| 201. | Writing history larger
Few of us remember what was said at our graduation. Sometimes the words spoken were not memorable but such was not the case when Vice President Joe Biden spoke to the graduating class of Wake Forest University.
Biden’s plain-spoken rhetoric struck chords of truth and called forth the best in those who, charting a new course in life, urging the graduates to “take history in your hands and write it larger,” also adding “…we’re either going to fundamentally change the course of history, or fail the generations that come after us, because change will occur. Non-action is action. We’re either going to fundamentally revive our economy or we’re going to fall behind.”
Tom Campbell / Published Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:42 pm
| | 202. | Winstead excited about Hall honor
LOUISBURG -- The advent of fast-pitch softball in the early-1990s changed the sporting landscape for area high school teams.But little did Southern Nash's Brandy Winstead Frazier know how much the switch would impact the rest of her life.After the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced the move away from slow-pitch, Winstead was sent by then-SN coach Rosalie Bardin to a camp at Louisburg College to learn the nuances of fast-pitch.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2017 11:36 pm
| | 203. |  Student completes Vance-Granville Community College diploma before high school graduation
When Timothy D. “Danny” Walsh of Oxford graduates from J.F. Webb High School in June, he will already have earned a college diploma. He recently completed all the requirements for a diploma in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology from Vance-Granville Community College.
Published Wednesday, March 28, 2012 12:03 am
| | 204. |  Hayes Has LC Rolling
LOUISBURG -- So much for the ill-advised theory that this may be a rebuilding year for the Louisburg College women’s basketball team.In the past, the Lady Hurricanes have suffered what appeared to be crippling graduation losses -- only to quickly rebound with a successful campaign.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00 am
| | 205. |  Graduation day looms
Michael Douglas Medlin will be graduating from Florida State University on Aug. 3, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology.He is the son of Andy and Kim Woodson and the grandson of Douglas and Donna Medlin of Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, July 17, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 206. |  ‘Canes In Building Process
LOUISBURG -- Precious few are the seasons that are considered rebuilding ones within the tradition-rich men’s soccer program at Louisburg College.
This, however, might be one of them.
Through the years, LC head coach David Sexton has been a master at reloading his roster on the fly -- even in the face of extensive graduation losses.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:16 am
| | 207. | CARY D. MONTAGUE
FRANKLINTON - Cary D. Montague, 82, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at Britthaven of Louisburg. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at First Baptist Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. André Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Franklinton.
Published Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:01 am
| | 208. |  STERLING START
LOUISBURG -- Following the graduation of several talented outside hitters from last year's state finalist, Louisburg High School volleyball coach Erica Wammock announced an open audition would be held for some of the up-front vacancies.Sophomore Kristen House is one of the players who stepped up and accepted that challenge during the off-season.As a ninth-grader, House was a member of the LHS varsity squad, but most of her on-court action came in matches that were already decided.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:38 pm
| | 209. |  SRO makes transition to new school, sheriff’s department
Franklinton High School seniors weren’t the only ones saying goodbye at graduation. It also marked the end of an era, as the Franklinton Police Department will no longer provide the school resource officer for the venerable high school. Its new location at the corner of Lane Store and Cedar Creek roads puts it within the jurisdiction of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:03 am
| | 210. |  Graduates, town, county leaders all have job opportunities ahead
The pomp and circumstance has already begun.And, it continues later this week.Vance-Granville Community College, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, got the graduation ball going last week when about 500 students graduated from the two-year college with various associates degrees.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, May 15, 2019 11:56 pm
| | 211. |  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
| | 212. | Letting kids be kids!
LOUISBURG -- It's been almost 10 years since organizers began thinking of ways to give kids an alternative to the streets.In that decade, the Franklin County chapter of the Boys and Girls Club remains a strong resource for area children, organizers told Franklin County commissioners while presenting an update of the program on Monday night."It's a program that lets kids be kids," said Paige Sayles, a member of the Franklin County advisory board and member of the steering committee that brought the Club to Franklin County.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:24 am
| | 213. |  Big East Domination
RED OAK -- Nobody seems to know an answer to counteract Franklinton's amazing volleyball success in the Big East Conference.FHS joined the league three years ago and has yet to lose a match. The Lady Rams are also the two-time regular season and tournament champions.Conference opponents appeared to have a glimmer of hope heading into the 2019 campaign as Franklinton had been riddled by graduation, along with the resignation of long-time head coach Crystal Barnes.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, September 26, 2019 12:45 am
| | 214. |  Ladycats take third straight NCC regular season title
BUNN Even through mass graduation losses over the years, one thing remains constant about the Bunn High School girls track and field team.
Northern Carolina Conference championships.
BHS, coached by Daniel Wright, wrapped up its third consecutive NCC regular season crown with a pair of key victories this week.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, April 28, 2007 12:45 am
| | 215. |  FHS' Matthews on league team
FRANKLINTON -- Even in a rare rebuilding year, there were a few bright moments this winter for the Franklinton High School boys basketball squad.The Red Rams were coming off a strong campaign in 2016-17 in their final season in the Class 2-A Northern Carolina Conference.Now in the Class 3-A Big East Conference, Franklinton would have to compete with a young team following the graduation of a talented senior class.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 28, 2018 11:57 pm
| | 216. |  Harris Helps FHS Reload
LOUISBURG -- Under normal circumstances, inheriting a team following the loss of seven talented seniors would provide a daunting task for a new volleyball coach.But Franklinton has built its program to a point where winning is expected -- and it shows with a confident group this fall that seems unfazed by the graduation of so many key components from the Lady Rams' 2018 club.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 11:46 pm
| | 217. |  LHS Moves On Up
LOUISBURG -- Graduation has hit the Louisburg High School golf program hard over the past few years -- so much so that the Warriors aren’t expected to be a factor in the Northern Carolina Conference race this season.
LHS -- a long-time power in the Class 1-A Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference -- is moving up this season to take part in the Class 2-A NCC.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, March 12, 2010 11:08 pm
| | 218. | Low performing schools? Not in Franklin County!
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County Schools have several things to celebrate after the state released the 2018-19 school accountability results on Monday.The district had no low performing schools in the ranking, the only area school district in the region to achieve that level of performance.In addition, 12 of the 16 Franklin County Schools -- including all eight elementary schools -- met or exceeded expectations.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 11, 2019 11:55 pm
| | 219. | VGCC summer graduation: 430 earn degrees, diplomas
N.C. Sen. Doug Berger called the 228 members of the graduating class at Vance-Granville Community College “the hope of our region” during his remarks at the college’s summer commencement exercises, held in the VGCC Civic Center on Aug. 8. This graduation was the second of two such ceremonies held annually at the college. In May, more than 430 graduates received degrees and diplomas.
Published Friday, August 31, 2007 11:44 pm
| | 220. |  Red Rams Return To Field
FRANKLINTON -- Jeremy Buck hit the ground running when he became Franklinton’s head football coach two years ago -- and he hasn’t stopped since.Buck guided his club to 17 victories over that stretch, and a pair of appearances in the Class 2-AA State Playoffs.But Buck and his Red Rams may be at a temporary crossroads this fall following the graduation of several outstanding seniors.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 6, 2014 11:56 pm
| | 221. |  Lady Rams make tennis squad
FRANKLINTON -- It was destined to be a rebuilding season for the Franklinton High School girls tennis team -- and that was a fact Coach Dale Byrns was fully aware of even before the campaign started back in August.After losing five of their top six rotation players from 2018 due to graduation, Franklinton was forced to field a totally different lineup this fall in the unforgiving, competitive Big East Conference.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, November 26, 2019 4:57 pm
| | 222. | Legislative watch
The following votes were some taken in the General Assembly, week ended March 14, by state Rep. Lucy Allen.
Published Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:42 pm
| | 223. |  Today is ‘festival day,’ just don’t forget to eat
If you’re reading this fairly early Saturday, there’s still time to watch tractors in Justice, view firemen playing games in Epsom or attend a festival in Louisburg. All these events, including times, have been in recent editions of this newspaper, so get out of the house and have fun.
Gary Cunard / Published Saturday, September 8, 2012 12:13 am
| | 224. |  Great At Great 8?
LOUISBURG - Playing in the Great Eight Tournament wasn’t very great for Erica Wammock when she was a volleyball player at Louisburg High School.
In the Great Eight format, each finalist from the previous season’s state spike championships are invited to Greensboro to take part in an event to begin the ensuing campaign.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, August 15, 2008 11:03 pm
| | 225. | LC slates graduation, baccalaureate
The Louisburg College Commencement 2018 celebration begins with a Baccalaureate service today, May 10, and concludes with a Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 11. Both events start at 3 p.m. and are open to the public.The Baccalaureate service will be held at the Louisburg United Methodist Church located at 402 N. Main Street, Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, May 9, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 226. |  PRAYER SERVICE
Closing a first-ever downtown prayer service for 2012 high school graduates, Courtney Michelle Cooke, background, leads the crowd of about 200 in singing the hymn Amazing Grace while surrounded by television cameras from several stations.
Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:52 pm
| | 227. |  A Preppy Victory
LOUISBURG -- Keeping pace -- and exceeding it -- will be a crucial key this season for the Louisburg High School boys basketball team.
Just look at the result of Tuesday’s home opener against Rocky Mount Prep for evidence.
The Warriors are loaded with speedy guards, but not as strong up front following the graduation of Rasool Kearney.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, December 4, 2009 11:58 pm
| | 228. | Board chair explains basis for school prayer decision
The Franklin County Board of Education’s decision last week to comply with the United States Supreme Court’s rulings banning school prayer has understandably upset most of the citizens of Franklin County. This decision will discontinue the long-held tradition of opening prayers at our high school graduations. I want to be clear that this was not something the board sought to do and was forced upon us by the ACLU after a complaint from a student and the student’s parents.
Gilbert Johnson Chair, Franklin County Board of Education / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2012 12:07 am
| | 229. |  On Track In The NCC
HENDERSON -- Mass graduation losses have decimated the Bunn High School girls track and field squad over the past several years. But the Ladycats always seem to have the ability to reload and dominate once again, especially in the Northern Carolina Conference standings.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, May 5, 2007 12:23 am
| | 230. |  VGCC Child Care Center grads honored
Five graduates of the Child Care Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus were honored in ceremonies on July 13 as they prepared to leave and enter kindergarten this fall. The class of 2011 included Hollyn Cardwell of Louisburg, William Dement of Louisburg, Dawson Evans of Castalia, Nasir Kearney of Franklinton and Casson Raynor of Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:02 am
| | 231. |  PROGRESS MAKERS
BUNN -- After the graduation of long-time standout William Lewis, it was unclear how the Bunn Wildcats would fare on the golf links during the 2016 season in the always-competitive Northern Carolina Conference.Lewis is now at Sandhills Community College, but the Wildcats continue to rev and are currently in second place in the NCC heading into the home stretch of the conference schedule.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11:51 pm
| | 232. |  COMPUTER CLASS GRADUATION
Members of the Louisburg Senior Center completed a computer class. Pictured left to right: Instructor Tammy Ball, Olivia Gupton, Mildred Lucas, Instructor Lisa Rodwell, Elmar Holmes, Mary Livingston, Rose Grissom and John Nicholson.
Published Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:39 pm
| | 233. |  'We're good,' school super says, but not there yet!
LOUISBURG -- County commissioners and school board members were shoulder to shoulder last week during a joint meeting where Superintendent Pascal Mubenga informed them that the school system is head and shoulders above most of its neighboring districts.Franklin County, though, is still looking up to its biggest neighbor -- Wake County -- and has to stand on its tip toes to see state averages in End of Grade testing, graduation rates and other common testing categories.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:44 am
| | 234. | MILDRED M. BOWERS
LOUISBURG - Mildred Murphy Bowers, 86, moved on to Heaven on March 2, 2015 at Transitions Life-C are in Raleigh, NC surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 1, 1928 in Louisburg, NC to Louise Yarborough Parrish and Percy Gray Murphy, Sr. Mildred attended Gold Sand High School. And upon her graduation, she worked as a secretary at the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, DC. Later in life she became the secretary of Gold Sand High School and retired from the Franklin County School system in 1989.
Published Tuesday, March 3, 2015 6:29 pm
| | 235. | Dangerous season for teen drinking & driving
As Mother Nature begins to shake off the dregs of winter and the annual reawakening begins, it’s both the best of times and the worst of times.
The best is obvious. The weather is gorgeous, the trees and flowers are beginning to exhibit their natural splendor and there are a countless multitude of reasons to simply be outside to enjoy all that nature has to offer.
In Our Opinion / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2010 12:18 am
| | 236. |  Endings and beginnings
Graduation this year at Louisburg College was fairly typical of most graduation ceremonies. There were caps and gowns, speeches, and photo opportunities as relieved students, surrounded by proud parents and professors, strode across the stage to the roar of applause as they accepted their diplomas.
Graduation morning, Saturday, May 9, began with an intimate gathering in the Benson Chapel for the Baccalaureate service. As the guest speaker, the Rev. Timothy J. Russell, Superintendent of the Raleigh District of the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church, spoke on the importance of following your passion and inner guidance, I thought of Andrew, Tristan, and Caroline, three standout graduates I have come to know this past year.
Amy Scoggin McManus / Published Friday, June 12, 2009 11:06 pm
| | 237. |  THE RELOADED RAMS
FRANKLINTON -- What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for the Franklinton Red Rams could very well feature a possible run at another Northern Carolina Conference boys soccer championship.Franklinton shared the league title last fall and reached the third round of the Class 3-A State Playoffs with a senior-dominated group.After the graduation of so many standouts, it was unsure how the Red Rams would fare in 2015 under new head coach Bert Woodburn.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:02 am
| | 238. |  LC sophs sign with colleges
LOUISBURG -- After back-to-back 20-victory seasons, Louisburg College women's basketball coach Shay Hayes will be reloading next winter following the graduation of six talented sophomores -- five of whom will be playing in 2016-17 on the four-year level.Three of those LC standouts have signed letters-of-intent, including Iresha Cooper, who has inked a deal with Coker College.Cooper, a forward, paced the Lady Hurricanes in scoring and rebounding while earning Team Most Valuable Player honors.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 23, 2016 12:15 am
| | 239. |  STILL THE ONE
CREEDMOOR -- Some things never seem to change, such as South Granville's perennial place at or near the top of the Northern Carolina Conference softball standings.For their league opponents, there was the hope that the Lady Vikings might encounter a rare rebuilding stage this spring following the graduation of long-time pitching superstar Miranda Watkins from last year's state runner-up squad.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:07 am
| | 240. | It's a happy but sad time as local seniors graduate
First, a prediction: Over the next few weeks, your Franklin Times will feature dozens of photos and stories about local students and their scholastic accomplishments.There will be stories and photos of scholarship award winners, stories of those who have achieved various academic and service honors and, of course, the annual graduation edition with photos of those local young people who have earned their high school diplomas and are off to make their mark on the world.
In our opinion / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2017 11:49 pm
| | 241. | Wesleyan HOFers announced
ROCKY MOUNT -- Since 1999, North Carolina Wesleyan College has honored 54 former athletes, administrators, teams, coaches and contributors by enshrining them in its Athletics Hall of Fame. These individuals have created a higher standard for Battling Bishop athletics and were selected based on their outstanding accomplishments and/or contributions to the College.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, August 15, 2013 12:01 am
| | 242. |  Home Improvement
BUNN -- During a rare lull in practice, Bunn High School veteran volleyball coach Henry Jones stressed to his team the importance of improving on at least one fundamental aspect during every workout session. Never will this intangible be more important to the Ladycats than this season as Jones hopes to rebuild his club on the fly following mass graduation from a club that won the Northern Carolina Conference regular season and tournament championships.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, August 5, 2011 11:34 pm
| | 243. | Urge teens in your life not to be tempting fate
Two weekend events underscored a critical issue that we face every year about this time — and it’s literally one of those rare, truly life and death concerns.On Friday night in rural Franklin County, a man drove his car off the road and it struck a tree and then caught on fire.Tragically, he died.
In Our Opinion / Published Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:08 am
| | 244. | PEARL H. GOMO
GREENSBORO - Pearl Harris Gomo, 90, died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Friends Home West, Greensboro. A graveside service was held Tuesday, March 29, followed by a memorial service at Friends Home West.
Published Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:09 am
| | 245. | JUDY M. OAKES
December 3, 1942 - June 11, 2025
MIAMI, Fla. -- Judy M. Oakes of Miami, Fla., passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 11, following a period of declining health.
Published Wednesday, June 18, 2025 2:27 pm
| | 246. |  Big East Golf Set To Begin
NASH COUNTY -- Southern Nash has been the long-time queens of the Big East Conference girls golf standings, but the Ladybirds had a stiff challenge last fall in the form of an upstart Nash Central program.Ironically, Central is coached by Todd Brewer, who guided the Ladybirds to success before moving over teach and coach at NCHS -- and that's when Scott Collie took over at SN and continued the program's consistent greatness.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 7, 2024 11:38 pm
| | 247. | ROGER H. KORNEGAY
YOUNGSVILLE -- Roger Hamilton Kornegay deceased; January 2, 2019. Roger was the much anticipated first born son of Roger Alton and Julia Holt Kornegay of Louisburg. He was born at Mary Elizabeth Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. on August 18, 1948. Roger attended public school in Louisburg and was graduated from Louisburg High School in 1966, a place where he had made many life-long friends. He joined the United States Air force shortly after graduation and became a certified jet engine mechanic and crew chief of a KC/135 flying fuel station in the skies over Vietnam during that conflict. He chose to work in heavy industry.
Published Friday, January 4, 2019 5:26 pm
| | 248. |  New stars send FHS to decision
FRANKLINTON Mass graduation decimated Franklintons boys basketball roster in the off-season and put the Red Rams recent string of on-court dominance in question for the 2006-07 campaign.
In order to continue the teams success, members of the FHS coaching staff knew that some of last years junior varsity stalwarts would have to step up to the big time and make extensive contributions this winter.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, December 15, 2006 11:58 pm
| | 249. | Speeding crackdown is fine but authorities must have ‘backup’
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is planning to crackdown on speeding and other driving infractions around our county’s high schools. That’s fine — as far as it goes. Of course, the cynics among us might suggest that they could streamline their efforts and focus on Bickett Boulevard in Louisburg, which is turning into a five-lane raceway.
In Our Opinion / Published Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:16 am
| | 250. | Our annual 'brain drain' diminishes county's future
First, a prediction: Over the next few weeks, your Franklin Times will feature dozens of photos and stories about local students and their scholastic accomplishments.There will be stories and photos of scholarship award winners, stories of those who have achieved various academic and service honors and, of course, the annual graduation edition with photos of those local young people who have earned their high school diplomas and are off to make their mark on the world.
In our opinion / Published Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:11 am
| | 251. |  Down East tour brings congressman to Franklinton
FRANKLINTON -- Congressman Don Davis continued his "Live the Dream Down East" tour with a "Building a Brighter Future" School Tour, including a stop at Franklinton Elementary School.Last week's tour, Davis said, highlighted the importance of equipping children with the tools for a successful, brighter future, emphasizing early education, apprenticeship and workforce training, and school safety.
Congressman Don Davis' Office / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:37 pm
| | 252. |  Graduation Daze
More then 500 students received their diplomas over the weekend, earning their tickets into the workforce or halls of higher education.
Bunn High School kicked off a trio of graduations Saturday at Louisburg College’s Seby Jones Center for the Performing Arts.
Principal Robin Faulkner told the 199 graduates to take the lessons of Bunn High School beyond the walls of the Bunn school and the college where they listened to her message.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, June 15, 2010 11:41 pm
| | 253. |  Sometimes, even a stick in the mud can see fun times ahead
I promise you, I had intentions to write this column well before I saw the editorial cartoon above, but it certainly feels part of this story -- it does feel good to ditch face masks, under certain conditions, of course.It does feel really good to begin to get back to normal.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021 11:49 pm
| | 254. | How do you keep the next generation down on the farm?
First, a prediction: Over the next few weeks, your Franklin Times will feature dozens of photos and stories about local students and their scholastic accomplishments.
There will be stories and photos of scholarship award winners, stories of those who have achieved various academic and service honors and, of course, the annual graduation edition with photos of those local young people who have earned their high school diplomas and are off to make their mark on the world.
In Our Opinion / Published Friday, June 4, 2010 11:17 pm
| | 255. | School policies on religion are board’s next challenge
Usually, when someone mentions school policies, especially at local board of education meetings, there is a not-so-quiet groan because discussing and adopting policies is usually about as exciting as watching paint dry on a hot summer afternoon. That is, unless you’ve been around the block a few times and understand that policies can have a major impact on what happens with personnel, education, discipline and a host of other activities that they cover.
In Our Opinion / Published Saturday, July 14, 2012 12:59 am
| | 256. |  Family, friends continue memorial off Cedar Creek Road
Time is supposed to heal all wounds. When a person breaks a bone, the healing process usually takes six to eight weeks. Heartbreak, on the other hand, takes longer. Sinclair’s daughter, Maggie Leigh Sinclair, would have celebrated her 22nd birthday on Aug. 1 if she were still alive.
BY MASON RIZZO, Times Intern / Published Saturday, August 4, 2007 12:17 am
| | 257. |  NFL star turned farmer urges students to make a difference
HENDERSON -- Members of the inaugural Agricultural Entrepreneurship class received certificates at a graduation ceremony earlier this month on Vance-Granville Community College's main campus. The 14 graduates of the first-ever NC REAL Agricultural Entrepreneurship class at Vance-Granville Community College received certificates and heard words of encouragement from former NFL-star-turned-farmer Jason Brown.
Published Wednesday, December 24, 2014 2:22 pm
| | 258. | BENJAMIN A. GENTRY
OXFORD - Benjamin Autry Gentry, 70, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009. A memorial service was conducted Friday, March 13, in the Gentry-Newell & Vaughan chapel, with the Rev. Pat Hawkins and the Rev. John Yount officiating.
Published Friday, March 13, 2009 11:01 pm
| | 259. | LEON C. SMITH
FRANKLINTON - Leon Clifford Smith, 76, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 5, at First Baptist Church in Franklinton, with the Rev. Diane Dozier officiating. The Rev. André Johnson gave the eulogy. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton.
Published Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:51 pm
| | 260. |  Macovitz receives Jimmy & Mary Charles Holmes Memorial Scholarship
Nash Community College recently awarded the 2009-2010 Jimmy and Mary Charles Holmes Memorial Scholarship to second-year Criminal Justice student Gary Macovitz of Louisburg. He is the first to receive the scholarship, which was established in 2008.
Upon graduation, Macovitz plans to pursue a career in juvenile justice or crime scene investigation. He has been a volunteer with Guardian Ad Litem in Franklin, Vance, Granville and Warren counties for the past few years.
Published Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:14 am
| | 261. | MATTIE K. MASSENBURG-GRAY
FRANKLINTON - Mattie King Massenburg-Gray, 84, died Monday, June 27, 2016. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 9, at First Baptist Church in Franklinton, with the Rev. André L. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
Published Monday, July 11, 2016 5:44 pm
| | 262. |  BOUND FOR DEBUTANTE BALL
Haley Allison Wester, daughter of Martha Allison Martin of Swansboro and Anthony Brent Wester of Louisburg, has been invited to attend the 87th Terpsichorean Debutante Ball in Raleigh on Sept. 6. Ms. Wester’s mother was invited to the ball in 1984 and her grandmother, Martha Ford Miller of Louisburg, attended the ball in 1961.
Published Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:22 am
| | 263. | Early College High earns county's first 'A'
The worst kept "secret" in Franklin County is a secret no more -- the Early College High School received an 'A' grade from the state, the first 'A' any Franklin County School has received.School officials reporting to the Board of Education Monday night basked in that and other good news revealed by the state late last week when report cards were issued for all 115 public school districts across the state.
Published Wednesday, September 13, 2017 11:32 pm
| | 264. |  Back On Course
BUNN -- With the addition of perennial powerhouse North Johnston, the golfing scene just got tougher in the already-competitive Northern Carolina Conference.
Louisburg is also in, and the Warriors have a recent history of success -- though Chris Lee’s club has been hampered by graduation over the past two campaigns.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, March 12, 2010 11:08 pm
| | 265. | Our graduate brain drain damages county’s future
Over the last few editions and carrying forward in to the next several, especially with this one, your Franklin Times will feature photos and stories about local students and their scholastic accomplishments.There will be stories and photos of scholarship award winners, stories of those who have achieved various academic and service honors and, of course, this is the annual graduation edition with photos of local young people who have earned their high school diplomas and are off to make their mark on the world.
In our opinion / Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:05 am
| | 266. |  VGCC Adult Basic Skills graduates receive diplomas
Vance-Granville Community College held commencement exercises for new graduates of the college’s Adult Basic Skills programs on May 13 in the VGCC Civic Center. The honored graduates included 137 students who completed the Adult High School program and 67 who completed the General Education Development (GED) High School Equivalency program.
Published Friday, May 28, 2010 11:23 pm
| | 267. |  BHS Cookes Again
BUNN -- When Bunn football coach Chris Miller talks about his club’s mass graduation losses from 2010, he has the numbers to back it up. And they don’t lie -- the Wildcats return only one starter on offense and three on defense from a club that reached the Elite Eight of the Class 2-AA State Playoffs before falling at eventual finalist Elizabeth City Northeastern.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, August 5, 2011 11:34 pm
| | 268. | Bow-WOW: summer obedience classes
Back by popular demand, summer dog obedience classes are being offered.
The NC Cooperative Extension Center will again offer six weeks of basic dog obedience classes this summer during the evenings beginning Wednesday, July 9.
Published Friday, June 27, 2008 11:00 pm
| | 269. | ELEANOR R. BOOKE
WINSTON-SALEM - Eleanor Vann Rose Booke died Tuesday, April 24, 2007. A private family graveside service was held Friday, April 27, at Forsyth Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Salem Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jack Yarbrough officiating.
Published Wednesday, May 2, 2007 12:48 am
| | 270. | ‘Godspell’ to be performed at local JPAC
The hit musical Godspell will be presented April 11-13 and May 1, at the intimate Norris Theater, part of the JPAC at Louisburg College.Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell is one of the biggest off-Broadway successes of all time.
Published Thursday, March 27, 2014 12:07 am
| | 271. | SGT. WILLIAM M. DAVIS
WARRENTON - Sgt. William Mack “Jack” Davis, 61, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Durham.
Published Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:28 pm
| | 272. |  Class of ’14 urged to soar
LOUISBURG — It’s not often you hear a Red Ram cluck like a chicken.And chickens don’t soar.But Franklinton High senior Dominique Williams used the barnyard sound to punctuate a portion of his graduation speech.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:05 am
| | 273. | JAMES M. HILL
RALEIGH - James Marshall Hill, 85, Died July 27, 2010. A funeral service was Thursday, July 29 in the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Published Friday, July 30, 2010 10:29 pm
| | 274. | CATHERINE D. BROOKS
FRANKLINTON —Catherine Davis Brooks, 60, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 9, at Manasseh Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Samuel T. Tunstall officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Published Monday, November 11, 2013 5:32 pm
| | 275. | Raising next generation is our most critical task
When a retired Army officer speaks at a public gathering, it’s not unusual to hear comments about freedom — and especially, the cost of freedom. For Americans, that’s a familiar refrain and we’d be surprised it if didn’t happen. And, you don’t exactly have to bleed Red, White and Blue to understand the value of freedom and the cost of both obtaining and protecting it.
In Our Opinion / Published Saturday, September 29, 2012 12:19 am
| | 276. | GEORGE W. EAVES JR.
DURHAM - George W. Eaves Jr., 88, died Sunday morning, Nov. 12, 2006 at his home. A memorial service was conducted Thursday, Nov. 16, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Betty Berghaus officiating. Burial was private at Maplewood Cemetery.
Published Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:53 am
| | 277. |  VGCC student among first in ECU Honors College
GREENVILLE -- Vance-Granville Community College student Rolando Rosado of Louisburg was recently accepted into the Honors College at East Carolina University, starting in the fall of 2021. Rosado is one of just 10 students who are the first ever admitted into the competitive honors program while transferring into the university.
Published Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:42 pm
| | 278. | JEANETTE F. ROGERS
KITTRELL-Martha Jeanette Fuller Rogers of Kittrell passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Sunday, February 27, 2011 with her family by her side. She was born August 21, 1938, the daughter of Clifton Fuller and Cornelia Hayes Fuller. She attended Epsom High School, graduating Valedictorian of her class. Soon after graduation, she married John Allison Rogers, her husband of 54 years, and actively participated in the family business of both agriculture and real estate.
Published Wednesday, March 2, 2011 12:22 am
| | 279. | Latest ‘crop’ of grads will fly away soon
It’s mid-May and it’s bittersweet season again.
No, not for farmers.
For all of us adults who will watch as another crop of graduates don cap and gown, receive their well-deserved diploma and head off to start their lives -- the “crop” that we have invested time, money and effort to bring to this point in their young lives will be leaving soon.
In Our Opinion / Published Friday, May 15, 2009 11:35 pm
| | 280. |  Carter named BES principal
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Education named Falisa Carter as principal of Bunn Elementary School during Monday's meeting. Carter has been assistant principal at the same school for the last six years.During that time, she worked to enhance the school's leadership in several key areas, including school culture and instruction.
Published Wednesday, July 11, 2018 11:57 pm
| | 281. |  Schools’ religion policy now available for review
The Franklin County Board of Education quickly but conditionally approved several policies, including those on handling religion and religious issues in schools and a policy on recruitment and selection of personnel, during a routine Monday night meeting. The policies -- which are now posted on both The Franklin Times’ website and the school district’s website -- will be held open for public comment for a month before the board takes final action on them in September.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Tuesday, August 14, 2012 11:54 pm
| | 282. | Celebrate schools' success but keep the pressure on!
Perhaps the situation was best summed up by a school official who said that Franklin County residents have a lot to celebrate but that the county has room to improve its school performance numbers.That was the word from Dr. Lela Baldwin, chief academic officer, of the county school system as she addressed a recent board of education meeting.
In our opinion / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:58 pm
| | 283. |  About foreign students
First of all, I can very well identify with foreign students since I have been one myself. It was not easy for me to take courses, study for them, take tests, and pass the subjects without working very, very hard. I was not fluently proficient in the English language, which made it more difficult for me to study for tests.
You know, we all look back at things we have done in the past and wonder how in the world we ever did it. How did we accomplish what we set out to do? Most of the time our answer is “I do not know how I did it,” or just simply, “I am glad I was younger because I do not think I could do it now.”
Alicia Eller / Published Saturday, May 9, 2009 12:17 am
| | 284. |  Abundant sporting thoughts
If the beginning of fall football practice signifies the end of summer, then we’re up against it, aren’t we?
Fall workouts begin in just 10 days for Franklin County rivals Franklinton, Bunn and Louisburg.
Even with some heavy graduation losses -- and two coaching changes -- hopes are high at each of the schools.
It will be interesting to see how things work out.
But first, we have a few days left to enjoy before the heat-infested workouts and scrimmages begin.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:48 am
| | 285. |  FHS grad earns BA degree
Pierre Hunter Jr., son of Pierre Sr. and Penny Hunter, and grandson of Freddie and Ada Alston, and Randolph and Carolyn Hunter, graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Va.He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. A graduate reception was held Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Jane P. Batten Student Center on campus.
Published Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:03 am
| | 286. | MARY J. LANDIS
FRANKLINTON—Mary Louise Jenkins Landis, 71, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 12, at Rock Spring Baptist Church, Creedmoor. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, August 18, 2010 12:27 am
| | 287. |  FHS’ AD goes to Averette
Franklinton High School Principal Charles Fuller has looked in-house to find his next Athletic Director -- at least for the ensuing school year.
Assistant Principal David Averette, who has served as FHS’ interim AD this summer following the resignation of Deran Coe, will continue to serve in that capacity through the spring of 2011.
Geoff Neville / Published Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 pm
| | 288. | LC graduation is Saturday
Louisburg College will hold commencement exercises on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. in the college’s auditorium.
A baccalaureate service will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Benson Chapel.
Published Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:24 am
| | 289. |  Statement Makers
BUNN -- Maybe the Bunn Ladycats can be a postseason factor after all. Bunn, in Benj Daniels’ first year as head coach, has gotten off to a slow start in 2012-13 -- thanks in part to the graduation of several key performers, along with a brutal early schedule. That’s why Bunn’s reward was two-fold following Thursday’s 55-49 victory over Kinston in the first round of the Bunn Christmas Basketball Tournament.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, December 29, 2012 12:02 am
| | 290. |  Take it from these two Franklin grads: the best is yet to come
Don’t fall.
That was the limbo I found myself in during that slow, lonely march to my diploma in 2003. That was the danger dangling in front of me as my gown swept the stage. It was one of the most prestigious moments in my life. There were two options. Option one: I walk the tightrope, don’t fall and become a successful high school graduate.
Published Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:18 am
| | 291. | MAURICE F. "JOE" CARTER
LOUISBURG - Maurice Franklin "Joe" Carter, 74, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Wake Medical Center. The family will receive friends Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services Chapel, 804 N. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, where a memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., with Mr. Allen Tharrington officiating.
Published Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:46 pm
| | 292. | State's school grades reason to celebrate locally, officials say
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County Schools have "a lot to celebrate," Dr. Lela Baldwin, chief academic officer, said as she helped brief the board of education on the recently released performance grades from the state.But, she added, "we recognize there is room to improve."
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11:56 pm
| | 293. | Two Will Hintons and one college to admire
Dear editor:I am writing in response to the published letter to the editor recently in The Franklin Times.There must be two Will Hintons in Franklin County, NC, as I do not recognize the one described in that letter to the editor.
Letter to the editor / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:47 pm
| | 294. |  Superintendent gives status report on schools
Franklin County education is in a state of growth, success and challenge, according to Superintendent Dr. Bert L’Homme. He made those pronouncements Thursday afternoon during a Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce sponsored State of Franklin County address at the Louisburg College Blue Room.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:31 am
| | 295. |  HIGH HONOR
Senior Airman, Taylor Michelle Avila, who is currently serving at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam at the Andersen AFB Dental Clinic, was selected as Airman of the Quarter (October - December 2023) for the entire base (8,000 workers) with official notice recently awarded. Taylor graduated from Bunn High School in 2018, where she met her husband of almost five years, Fabian Avila, who also graduated from Bunn High.
Published Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:55 pm
| | 296. | FRANCIS “FRANK” S. LEIZEAR
JUSTICE - Francis “Frank” S. Leizear, 87, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at home. Services will be held in the Spring in Roanoke Rapids.
Published Tuesday, January 5, 2010 11:56 pm
| | 297. | MARY R. PREDDY
FRANKLINTON - Mary Ellen Rogers Preddy, 84, died Friday afternoon, July 17, 2015 at Maria Parham Hospital. A graveside service was held Monday morning, July 20, at Fairview Cemetery, with the Rev. David Averette officiating.
Published Tuesday, July 21, 2015 5:52 pm
| | 298. | Singletary graduates from North Carolina Central
Dauline M. Singletary of Franklinton, recently graduated from North Carolina Central University in Durham. She is the daughter of Rudolph Singletary of Washington, D.C. and Alice Greene, of Franklinton. Singletary received Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Education with a concentration in Community Health Education.
Published Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:28 am
| | 299. |  My 50 years of American blessings
How wonderful it has been to have an adopted country like this country for as long as I have. This past Sunday, April 15, was the anniversary of my 50 years in the United States. What a blessing it has been to have had so many amazing experiences full of so many valuable feelings.
Alicia Eller / Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:23 am
| | 300. |  VGCC Franklin Campus Day Care salutes graduates
Eleven graduates of the Child Care Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus were honored in ceremonies on June 30 as they prepare to leave and enter kindergarten this fall.
Published Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:01 am
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