program sends first graduates off to new careers
Vance-Granville Community College recently celebrated the graduation of the first class from the two-year Paralegal Technology degree program. Also worth celebrating was the fact that by the time they graduated, some of the students had already secured employment in their chosen career field.
Published Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:28 am
| | 2622. |  LHS Falls To Northwest Halifax
LOUISBURG -- Despite competing without five suspended players -- and having no chance to make the postseason -- the Northwest Halifax Vikings still competed like a football team on a mission Friday against host Louisburg. After LHS had taken an early advantage, the Vikings reeled off 22 unanswered points and went on to defeat the Warriors 28-16 in the Northern Carolina Conference opener for each club at historic Patterson Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 17, 2011 12:57 am
| | 2623. |  Bunn Piles Up Yards Versus Greene Central
BUNN -- David Howle’s early-season assessment that his Bunn Wildcats had the potential to be a contender is looking more spot-on by the day.Howle and his Wildcats rolled into the Class 2-AA State Playoffs off a strong late finish -- and Bunn continued that momentum by rolling past Greene Central by a 69-20 margin in Friday’s postseason opener at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 16, 2013 12:14 am
| | 2624. |  LHS loses second-half lead; NE wins in OT
LOUISBURG — Development versus disappointment.
That facet continues to provide an ongoing saga for the Louisburg High boys basketball team, which has only one senior -- and one victory -- this season.
The conquests may not be piling up, but LHS head coach Chris Davis continues to see positive things from his Warriors -- even during one of the most heartbreaking setbacks of the year.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:07 am
| | 2625. |  LOUISBURG CRIES FOUL
WELDON - James Collier couldn’t help but cry foul following Tuesday’s loss at Weldon.
With the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference girls basketball regular season crown possibly hanging in the balance, the Louisburg High coach, watched in amazement -- and fury -- during a series of strange events as the decisive fourth quarter unfolded.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 2, 2008 12:03 am
| | 2626. |  United Way Fall Food Drive helps supply 14 pantries with more than 26,000 items
Henry Hamlet in Centerville sees the need at his grocery store and meat market every day. Touran Bagheri, as a restaurant owner in Bunn at Subway, knows the need is real. Betty Wrenn of Piney Grove United Methodist Church food pantry in Louisburg realizes that the need is not going away any time soon and it is growing.
Contributed By The United Way of Franklin County / Published Friday, December 23, 2011 11:54 pm
| | 2627. |  LHS Dominates Northwest Halifax
AURELIAN SPRINGS -- One week after using a late-game comeback to gain their first victory of the season, the Louisburg Warriors needed no such fortune to secure Win No. 2. Instead, Louisburg dominated literally from the opening kickoff en route to a 48-6 decision Friday at Northwest Halifax.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 8, 2012 12:13 am
| | 2628. | Franklinton Lady Rams ready for big week
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Head coach Chris Miller knows that his Franklinton Lady Rams are a competitor in the Northern Carolina Conference fast-pitch softball race.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, April 8, 2006 12:16 am
| | 2629. |  Daycare reaches out to Haiti
They may not have raised $57 million, but children at Franklinton’s United Methodist Day Care did raise spirits.
Relief efforts continue for the people of Haiti, a Caribbean nation still reeling from a devastating earthquake that’s killed 150,000 and has countless others scrambling for life-saving rations.
On Friday, celebrities organized a global benefit that, as of Tuesday, had raised more than $58 million.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:30 am
| | 2630. | FRANKLIN COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM
Franklin County has been chosen to receive $7,103 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 and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide.
Published Saturday, October 8, 2011 12:14 am
| | 2631. | School board makes personnel decisions
The Franklin County Board of Education handled a number of personnel items during its December meeting during which it:
Published Wednesday, December 26, 2018 11:55 pm
| | 2632. |  Samiyah Edgerton crowned Miss Nu Epsilon
Samiyah Ke’Shion Edgerton has been chosen as the reigning Miss Nu Epsilon for 2012-13. The ninth annual cotillion was held recently at the Interdenominational Headquarters Building in Franklinton. She is the daughter of Ke’Shion and Sherree Edgerton of Louisburg and a fourth-grader at Royal Elementary School. She was sponsored by Geraldine Manley and Faye Weiner.
Published Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:25 am
| | 2633. | Fire allowed to burn out
FRANKLINTON -- For the most part, Franklinton fire crews could only watch as a piece of logging equipment burned. Units were dispatched to what was reported as a farm equipment fire just after 11 a.m. on Feb. 28.When crews responded to the 63 Mann Street address, essentially a road that dead ends into a long, muddied path, they found a plume of black smoke in the distance -- about a mile off the road. According to those on scene, a piece of logging equipment had caught fire.
Published Wednesday, March 2, 2022 11:51 pm
| | 2634. |  Repeat title for Jaguars
BUNN -- So much for the theory that Cedar Creek Middle School's girls basketball program would embark on a downswing after last year's graduation of an amazing class that featured several current standouts on the Franklinton High School varsity -- including scoring whiz Miracle Cornell.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2018 11:45 pm
| | 2635. | JANE FRAZIER KITTRELL
LOUISBURG - Jane Frazier Kittrell, 84, of Louisburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her home. Jane was born in Vance County on April 12, 1932 to the late Vernice Lassiter and Thomas Worth Frazier. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Newcomb Kittrell: and brothers, Fred Frazier, T. W. Frazier Jr., and Kirby Frazier.
Published Tuesday, July 19, 2016 6:06 pm
| | 2636. | LHS’ Season Ends At James Kenan
WARSAW — After averaging 50 points over the past five games, the Louisburg High offense was derailed Friday by a powerful James Kenan squad. Undefeated host James Kenan lived up to its billing as a No. 1 seed, rolling to a 35-6 home victory over the Warriors in the second round of the Class 1-A State Playoffs.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:53 am
| | 2637. |  Seaman First Class
“We want to be sure we treat you as you,” said Dr. David Seaman shortly after he joined Franklin Regional Medical Center’s medical staff this week. “We can be small and do things right,” he said.
Dr. Seaman is nationally board certified in general surgery and also specializes in vascular surgery.
At Franklin Regional, he said, his goal is to treat patients as people, not as numbers or as mere sources of revenue.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Saturday, January 8, 2011 12:03 am
| | 2638. |  Bunn wrestlers control Northern Nash
RED OAK -- Many are the challengers to Bunn's throne atop the Big East Conference wrestling standings -- but none of them have been able to break through the Wildats' victory defense since Coach Parker Haake's talented club joined the league in 2021.Since then, BHS has claimed back-to-back Big East Conference crowns -- and is well on its way to a three-peat.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:45 pm
| | 2639. |  Southall leaving Department of Aging
Earlier this year, the Franklin County Department of Aging lost its long-time director.
Tuesday was the last day for the supervisor of its Louisburg Center, Christy Southall.
The Nash County native will be making a homecoming of sorts, as she began her first day Wednesday as coordinator of the Nashville Senior Center.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 1, 2010 2:19 am
| | 2640. | Machete attack; home invasion
FRANKLINTON — Police are investigating two brutal attacks, one on the street and another in a home.
First, Marcus Earl Dozier, 23, was cut by a machete during a street fight on July 7.
Three days later, police were looking for two suspects accused of breaking into a home on Allen Avenue, shooting into the house and injuring one man.
Investigators don’t believe the incidents are related.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 15, 2008 11:38 pm
| | 2641. | Town voters, your day looms!
Early voting continues through Saturday as election day looms on Tuesday.• In Louisburg, voters can chose its next mayor amongst a field that includes incumbent council members Boyd Sturges and Christopher Neal, along with political newcomers Mike Anderson, Connie Jo Hutchinson, Liz Seibel, and Paula Walters.
Published Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:54 pm
| | 2642. | C-P event scheduled in Oxford
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Bunn will be looking for a four-peat when All-Star baseball action kicks off Friday with the Dixie Youth District Coach-Pitch Tournament at the Oxford Webb High School Softball Field.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 14, 2006 1:10 am
| | 2643. |  Ty Tops NCC’s Line List
BUNN -- Every big offensive play registered by the Bunn Wildcats over the past three years began in the capable hands of Ty Howle.
Howle, a junior who is the son of BHS head coach David Howle, has started at center for the Wildcats since the first day he stepped on campus.
“It just kind of happened that way,’’ David Howle said. “Ty looked like a center, so it seemed like a good fit -- he started playing the position in middle school.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, December 21, 2007 11:36 pm
| | 2644. | Community gardens meet the needs of the participants who work them
While going through your day-to-day routine you might have heard of one, you might have even seen one, or maybe you have even worked in one. One what you ask? A community garden of course. Well enough with the suspense. Community gardens are as varied as the neighborhoods in which they thrive.
Tracy Perry, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agricultural Technician / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:09 am
| | 2645. | Breaking News: Franklinton, Louisburg get new leadership
LOUISBURG -- Franklinton voters elected a new mayor and new commissioner and Louisburg voters installed a new council member in the only two contested municipal races in Franklin County on Tuesday night.Franklinton Commissioner Art Wright won his rematch with Mayor Elic Senter, besting the two-term mayor with 212 votes to 187.Wright, who lost to Senter in 2007, said campaigners carried him to victory.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, October 29, 2015 4:28 pm
| | 2646. | DISTRICT COURT
The following people were penalized in Franklin District Court recently for driving while impaired (DWI).
Published Friday, December 5, 2008 11:17 pm
| | 2647. |  ALSTON EXCELS
FRANKLINTON -- After a layoff of almost three weeks, the Franklinton Red Rams returned to the court last week -- looking to make one final push in the always-competitive Big East Conference boys basketball standings.The Red Rams, despite their long-term absence, didn't show many signs of rust as Franklinton secured two victories in three tries, with the lone loss coming against league powerhouse Rocky Mount.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:51 pm
| | 2648. |  Keeping Track
FRANKLINTON -- Nichole Poppe’s double duty hasn’t stopped the Franklinton standout from continuing to excel in the track and field throwing events.
Poppe, a sophomore, has been competing in both track and soccer this spring -- often leaving one field to go right to another.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, March 19, 2010 11:02 pm
| | 2649. |  Bunn High School's Class of 1967 holds its 52nd anniversary reunion
The 1967 Class of Bunn High School gathered recently to celebrate its 52nd reunion. Classmates and guests met at Vicky Baker Denton and Van Denton's "Red Barn" in Bunn for hours of fellowship and a catered meal.Class members expressed their memories while attending Bunn High School, in addition to catching up with friends about the last 52 years.
Published Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11:49 pm
| | 2650. |  Cedar Creek MS a dual winner
FRANKLINTON -- With Franklinton High School securing both of the varsity team titles at The Franklin Times County Track and Field Championships, all that was left was for Cedar Creek to take the middle school title for a Western Franklin County clean sweep.CCMS lived up to its part of the bargain by rolling to titles in both the girls and boys standings.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:40 am
| | 2651. |  Give to kids? That’s exactly the plan!
LOUISBURG — A local group started up under the banner, Give to Kids, is trying to do just that.Since the beginning of the school year, organizers have teamed up with elementary school guidance counselors to provide needed items, such as food and clothes, to students who — for whatever reason — might otherwise slip through the cracks of other giving organizations.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 2652. | Warriors deliver at No. Edge
LEGGETT -- Hakeem Strickland enjoyed a career-best night last Friday for the Louisburg Warriors.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2006 12:17 am
| | 2653. |  STAYING ALIVE
OXFORD -- Bunn High School's girls basketball season appeared to be in peril when freshman star Kaitlyn Adams went down with a leg injury in the second period of last Wednesday's meeting with Roanoke Rapids in the semifinals of the Northern Carolina Conference Tournament at Oxford Webb.At the time, the Ladycats were tangled in a close game with the Jackets, but Adams' presence would be missed, and she would be unable to return to the matchup.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 26, 2020 11:48 pm
| | 2654. | Early voting gets off to slow start in county
LOUISBURG -- Just more than 2 percent of registered voters had cast an early ballot in Franklin County by press time.According to the State Board of Elections, 1,220 voters had cast an early ballot by press time -- Wednesday morning.At last check, there were 56,165 registered voters in the county.Up until Feb. 28, those voters have a chance to cast an early ballot in the primary. Election day is March 3.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:04 pm
| | 2655. | Barrick’s attorney wants Currin removed from case
An attorney for a deputy charged with killing another deputy wants the county’s prosecutor removed from the case alleging impropriety.
Ben Barrick was indicted last spring on charges that he was responsible for the May 2004 helicopter crash that killed Deputy Ted Horton.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2007 12:27 am
| | 2656. | Officers make two drug arrests
Narcotics officers made two drug arrests in a week’s time. The morning of Nov. 20, officers, with the aid of a tactical unit, executed a search warrant at a home in the 500 block of Earlie Collins Road. Inside, they found the target of the investigation, Haywood Lynch, as well as three firearms, a half gram of crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and a mason jar of untaxed liquor, according to the report by Det. Allen Batchelor.
Published Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:13 am
| | 2657. | Tuesday election looms; only 5 percent have voted
LOUISBURG -- Nearly 5 percent of registered voters had cast an early ballot in Franklin County by press time.According to the State Board of Elections, 2,761 voters had cast an early ballot by press time -- Wednesday morning.At last check, there were 56,138 registered voters in the county.Up until Feb. 28, those voters have a chance to cast an early ballot in the primary. Election day is March 3.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 25, 2026 9:27 pm
| | 2658. | Long Mill Elementary presents honor rolls
Kim Ferrell, principal of Long Mill Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the fourth 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, July 27, 2011 12:02 am
| | 2659. |  Seven contestants showcased at Miss Nu Epsilon Cotillion
The 10th Annual Miss Nu Epsilon Cotillion was held recently at Royal Elementary School. A reception preceded it, with attendees having refreshments and socializing.Five of the nine past winners were in attendance, as well as several past contestants. The first Cotillion was held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004 at Terrell Lane Middle School.
Published Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:37 am
| | 2660. |  FHS girls defeat Southern Lee
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton High School's effective start to the 2017-18 girls basketball season continued last Friday with a road victory at Southern Lee.Freshman Miracle Cornell poured in 21 points and Bianca Perry and Amber Rushing added 12 markers each as the Lady Rams rolled to a 62-42 decision.FHS took charge with a 17-9 surge in the second period and never looked back while improving to 7-3 overall under first-year head coach Matthew Hockaday.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:14 pm
| | 2661. | The All-Americans: Ty and David Howle tabbed for contest
BUNN -- David Howle has coached in many postseason All-Star games during his successful tenure as the Bunn High School gridiron skipper.
But this one is destined to be the best one of all for the veteran coach.
Howle will be an assistant for the Fifth Annual All-American Bowl Game Classic, scheduled for Jan. 3, 2009, at 3 p.m. at a site to be announced.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:38 pm
| | 2662. | Honor Rolls for second nine-week grading period
Louisburg Elementary
The Louisburg Elementary School Honor Roll for the second nine-week grading period includes:
Published Friday, January 29, 2010 11:08 pm
| | 2663. |  A Similar Result
LOUISBURG -- With No. 1 Singles standout Chandler Johnson currently unavailable due to non-tennis related surgery, Nash Central High School court coach Frank Poyer has been forced to shuffle his lineup around a bit lately.That didn't matter Monday as the Bulldogs rolled to an 8-1 road victory at non-conference opponent Louisburg.The decision gave Nash Central a season sweep against the Warriors.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:54 pm
| | 2664. | South Granville Tops Bunn To Muddle NCC Race
CREEDMOOR -- It’s official -- the Northern Carolina Conference football standings are currently a jumbled mess at the top.Four teams are tied atop the NCC after Friday’s action, which included South Granville’s 28-21 home victory over Bunn.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 26, 2013 12:39 am
| | 2665. |  Bunn Tops SV In Spike Opener
HENDERSON -- Teamwork, especially up front, will have to be a key in order for the Bunn High School volleyball squad to be successful this season under first-year head coach Melanie Lovin.The Ladycats don't necessarily have a dominant-type hitter, but they have several hitters who are capable of coming through in the clutch, most notably returning middle hitter Alex Denton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:38 pm
| | 2666. | Warriors Wallop Weldon
LOUISBURG - Considered the preseason favorite to win the Tar-Roanoke
Athletic Conference, the Louisburg Warriors did nothing to dispel that
prediction during their league opener Friday.
LHS celebrated homecoming in a big way, piling up 40 points in the first
half alone en route to a 47-0 drubbing of the Weldon Mighty Chargers at
Warrior Field.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 29, 2007 1:18 am
| | 2667. | Domestic violence case lands local man in jail
LOUISBURG -- Police arrested a Louisburg man accused of trying to set his girlfriend's house on fire, crashing a car into two homes in the process.Andraes D. Bryant, 26, of 115 N. Main Street, was arrested Tuesday night and charged with attempted first degree arson, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and damage to property.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2015 11:59 pm
| | 2668. | Louisburg roars past Rocky Mount Prep
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Louisburg High School Warriors used a methodical approach toward gaining a football victory against the Rocky Mount Prep Jags last 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.
DAVE BUCK, Correspondent / Published Wednesday, September 10, 2014 11:58 pm
| | 2669. |  BURTON'S BIG NIGHT
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 last Friday night at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 24, 2022 11:54 pm
| | 2670. |  Was This The Season Finale?
WILSON -- Nobody was quite sure what to expect when Bunn tangled with Wilson Hunt two Fridays ago in a non-conference baseball game at Wilson's historic Fleming Stadium.One day earlier, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced that all events were being suspended until early April. That date has now been pushed back to mid-May due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:44 pm
| | 2671. |  The Mighty Mighty Mites
Bunn earns runner-up spot at East Wake Super Bowl
STEM -- Bunn’s Mighty Mites capped off another successful season Sunday with an appearance in the East Wake Football League Super Bowl.
Bunn, which closed at 9-2 overall, was defeated 19-7 against Knightdale -- marking the second time in three years that this age group of players was topped by the Knights for the Super Bowl crown.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 22, 2008 1:08 am
| | 2672. |  FHS girls maintain the pace
FRANKLINTON -- The Big East Conference's girls basketball standings have become a jumbled mess -- thanks in part to league newcomer Franklinton.During the early portion of the Big East schedule, FHS dropped heartbreakers at Rocky Mount and Northern Nash -- only to avenge those setbacks in convincing fashion the second time around.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018 11:43 pm
| | 2673. |  BHS Bounceback
STANHOPE -- Combined, Southern Nash and Bunn had lost eight consecutive matches heading into Monday’s boys soccer event at the SN Field.
By Geoff Neville, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:18 am
| | 2674. | Bunn defeats Erwin Triton
BUNN -- Bunn literally saved its best for last during Friday's home gridiron matchup against Erwin Triton.
With the Hawks driving for a potential go-ahead touchdown in the final minute of the fourth quarter, the Wildcats came up with a fourth-down stand just short of the goal line with 21 seconds remaining to preserve an emotional 20-16 decision in non-conference action at the BHS Football Field.
Published Saturday, September 11, 2021 10:45 am
| | 2675. | Serving a warrant, deputies make intoxicating find!
Deputies serving a child support warrant made an intoxicating discovery.They arrested two people connected to a moonshine still.According
to a report by Sgt. A.R. Roberts, Granville County authorities asked
them to serve a child support warrant on a 34-year-old woman at her
Gooch Road home in northern Franklin County.
Published Thursday, May 9, 2013 12:36 am
| | 2676. |  Louisburg to host annual 5-K event
LOUISBURG -- The Fifth Annual Louisburg High School Warrior Pride 5-K Scholarship Run/Walk will be held May 18 on the LHS campus.Proceeds will directly benefit college scholarship recipients from LHS.All individuals are welcome to participate. Corporate sponsorships are also available.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, May 2, 2019 12:04 am
| | 2677. |  GREAT SHOWING
BUNN -- A challenging draw ended up being Bunn’s undoing at the annual Dixie Youth Major League Baseball State Tournament -- but not before the All-Stars were able to unleash their fair share of heroics.Bunn opened with a meeting against perennial powerhouse Dunn in the first game of the event, which was held in Lumberton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 31, 2013 11:46 pm
| | 2678. | W. DORSETT FINCH
YOUNGSVILLE - William Dorsett Finch, 85, of Youngsville, passed away Friday morning March 21, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Franklin County to the late George Henry Finch and Nannie Mae Pergerson Finch.
Published Monday, March 24, 2014 6:23 pm
| | 2679. | Louisburg High School announces first six-weeks honor roll
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 Friday, January 13, 2012 11:57 pm
| | 2680. | Man arrested on sexual exploitation charges
A Franklinton-area man arrested by Wake County authorities on exploitation charges is slated to appear in court next month.According to published reports, Raleigh Police arrested Mitchell F. Louws on April 11, charging him with first degree sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of felony extortion.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:19 am
| | 2681. |  One More To Go
LOUISBURG -- Perfection is now down to one for the Louisburg High School volleyball squad.Looking to pick up their second consecutive undefeated regular season, the Lady Warriors took a key step toward that goal Tuesday by rolling past Northern Carolina Conference and backyard rival Bunn at the LHS Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:28 pm
| | 2682. | Tuesday is election day for towns
LOUISBURG -- Election day is Tuesday as voters in Franklinton and Louisburg will decide mayoral, town board and town council races.And voters in Youngsville will determine whether establishments can serve liquor by the drink.Saturday marks the last day to cast an early ballot, but Nov. 3 serves as election day -- when voters will determine who leads municipal boards in Bunn, Centerville, Franklinton, Louisburg, Wake Forest and Youngsville.
Published Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:02 am
| | 2683. |  FIRST-NIGHT JITTERS
WENDELL -- Louisburg's All-Stars didn't take long to encounter adversity at the annual Tar Heel Girls Coach-Pitch 8-Under District Softball Tournament last week in Wake County.During Louisburg's opening contest with host Wendell, the All-Stars saw their foes score the maximum five runs in the first inning -- and tack on four more in the second -- last Wednesday at the Carver Elementary School Fields.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 11:41 pm
| | 2684. |  Warriors dropped on road
RALEIGH -- Louisburg’s high-powered offense piled up a whopping 512 total yards during Friday’s road football showdown at Ravenscroft. And it still wasn’t enough. Instead, LHS allowed the Ravens to accumulate 527 yards of their own en route to a 46-32 decision over the Warriors in North Raleigh.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:21 am
| | 2685. |  THE RISING RAMS
FRANKLINTON -- Realistically, Franklinton's girls basketball program was way ahead of its window of opportunity with its current group last season.With a lineup dominated by underclassmen, the Lady Rams exceeded expectations by going 20-7 -- with four of those losses coming against eventual state finalist Rocky Mount.Most observers close to the Lady Rams thought this would be the year that they would peak -- and that's proven to be correct so far.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 11:30 pm
| | 2686. | Franklinton Elementary School Honor Roll first nine weeks
The Franklinton Elementary School’s honor roll for the first nine weeks includes the following students:
Published Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:14 am
| | 2687. | Franklin County school board makes personnel decisions
The Franklin County Board of Education made a number of personnel decisions at its Sept. 11 meeting.The board:
Published Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:35 pm
| | 2688. | Staffing changes okayed
In addition to hiring a new principal for Louisburg Elementary School (see related story), the Franklin County Board of Education accepted the resignations of eight more teachers Monday night but managed to hire one more teacher than they lost.The board named Trenance Gilmore as Louisburg Elementary's new principal, replacing William Harris who is retiring.In other action, the board:
Published Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:10 am
| | 2689. |  NNHS Rallies To Defeat Ladycats
RED OAK -- Given the way their initial meeting of the season went, Northern Nash and Bunn were destined to once again go down to the wire Tuesday in Big East Conference girls basketball action.Earlier in the year, Bunn built a substantial lead over the Knights, only to see Northern Nash rally in the closing minutes before falling just short.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:41 pm
| | 2690. | Breaking News: NC Legislature to consider bill allowing Franklin County to acquire land elsewhere
RALEIGH -- The General Assembly will have before it on Tuesday legislation that would allow Franklin County to acquire property within three of its neighboring counties -- probably in a round-about effort to tap Kerr Lake water.The expectation is that Franklin County would need to acquire property in those counties to help facilitate its long-term water needs.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:45 pm
| | 2691. |  Got Your Back
WAKE FOREST -- Franklin County titans Bunn and Louisburg hoped to perform in front of a grand stage at the Friday Night Pigskin Preview.
Instead, the teams settled for a matinee edition of the annual event at Wake Forest-Rolesville’s Trentini Stadium.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 15, 2007 12:17 am
| | 2692. | Williams sparks Red Rams
WARRENTON -- Tyreese Williams delivered four touchdowns -- including two in the closing minutes -- as the Franklinton Red Rams pulled away to defeat homestanding Warren County last Friday in a crucial Northern Carolina Conference football matchup.After WCHS clawed back to tie the score, Franklinton put together two nifty drives to wrap up the decision.FHS is now 4-4 overall and 1-1 in the NCC. The Red Rams will travel to Roanoke Rapids next Friday in a key swing game in the league standings.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:10 am
| | 2693. | FHS players nab Big East tennis awards
FRANKLINTON -- A pair of Franklinton High School standouts have earned spots on the 2018 All-Big East Conference Boys Tennis Team.No. 1 Singles player Corbin Rednour was tabbed for the All-Conference squad, while teammate Ben Henry was an honorable mention selection.Rednour was one of just two seniors on a Red Rams' roster that went 6-10 overall and 0-10 in the always-tough Big East.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 17, 2018 12:08 am
| | 2694. | Warriors defeated by NHW
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 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 12:22 am
| | 2695. |  Local Connection
BUNN -- Building relationships with local high schools has been a priority for Trevor Highfield since he took over as Louisburg College's head football coach two months ago.That intangible has already proven to be beneficial for all parties involved as Highfield has been in the process of signing several area recruits.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 8, 2015 11:49 pm
| | 2696. | Louisburg will try to open up dialogue with FRMC
The Louisburg Town Council asked its legal counsel to negotiate retaining significant health care in the central part of Franklin County.
The decision was made following a closed session of a special called meeting at noon on Tuesday.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2008 12:34 am
| | 2697. | Myrna Neal
September 3, 1931 - February 7, 2023
LOUISBURG, NC--Myrna Ayscue Fuller Neal, 91, of Louisburg, NC passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1931 in Franklin County, NC to the late James C. Ayscue and Bessie Wrenn Ayscue.
Published Friday, February 10, 2023 3:27 pm
| | 2698. |  Pinwheel garden recognizes efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Franklin County’s Department of Social Services is joining communities around the country, raising awareness about the problem.
The county’s DSS will use a pinwheel garden as a symbol of child abuse prevention, representing community efforts to provide children with safe, stable, nurturing relationships they need for healthy development.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, April 9, 2011 12:18 am
| | 2699. |  Reflections on a watershed moment, desegregation
LOUISBURG -- Before school integration, Teo Anderson was reminded everyday what he had; and what he didn't have.What he had was sore feet from walking 3.5 miles -- past the all-white Mills School -- to the Old Graded School in Louisburg.He also had a sore back from having to bend down to draw water from a branch that flowed behind the school.And, in the winter, he had no feeling in his feet because they were often frozen solid sitting in a school with no heat.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:10 am
| | 2700. |  Franklinton 4th at match
WILSON -- Wilson Fike swept the top honors during the latest Big East Conference Boys Golf Match, which was held Monday at Willow Springs Country Club.Fike earned the team crown with 329 strokes, while Fike's Jake Herring was the 18-hole medalist with a 73.Hunt was second in the team standings at 354 shots, followed by Northern Nash (370), Franklinton (379) and Southern Nash (386).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 11:51 pm
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