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| 2901. | Going digital
Students often struggle to see the relevance of a specific course, but that’s not usually the case for students taking a class that is part of the Franklin County Schools’ Career and Technical Education Program.
Published Saturday, February 16, 2008 12:08 am
| | 2902. |  Wildcats earn first in league
ROCKY MOUNT -- In the short span of three days, Bunn went from underdog to favorite at the Nash County Babe Ruth Prep League Baseball Tournament.Nash Central, which went undefeated in the regular season, entered the event as the team to beat -- but suffered that fate during semifinal action last Monday.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 1, 2015 11:49 pm
| | 2903. |  USC-S Sweeps Region
LOUISBURG -- The intangibles that pushed the upstart University of South Carolina-Sumter Fire Ants to the Region X regular season baseball crown were all on display last Saturday at Frazier Field.
The Fire Ants, who have lost only four league games this spring, clinched the title with a doubleheader sweep against Louisburg College.
USC-S used strong pitching, timely offense and reliable defense to take its first-ever region championship.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:22 pm
| | 2904. |  Howle Excited About Linemen
BUNN -- Competition isn't the main reason that Bunn High School football coach David Howle sends his team to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Team Camp every June at Mount Olive University near Goldsboro."It's fun to do some things against other teams, but the big thing about going is the fellowship we are able to share with our kids,'' Howle said. "It does so much for them spiritually, and it always seems to bond our team together.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 23, 2016 12:15 am
| | 2905. | ALL-NCC HOOPS TEAMS
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Listed are the Northern Carolina Conference's Boys and Girls Basketball Teams for the 2014-15 campaign:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 8, 2015 11:49 pm
| | 2906. |  Full steam ahead
It was under a different name.
And it was at a different site.
But organizers of this year’s Norris Creek Antique Farm Show had the same objective — sharing their love for tractors, a good time and the community.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2010 12:18 am
| | 2907. |  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
| | 2908. |  From pickleball to dogs to old theaters, County commissioners had a full plate
LOUISBURG -- For more than an hour, residents urged commissioners to capitalize on pickleball, continue addressing animal welfare, make way for grassroots efforts to save an old theater, bolster efforts to save an historic school and work with Youngsville to fast track a bypass.It was all part of a nearly standing-room only county commissioner meeting on Monday that drew folks with a range of concerns.Lake Royale's Carole Zei asked officials to expand pickleball opportunities.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:47 pm
| | 2909. |  Pirates Put Up Big Numbers
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 last Friday night at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, September 18, 2014 12:18 am
| | 2910. |  Former police chief claims I have mellowed
GOOD MORNING: I bumped into former Louisburg Police Chief Earl Tharrington at the grocery store Thursday and he remarked how much I had “mellowed” since those days when I was “affectionately” known as “that little wirehaired (crew cut) expletive at The Franklin Times. Nowadays, I’m known by some as “that old bald-headed you know what.”
Asher Johnson / Published Saturday, December 17, 2011 12:04 am
| | 2911. | School board approves BHS heating and air upgrade, local bidder chosen
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Education approved the contract for a major heating and air conditioning upgrade for Bunn High School during an unusually brief meeting Monday night.The contract for the work went to Alford Mechanical of Bunn, one of three bidders on the project.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:59 pm
| | 2912. |  Mrs. Martha Hunter honored
FRANKLINTON -- A group of people braved summer-like temperatures last Sunday afternoon to come together in downtown Franklinton and pay tribute to a woman who has done so much for her community, her church and, especially for local children.Mrs. Martha Hunter was presented the Elizabeth May Service Award during a brief ceremony in front of the Franklinton Middle School, a presentation that was witnessed by her friends, family, fellow church members and officials of the Willie B. Robertson and Kay Robertson Memorial Foundation, which presents the award.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, October 2, 2019 11:53 pm
| | 2913. |  On A Roll In TRAC
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Lady Warriors won’t enter the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference Girls Basketball as the No. 1 seed.
But there is little doubt that the Lady Warriors are currently the hottest girls hoops team in the TRAC.
After topping perennial power Southeast Halifax last Monday at home, the Lady Warriors set their sights on the biggest TRAC titan of all Friday -- the Weldon Mighty Lady Chargers.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2007 1:15 am
| | 2914. |  Warriors swept by Vikes
HENDERSON -- Louisburg traveled to Northern Vance last Friday and was unable to come away with a victory in varsity basketball action. In the girls game, the Lady Warriors were defeated 39-36 to mark the first decision of the campaign for Northern Vance.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 14, 2011 12:18 am
| | 2915. |  Leadership is crucial to keep firefighters, community safe
Previous articles in this series have related only a passing mention of personnel. This article will discuss the importance, history, and timeline of the Fire Chief of the Louisburg Fire Department.The fire chief is the highest-ranking officer in a fire department, responsible for the management and operations of the department. The chief ensures the safety and well-being of the community by protecting the citizens and their property from loss of life and/or property.
Published Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:13 pm
| | 2916. |  Gold Mine For LHS
LOUISBURG -- It’s a major understatement to say that James Collier has stepped into a good situation in his new role as the Louisburg High School girls basketball coach. Collier, LHS’ long-time football mentor and athletic director, will take over the girls hoops program this season after Bennie Franklin resigned to accept the baseball position at Bunn.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, December 2, 2006 1:44 am
| | 2917. |  Easley gets a sweetheart of a deal; Poplaski becomes a poster boy
GOOD MORNING: Well, it’s all over except for the moaning ‘n groaning from having eaten so much. But it sure was good and I hope your Thanksgiving was as good as mine in every way.
The best tally I’ve been able to come up with is approximately 26 — the number at our annual family Thanksgiving get-to-gather — held this year at daughter Julie and Rodney White’s on the Bethlehem Church Road in the southern tip of Franklin County
Asher Johnson / Published Saturday, November 27, 2010 12:07 am
| | 2918. | Arrest highlights growing tension between sportsmen, land owners
LOUISBURG — Authorities arrested a Franklin County man for killing a hunting dog — highlighting growing encounters between sportsmen and property owners.According to investigators with N.C. Wildlife, members of Four Bridges Hunting Club reported hearing shots and four of their dogs were missing in the area along N.C. 39 between Louisburg and Bunn on Dec. 28.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 5, 2014 11:48 pm
| | 2919. |  Red Rams surge past the Eagles
WARRENTON -- Franklinton overcame an early deficit and went on to defeat host Warren County by a 63-58 margin in a Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball event last Friday night at the WCHS Gymnasium.
Franklinton, which has been red-hot lately -- including a championship at the South Granville Tournament -- improved to 9-4 overall and 2-1 in the NCC.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:18 am
| | 2920. | HONOR ROLLS FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
The following is a continuation of the recent honor rolls for Franklin County schools. They will appear in consecutive editions of The Franklin Times. For more information, contact Nathan Moreschi, FCS, 496-2600, or Kathy Harrelson, FT, 496-6503.
Published Friday, February 27, 2009 11:28 pm
| | 2921. | Warriors fly high vs. RHS
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High’s boys and girls both carried recent hot streaks into Friday’s home basketball matchups against rival Bunn.
The Lady Warriors are off to a perfect 4-0 start following Tuesday’s non-conference decision over Rosewood. Louisburg took control early and never relented en route to a convincing 50-36 decision against the Lady Eagles.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, December 15, 2007 12:07 am
| | 2922. |  TOP CATS AT BUNN
BUNN -- Every high school is taking a different stance on awards ceremonies during the COVID-19 Era -- and Bunn is no different.After a consultation with all of his coaches, Bunn Athletic Director Chris Lewis decided that the school would hand out individual awards for each sport -- but not the usual Athletes of the Year, along with other major awards.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 7, 2021 11:39 pm
| | 2923. | VGCC students awarded Golden LEAF scholarships
A group of students from Vance-Granville Community College recently received scholarships through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the North Carolina Community College System. The scholarship program, designed to help North Carolinians attend the state's community colleges, is funded through a $750,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation.
Published Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:28 am
| | 2924. |  A Lesson Learned For Bunn
BUNN -- A lesson learned translated into a victory earned Monday for the Bunn Ladycats against Nash Central in the regular season volleyball opener for both teams. But it wasn’t easy for BHS as veteran head coach Henry Jones decided to sit out two starters for the first game after they were late for the match.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 17, 2011 12:53 am
| | 2925. | LILLIE CHANEY FOWLKES NORMAN
MOREHEAD CITY - Lillie Chaney Fowlkes Norman, 91, died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City surrounded by family members. She has been a resident of Carolina House in Morehead City since 2008 and was formerly a resident of Henderson, North Carolina.
Published Tuesday, January 15, 2013 11:57 pm
| | 2926. | They pulled it off yet again! And it's okay to be amazed
Well, they did it again.That's eight in a row -- and the feat seems -- seems -- to be getting easier and more organized every year. Well, maybe not easier but certainly well organized and very effective.The "it" is the Community Thanksgiving Dinner that has been held each Thanksgiving Day for the last eight years.
In our opinion / Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 2927. |  Hakeem: One More Time
LOUISBURG - Hakeem Strickland hopes his highlight-reel prep football career has a few more show-stoppers remaining.
If so, it will be on one of the state’s grandest stages of all, as Strickland, a Louisburg High School senior, has been chosen to take part in the 2009 North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Football Game.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:24 pm
| | 2928. |  Bunn Takes Third At States
BUNN -- Not all was lost for the Bunn All-Stars following a semifinal loss at the Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch State Tournament on Tuesday at Tart Park in Dunn. As a Top-Four overall finisher (Bunn took third), the All-Stars have earned a trip to the D-Y Regional Tournament -- a 16-team event slated to begin July 30 in Florence, S.C.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, July 16, 2011 12:04 am
| | 2929. | David Waters
Oxford, NC--David R. Waters died Sunday, October 29, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away as he wished, comfortably at home surrounded by loved ones. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, colleague and friend to many and will be truly missed.
Published Wednesday, November 1, 2023 4:39 pm
| | 2930. | Lady Rams earn a win vs. Warren
WARRENTON -- Franklinton came up with a key girls victory in Northern Carolina Conference action Tuesday, winning 32-18 Tuesday night at Warren County.
The conquest was the second in the NCC for the Lady Rams, coached by Lester Wilder. Warren County is now 0-13 overall.
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 11, 2008 11:59 pm
| | 2931. | Louisburg, BHS get ready for the state playoffs
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Franklin County went 1-1 during last weekend’s coin flips for seedings in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s upcoming state football playoffs.
Louisburg was a big winner, claiming a flip with Warsaw James Kenan to determine the No. 1 seed in the Class 1-AA State Playoffs.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 7, 2007 12:07 am
| | 2932. | High-speed Internet service coming to almost 2,000 homes
LOUISBURG - High-speed fiber Internet will soon be available to almost 2,000 homes in unserved areas throughout Franklin County.Through a $3.9 million Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant, Lumen -- the parent company of CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber -- will be providing high-speed fiber Internet to 1,978 homes in Franklin County.
Published Wednesday, August 31, 2022 11:25 pm
| | 2933. |  ECHS principal, BHS assistant named
LOUISBURG -- At its regular meeting on Monday, the Franklin County Board of Education named Kimberly Marion as principal of the district's Early College High School and Caroline Linker as assistant principal of Bunn High School.Marion currently works as the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Magnet Schools program manager for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and will replace retiring principal Jim Harris, who opened the early college in 2009.
Published Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:54 pm
| | 2934. | And now what?
There it is, in black and white, although the actual sign is red lettering on a white background.These simple, rather crude signs were erected at both the North Main Street and North Bickett Boulevard driveways to the former Novant Health Franklin Medical Center last Friday.Not unexpectedly, the hospital's owner pounced on its first opportunity to take its name off the medical facility, switching out the signs even before it was fully closed.
In our opinion / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:10 am
| | 2935. |  FEEDING THE FEEDERS!
Working quietly and mostly unseen since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Franklin County a small group of workers in the county schools' child nutrition department has been preparing breakfasts and lunches for children who, during more normal times, would get those two meals at school. Rather than risk those children going hungry during this troubled time, the school system has been providing and delivering meals five days a week to various sites around the county.
Published Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:03 am
| | 2936. |  Mills School Class of '55 marks 60th anniversary
The William Robert Mills School Class of 1955 held their 60th reunion Saturday, June 13, at the Wolfpit, the lovely plantation home of Mr. and Mrs. Fleet Benning.Upon arrival, the class members and their guests were greeted by tunes from the fifties, enhanced by the saxophone playing of Alfred Roberson, husband of class member Kay Kerley Roberson.
Published Thursday, July 16, 2015 12:08 am
| | 2937. | Long-vacant position filled by school board
The Franklin County Board of Education closed out its current fiscal year last Thursday by filling a long-vacant assistant superintendent’s position, renaming a department and handing out a little over $9,000 in bonuses to top administrators.The board named Rhonda C. Schuhler as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, giving her a three-year contract.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:02 am
| | 2938. |  Louisburg Rallies For Home Victory
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Warriors will carry a two-game winning streak into league action following a 28-14 comeback victory over Lakewood Friday at Warrior Field.
LHS, now 4-2 overall, will begin Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference play next week at home against unbeaten Northampton West, the defending Class 1-A state runner-up.
To prepare for that game, the Warriors entertained the always-tough Leopards (3-3) from Sampson County. Lakewood, utilizing its option offense, led 14-12 at halftime before Louisburg reeled off 16 unanswered points to wrap up the matchup.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 30, 2006 12:44 am
| | 2939. | Personnel issues handled by board
The Franklin County Board of Education handled a number of personnel items during its meeting on June 12.The school board:
Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:33 pm
| | 2940. | JOHNNY H. ALFORD
June 14, 1930 - February 7, 2016
On Sunday morning February 7th Johnny Alford, 85, passed on to be with the Lord and family members who proceeded him in death. Johnny will be missed by many that knew him as a Coach, Teacher, Principal, Faithful Friend, Family Member and Fellow Christian. He loved everyone, but especially "Young People".
Published Monday, February 8, 2016 6:02 pm
| | 2941. |  FOND FAREWELL
FRANKLINTON - Six seconds doesn't seem like a very long time, especially after 41 years.But it's safe to say that Franklinton girls basketball coach Lester Wilder will never forget the final six ticks of last Wednesday's home meeting against backyard rival South Granville.Emotions ran high as Wilder had already announced his retirement after a glorious four-decade stint in charge of the successful FHS girls hoops program.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 11:37 pm
| | 2942. | Franklinton High School releases honor rolls
Charles Fuller, principal of Franklinton High School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2011/2012 second six-weeks grading period.
Published Friday, January 6, 2012 11:51 pm
| | 2943. |  One More Trip To Greensboro
GREENSBORO -- Coach Clennie Wilkins figured the time was coming -- and soon -- when his Franklinton High School boys track and field squad would compete for a regional team crown.He just didn't anticipate it happening this soon.Thanks to a slew of strong performances, the Red Rams almost pulled off the county's first regional track title in nearly a decade.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:44 am
| | 2944. |  Tour of Louisburg changed my opinion
GOOD MORNING: It’s official now, although we’ve been enjoying??? Winter like weather, ie. snow, sleet, freezing rain and record-setting cold, for the past couple of weeks or more, today (Wednesday, Dec. 22) marks the first full day of winter.
That’s right, folks. At 6:36 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) the sun reached its southernmost point in the sky for the year, marking the first moment of winter.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:04 am
| | 2945. | COACH-PITCH TOURNEY ROSTERS
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Here are the team rosters for the Dixie Youth District Coach-Pitch Baseball Tournament, which begins today at the Louisburg High School Softball Field:
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, June 21, 2008 1:42 am
| | 2946. |  Wildcats sweep Granville Central
BUNN -- Delton Davis came through with 31 points, including five trifectas, as the Bunn Wildcats picked up their sixth Northern Carolina Conference victory of the season with a 71-59 home triumph Tuesday against Granville Central.Already ahead 19-16 after one frame, the Wildcats took charge with a 25-16 spurt in the second period.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 31, 2018 11:37 pm
| | 2947. | MISSIONS ARE... ACCOMPLISHED
BUNN -- Franklinton's time-tested, highly talented veteran group and Bunn's young, energetic and blossoming young club provided quite the contrast -- and quite the entertaining match -- during Tuesday's Big East Conference volleyball showdown at the Bunn Dome.In a way, both teams accomplished what they set out to, though only Franklinton got the win by claiming a three-set sweep of 25-19, 25-23 and 25-17.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:37 pm
| | 2948. |  Comeback Time
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton needed to slide past a long-time friend Friday night in order to remain in the race for the Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball regular season crown.
Former Louisburg High School skipper Chris Davis brought his first-year Corinth Holders Pirates’ program to the FHS Gymnasium for a key league showdown.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 2, 2011 12:17 am
| | 2949. |  Oxford Erupts Against Bunn
OXFORD -- Through two scoreless innings Sunday, it looked like Bunn’s showdown against Oxford would be a to-the-wire nail-bitter in the winner’s bracket of the Dixie Youth Minor League District Baseball Tournament. Host Oxford, however, would parlay several Bunn errors and walks into 10 runs down the stretch, and the result was a 10-0 victory in a game played at the Oxford Webb Softball Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, July 6, 2011 12:57 am
| | 2950. |  BHS nabs two from Warriors
LOUISBURG -- Given the recent history of the two powerful programs, it was expected at Bunn and Louisburg would engage in a hard-fought girls basketball contest last Friday at the LHS Gymnasium.
Things didn’t work out that way, however, as the battle of unbeatens was won in convincing style by the visiting Ladycats.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 20, 2006 12:20 am
| | 2951. |  Quasi-judicial matter makes for two quasi crazy meetings
I say this without hyperbole: Monday night's meeting of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners is probably the strangest session I've ever attended.And, I've been doing this since 1998.It was already the continuation of an August session that, itself, took about an hour and half to reach no real conclusion.It included a deputy-escorted ouster of a resident and member of the public.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, September 20, 2023 11:27 pm
| | 2952. | Long Mill releases Honor Rolls
Kim Ferrell, principal of Long Mill Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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 Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:00 am
| | 2953. |  LHS rallies for victory
KENLY -- With time running out, there was no doubt about Louisburg’s decision-making process when faced with the prospect of taking the lead -- or possibly suffering a heartbreaking loss. Thanks to a 4-yard touchdown run from Antonio Smith, LHS had drawn to within one point of host North Johnston with 34 seconds remaining in the clubs’ Northern Carolina Conference showdown last Friday night.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2011 12:15 am
| | 2954. | Home invasion, serial break-ins on court docket
Court officials anticipate getting updates on a home invasion that led to a shooting and another case involving a man suspected of serial break-ins. Investigators arrested Joseph Hicks Jr. and Brandon High on April 17, weeks after authorities allege they broke into a home on Rough Lane, assaulting Joshua Hargrove Sr. while he was with his 6-year-old son.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:17 am
| | 2955. | Wildcats roll past Warren
BUNN -- The Bunn Wildcats pounded out 12 hits and took advantage of seven Warren County errors to defeat the Eagles by a 15-5 margin in Northern Carolina Conference baseball action last Friday.
After a scoreless first stanza, the Wildcats went ahead for good with three runs in the bottom of the second.
Jake Winstead led off the inning with a home run before Joey Batkoski and Brandon Ray contributed RBI singles.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:30 am
| | 2956. | School board makes personnel decisions
A variety of personnel-related decisions were made by the Franklin County Board of Education during its October meeting.The board:
Published Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:49 pm
| | 2957. |  Lady Warriors edged by Southeast Halifax
WELDON — Carrying a nine-game winning streak -- and recent victories over tough league foes Southeast Halifax and Weldon -- the Louisburg Lady Warriors entered the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference Girls Basketball Tournament as a potential favorite.
But the Lady Warriors didn’t live up to the expectation and fell to Southeast -- a club they had handled relatively easily two weeks ago -- by a 51-45 in the TRAC Tourney Semifinals Thursday night at the Weldon High Gymnasium.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 17, 2007 1:21 am
| | 2958. | ROYAL ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL
Royal Elementary School Principal Rob Bendel announces the following A and A/B honor rolls.
Published Friday, May 16, 2008 11:59 pm
| | 2959. |  Amber’s No-No
FRANKLINTON - Hard to believe, but Amber Ayscue is already a senior for the Louisburg High School softball team.
If Monday’s opener was any indication, Louisburg’s star hurler plans on making the most of her final season.
Ayscue, who has starred on the mound for LHS since she was a freshman, fired a no-hitter as the Lady Warriors began their campaign with a 10-0 road victory over Franklinton in a non-conference diamond matchup.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 7, 2007 1:12 am
| | 2960. |  QUICK WORKERS
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton’s Red Rams have made an unfortunate habit of dropping close boys basketball games this season in heartbreaking fashion. So the Red Rams did something about it last Friday by avoiding the potential pitfalls of a nail-biting contest. Instead, Franklinton took the easiest route toward a home victory over backyard rival Louisburg in a Northern Carolina Conference showdown.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:05 am
| | 2961. |  MINOR IMPACT
ELIZABETHTOWN -- It took the Bunn All-Stars just one inning to show that they were destined to be a major contender at the Dixie Youth Minor League State Baseball Tournament. In the top of the first frame of their opener against Reidsville, the All-Stars put their initial three hitters on base en route to scoring two runs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, July 24, 2012 11:59 pm
| | 2962. | Firm claims conflict
Attorneys representing Louisburg in its opposition to a hospital relocation said it was ethics, not a heavy hand from Rex that prompted them to pull out from representing the town in a second relocation petition.
At the Louisburg Town meeting on Monday, Councilman Boyd Sturges said Rex Healthcare forced Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein to back off from representing Louisburg in Rex and Franklin Regional Medical Center’s joint application to relocate FRMC from Louisburg to just outside of Youngsville.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, December 21, 2007 11:36 pm
| | 2963. |  SEASON SWEPT
ROCKY MOUNT -- There’s a reason that the Louisburg Warriors don’t match up well with the Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars.
And it was on display last Friday at the RMP Gymnasium.
Louisburg committed 23 turnovers and was defeated the Jaguars -- for the second time this season.
RMP scored the final six points of the contest and went on to defeat the Warriors by a 52-46 margin in a non-conference boys basketball matchup.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:57 pm
| | 2964. |  State recommends Mitchell for Ag director, commissioners agree
The state recommended a new county cooperative extension director Monday night with experience in the office, but it wasn’t Martha Mobley.
Jim Cowden, director of the North Central Region of the Cooperative Extension Service, recommended on Monday night that commissioners support Charles Mitchell for the job.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 8, 2010 12:18 am
| | 2965. | Wildcats, Warriors are ready
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Speed versus size.
Maybe it’s a stretch to make that kind of comparison leading up to Friday’s annual football showdown between Bunn and Louisburg.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:14 am
| | 2966. | DISTRICT COURT
The following people were penalized in Franklin District Court recently for driving while impaired (DWI).
Published Friday, September 5, 2008 11:17 pm
| | 2967. | Breaking News: Novant to pay $1.63 million, plus other fees to offset loss of hospital
After day-long negotiations on Thursday, Oct. 22, Novant Health, Inc., has agreed to several conditions that are designed to help ease the financial burden associated with the loss of Franklin Medical Center.Franklin County's hospital was shut down earlier this month by Novant and the economic effects of the closing have been rippling across the county ever since.
Published Friday, October 23, 2015 6:02 pm
| | 2968. | Victim in a three-vehicle wreck that killed two filed a civil suit against driver who caused the collision
LOUISBURG -- A woman charged with killing two Louisburg women in a three-vehicle crash, including a head-on collision, is being sued by the surviving dump truck driver.Authorities charged Wake Forest resident Jennifer Baker Pearce with a multitude of crimes, including second degree murder, for her role in a November 29, 2023 crash that instantly killed Emily Hodges and led to Pamela Hayes' death more than a week later.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:42 pm
| | 2969. |  TRAC Triumph
LOUISBURG - Before the game, it was overheard that four key players had decided to leave the Northampton West girls basketball program.
And even with those performers, West would have been a prohibitive underdog against the Louisburg Lady Warriors.
Which meant last Friday’s Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference matchup was destined to become ugly.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:46 am
| | 2970. | FRANKLIN COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
LOUISBURG -- Listed are the latest results from the Louisburg Parks and Recreation Department’s basketball leagues:
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 4, 2008 11:56 pm
| | 2971. |  A SPECIAL NIGHT
LOUISBURG -- Another year of excellence, another year in the books for the Louisburg High School Athletics program. LHS celebrated its student-athletes -- and another successful overall season -- during Tuesday’s annual Athletic Awards Ceremony at the LHS Auditorium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, May 25, 2012 11:15 pm
| | 2972. | Youngsville Elem School Honor Roll
Rick Smith, principal of Youngsville Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the fourth nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:02 am
| | 2973. |  Red Rams to open Nov. 23
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton High School will kick off its 2010-11 basketball schedule with four straight road games -- beginning with a trip Nov. 23 to meet Durham School of the Arts at the historic DSA Gymnasium.
FHS’ first home matchup will be Dec. 10 against the Southern Nash Firebirds.
Franklinton’s hardwood slate for the upcoming season is as follows (home games are listed in CAPS):
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:14 am
| | 2974. |  County has an ally in its water war with Franklinton — it’s public opinion
GOOD MORNING: Either the weather forecast in the N&O Friday morning was way off mark or it was a whole lot warmer in Raleigh than it was in Louisburg, that’s for sure.
At 6 a. m. the thermometer in my front yard was reading 30.2 degrees as opposed to the forecast low of 38 degrees for Raleigh and vicinity. And two hours later, at 8 a.m. the mercury here had risen only 2.2 degrees to 32.4 degrees.
Asher Johnson / Published Friday, November 12, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 2975. |  Allen promoted by Vanguards
HENDERSON -- Jeffrey Allen has been named the director of student activities and athletics at Vance-Granville Community College. Allen will oversee clubs, organizations and extracurricular activities that engage students on campus, as well as the college's intercollegiate athletics program, which includes men's basketball and women's volleyball teams. He will also serve as the advisor for the VGCC Student Government Association (SGA).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:58 pm
| | 2976. |  A DIFFICULT TASK
ROCKY MOUNT -- The Big East Conference might have bitten off more than it could chew when it scheduled the league's annual Golf Championships at the difficult Belmont Lake Golf Club just north of North Carolina Wesleyan College.Belmont Lake is a challenge at any time, and was made even tougher during Monday's 18-hole event when the wind picked up.
GEOFF NEVILLE. Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 11:49 pm
| | 2977. | Death penalty case? Court will ponder how it will proceed
LOUISBURG -- A hearing to inform the courts whether or not a Zebulon man accused of killing an ex-girlfriend could be subject to the death penalty is slated for today (Thursday).Franklin and Wake county authorities arrested Garry Yaborough at a Raleigh hotel on July 27 -- about 12 hours after they allege he shot and killed Tracy Williams, leaving her body in a shopping center parking lot in Franklinton.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, August 27, 2015 12:04 am
| | 2978. | School board salutes staff member, students
Students and staff shared the limelight at the Franklin County Board of Education meeting Monday night.Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler and board chair Meghan Jordan presented Sondra Ayscue with a certificate of appreciation for her "extraordinary service to Franklin County Schools and being recognized as the 2024-25 North Central regional technology director of the year. Her selection qualifies her as a finalist for the 2024-2025 North Carolina Technology Director of the Year award.
Published Wednesday, February 12, 2025 11:28 pm
| | 2979. |  Team Transition
BUNN -- Bunn is at it again -- taking down taller teams with their rare blend of skill, coaching guile and opportunism. BHS continued that trend Thursday during its 2010-11 regular season opener at home against Nash Central. The visiting Bulldogs had size and athleticism, as evidenced by their myriad of blocked shots throughout the contest.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, December 3, 2011 12:03 am
| | 2980. |  Bunn Wins In Miraculous Fashion
BUNN -- David Weathersby's first game as the Bunn High School football coach was certainly one to remember -- and might go down as one of the wildest finishes in Franklin County history.Trailing by 10 points in the closing minutes Friday night, Bunn somehow managed to keep drives alive with a pair of clutch fourth-down conversions -- one of which was a touchdown.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 19, 2017 12:20 am
| | 2981. | Bunn makes tournament finals
FOUR OAKS -- Thanks to a pair of victories against higher-classification foes, the Bunn Wildcats have moved into the championship game of the Johnston County Eastern Invitational Baseball Tournament at South Johnston High School.The Wildcats were scheduled to tangle with Class 4-A West Johnston in Wednesday’s finale. BHS won’t have much time to prepare for Friday’s key home Northern Carolina Conference showdown against South Granville.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, April 17, 2014 12:35 am
| | 2982. |  Rams Earn JV Title
FRANKLINTON -- For the second time in three seasons, Franklinton is the football junior varsity king of the Northern Carolina Conference. FHS, coached by Trent Sanders, shared the crown with Bunn in 2009 -- and won the title outright this time around with an impressive 7-0 league mark.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 5, 2011 12:32 am
| | 2983. |  Bunn High student wins design contest
A Bunn High School student, Jacob Wilson, has won the award for this T-shirt design for the 38th International Whistlers Convention, which is being sponsored by the Franklin County Historical Society.
Wilson, better known as Jake, is 18 and the son of Jim and Faye Wilson.
He and other students submitted designs from the Sports and Entertainment Marketing class taught by Randy Whitley.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Friday, March 25, 2011 11:42 pm
| | 2984. |  Red Rams set to host cup event
FRANKLINTON -- For the second consecutive year, Franklinton High School’s boys soccer program will be hosting the Garman Homes Labor Day Cup.
But this year’s event has been downsized due to the difficulty with scheduling opponents.
Instead of an eight-team format, the four-squad tournament will feature Northern Nash, Northern Vance and Durham School of Arts -- in addition to the host Red Rams.
Defending champion East Wake will not be returning.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:29 am
| | 2985. | BHS falls to South Granville
CREEDMOOR -- It’s official -- the Northern Carolina Conference football standings are currently a jumbled mess at the top.Four teams are tied atop the NCC after last Friday’s action, which included South Granville’s 28-21 home victory over Bunn.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 2986. |  Mother Nature slowly counting off days of summer
Maybe it’s because I grew up in the country and like to dig in the dirt, but I tend to keep track of time by what’s going on outdoors. Forget the desktop calendar and the one hanging on the wall, nature seems much more reliable and enjoyable.This week my friend and sometimes Times’ columnist Tracy Perry whacked me upside the head with a column he wrote about what’s in season ... and when. It should be elsewhere in this edition.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:56 pm
| | 2987. |  Change, like it or not, is something we have to deal with
This December, more than most, is seeing a lot of changes at the local level -- and more are on the near horizon.But perhaps none has been more shattering to me -- and to this newspaper and, by extension, to you -- than the loss of longtime Louisburg town clerk Carolyn Patterson.It was December a year ago when Carolyn had a "spell" at the tail end of a town council meeting -- a medical event that launched a difficult, year-long medical odyssey that ended last Friday with her death.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, December 7, 2022 11:56 pm
| | 2988. |  Ladycats rally in seventh inning to top Southern Nash
BUNN -- Even though she is a senior, Bunn High second baseman Brittany Pleasants believes in freshman magic. How could she not? Especially considering the fact that the BHS softball squad is destined to see quality contributions this season from a strong ninth-grade class.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, March 3, 2007 12:26 am
| | 2989. |  A gift of irony may not be right for everyone
I have to admit that Santa Claus brought one of my most fascinating gifts early this year -- and it is a doozy.As an old reporter who appreciates irony, especially when it involves politics, I was aghast at what happened at the most recent meeting of the Franklin County School Board.And I was -- again -- thankful that I wasn't one of the participants because it would have been so easy and so tempting to have thrown a monkey wrench into the proceedings.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:59 pm
| | 2990. |  Linda Frederickson honored with 'Thrift' volunteer award
Franklin Granville Vance (FGV) Smart Start Program recognized several area child-care providers during a special luncheon held recently at the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford.Dr. Tony Cozart, executive director of FGV Smart Start led the program and introduced special guest, Mrs. Amy Cubbage, who serves as president of NC Partnership for Children (NCPC), which consists of 75 partnerships serving the 100 counties in North Carolina.
Published Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:02 am
| | 2991. | A Clutch Rally For Warriors
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Warriors will carry a two-game winning streak into league action following a 28-14 comeback victory over Lakewood last Friday at Warrior Field.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 4, 2006 12:17 am
| | 2992. |  Clerks to the governing board: They are the true gatekeepers
In my line of work, making sense of government actions, keeping track of what official said or did what when, and figuring out the quickest way to get a hold of pertinent information is incredibly crucial.Theoretically, county managers, town managers and town administrators are the staff members one would expect to go through for that type of information.And, don't get me wrong, they often do -- when they have time.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:40 pm
| | 2993. | Sheriff’s deputies looking into death
The death of a 28-year-old Virginia man appears to be carbon monoxide related. According to a report by Dep. D.B. Wester, Brandon Marshall Hall, of Meherrin, Va., had come down to take part in the Alert Trail Ride over the weekend. Apparently, other riders found him dead inside a camper/horse trailer the afternoon of May 27.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:04 am
| | 2994. | Republicans huddle, hear from candidates
LOUISBURG, NC -- Franklin County Republicans focused on preserving the Constitution, curbing inflation, ensuring election integrity, and protecting parents' rights during the Franklin County Republican Party's annual convention, held Saturday, March 26. During the convention, Franklin County residents heard from multiple 2022 candidates before electing district and state convention delegates.
Franklin County Republican Party, Special to The Franklin Times / Published Wednesday, April 13, 2022 9:06 pm
| | 2995. | It's official; election tallies are unchanged
LOUISBURG -- There was only one race close enough to warrant a recount, but since that request never came, elections staff made the November general election official Tuesday morning.Incumbent Louisburg Town Councilman George Manley lost a chance to retain his seat by seven votes -- meaning he could have requested a recount.He chose to let the Nov. 3 count speak for itself.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:02 am
| | 2996. |  Couple logs 80 years of service to Louisburg
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Town Council took a few minutes Monday night to honor some of its most veteran employees, including a married couple who have a combined 80 years of service to the town.Among those honored were what Town Administrator Jonathan Franklin called the "dynamic duo" of Assistant Town Administrator Ray Patterson and Carolyn Patterson, administrative assistant and town clerk. They were among 11 town employees who were honored for their years of service.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, December 23, 2020 11:29 pm
| | 2997. |  Bunn second at regionals
CLAYTON -- Coming into the event, Bunn coach Matt Keith wasn’t sure if his club would be able to snag one of the three state team berths from the Class 2-A Mideast Regional Golf Tournament.Barring a miracle, Keith knew that the Wildcats wouldn’t be able to get past Northern Carolina Conference foe Corinth Holders, which went undefeated in NCC action this spring.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, May 9, 2013 12:36 am
| | 2998. | FHS topped by Hertford
AHOSKIE -- A tough first-round draw awaited the visiting Franklinton Red Rams in their final football season -- at least for the near future -- on the Class 2-AA level.That campaign would close last Friday night as the Red Rams were defeated 46-18 by a strong, high-powered Hertford County contingent.Franklinton, which entered as the No. 6 seed, fell behind 20-3 after one period of action.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:25 pm
| | 2999. |  4-H: Making the Best Better!
What better way to celebrate Farm City Week than sharing Franklin County 4-H’ers success throughout 2013. Franklin County 4-H continues to grow with 125 youth involved in community clubs, over 2,000 youth involved in school enrichment, and over 250 youth involved in summer programs. Franklin County is not only raising crops, we are raising knowledgeable and caring youth to become wonderful citizens in our town, county, and state.
Meg Wyatt / Published Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:13 am
| | 3000. |  NN'S EARLY HEROICS
RED OAK -- After his club's slow start to the season, Northern Nash boys basketball coach Henry Drake has pushed all the right buttons to bring his Fighting Knights back into contention in the always-tough Big East Conference.Northern Nash started with a 1-4 record -- albeit with two of those losses coming to state powerhouse Farmville Central -- before finding its groove.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:41 pm
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