| 2801. |  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
| | 2802. |  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
| | 2803. |  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
| | 2804. | 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
| | 2805. |  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
| | 2806. | 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
| | 2807. |  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
| | 2808. | 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
| | 2809. |  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
| | 2810. |  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
| | 2811. | 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
| | 2812. | 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 Wednesday, August 30, 2006 6:09 pm
| | 2813. |  Could LEA be lined up on the wrong side of the law?
GOOD MORNING: ‘Tis the day after Christmas, but other than that, there’s very little I can say about the Christmas Holiday just yet seeing as how today’s edition was put to bed, as the saying goes, and actually printed a day before Christmas.
But the advance weather forecast looked anything but bright, I might add. While temperatures locally were expected to be somewhat on the mild side for this time of the year, the weatherman was calling for an 80% chance of rain on Christmas Day and a 70% chance Saturday.
Asher Johnson / Published Friday, December 25, 2009 11:44 pm
| | 2814. |  Their ‘Plucky’ Stars
LOUISBURG - Louisburg can thank its Plucky stars that Gregory Clifton was a member of its roster for the Dixie Youth Minor League District X Tournament.
Clifton, affectionately known as ‘Plucky’ by his friends and family, hadn’t come up with a hit until his final at-bat at the tourney - even though he is regarded as one of Louisburg’s chief offensive threats.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 12, 2006 1:58 am
| | 2815. |  Bunn drops pair of games to Stanley at C-P event
CHERRYVILLE — Disappointed? Yes.
Distraught? Not at all.
Certainly, Bunn had high hopes for its stay at the annual Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch State Tournament. Especially after the All-Stars returned seven performers from last year’s state runner-up squad.
But once again, Bunn was knocked out by the eventual champion -- this time the strong crew from Stanley.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, July 8, 2006 12:02 am
| | 2816. |  An NCC Setback
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 last 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 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:10 am
| | 2817. | Key player reports his 'increasing confidence' about hospital's future
Since late last year when Novant Health abruptly closed Franklin County's only hospital, questions have swirled about what is being done to revive the facility.With that in mind, the Louisburg Town Council asked one of its members, Boyd Sturges, to provide an update on the situation even though Sturges has repeatedly cautioned that some of the details of the situation must be kept private as negotiations progress.Sturges, a local attorney, spearheaded the town's efforts to deal with Novant and has been in the forefront of efforts to deal with the loss of the hospital.
Published Thursday, February 18, 2016 12:18 am
| | 2818. |  A SPECTACULAR START
BUNN -- Bunn High School couldn't have asked for a better scenario to begin the Morgan LaRoque Era.Taking on rival Louisburg, the Ladycats opened their regular season volleyball action in style with a three-set victory over the Lady Warriors last Thursday at the Bunn Dome on the BHS campus.Scores were 25-15, 25-14 and 25-19 in favor of the Ladycats to give LaRoque a victory in her first game as BHS' head volleyball coach.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:05 am
| | 2819. |  Peace Process
FRANKLINTON -- Numbers don't tell the full story of Isabel Nobles' contributions to the Franklinton High School girls basketball program.Nobles' statistics don't stand out, but her reliability and consistency played key roles in Franklinton's successful campaign this past fall under first-year head coach Matthew Hockaday.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 11:54 pm
| | 2820. |  Bunn Blasts Northern Vance
BUNN -- Bunn scored all the points it needed in the first half last Friday and went on to secure a decisive 49-18 victory over visiting Northern Vance in non-conference football action.Bunn, now 2-2 overall, forced a short Northern Vance (2-2) punt on the first possession of the contest. Taking over on the Vikings' 37-yard line, Bunn needed just six plays to score, with Devante Caldwell finishing off the surge with a 12-yard touchdown scamper -- untouched up the middle.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, September 17, 2015 12:01 am
| | 2821. |  Red Rams Sparkle On Defense
HENDERSON -- After giving up 49 points in Week One, the Franklinton High School defense was motivated for a quick reversal of fortune during Friday’s football matchup at Northern Vance. FHS achieved its goal by limiting NV to a single touchdown as part of a 14-7 conquest at Viking Stadium. The Red Rams forced four key Northern Vance turnovers and came up with a clutch goal-line stand late in the game to preserve the victory -- which was the first for Jeremy Buck as FHS’ head coach.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 25, 2012 12:29 am
| | 2822. |  Granville Central Pulls Away From Bunn
STEM -- The complexion of Friday's important gridiron showdown between Bunn and Granville Central totally changed within a decisive span of just under four minutes late in the second half.
At that point, Bunn had just taken the lead, but it would be the final time for the Wildcats on the night as the homestanding Panthers closed the half with a pair of touchdowns.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, November 1, 2019 11:51 pm
| | 2823. | Bell’s heroics propel Bunn to links crown
LOUISBURG -- Nick Bell’s jarred eagle on the par-4 seventh hole provided an appropriate exclamation point to Bunn’s Franklin County golf championship Thursday at Bull Creek. The Wildcats finished off the crown at the 36-hole event with 638 total strokes, compared to 671 for Louisburg and 755 for Franklinton.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, April 28, 2007 12:45 am
| | 2824. |  Mauled by Matthew!
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County roads washed out, sewers spilled and hundreds are still without power, but overall, emergency staff said, residents dodged a bullet.Hurricane Matthew, a category 4 storm, dropped about half a foot of rain in the region, but there was no loss of life, even if there were losses of limbs in the county."We ran a lot of calls, between fire and EMS, about trees down, roads flooded and motor vehicle accidents," county Emergency Management Director Jeff Lewis said at the height of the storm, "but we were very lucky.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, October 13, 2016 12:13 am
| | 2825. | 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 last Friday night at the LHS Football Field.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2007 12:27 am
| | 2826. |  TRANSITION TEAM
BUNN -- Bunn High School's greatest girls basketball teams of the past 25 years were all blessed with the same ability -- to score in transition from just about anywhere on the court.But that's a trait that has been missing from BHS hoops since the graduation of Butterball Cooke three years ago.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021 11:51 pm
| | 2827. | FRANKLIN COUNTY REC REPORT
BUNN -- Listed are recent scores from the Bunn Youth Recreation League’s basketball campaign:
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 23, 2008 12:05 am
| | 2828. | Youngsville board approves special-use permit for developer
YOUNGSVILLE — After a room full of opposition cleared, the town’s board of commissioners approved a special-use permit that allows a developer to bring some mixed use to a single-family housing development.
The approval allows for a density change, giving Stephen’s Glen subdivision developer David Cully the opportunity to build 22 duplexes.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, March 12, 2010 11:08 pm
| | 2829. | Bunn Defeats Rival Louisburg
LOUISBURG -- Visiting Bunn rolled out to a 22-point halftime cushion en route to defeating backyard rival Louisburg by a 43-20 total 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 next Friday's important meeting at home with Roanoke Rapids -- a game that is destined to be loaded with playoff implications.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, October 26, 2018 11:57 am
| | 2830. |  A Pair Of Trophies
YOUNGSVILLE -- There wasn't any kind of enthusiastic celebration after Cedar Creek Middle School's boys track and field squad won its third consecutive MAC-9 Championship.There couldn't be, considering it had been announced that Terrell Lane was the team winner during the annual event on April 25 at Northern Vance High School in Henderson.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:44 am
| | 2831. |  Sorority to sponsor 63rd Jabberwock Extravaganza
The stage is set for the 63rd Jabberwock Scholarship Program sponsored by the Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.The event will take place at 7 p.m. on April 8, at Northern Granville Middle School's Auditorium in Oxford.The emcee for the evening will be Cassandra Deck-Brown, Raleigh police chief and Franklin County native. The Jabberwock is the sorority's scholarship pageant that recognizes the contestants, their families, friends, and others who support their future pursuits towards higher education.
Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:42 pm
| | 2832. |  BIRD WATCHING
BUNN -- There it is, before your eyes. Can you see it?With each passing game, the young Southern Nash Ladybirds continue to improve and exceed expectations during the 2022 prep softball campaign.The Ladybirds' fast-pitch dynasty appeared to be in jeopardy this spring as Southern Nash, after the loss of so many talented upperclassmen, faced the prospect of starting a whopping five freshman in 2022 -- including at the all-important pitcher's position.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 13, 2022 9:06 pm
| | 2833. |  LHS Averts Upset
LOUISBURG -- Stunningly down the stretch, Louisburg confronted a very real possibility as Wednesday’s prep wrestling match against the Bunn Wildcats.
Even with star Ahmadou Camara (145) out with an injury and Grant Madison unable to make weight at 171, LHS coach Jason Crawford still thought his Warriors had enough firepower to get past the feisty Wildcats.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, January 23, 2010 12:40 am
| | 2834. | Warrren Tabbed At BHS
BUNN -- After two years at Northwest Halifax, Patrick Warren is prepared to make a huge next step.Warren has been selected as the new baseball coach at Bunn High School, succeeding Chris Cullom, who is getting into school administration.As an area native, Warren knows all about the lofty expectations at Bunn, which was won four Northern Carolina Conference championships in the past five years.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 14, 2017 11:46 pm
| | 2835. | ELMO BURROWS MAY
October 17, 1930 - December 10, 2013
LOUISBURG - Elmo Burrows May of Louisburg died Thursday, December 10, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Published Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:39 pm
| | 2836. |  Monstrous night for Louisburg
FRANKLINTON — Tropical Storm Ernesto wasn’t the only phenomenon that swept through Franklin County this week.
The ‘Three-Headed Monster’ made yet another appearance, leaving behind another overmatched opponent in its wake.
Louisburg’s self-named ‘Three-Headed Monster’ — running backs Hakeem Strickland, Greg Small and Jekiva Gupton — blew into Franklinton Friday much like the windy aftermath of Ernesto.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 2, 2006 12:14 am
| | 2837. |  FHS girls topped by Gryphons
ROCKY MOUNT -- When the clubs played earlier in the season, the star-studded Rocky Mount Lady Gryphons soared to an early lead -- and then had difficulty putting away a feisty Franklinton squad in Big East Conference girls basketball action.FHS stayed somewhat within striking distance during that outing and even had a few chances to come within single digits before the Lady Gryphons tacked on a late cushion to win by 16 points.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 8, 2023 11:54 pm
| | 2838. | Small Consolation
FRANKLINTON -- Tropical Storm Ernesto wasn’t the only phenomenon that swept through Franklin County last week.
The ‘Three-Headed Monster’ made yet another appearance, leaving behind another overmatched opponent in its wake.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:14 am
| | 2839. |  Bunn Wraps Up Tourney Play
PEMBROKE -- Hitting wasn’t supposed to be an issue for the sweet-swinging Bunn All-Stars during the Dixie Youth Major League Baseball State Tournament.
After all, Bunn had piled-up double-digit final scores during a trio of convincing victories in district tourney action.
But Bunn’s bats were silenced during the majority of state play as the club was shut out twice -- including an 18-0 setback to Leland on Tuesday at the West Robeson Recreation Park.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, July 24, 2009 11:03 pm
| | 2840. | MATTALENE MCREE CHADWICK
Mary Mattalene McRee Chadwick, 95, of Louisburg, NC, died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Hospice of Wake County in Raleigh.
Published Tuesday, September 24, 2013 5:35 pm
| | 2841. |  THE GRAND OPENING
STEM - Even though a malfunction prevented the scoreboard from operating, there was no question which team was controlling the proceedings during Bunn's season-opening road football matchup last Friday at Granville Central.The Wildcats scored on their first two possessions and continued to surge the rest of the way en route to a impressive 34-0 decision over the Panthers in non-conference gridiron action.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 1, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 2842. |  Extravaganza honors local misses
HENDERSON -- Inspiring a Legacy of Excellence was the theme of the 62nd Jabberwock Extravaganza hosted by the Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Jaiden Foster, a third grader at Royal Elementary, was named Little Miss Jabberwock.Jaiden is the daughter of Samuel M. Foster and Deanna C. Lark. First runner-up for Little Miss Jabberwock was Saniyah Silver.
Published Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:05 am
| | 2843. |  Louisburg Takes On Raptors
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg was looking to even the score Tuesday in boys tennis action against Research Triangle Park -- a club that had topped the Warriors earlier in the campaign.But LHS would take the rematch by a 5-4 team margin in a non-conference meeting at the LHS Courts.Louisburg, coached by Chris Cannady, claimed four of the six singles matches en route to the decision.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 6, 2016 11:51 pm
| | 2844. | Kerr-Vance Academy honor roll announced
Kerr Vance Academy in Henderson recently released their third quarter honor roll.
Published Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:02 am
| | 2845. | DOROTHY PERGERSON PIPER WESTER
FRANKLINTON--Dorothy Pergerson Piper Wester, 84, of Franklinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 12, 2020 with her children by her side. Dorothy was born June 19th, 1936 to the late Benard Pergerson, Sr. and Louise Gupton Pergerson. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Piper; second husband, Bobby Wester; brothers, Col. Bernard Sharb Pergerson, Jr, Franklin Baer "FB" Pergerson; and sister, Barbara Pergerson Hudson.
Published Monday, November 16, 2020 5:24 pm
| | 2846. | CHARLIE LEON WILDER
May 24, 1942 - February 15, 2012
BUNN – Charlie Leon Wilder, 69, of Bunn, died suddenly Wednesday February 15, 2012 while on a delivery for Pender Nursery in Greenville, SC.
Published Saturday, February 18, 2012 12:22 am
| | 2847. |  LHS nabs pair from Panthers
LOUISBURG -- Head coach Ericka Wilkins didn’t consider it to be a masterpiece performance, but the result was what she was looking for.
Louisburg’s girls used some clutch play down the stretch to take a 40-37 home victory over KIPP Pride in a non-conference girls basketball game at the LHS Gymnasium.
The surging Lady Warriors are now 2-1 for the campaign.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, December 11, 2009 11:35 pm
| | 2848. |  COLLECT THE CROWNS
BUNN - Make no mistake about it -- the current epicenter of the Franklin County track and field universe is currently leaning toward the west.And that doesn't appear to be changing in the near future.Franklinton has built a mini-dynasty in the sport on the high school level, thanks in part to a recent run of success at Cedar Creek Middle School.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 7, 2015 12:07 am
| | 2849. | TDA wants to strike up the bands
The county’s tourism authority wants to see if area bands can help the county toot its own horn.
The Franklin County Tourism Development Authority is primarily charged with supporting local events that draw tourists and visitors into Franklin County.
Part of their mission, also, is to promote what it does.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:30 am
| | 2850. | Ladycats explode past NW
BUNN -- Bunn pounded out an unbelievable 28 hits -- in just three innings -- and went on to defeat Northwest Halifax on Tuesday by a 33-0 margin in a Northern Carolina Conference fast-pitch softball matchup.
The Ladycats are now 8-2 overall to go with an unblemished 5-0 NCC mark.
The following batters collected at least two hits Tuesday for the victorious Ladycats:
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, April 11, 2008 11:23 pm
| | 2851. |  PERFECT CHOICE
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton's E'Kwon White had several choices to continue his football career on the next level, but one school stood out to White -- and FHS head coach JeVar Bransome.That school was St. Augustine's in Raleigh, which has backed up last year's CIAA Southern Division Championship with a strong recruiting class.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2018 11:45 pm
| | 2852. | Royal Elementary honor roll for first nine-week grading period
The honor roll for the first nine-week grading period at Royal Elementary School has been announced and includes:
Published Friday, December 4, 2009 11:58 pm
| | 2853. | Franklinton High School announces honor rolls
Charles Fuller, principal of Franklinton High School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2010/2011 sixth six-weeks grading period.
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:02 am
| | 2854. |  R. Rapids slides by LHS boys
LOUISBURG -- Northwest Halifax and Bunn currently share the top of the Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball mountain.
But steady-climbing Roanoke Rapids isn’t far from the summit.
RR continued its uphill quest Tuesday by registering a 66-50 road victory at Louisburg in an important NCC showdown at the LHS Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, January 28, 2011 11:21 pm
| | 2855. |  Bunn Gets Busy On The Mat
BUNN -- With time short before Christmas, Bunn took advantage of every moment for a pre-holiday flurry of wrestling action. Thursday night, BHS, under first-year head coach Randy Kagarise, hit the road for Henderson to take on the Northern Vance Vikings.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:22 am
| | 2856. | Four-year-old murder case still has no court date
LOUISBURG -- Prosecutors are attempting to expedite a nearly four-year-old murder caseFranklin County sheriff's deputies arrested Charles Pender on Sept. 5 2017, a day after they allege he shot and killed 28-year-old Montral Kearney outside a home on Marlless Drive near Franklinton.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 5, 2021 11:22 pm
| | 2857. |  Schools' letter to document deficiencies
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County school system was expected to send letters out this week to parents at 12 of the county's 16 schools, letting them know their children are attending schools that the state deems underperforming in areas of students with disabilities and students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English. Pictured (Above): Carrla Perry, second from right, was recognized as the county's Exceptional Children's Educator of Excellence. She's joined by, from left, Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler, Director of EC and Student Services Windy Edwards, and School Board Chair Paige Sayles.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 11:55 pm
| | 2858. |  Louisburg tripped up by Kerr-Vance
HENDERSON -- The start to the season has not been a kind one for the Louisburg Warriors in boys soccer competition.
Louisburg, which is still looking for its first win of the campaign, was defeated 4-0 on the road Thursday against the Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans, who feature several Franklin County players on their roster.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 4, 2010 12:19 am
| | 2859. |  FHS boys claim key conquest
LOUISBURG -- Maybe the getting-healthy Franklinton Red Rams are saving their best work of the season for Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball action. Beset by injuries early in the campaign, the Red Rams are now revving in the NCC, including a 70-60 decision over Louisburg last Friday night in front of a near-capacity crowd at Taylor Center on the campus of Louisburg College.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:05 am
| | 2860. |  Louisburg High honors lone star as part of Senior Night
LOUISBURG -- Pardon Lauren Stewart for hogging the spotlight Monday at the Louisburg High School Softball Senior Night.
As LHS’ lone upperclassman in 2006, Stewart was the center of attention as she accepted gifts, flowers and balloons from her appreciative teammates.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:24 am
| | 2861. | Howell Lee Jones
Kittrell, NC--Howell Lee Jones of Kittrell peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday evening May 2, 2023. Though battling various aggressive cancers, he celebrated his 93rd birthday this year and lived each day as fully as possible with a joke and a smile. He was able to spend his last days at home with friends, family, aides, and his beloved little pup, Sweetie, by his side.
Published Wednesday, May 24, 2023 4:24 pm
| | 2862. |  South Granville Outlasts Bunn
BUNN -- For one half, the latest Bunn-South Granville football grudge match closely resembled last year's contest -- a low-scoring affair destined to turn on the outcome of one or two plays.But that wasn't the case during what would prove to be a prolific second half of offensive action.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, October 21, 2017 12:49 am
| | 2863. |  Davis Does In WC
LOUISBURG -- After a strong start to the season, a playoff berth seemed to be a formality for the Louisburg High School boys basketball team. But those lofty plans hit a snag in January as the Warriors began to struggle -- all the while nearly falling out of the postseason race.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:09 am
| | 2864. |  4TH-QUARTER FLURRY
BUNN - For a moment, an earlier-than-expected rematch between Louisburg and Northern Nash seemed to be a distinct possibility in the boys portion of the Bunn Christmas Basketball Tournament on Tuesday at the Bunn Dome.LHS and NN met earlier this month in Big East action, and the Warriors surprised the Fighting Knights in overtime at home.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:02 am
| | 2865. |  BUNN’S NO-NO
BUNN -- Every triumphant act deserves a climactic finish -- and that’s what the Bunn All-Stars provided at last Friday’s championship game of the Dixie Youth Major League District Baseball Tournament.After rolling through its tourney competition, Bunn closed out its crown in style with a 10-0 victory over Youngsville at the Bunn Elementary School Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 17, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 2866. |  Bunn Takes League Crown
BUNN -- Two games against Southern Vance were all that stood in the way of the Bunn Wildcats claiming another Northern Carolina Conference baseball championship.The Runnin’ Raiders have boasted some quality teams in the past, but they didn’t provide much of a road block for Bunn’s inexorable title march during Monday’s doubleheader.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 8, 2014 12:07 am
| | 2867. | DISTRICT COURT
The following people were penalized in Franklin District Court recently for driving while impaired (DWI).
Abbreviations:
Published Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:13 am
| | 2868. | Attempted burglaries, other frauds probed by deputies
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects in two possible break-in cases.At about 12:30 a.m. on March 20, a landlord reported that someone tried to break into a property in the 400 block of Mount Hebron Road in the Castalia area of the county.According to the report by Dep. Brandon Strickland, they arrived to meet the landlord, who told officers that the resident was at home when she heard someone trying to open the back door.
Published Friday, March 22, 2013 11:56 pm
| | 2869. |  Pirates Paste Wildcats
BUNN -- During the week of preparation, Bunn coach David Howle wondered if his club’s defense would be able to slow down the high-powered Corinth Holders Pirates.Howle’s worries proved to be founded as the Pirates, utilizing a spread offense, racked up 502 total yards during a 61-27 triumph over the Wildcats on Friday at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 13, 2014 12:03 am
| | 2870. | Schools keep mask mandate as COVID soars
LOUISBURG -- Students in Franklin County Schools will be wearing masks for at least another month as the county's COVID vaccination rate has stalled at 44 percent, far short of the estimated 70 percent health care experts say is needed to achieve herd immunity.Even worse are two other metrics that officials are monitoring to determine when masking and social distancing requirements can be eased.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:33 pm
| | 2871. | UW awards $100,000 in ‘impact grants’
The United Way of Franklin County has awarded the 2012 Community Impact Grants. In all, 16 programs were approved from the undesignated fund, and five community partner agencies were awarded grants for seven programs. In all, $100,000 was awarded.
Published Sunday, July 8, 2012 5:06 pm
| | 2872. |  Tassels turned
It was appropriate, somehow, that Franklinton High School was the last in a trio of day-long commencement exercises on Saturday. The class of 2011 is the last to have completed all four years at the campus in the heart of town and held their commencement at 6 p.m.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:12 am
| | 2873. |  Rematch Ready
LOUISBURG - A potential rematch against Weldon adds to the intrigue for the Louisburg Lady Warriors at the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference Girls Basketball Tournament.
Louisburg has lost only twice the entire season, and both times the setback came courtesy of Weldon, which is coached by the respected Grady Williams.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:52 pm
| | 2874. |  NCC Pitcher’s Duel
FRANKLINTON -- Bunn has only garnered two victories to date during its baseball season, but the Wildcats are definitely making them count.
Both decisions have come for BHS during Northern Carolina Conference action, including a 2-1 road victory last Friday evening against league foe Franklinton at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:06 am
| | 2875. |  Municipal election appetizer is giving way to local, state and federal election buffet
Canvassing on Nov. 20 put the Nov. 4 election officially in the books.And, kind of like how Thanksgiving has become just a speed bump on the way to Christmas, this fall's October and November elections feel like rumble strips on the way to next year's next big-boy election.Statewide candidate filing for the 2026 primary starts at noon on Dec. 1.That's right.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11:05 pm
| | 2876. |  Warriors roll past rival SEH
LOUISBURG - A second-quarter barrage led to a happy homecoming last 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.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2006 12:17 am
| | 2877. |  Bunn Edged In The Elite Eight
BUNN -- Making the state quarterfinals for only the second time in the past quarter-century was quite an accomplishment for the Bunn High School baseball team.But the Wildcats were seeking an even deeper trip last Friday as they hosted a touted Randleman club in Elite Eight action of the Class 2-A State Playoffs at the BHS Baseball Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019 11:55 pm
| | 2878. |  Mudcats a winner at home
ZEBULON -- Cooper Hummel went 2-for-3 with both a game tying home run in the third and a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh and Demi Orimoloye went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead home run in the fourth as the host Carolina Mudcats defeated the Astros 3-2 on Monday night at Five County Stadium in a Class A Carolina League baseball showdown.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, July 5, 2018 12:01 am
| | 2879. |  Louisburg Runs Past 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 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 Saturday, August 23, 2014 12:17 am
| | 2880. |  BHS boys slide past Warriors
BUNN -- East Wake just wouldn’t go away during last Friday’s non-conference boys basketball matchup at Bunn. Just when the host Wildcats appeared to put some scoreboard defense between themselves and the Warriors, East Wake would claw back to make things interesting.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:04 am
| | 2881. | IRIS F. SOUTHERLAND
August 10, 1925 - July 13, 2017
LOUISBURG - Iris Frazier Southerland, 91, of Louisburg, affectionately known to many as "Little Mama" or "Ms. Ike," went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2017. Ms. Ike epitomized a true southern lady who was full of grace and humility. She was a model wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. While she will always be remembered for her kind, gentle, nurturing heart and her outstanding Sunday lunches, her most outstanding attributes were her strong Christian faith and her dedication to her Lord. Ms. Ike was well known for her Biblical knowledge and not only was readily able to quote scripture, she lived her life daily by following God's word.
Published Tuesday, July 18, 2017 11:44 am
| | 2882. | High school drivers get a $50 parking gift
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County high school students who drive to school got a little financial gift from the county Board of Eduction Monday night. In an unexpected move, the school board eliminated the $50 per student parking fee for all four high schools for at least the 2018-19 school year.The school board had been considering standardizing the student parking fee at $50 a year for all four high schools, including the Early College High.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 2883. | Local farmers await long term settlement
President Barack Obama’s signature last week ended a lawsuit filed on behalf of farmers who alleged governmental discrimination dating back to the 1980s.
Now, about 75,000 farmers across the country — including about 4,000 in North Carolina — will have to go about the work of getting their fair share.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, December 18, 2010 12:21 am
| | 2884. |  BMS’ Solid Season
LOUISBURG -- Just because they dropped their final game doesn’t mean that all was lost this season for the Bunn Middle School boys basketball squad. Not after BMS went 11-1 overall and won the regular season crown in the Middle Athletic Conference. Bunn also reached the finals of the MAC Tournament before falling by a 55-49 margin against Northern Granville on Tuesday at the Terrell Lane Middle School Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 4, 2012 12:12 am
| | 2885. |  Nu Epsilon holds annual Rainbow Tea
The Nu Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. held its annual Rainbow Tea on Saturday, July 11, at the Operations Center in Louisburg. Scholarships were awarded to young ladies who have been contestants in the Miss Nu Epsilon Cotillion.
Published Wednesday, July 13, 2011 12:01 am
| | 2886. |  Business audit proposal rejected, budget approved
Franklin County commissioners opted against an action that could have made county government an even bigger brother.
Tax Administrator Jimmy Tanner recommended the county contract with auditors to review and audit existing business personal property accounts.
First, Tanner said state statutes require the audits.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:54 pm
| | 2887. |  Lack of evidence thwarts attempted murder case
LOUISBURG — An uncooperative victim, shaky eyewitnesses and apparent apathy resulted in only one of eight suspects facing jail time in an attempted murder case.And Tavain Hicks’ one to two-year jail term isn’t for the June 2013 driveby shooting of a 16-year-old victim.Hicks pled guilty to a felonious assault that occurred while he was in jail.His case was adjudicated on Aug. 25.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 3, 2014 11:47 pm
| | 2888. | Novozymes employees honored for services
Novozymes employees recently celebrated more than 630 years of service.
Forty-five Novozymes employees and their spouses were honored for their years of service to the company at a dinner at The Wakefield Tournament Players Club.
Published Friday, January 4, 2008 11:56 pm
| | 2889. |  Local ladies to compete in annual Jabberwock
HENDERSON -- The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson will serve as the setting for the 62nd Jabberwock Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The April 16 event, featuring local contestants, begins at 7 p.m. State Rep. Bobbie Richardson and members of the Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter will serve as emcee. Admission to the pageant is $10.
Published Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:02 am
| | 2890. | Home invasion leads to arrest, $1 million bond
Authorities arrested a suspected drunken driver who was leaving a day care with a loaded shotgun, a large knife and the picture of a woman he broke into a house looking for four days prior. Issac Jeffrey Pender Jr., 29, was placed in jail under a more than $1 million bond. “We don’t know for sure what his intentions were (at the day care),” said Franklin County Sheriff’s Capt. E.H. Smith. “We don’t know if he was looking for his kids or, what. “He hasn’t said.”
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, July 14, 2012 12:59 am
| | 2891. |  Charity Stripe
The rivalry will be renewed Thursday as the United Way tips off its 8th annual All-Star Basketball Game next week, a year after controversy reared its head in the festive campaign kickoff. Wendy Watkins and her Bananas squad took an 8-point victory last year in the game that kicks off the giving organization’s yearly fundraiser.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 15, 2007 12:05 am
| | 2892. | Long Mill Elementary releases honor roll
Kim Ferrell, principal of Long Mill Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the third 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 Friday, June 17, 2011 11:09 pm
| | 2893. |  Capturing the meaning of the season!
LOUISBURG — When Laurel Mill Elementary student Landon Mize learned that a classmate’s father passed, it had an impact on the youngster. And when he was upset, his grandmother, Debbie Edwards, a teacher at Franklinton High School, felt his pain. And when Edwards’ art students realized she was emotional, they decided to take action.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, December 21, 2012 11:23 pm
| | 2894. | Louisburg High School announces honor rolls for first six weeks
Freda Clifton, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the Honor Roll for the first six-weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the AB Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:05 am
| | 2895. | Teens’ joyriding leads to 2 arrests
Two Louisburg teenagers are under strict parental supervision this week after they were arrested for stealing four vehicles, taking them on joyrides and leaving the wrecked vehicles behind.
Louisburg Police arrested Justin L. Goforth of 600 Stone-Southerland Road and Jonathan H. Wolfran of 619 Stone-Southerland Road on Wednesday morning after a resident who noticed suspicious activity led police to their location.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, May 30, 2008 11:26 pm
| | 2896. |  BHS girls claim win vs. 'Birds
STANHOPE -- Bunn picked up its first girls basketball victory of the season last Friday -- and avenged an earlier loss in the process.The Ladycats had fallen to Southern Nash last month's regular season opener for both clubs, but returned the favor last Friday night with a 30-24 triumph at the SNHS Gymnasium.Selena Cooke and Makayla Strickland topped the Ladycats with 14 points apiece, while Joy McLeod offered two points.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:36 pm
| | 2897. |  Red Rams defeated in opener
RALEIGH -- Franklinton High School kicked off its boys soccer season Tuesday with a setback at Ravenscroft School in North Raleigh.
The Red Rams, who lost all but two key rotation performers from last year’s banner squad, were defeated 6-0 against the Ravens.
“Ravenscroft has a strong team,’’ said FHS head coach Deran Coe. “They have been down in the past, but this was the season they have been peaking to. They have some very talented players, and they look to have a good year ahead of them.’’
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 22, 2009 12:37 am
| | 2898. |  A FURIOUS FINISH
BUNN -- For one half, the latest Bunn-South Granville football grudge match closely resembled last year's contest -- a low-scoring affair destined to turn on the outcome of one or two plays.But that wasn't the case during what would prove to be a prolific second half of offensive action.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 11:49 pm
| | 2899. | Series of fatal incidents investigated
ZEBULON -- Authorities arrested a Louisburg woman last week, alleging she was responsible for a wreck that killed her 5-year-old son and sent her husband to the hospital. Her husband, Joshua Moose, was subsequently charged with aiding and abetting an impaired driver.Alisha Moose, 44, was charged with felony death by motor vehicle, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, felony negligent child abuse causing serious physical injury, child restraint violation and failure to maintain lane control.
Published Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:07 am
| | 2900. |  King’s dream of equality lives on
Before Martin Luther King Jr. died, he expressed a “Dream” where his children would be judged by the content of their character, not the color of their skin. From King’s death in 1969 to the world we live in today, there has been much progress and many strides made toward achieving King’s dream, said the Rev. Shane Benjamin, the speaker during Monday’s celebration of King’s life and legacy.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:09 am
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