| 2701. |  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
| | 2702. |  Suspended principal’s supporters speak out
Supporters of recently suspended Cedar Creek Middle School Principal Brooke Wheeler gave the Franklin County Board of Education some free advice Monday night: Keep Ms. Wheeler on the job. Wheeler was suspended with pay in mid-May while school officials said they investigated a possible infraction that they say they cannot explain because of secretive state personnel laws.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:12 am
| | 2703. |  Bulldogs Earn Title
BUNN -- Bunn Middle School has fielded its share of dominant baseball squads through the years -- but this season's group may go down as the Bulldogs' finest.Certainly, the statistics tell the story of the Bulldogs surge to the Middle Athletic Conference regular season and tournament championships.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 11:54 pm
| | 2704. | LOUISBURG HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Chris Blice, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the honor roll for the fourth six-weeks grading period. To be named to the A honor roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the AB honor roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Saturday, April 19, 2008 12:05 am
| | 2705. |  Bunn Holds Off SN In Thriller
BUNN -- Southern Nash and Bunn have engaged in their share of monumental football deals through the years.This one might be at or near the top of the list.In what was expected to be a between-the-tackles grudge match, Bunn used several big plays to put together a substantial lead -- only to see the Firebirds return the favor with a late flurry.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 6, 2014 12:27 am
| | 2706. |  A Matchup Of Titans
FRANKLINTON -- A pair of teams very familiar with the Middle Athletic Conference football championship met Monday with yet another title at stake. Bunn came in looking for its third crown over the past five seasons, while host Cedar Creek was the defending MAC grid champ.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, November 8, 2011 11:48 pm
| | 2707. | Richard Thomas Layton
March 23, 1942 - June 30, 2024
LOUISBURG, NC--Richard Thomas Layton passed peacefully after battling a series of health-related issues on June 30, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1942 to Mary Helen and Jack Thomas (J. T., also known as Bubba) Layton in Franklin County.
Published Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:29 pm
| | 2708. |  WC claims key victory
WARRENTON -- Third place was at stake in the Northern Carolina Conference when upstart Louisburg traveled to Warren County for a key girls basketball showdown Thursday night. Bunn (1) and Franklinton (2) are currently entrenched at the top of the league standings, but LHS had a chance to make a big move into third with a victory.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, January 20, 2012 11:58 pm
| | 2709. | Franklin County continues broadband expansion with new grant funding
LOUISBURG -- For more than five years, Franklin County has been focused on efforts to improve broadband access throughout the county. Those efforts continue.Through a $4 million Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant, Brightspeed -- formerly CenturyLink and Lumen -- will begin deploying high-speed fiber-to-the-home internet in more than 1,400 locations in Franklin County. GREAT Grant Phase II award requires a $437,651 match from Brightspeed and a County match of $437,650.
Published Wednesday, July 5, 2023 11:28 pm
| | 2710. | Franklinton Elementary Honor Rolls released
The Franklinton Elementary School honor roll for the third nine-week grading period includes:
Published Friday, April 23, 2010 11:00 pm
| | 2711. |  Warriors a winner in finale
LOUISBURG -- Coaches usually subscribe to two schools of thought concerning games that are hosted as part of Senior Night festivities.
Sometimes, coaches feel as if the events serve as nothing more of a distraction, especially during an important game.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 16, 2008 12:08 am
| | 2712. | School board endorses its budget
Dear editor: This letter is being written to demonstrate our unanimous support of the Franklin County Schools' budget recommendation to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.We are a non-partisan board, duly elected by the citizens of Franklin County, to meet the educational needs of the children of our county.
Letters to the editor / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:48 pm
| | 2713. |  PLAYOFF PREPARED
BUNN -- Getting prepared for the Class 2-A State Playoffs is the main focus for the Bunn Ladycats as they work their way through the closing, makeup game portion of their 2021-22 schedule in the Big East Conference.The first order of business for Bunn came last Friday night at home -- and the Ladycats certainly took care of business during a 70-29 victory over rival Louisburg as part of Senior Night festivities in front of a huge crowd at the Bunn Dome.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 2714. |  NUMBERS GAME
LOUISBURG -- Numbers usually add up to success for the Louisburg High School wrestling program -- a trend that veteran head coach Courtney Tart hopes will continue during the 2016-17 mat campaign.Louisburg has boasted some strong individual performers in recent years, but has struggled with filling a full roster -- a fact that has hampered the Warriors during duals competition.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:36 pm
| | 2715. |  Bunn Hangs On
FRANKLINTON -- A much-improved Franklinton squad was destined to give Bunn all it could handle during Tuesday’s Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball showdown at the FHS Gymnasium. While Bunn is in the mix for the top spot in the NCC, Franklinton is manning the middle portion of the standings -- but still hoping to garner a berth in the Class 2-A State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, January 11, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 2716. | School board approves personnel changes
The Franklin County Board of Education made these personnel changes this week:ACCEPTED the resignations of these certified personnel: Onnie Mitchell Burrell (retirement), Long Mill Elementary, Assistant Principal; Amber Lepisto, Royal Elementary, Teacher Lorraine Milark, Long Mill Elementary, Teacher- Gr 5; Amy Riley, Long Mill Elementary, Speech Pathologist; Judith Stover (retirement), Human Resources Support Coordinator; Jasen Thompson, Terrell Lane Middle, Music.
Published Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:03 am
| | 2717. | Ralph G. Davis
June 1, 1938 - July 26, 2024
LOUISBURG, NC--Ralph G. Davis, 86, of Louisburg passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1938, in Franklin County, NC to parents William Wallace and Maggie Fuller Davis.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his two brothers, Winston Davis and Donald Davis; one sister, Barbara McLean, and his granddaughter Madison Nelms.
Published Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:56 pm
| | 2718. | Franklinton business robbed
Franklinton police are looking for a suspect who robbed a business, possibly with a gun. According to investigators, a suspect entered the Dollar General at about 7:20 p.m. on Nov. 20 and approached a cashier who was working along a back aisle. The suspect, described as a black man wearing a red, hooded top, demanded money from the cashier — placing his hand in her back giving her the impression he had a weapon.
Published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:20 am
| | 2719. | West River Road bridge bids are let
The state Department of Transportation began advertising a project to repair a roadway washed out in June. In June, rains from Tropical Storm Ernesto created enough rushing water underneath West River Road at Buffaloe Creek to wipe out a culvert that supported the integrity of the road.
By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:53 am
| | 2720. |  Louisburg Soars Past Southeast
LOUISBURG -- A second-quarter barrage led to a happy homecoming Friday for the Louisburg Warriors.
Leading by eight points after the initial frame, the Warriors erupted for four touchdowns the rest of the way before halftime.
The heroics continued in the second half as LHS went on to defeat Southeast Halifax 54-0 in a Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference football event at Warrior Field.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 21, 2006 12:54 am
| | 2721. |  A Difficult Task
WILSON -- Head Coach Chris Lee has spent much of August learning about the nuances of his numerous younger players. But this much Lee already knows -- that his Louisburg Warriors are a much better football team when senior veteran quarterback Marcus Davis is behind center.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, August 14, 2012 11:54 pm
| | 2722. | MARGARET DEMENT P. SCHEPP
Margaret Dement P. Schepp entered the gates of Heaven on January 29, 2021. She passed away peacefully at Duke Raleigh Hospital of a pulmonary embolism. Margaret was born on May 14, 1926 to the late William Mack and Sally Irma Aycock DeMent.
Published Tuesday, February 2, 2021 5:59 pm
| | 2723. |  Five local ladies receive scholarships from sorority
The Nu Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Pi Chi National Sorority, Inc. hosted its annual Rainbow Tea in the fellowship hall of New Liberty Missionary Baptist Church recently.The purpose of the event is to give college scholarships to young ladies who participated in the sorority's Miss Nu Epsilon Cotillion and to thank family and friends who have supported the chapter's fundraising effort throughout the year.
Published Wednesday, August 2, 2017 11:13 pm
| | 2724. | EULA MAE BARTHOLOMEW MOORE
LOUISBURG – Eula Mae Bartholomew Moore, 96, of Britt-haven Nursing Center, Louisburg, passed away March 4, 2008. She and seven siblings were reared in the White Level community by their parents, Joseph Nick and Bettie Joyner Bartholomew. All preceded her in death except for her sister, Mrs. Mary Etta Edwards of Henderson, NC. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ois Lyman Moore, and grandson, Joseph Philip Moore, Jr.
Published Saturday, March 8, 2008 12:05 am
| | 2725. |  Louisburg College to welcome familiar face from Class of '68
The Louisburg College Alumni association hosted an informal reception in the Norris Theatre on Feb 18, in honor of our Spring Artist-In-Residence, Walter Williamson from the LC class of '68.I am especially excited to welcome Walter back to the college since I was one of the Ladies involved in the Cast for the show Camelot, in which he played the lead role of King Arthur.
Published Thursday, March 3, 2016 12:06 am
| | 2726. | Bunn claims a rivalry win
LOUISBURG -- Visiting Bunn rolled out to a 22-point halftime cushion en route to defeating backyard rival Louisburg by a 43-20 total last Thursday in a key Northern Carolina Conference football matchup at Patterson Field on the LHS campus.The Wildcats upped their mark to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in the NCC heading into this Friday's important meeting at home with Roanoke Rapids -- a game that is destined to be loaded with playoff implications.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11:48 pm
| | 2727. | Kerr Vance Academy announces honor roll
Kerr Vance Academy in Henderson released their third quarter honor roll this week.
Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:42 pm
| | 2728. |  LHS Collects First Victory
LOUISBURG -- After two weeks of frustration, the Louisburg Warriors put together a strong effort on both sides of the ball during 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 Saturday, September 1, 2012 12:18 am
| | 2729. |  Offering incentives to retain existing jobs is sound business
GOOD MORNING: WHOOPEE! Spring has sprung, both literally and figuratively. The fact is, however, we haven’t had much to complain about in the way of winter weather, and the outlook for the remainder of this week calls for even warmer weather.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:32 am
| | 2730. | Warriors defeated at Kenan
WARSAW -- After averaging 50 points over the past five games, the Louisburg High offense was derailed last Friday by a powerful James Kenan squad.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 22, 2006 1:06 am
| | 2731. |  SECOND CHANCE
BUNN -- Two years ago, Bunn pulled off one of the biggest football upsets in recent Big East Conference memory when the Wildcats stunned Rocky Mount at home.RM returned the favor last season and was considered the clear-cut favorite for the rivalry's latest installment last Friday night at the BHS Football Field.Early in the second quarter, the Wildcats were in position to possibly pull off another unlikely triumph -- but that was before the Gryphons began to flex their offensive muscles en route to earning a 34-7 decision over the Wildcats in the league opener for both clubs.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:24 pm
| | 2732. |  Smart Start holds awards banquet
Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start held its Fourth Annual Smart Start in the Community Event, “Making a Difference in Building Brighter Futures” on Friday, June 17, at the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall in Henderson. This event recognizes the efforts made by the community on behalf of families with young children.
Published Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:03 am
| | 2733. |  Jackets Are Tied
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton’s boys soccer squad has taken on many challenges in the early portion of the season -- and few were greater than Wednesday’s Northern Carolina Conference showdown against perennial powerhouse Roanoke Rapids. FHS’ difficult schedule continued versus the Jackets, and first-year head coach Isaac Welker saw his Red Rams go toe-to-toe with Roanoke Rapids for 100 minutes.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 15, 2012 12:07 am
| | 2734. |  Remembering Pete Smith, a goal-oriented mechanic
Franklin Countians bid farewell recently to Atlas Cohen Smith -- far better known as Pete -- once a self-described "shade tree mechanic" who built a successful auto repair business that still carries his name.Variously described as a "swell person" who accomplished a lot, ambitious and, perhaps most of all, a hard worker who always tried to do his best, Smith, who died at 87, was well known around the community. He died Thursday, March 3, after a period of declining health. His full obituary appears elsewhere in this edition.
Published Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:09 am
| | 2735. | MAVIS LAYTON NELMS
LOUISBURG, NC-- Mavis Layton Nelms, 91, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 20, 2021. She was born April 16, 1930 in Franklin County.
Published Tuesday, June 22, 2021 6:24 pm
| | 2736. | Bunn rolls to road football conquest
CONWAY -- Bunn erupted both offensively and defensively in the second half of last 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 Wednesday, October 2, 2013 11:53 pm
| | 2737. |  Warriors Stop Southern Vance
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg was concerned about Southern Vance's big-play capabilities heading into Friday's non-league football contest -- even though the Runnin' Raiders entered the event with a winless record.But the Warriors came up with some huge plays of their own, including a key third-quarter touchdown pass from Malik Sidibeh to Ron Roberson that helped squelch some of the momentum Southern Vance had acquired.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 27, 2014 12:00 am
| | 2738. |  Champs Again!!!
BUNN -- There is no denying one fact about the current Middle Athletic Conference basketball scene.This is the time of the Cedar Creek Middle School dynasty in both boys and girls action.That recent trend was on display once again last Thursday as the Jags and Lady Jags swept the championships at the annual MAC Tournament, which was held at the Bunn High School Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019 11:46 pm
| | 2739. | United Way's grants targeted to classrooms
LOUISBURG -- Each year, the United Way supports education in Franklin County Schools through the organization's teacher grants program. The program encourages classroom teachers and school faculty to apply for up to $1,500 to support innovative classroom projects or school-wide programs that will impact student learning in positive and engaging ways.For the 2016-17 school year, Franklin County Schools in partnership with the United Way of Franklin County is pleased to announce that 13 FCS teachers will be receiving more than $12,000 in funding this year.
Published Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:25 pm
| | 2740. |  Runnin’ in Bunn for fun (and health)
BUNN — The goal of the Bunn Fun Run is to bring the community together for fun, exercise and fellowship. Down the line, organizers hope to generate enough interest and support to build a park in town. While park facilities might be far off in the distance, the first part of their mission was front and center on Saturday morning.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:05 am
| | 2741. | Busy municipal election season has taken shape
LOUISBURG -- The municipal filing period ended at noon Friday with a crowded field for Louisburg mayor, the Franklinton Board of Commissioners and some other town boards.In Louisburg, incumbent council members Boyd Sturges and Christopher Neal have filed for the mayor's seat, a post that's up for grabs after incumbent Mayor Karl Pernell opted not to seek re-election.
Published Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 2742. |  Franklinton's Girls Outlast LHS
LOUISBURG -- The time-tested cliche' about throwing out the records during rivalry games couldn't have been more appropriate during last Friday's Franklin County girls basketball grudge match between Franklinton and Louisburg.Franklinton, under 41-year skipper Lester Wilder, entered the showdown at Louisburg College's Taylor Center with a winless mark -- while the Lady Warriors came in with a perfect record.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:36 pm
| | 2743. |  St. Paul celebrates Women’s Day
On March 13, the women of St. Paul Presbyterian Church celebrated their annual Women’s Day observance. The church theme was “Beautiful Women of St. Paul Who Do Beautiful Things.”
Audrey Williamson presided at the event, and the Women’s Day Choir, under the direction of Edith Anderson, presented music.
Published Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:06 am
| | 2744. |  SHARE OF THE TITLE
BUNN - The Bunn Wildcats entered last Friday night’s home football contest against the Warren County Eagles with a share of the Northern Carolina Conference Championship on the line.The Wildcats won the toss and elected to defer to the second half and Warren County elected to receive the opening kickoff.
CHRIS LEWIS, Times Correspondent / Published Thursday, November 14, 2013 12:04 am
| | 2745. |  LHS Clinches Comeback
FRANKLINTON -- With her club loaded with freshmen and sophomores, Louisburg High School softball coach Erica Wammock wasn’t quite sure how the Lady Warriors would respond to the adversity of falling behind in a rivalry game.Wammock got her answer Tuesday as Louisburg trailed by three runs at Franklinton before clawing back for a 4-3 decision in a non-conference fast-pitch meeting on the FHS campus.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 3, 2014 12:01 am
| | 2746. | Franklinton boosts rail-to-trail project
FRANKLINTON -- Town commissioners agreed to move forward with a rail project that, ultimately, could provide a recreational link to Louisburg.Louisburg completed its bike trail, from Depot Hill to Vance-Granville Community College in the spring of 2007.The goal was to eventually extend that trail all the way to Franklinton.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 11:59 pm
| | 2747. | Dozing driver, asleep at pump, wakes up to face drug charges
A Franklinton woman who fell asleep at the wheel was arrested on drug charges. According to investigators, Franklinton Officers Bennett Manson and A.J. Bishop responded to the Wilco Hess the evening of Jan. 4 after getting a call of a suspicious person. According to the report, a woman, later identified as Angelica Dickerson, was sitting in her vehicle at the pump for about 15 minutes when an employee called 911.
Published Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:05 am
| | 2748. |  Louisburg Pastes Panthers
KENLY -- After committing some untimely special teams mistakes early in the game, Louisburg more than made up for them the rest of the way during last Friday’s regular season prep football opener at North Johnston.LHS used some special teams heroics to take charge for good, and the Warriors continued to pull away en route to a 49-21 road decision over the Panthers.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, August 28, 2014 12:13 am
| | 2749. |  Wake Electric holds annual meeting
Wake Electric held its 2011 annual meeting recently and more than 543 members, plus their guests, attended the meeting held in the Louisburg College auditorium.
Attendees heard reports on current plans and progress of Wake Electric, and also had the chance to ask senior management questions about Wake Electric.
Published Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:10 am
| | 2750. | DISTRICT COURT
The following people were penalized in Franklin District Court recently for driving while impaired (DWI).
Published Friday, December 19, 2008 11:07 pm
| | 2751. |  A TRUE BATTLER
FRANKLINTON -- Tyler Dixon couldn't have found a more appropriate college to attend than the Alderson Broaddus Battlers.Indeed, Dixon was a true battler along the offensive and defensive fronts during his two-year starting stint at Franklinton High School.Dixon, who was the Northern Carolina Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year this past season, signed a letter-of-intent last Thursday to continue his career along the country roads of West Virginia at Alderson-Broaddus.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 18, 2016 12:18 am
| | 2752. | Early voting wraps up this weekend; election day is Tuesday
LOUISBURG -- Early voting wraps up this weekend, leading into Tuesday's election day.At press time, more than 3,400 people had cast a ballot during early voting.The early voting period for the May 17 election runs through May 14.
Published Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:15 am
| | 2753. | Chicken-napped, right off the fence!
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects who apparently stole livestock.Karen Edwards reported the afternoon of March 25 that someone stole 24 chickens from a property in the 1600 block of Long Mill Road near Franklinton.According to the report by Dep. D.S. Wester, the chickens sit on the fence to roost at night and it’s believed that someone took the chickens the evening of March 23.
Published Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:03 am
| | 2754. |  Busy Week For BHS
BUNN -- Bunn didn’t have to wait long to get another chance against Southern Nash in boys soccer action.
The clubs met last week on SN’s home turf in Stanhope, and the host Firebirds were able to come away with an overtime victory.
During Tuesday’s rematch at the BHS Soccer Field, the Wildcats got off to a slow start, but used a strong second half to secure a clutch 3-1 conquest.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, September 11, 2009 11:53 pm
| | 2755. | Franklinton okays two developments
FRANKLINTON -- Town commissioners approved two developments that will bring about 100 new homes to town.During the March 15 meeting, first, the board agreed to rezone 103 E. Mason Street from Downtown Residential to Planned Development -- which will allow for 34 town homes on the lot.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:02 am
| | 2756. | United Way of Franklin County Community Impact Grants awarded
The United Way of Franklin County has awarded the 2011 Community Impact Grants. In all, 23 programs were approved for funding after they were reviewed, considered by six community panels and further reviewed by the UWFC Allocations Committee. The volunteer UWFC board of directors – made up of 23 members - concluded final approval on July 19.
The United Way of Franklin County / Published Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:10 am
| | 2757. |  Braves a winner in BYRL final
BUNN — A four-day wait proved to be more than worth it for the Eye Care Associates Braves at the Bunn Youth Recreation League’s Major League Baseball Tournament Championship.
During the final game, with the title at stake, the Braves, coming out of the loser’s bracket, were leading the Honeywell Marlins by a 4-2 score in the bottom of the fifth inning.
That’s when torrential rains — which didn’t conclude until seven inches were on the ground — hit the Bunn area.
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, June 23, 2006 11:38 pm
| | 2758. |  FHS Perfect In Big East
FRANKLINTON -- Through three contests, a trio of clubs are undefeated in the Big East Conference's boys basketball standings -- and one of them is a bit of a surprise.Certainly, it isn't a shock that defending champion Rocky Mount and ultra-talented Southern Nash have made it through the league to date without a loss.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:59 pm
| | 2759. | Clubs back on gridiron
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- When looking for an opponent to end a four-game football losing streak, Rocky Mount High School certainly wouldn't be the first choice.But that's the task the Franklinton Red Rams face this Friday when they open Big East Conference play against a humdinger foe in the powerful Gryphons.Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. on the RMHS campus in Nash County. Tickets will be available at the gate.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 11:49 pm
| | 2760. |  A Thriller In OT
BUNN -- There's something about the too-infrequent Nash Central-Bunn girls basketball rivalry that makes fans thirsty for a little more.The schools used to play every year, but then took a few seasons off from that contract -- though they did meet in a memorable playoff game in 2018, with Nash Central earning a narrow road victory in a to-the-wire thriller.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 4, 2019 11:52 pm
| | 2761. | RECREATION REPORT
YOUNGSVILLE -- Listed are the latest results from the Youngsville Recreation Department’s 2006 Baseball Season:
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, April 22, 2006 4:50 am
| | 2762. | Louisburg High honor roll
Freda Clifton, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the Honor Roll for the fifth six-weeks grading period.
Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 2763. | ANGELA BERNICE PRICE CARTER
MT. GILEADÂ, NC--Angela Bernice Price Carter, 58, surrounded by her loving family, passed away peacefully, Tuesday August 27, 2019, at her home. She was a long time resident of Louisburg, NC.
Published Tuesday, August 27, 2019 5:10 pm
| | 2764. | County action pushes Bunn to hike rates
BUNN -- Town officials held their first budget session Tuesday morning, bracing themselves for utility rate increases they expect to have to pass on to customers.Town certified public accountant Andrew Harris presented the board with a 2022-23 budget that proposes to spend $458,180 in taxpayer money to operate the town.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:01 am
| | 2765. |  Few major problems as winter storm blankets county
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Franklin County was blanketed by a snow storm that shuttered schools, closed down municipal governments, paralyzed travel and caused emergency directors to open a shelter.And while the storm, that swept through the county the afternoon of Feb. 12, knocked out some power and caused a few wrecks, the county escaped any serious problems, according to authorities.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:07 am
| | 2766. |  Rams Rise To Occasion
FRANKLINTON -- Jeremy Buck hopes 13 will prove to be a lucky number this season for his Franklinton High School football team.That's because Franklinton's potential-rich sophomore class will feature a baker's dozen of varsity performers as the Red Rams look to improve on last fall's 7-5 overall mark."All 13 of those guys will play and play a lot -- and most of them will be starting,'' Buck said ahead of Friday's Franklinton HS Jamboree. "We are going to be young an inexperienced in a lot of spots, but there is talent there.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:58 pm
| | 2767. |  Hospital president: Quality health care still a goal
LOUISBURG -- Three months after slashing staff and resources, hospital leaders said the state of the hospital hasn't changed much.And neither has its commitment to providing healthcare for the people of Franklin County, they say."... 2014 was a challenging year," Novant Franklin Medical Center President Jody Morris said during an address he made last week at a Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce function.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 14, 2015 11:58 pm
| | 2768. | County commissioners in no rush to adopt budget
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is expected to further discuss its budget on Monday, but no decision appears to be forthcoming.
The board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. during a budget work session prior to its 7 p.m. meeting.
The board is expected to have some updated information on two items that could impact the 2009-10 budget, but staff said they anticipate the budget won’t be adopted until a later date.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, June 12, 2009 11:06 pm
| | 2769. |  Bunn 'airs out' its budget in rare outdoor session
BUNN -- Under an overcast sky, officials got their first look at a $1.28 million spending plan that pretty much maintains the status quo.Town finance staff presented commissioners with a 2020-21 budget that maintains the tax rate of 64 cents per $100 of valuation, keeps water and sewer rates static and provides full-time employees with a two-percent raise.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:55 pm
| | 2770. | Franklinton High School announces first six weeks grading period Honor Rolls
Charles Fuller, principal of Franklinton High School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2010/2011 first six-weeks grading period.
Published Wednesday, December 1, 2010 12:35 am
| | 2771. |  Wildcats blitzed by Fike
WILSON -- Wilson Fike has gained a preseason reputation as being one of the top Class 3-A football teams in Eastern North Carolina.The Golden Demons did nothing to dispel that notion during their opener last Friday at home against the Bunn Wildcats.Like Fike, Bunn has high hopes for the campaign, but the Wildcats were unable to find the end zone during a 28-0 setback.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, August 28, 2014 12:13 am
| | 2772. |  Medical advisory panel suspects less could be more
LOUISBURG -- The recharged Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee is looking to remove a barrier that kept them from serving the county.Continued debate about the status of the county's emergency radio system prompted county officials to solicit input and direction from EMSAC.However, the 21-member board -- which is expected to at least meet quarterly -- hadn't met in about two years, previous emergency management staff noted, because of an inability to generate a quorum.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 5, 2020 11:48 pm
| | 2773. |  Seniors Sparkle For Warriors In Playoffs
LOUISBURG -- Given a possible final opportunity to shine on the home stage, seniors Jekiva Gupton and Randy Lassiter were the stars of the show Friday for the Louisburg Warriors.
Gupton, a running back, piled up 211 yards and five touchdowns, while Lassiter, a quarterback, rushed for 116 yards and one score -- and also intercepted a pass -- as Louisburg humbled Pamlico 49-6 in the first round of the Class 1-AA State Football Playoffs at Warrior Field.
Now 9-3 overall to go with a five-game winning streak, LHS will meet either Heide Trask or No. 1 seed James Kenan in this coming Friday’s second-round action.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 11, 2006 12:06 am
| | 2774. |  Bunn goes 1-2 at C-P state
WILMINGTON -- Bunn brought its booming bats to the Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch All-Star State Tournament, which began July 5 at the Cape Fear Optimist Park.
Bunn’s contingent, coached by Geoufrey Anderson, would collect a whopping 28 runs in three games of action at the annual double-elimination event.
The All-Stars would end up with a 2-1 record, defeating Sandhills while falling to Nakina and Troy.
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, July 18, 2008 11:45 pm
| | 2775. |  HOLIDAY TUNE-UP
BUNN -- Coach Parker Haake and the Bunn Wildcats invited nine of their closest mat friends to the Bunn Dome last Friday for a little pre-Christmas party.The festivities, which also included Franklinton and Louisburg, were part of the annual Wildcat Invitational Wrestling Tournament.An individual format was utilized, but team scores were also kept, and Franklinton was crowned as the champion, followed by North Pitt and Bunn.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 26, 2018 11:55 pm
| | 2776. |  Wildcats Advance
BUNN -- Misery loved field-goal shooting company during Tuesday’s contest between Franklinton and host Bunn in the first round of the Northern Carolina Conference Boys Basketball Tournament.Both clubs struggled mightily from the field before the Wildcats were able to drain enough shots in the second half to pull away for a 47-31 decision.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, February 22, 2013 11:55 pm
| | 2777. |  Franklinton's Ray Gilliam resigns from town board
FRANKLINTON -- Ray Gilliam resigned his post as a town commissioner, citing health concerns, ending his service to the town that had spanned more than 20 years."It has been my great honor to serve alongside you over these last four years, so it is with some sadness that I must inform you that I will not seek re-election in the upcoming election and am resigning my seat as town commissioner, effective immediately," Gilliam wrote in a letter to commissioners that he handed to Mayor Elic Senter on Sept. 27.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:02 am
| | 2778. |  A TIGHT 2-A RACE
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The automatic playoff berth out of the Big East Conference for the Class 2-A Girls Basketball State Playoffs is still up for grabs at the league's schedule midpoint, but Roanoke Rapids took a huge step toward gaining that position Tuesday with a clutch home victory over Nash Central.With first place in the Big East portion of the league standings at stake, the Lady Jackets took a seven-point lead after one quarter and went on to defeat the Bulldogs by a 55-43 margin at the historic RRHS Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:42 pm
| | 2779. |  Red Rams claim two over LHS
LOUISBURG -- No matter what the records are, Franklinton and Louisburg always deliver a show on the basketball court.
Last Friday was no exception, as the excitement began with a tight junior varsity boys game, continued with a girls double-overtime thriller and closed with Franklinton taking a hard-fought conquest over LHS in the varsity boys finale.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, December 9, 2008 11:22 pm
| | 2780. | School staffing changes okayed
The Franklin County Board of Education recently made these staffing changes:
Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:42 pm
| | 2781. |  Red Cross blood drive goal exceeded in Louisburg
Franklin County and area residents came out in force Wednesday to help the Red Cross stock its blood supply. Representatives of the Triangle Area Chapter of Red Cross said the need for more blood in the region was critical and residents gave accordingly.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, July 15, 2006 6:32 am
| | 2782. |  LHS Wraps Up Title
LOUISBURG -- Before celebrating their first Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference championship since 2007, the Louisburg Warriors first needed to take care of a Small matter Monday at home against league rival Northampton West. Greg Small saw to it that LHS wrapped up the TRAC’s regular season title as he rushed for 167 yards on 18 carries and caught a touchdown pass late in the first half to propel the Warriors to a 24-6 decision over the Hurricanes, who are no longer coached by Robert D. Hasty.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Monday, October 29, 2007 11:25 pm
| | 2783. |  Gridiron matchup is moved
Bunn’s scheduled football game this coming week against Southern Nash has been moved up one day. The Wildcats and Firebirds will meet on Thursday instead of Friday. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. at the BHS Football Field as the backyard foes will renew their rivalry. “It’s Labor Day Weekend, and we just wanted to make sure folks could enjoy our holiday and still be able to come to the game,’’ said BHS head coach Chris Miller.
GEOFF NEVILLE / Published Saturday, August 25, 2012 12:29 am
| | 2784. | Split vote tosses early voting rules to state's board
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Elections agreed to have only one site and maintain regular hours during the early voting period of the primary runoff election.However, since the vote was not unanimous, the State Board of Elections will be tasked with establishing the final plan.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 8, 2022 11:50 pm
| | 2785. |  NCC Curtain Call
BUNN -- William Lewis literally went down to the final few holes to repeat as the Northern Carolina Conference golf championship.While there was little suspense involving the NCC team standings heading into Tuesday’s regular season finale at The River, there was plenty of excitement surrounding the individual winner.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013 11:59 pm
| | 2786. | Franklinton High School announces honor rolls
Charles Fuller, principal of Franklinton High School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2010/2011 fourth six-weeks grading period.
Published Saturday, May 14, 2011 12:13 am
| | 2787. | BHS announces honor rolls
Robin Faulkner, principal of Bunn High School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2011/2012 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 A-B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:12 am
| | 2788. |  FINAL REHEARSAL
BUNN -- David Weathersby admits that he might feel a tinge of nervousness Friday before his first game as the Bunn High School football coach."I will probably feel the nerves up until about 6 p.m. (one hour before kickoff),'' Weathersby said. "That will be about the time when the nerves go away and I get into a zone. Plus, it's my parents' 45th wedding anniversary.''Weathersby will look to begin his BHS tenure on a successful note when the Wildcats host North Lenoir for a non-league showdown Friday.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:38 pm
| | 2789. |  Halfway house still being discussed
Franklin County Commissioners held off on making a change to a text amendment that could pave the way for a community group to operate a halfway house.
During the board’s regular scheduled meeting on Monday, planning staff presented the board with a text amendment proposal that would define group care facilities and restrict their locations.
Such action is needed, said County Planning Director Scott Hammerbacher, because by law, the county is required to provide for all types of uses somewhere within its land use plan.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:34 pm
| | 2790. |  LHS' NEXT CHAPTER
ROCKY MOUNT - Long-time skipper Johnathan Waugh will go down as one of the top tennis coaches at Louisburg High School, but he stepped down after the girls fall season to accept a teaching position in Wake County.That left a huge void in Louisburg's court program -- and a tough act to follow for the new coach.That responsibility has been handed to Chris Cannady, who is currently overseeing a rebuilding squad that is lean on overall experience.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, March 24, 2016 12:12 am
| | 2791. |  LC players tabbed as all-conference
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College placed a trio of players on the All-Northeast Conference Football Team for the 2013 season.Making the list for the Hurricanes were offensive lineman Donald Reid, linebacker Stephen Williams and defensive back Jervon Christopher.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013 3:04 pm
| | 2792. |  County Rivalry
BUNN -- Franklinton has controlled the proceedings over the past few years in its county girls basketball rivalry with Bunn -- thanks in part to the heroics of standout Miracle Cornell.But with Cornell unavailable last Tuesday due to an injury, Bunn was able to showcase a phenom of its own -- ninth-grader Kaitlyn Adams.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 4, 2019 11:52 pm
| | 2793. | Former LHS standout excels at NC Wesleyan
ROCKY MOUNT -- Freshman T’Keya Holloway from Louisburg High School scored a career-high 13 points on Thursday night, leading her North Carolina Wesleyan women’s basketball squad to a hard-fought 63-59 USA South victory over Peace College in Everett Gymnasium on the NCWC campus.
Holloway also grabbed five rebounds and blocked three shots for the Bishops, who have now won two straight.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 9, 2009 11:05 pm
| | 2794. |  LHS’ NIFTY FIFTY
LOUISBURG -- Even after building what looked to be an insurmountable halftime lead, the Louisburg Warriors were still destined to encounter their first bit of adversity last Friday night.Louisburg saw a huge cushion against North Johnston dissipate quickly, but the Warriors would respond with a strong finish to wrap up a 50-16 conquest over the Panthers at Patterson Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:11 am
| | 2795. | Louisburg sidewalk project near reality?
LOUISBURG -- One of the most-discussed projects in recent Louisburg history could be about to become reality.After more than five years of discussions, enough paperwork to build a small mountain and seemingly endless three-way negotiations between the town and both the state and federal Departments of Transportation, the sidewalks along South Main Street may be closer than you think.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:11 am
| | 2796. |  Community Foundation makes a number of grants
The board of advisors of the Franklin County Community Foundation has announced its 2015 grant awards from its education fund and community grants fund, according to Bob Powell, board president.This year's education mini-grants totaled $2,380 and recipients included:
Published Thursday, July 23, 2015 12:02 am
| | 2797. | No time frame to hire extension director
The search for a new Franklin County Cooperative Extension Director continues ... with no timeline to guide it.
Almost a year ago, Cedric Jones announced that he would step down after 30 years as director of the agriculture agency, making his official departure on Oct. 1.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 pm
| | 2798. |  VGCC to host golf tourney
HENDERSON -- The 25th Annual Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Golf Tournament is slated for May 12 at Henderson County Club in Vance County.
There will be morning and afternoon rounds, with shotgun starts scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A four-person superball format will be utilized.
Handicaps must be provided. Trophies will be presented to the top three teams. Closest-to-the-pin and longest drive prizes will also be awarded.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, April 24, 2009 11:37 pm
| | 2799. |  HS Wraps Up The TRAC
LOUISBURG -- Before celebrating their first Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference championship since 2003, the Louisburg Warriors first needed to take care of a Small matter Monday at home against league rival Northampton West.
Greg Small saw to it that LHS wrapped up the TRAC’s regular season title as he rushed for 167 yards on 18 carries and caught a touchdown pass late in the first half to propel the Warriors to a 24-6 decision over the Hurricanes, who are no longer coached by Robert D. Hasty.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:20 pm
| | 2800. | WINNIE BELLE BRANTLEY
PILOT – Winnie Belle Bunn Brantley, 101, of 4843 Old US 64 Hwy, the Pilot Community, went to be with her Lord early Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by her family. She was affectionately known as “Mama” and “Mah-Mah”.
Nov. 4, 1904 – Aug. 30, 2006 / Published Saturday, September 2, 2006 12:14 am
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