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| 3001. |  Bunn Opens With Shutout Victory
STEM -- Even though a malfunction prevented the scoreboard from operating, there was no question which team was controlling the proceedings during Bunn's season-opening road football matchup Friday at Granville Central.
The Wildcats scored on their first two possessions and continued to surge the rest of the way en route to a impressive 34-0 decision over the Panthers in non-conference gridiron action.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 28, 2021 10:23 am
| | 3002. |  Bunn Breaks Away Late From LHS
BUNN -- In a game that featured a combined 751 yards of offense, it was a key defensive stand Friday night that helped Bunn outlast chief rival Louisburg.
With the visiting Warriors 31 yards away from taking the lead early in the second half, Bunn stopped LHS one yard on a key fourth-and-three situation.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 8, 2007 12:05 am
| | 3003. |  IN THE CLUTCH
BUNN -- Bunn literally saved its best for last during last Friday's home gridiron matchup against Erwin Triton.With the Hawks driving for a potential go-ahead touchdown in the final minute of the fourth quarter, the Wildcats came up with a fourth-down stand just short of the goal line with 21 seconds remaining to preserve an emotional 20-16 decision in non-conference action at the BHS Football Field.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:33 pm
| | 3004. |  BHS’ EARLY TEST
BUNN - David Howle’s early-season assessment that his Bunn Wildcats had the potential to be a contender is looking more spot-on by the day.Howle and his Wildcats rolled into the Class 2-AA State Playoffs off a strong late finish -- and Bunn continued that momentum by rolling past Greene Central by a 69-20 margin in last Friday’s postseason opener at the BHS Football Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00 am
| | 3005. | NE tops Louisburg boys
LEGGETT -- North Edgecombe proved to be as good as advertised when the Warriors entertained Louisburg High last Friday in a key boys basketball matchup in the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference.
NE collected 25 points in the first quarter and went on to defeat Louisburg by a 56-34 margin.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 16, 2008 12:29 am
| | 3006. |  The Perfect Ending
BUNN -- It hasn’t been difficult to track the Northern Carolina Conference Track and Field standings for the past two years.
Just look to the Bunn Wildcats and Ladycats at the top of the NCC charts.
After winning conference regular season crowns in 2010, Bunn has repeated this spring as both the Wildcats and Ladycats capped off their campaigns with undefeated records.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:36 am
| | 3007. |  W. R. Mills class of ‘57 reunion
The W. R. Mills Class of 1957 met Saturday, May 23, at Maple Springs Baptist Church for their 52nd class reunion.
The fellowship hall was decorated in the school colors of blue and gold. Twelve classmates, 12 spouses, Marjorie Leonard (teacher), and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stallings (principal) attended the reunion. Jimmy Cottrell and Ralph Davis co-chaired the event.
The reunion started at 3 p.m. to enable the classmates to socialize and catch up on old times. Linda Cottrell had a display area of old pictures and memorabilia.
Published Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:40 pm
| | 3008. |  HAPPY RETURNS
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Louisburg High School was the lone Franklin County club to get in a post-Tuesday basketball set last week as the Warriors entertained Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference rival Weldon at the LHS Gymnasium.Louisburg's boys fell to 3-7 overall and 0-3 in the TRAC with a 60-54 loss to the Mighty Chargers.The difference in the game was a third period that saw Weldon outscore LHS by a 17-6 margin.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:57 pm
| | 3009. |  Be wary: Political, frantic deer crossing season is upon us
By the time you read this, we'll be just about a month away from the fall 2021 municipal election day.If that doesn't let you know that we're in the short rows for some contested municipal races, especially in Louisburg and Franklinton, then know this: One Stop/Early Voting begins Oct. 14 and ends the day before Halloween.I know; spooky, right?!?
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:58 pm
| | 3010. |  Public hearing nearly equal in support, opposition
A nearly four-hour public hearing concluded with opponents punching holes in a joint petition to relocate Franklin Regional Medical Center.
In November, FRMC and Rex Healthcare filed a joint petition with the state Division of Facility Services to relocate the hospital from Louisburg to just outside Youngsville, and Wednesday was the first and only opportunity for residents to voice their support, opposition or questions.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, January 18, 2008 11:33 pm
| | 3011. |  Making Mat Progress
ROCKY MOUNT -- Now in his second stint as Louisburg High School's head wrestling coach, Jason Crawford has gained a reputation as not being afraid to test his mat stars against some of the area's toughest competition.That intangible was evident again last Saturday as Crawford took a small-but-skilled group to Nash County to take part in the annual Grant Wilder Invitational at the Rocky Mount High School Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017 11:23 pm
| | 3012. |  Baked Goods
High temps for teams
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Ninety-six degrees.
That’s the game-time forecast for the afternoon portion of Friday’s Wake Forest-Rolesville Football Pigskin Preview at Trentini Stadium.
It’s a number that worries Franklin County head coaches David Howle (Bunn) and James Collier (Louisburg), whose clubs will be suiting up at 4 p.m. for a two-hour session against Millbrook and Green Hope.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 8, 2007 12:01 am
| | 3013. |  Man with local ties faces kidnap, assault charges
A grand jury returned true bills of indictment against a man investigators allege kidnapped and sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend before leading deputies on a four-day manhunt. Franklin County authorities charged Ryan McBain Brown, 35, with first-degree rape, felony assault inflicting serious injury, felony possession of a firearm by a felon, felony possession of a stolen firearm, and misdemeanors of assault on a female and false imprisonment.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, April 13, 2012 11:48 pm
| | 3014. |  INTO THE NIGHT
OXFORD -- Bunn’s All-Stars stayed a few hours longer than anticipated at Thursday’s finale of the Dixie Youth Minor League District Baseball Tournament at Webb High School. But it was well worth the wait. After losing a late lead and falling in heartbreaking fashion to Oxford in the ‘if necessary’ game, Bunn recovered nicely in what proved to be the championship game of the double-elimination tourney.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, July 14, 2012 12:59 am
| | 3015. |  Rams In The Hunt
FRANKLINTON -- Thanks to a recent string of successes, things seem to be falling into place for the much-improving Franklinton High School wrestling squad.
Franklinton continued its upward swing last Friday with a non-league victory at home against the Wilson Hunt Warriors -- a team that competes in the solid Class 3-A Big East Conference.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:30 am
| | 3016. |  Vikings Claim No. 1 Spot
FRANKLINTON -- Thanks to a head-to-head tie-breaker, the Northern Vance Vikings were able to earn the team championship last Saturday at the Red Ram Duals at Franklinton High School’s Gymnasium.
Northern Vance and Louisburg both went 4-1 overall, but the Vikings topped the Warriors during their match. NV was also upset against Kerr-Vance Academy.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 8, 2010 12:18 am
| | 3017. | 18 students receive Golden Leaf aid
HENDERSON -- A group of 18 students from Vance-Granville Community College, including a Franklinton resident, 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 23, 2016 12:15 am
| | 3018. | Keep our water, residents urge Franklinton board
FRANKLINTON — A majority of speakers Tuesday night asked commissioners to reverse course on plans to sell the town’s water system to Franklin County, but the board did not shift its stance.However, some accusations by the public may have had at least one commissioner shifting in his seat.Some residents, including a former town commissioner, asserted that the board’s decision to sell to the county was due, in part, to a conflict of interest by a town official, Commissioner Ray Gilliam.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, September 18, 2014 12:18 am
| | 3019. | Despite the holiday distractions, it's time to focus on health care
As we barrel toward the end of the year, it's time to take a deep breath and focus.Franklin County has either:1) A huge opportunity to make tomorrow better than today, or;2) The risk of being intimidated by the obstacles and missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.As everyone knows, Novant Health has left Franklin County for reasons that don't matter much anymore.
In our opinion / Published Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:27 am
| | 3020. |  Warriors Wright on versus SE
LOUISBURG -- Be aware of Ashley at all times.
That was Louisburgs chief strategy Monday during a girls basketball, Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference rematch against Southeast Halifax, which is paced by high-scoring junior point guard Ashley Wright.
LHS head coach James Collier knows all about Wrights talents -- she torched the Lady Warriors for 43 points earlier in the season in a game that was won by the host Lady Trojans.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 3, 2007 1:13 am
| | 3021. |  Taking The State
LOUISBURG -- Just because the softball season ended in May at Louisburg High School doesn't mean that the Lady Warriors will be taking the summer off.Instead, a trio of LHS standouts starred for the Region 1 Team that claimed the championship last month at the annual Powerade North Carolina State Games in Charlotte.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:06 am
| | 3022. | PETER VAN ETTEN ANDREWS
LOUISBURG--Peter Van Etten Andrews passed away peacefully at his home in Louisburg on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn; his sons, Robert, David and Mark; his grandchildren Katie, Emory, Chelsea, Stella, Julian, and Silas; his brother, Michael and his wife Louise of Williamsburg, Virginia; and his daughters-in-law, Kristi Andrews and Lisa Rowe, and Samantha Evans; and extended family and friends.
Published Monday, November 16, 2020 5:16 pm
| | 3023. |  Warriors Hold Off So. Vance
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg was concerned about Southern Vance's big-play capabilities heading into last Friday's non-league football contest -- even though the Runnin' Raiders entered the event with a winless record.But the Warriors came up with some huge plays of their own, including a key third-quarter touchdown pass from Malik Sidibeh to Ron Roberson that helped squelch some of the momentum Southern Vance had acquired.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 2, 2014 12:29 am
| | 3024. | CEDAR CREEK MIDDLE HONOR ROLL
CCMS A honor roll 1st nine weeks
Kamile Anderson, Montana Banks, Makayla Boggs, Kaitlyn Branam, Imani Burwell, Caitlyn Cooley, Gabriella Davis, Matthew Davis, Miles Davis, Ce’Nedra Davis-Schimpler, Hillary Dimig, Alexis Engilish, Fiona Evanson, Robin Ferguson, Jacie Gailey, Donte Graham, Briana Gray
Published Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:43 pm
| | 3025. |  Bunn Begins Babe Ruth Play
BUNN -- Player development is the main name of the game in the Nash County Babe Ruth 13-Under Summer Baseball League.But getting a few victories along the way isn’t a bad thing, though that outcome wasn’t to be last Friday for Bunn in its season-opening contest at home against Northern Nash.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 3026. | Louisburg bans big trucks downtown
LOUISBURG -- Two more changes are coming to downtown Louisburg, one designed to decrease traffic and the other which may help bring more people to activities in downtown.The town and the North Carolina Department of Transportation have agreed that all truck traffic that is merely going through downtown be banned. The signs banning large trucks with three or more axles have already gone up.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:07 am
| | 3027. |  Tough Way To Lose
LOUISBURG -- With only a single starter returning -- albeit an outstanding one -- nobody was quite sure how competitive the Bunn Bulldogs would be this season in the Middle Athletic Conference boys basketball standings.But Bunn was strong the entire campaign -- and even saved its best for last at the MAC Tournament.BMS picked up two victories to advance to last Thursday’s finals against a touted Henderson Middle squad.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:37 am
| | 3028. | Novo to conduct emergency ammonia alarm test Dec. 14
FRANKLINTON — Novozymes has a global reach in the business community, but this coming week, those within a one-mile radius will be made aware of their safety commitment. The company will conduct an emergency ammonia alarm test at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday that will last 30 minutes.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, December 9, 2011 11:48 pm
| | 3029. |  Fabian To The Rescue
BUNN -- A baseball fan growing up, Fabian Avila-Soria took an unlikely path toward providing one of the most immortal moments in the storied history of the Bunn High School football program.Avila-Soria, a senior placekicker, nailed the score-tying field goal at the horn to force overtime -- and then converted the eventual clinching PAT in the extra session to help Bunn defeat Clinton last Friday at home in the semifinals of the Class 2-AA State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:12 am
| | 3030. |  Hundreds of cyclists roll into town
A traveling band of brothers and sisters called Louisburg home Wednesday, one stop on a week-long trip from the mountains to the coast.
Cycle North Carolina’s annual Mountains to the Coast bicycle tour brought about 1,000 cyclists to Louisburg, where they camped at Louisburg College or stayed at local hotels or bed and breakfast establishments.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, October 6, 2007 1:04 am
| | 3031. |  Top Ag position remains unfilled
State Cooperative Extension officials have apparently concluded their second round of interviews in an effort to fill a post that’s been open for a year.
However, it could be well into next year before the state fills the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office’s director’s seat — a post made available when Cedric Jones retired in Oct. 2009.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 20, 2010 12:08 am
| | 3032. | Franklinton Elementary releases honor rolls
Carol Davis, principal of Franklinton 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 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:05 am
| | 3033. |  Bunn’s Building Process
PIKEVILLE -- Mike Diaz’s rebuilding philosophy is simple within the Bunn High School wrestling program.
Get a potential-filled group of freshmen and sophomores and watch as they develop.
Sometimes, the circumstances will be painful. Wrestling is not an endeavor that is mastered overnight -- or in a year or two, for that matter.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:15 am
| | 3034. |  United Way kicks off official campaign
Bananas get peeled
The Blues held on for a hard-fought 54-49 victory Thursday night during the United Way All -Star Basketball Game, and efforts to raise money for worthy organizations this year are expected to be just as intense.
The game, in its eighth year, serves as the kickoff for fund-raising efforts and United Way has set a goal of $115,000.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, September 22, 2007 12:42 am
| | 3035. |  RED RAMS WRAP IT UP
STANHOPE -- If only for a fleeting moment, the Franklinton Lady Rams found themselves in an unfamiliar position during last Friday's regular season girls basketball finale against the homestanding Southern Nash Ladybirds.Franklinton carried an unbeaten record in the Big East Conference into the showdown, and the Lady Rams had already clinched the league title outright three days earlier with a decision over former champ Rocky Mount High School.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:55 pm
| | 3036. |  Maybe Lewis could heal Pernell’s image problem
GOOD MORNING: According to advance weather forecasts, there’s about a 40 to 50 percent chance that we’ll have precipitation of some type Christmas Day and the day after, and with temperatures expected to range in the 20’s and 30’s, it appears likely that at least some of it will be of a, ugh, frozen variety such as snow, sleet or freezing rain.
Asher Johnson / Published Friday, December 24, 2010 12:22 am
| | 3037. | HONOR ROLLS
The following is a continuation of honor rolls from Franklin County Schools. They are being published in consecutive editions as space allows.
Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:24 pm
| | 3038. |  LHS IS MOVIN' ON UP
FRANKLINTON - Louisburg's smash-hit start to the 2015 boys tennis season is now garnering statewide attention.The undefeated Warriors, coached by Johnathan Waugh, are now slotted in the No. 2 position in the latest Class 1-A State Rankings.Now 10-0 overall, the Warriors continued their effective campaign Tuesday by earning a non-conference decision on the road against backyard rival Franklinton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 2, 2015 12:13 am
| | 3039. | Taking a peek ahead at 2019 with the perspective of 2018
Suddenly, it's 2019, a new year filled with possibilities, hopes and dreams!For most of us, the Christmas holiday season flashed past in a blur of food, family and a blizzard of wrapping paper that somehow all came together after weeks of work and planning.
In our opinion / Published Thursday, January 3, 2019 12:03 am
| | 3040. | DEED TRANSFERS
Following is a list of real estate transfers and timber deeds amounting to $5,000 or more in Franklin County for the time period July 24 and 25, 2006, as recorded in the office of the Franklin County Register of Deeds.
Published Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:05 am
| | 3041. |  County Softballers On Big East Team
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Youth was the major keyword in the Big East Conference during the 2022 softball season.A quick check of the rosters from Franklinton, Bunn and Louisburg showed that Franklin County had just eight combined seniors playing fast-pitch this past year in the extremely competitive Big East.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 8, 2022 11:50 pm
| | 3042. | Election is set! Let the campaign craziness begin
LOUISBURG -- The spring primary and fall general election brings with it some familiar faces.Both Patricia Chastain and Jerry Jones will be seeking to fill posts they've held before.Chastain, who was removed from office but has since had a victory in appeals court, is seeking the Republican party nomination.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 9, 2022 11:36 pm
| | 3043. | Bunn wins first game
BUNN -- Bunn High School's much-anticipated baseball season finally began last Thursday with a home meeting with Northern Carolina Conference rival North Carolina School of Science and Math.Bunn scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to invoke the mercy rule as part of a 13-3 league decision over the Unicorns at the Bunn HS Baseball Complex.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, March 19, 2015 12:08 am
| | 3044. |  Couple exchanges wedding vows
Sarah MacKenzie "Maggie" Wright and Daniel Christopher Sims were married Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at 6 p.m. at The Sutherland in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The Reverend Richard Thomas Clayton of Hayes Barton United Methodist Church in Raleigh officiated.Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception at The Sutherland Pavilion.
Published Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:03 am
| | 3045. |  Offenses Still At Work
BUNN -- As it turned out Tuesday evening, the Bunn Wildcats would tangle with two opponents as part of scrimmage festivities at the BHS Football Field.A scrappy Nash Central squad was destined to give the Wildcats all they could handle, but Mother Nature would prove to be a formidable foe, too.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, August 15, 2013 12:01 am
| | 3046. | LHS AWARD WINNERS
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High School has released a full list of winners from the annual LHS Athletic Awards Ceremony.Here is the complete list, by sport:
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2015 11:54 pm
| | 3047. | Mowers stolen; final suspect in kidnapping case arrested
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested the final suspect in a kidnapping case.
Steven Cornelius reported on Jan. 15 that about 11:15 p.m., three men kicked in the front door to his 104 P.G. Pearce Road home.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, February 4, 2011 11:56 pm
| | 3048. | Two new faces on school board; incumbents roll
LOUISBURG -- If results hold, residents in District 3 will have a new representative on the Board of Education -- an election which saw two teachers added to the county school board.Otherwise, incumbents maintained their hold in local primaries. And November's sheriff's race is set.
Published Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:35 am
| | 3049. |  The 2nd position for Bunn
BUNN -- Bunn’s Wildcats will probably enter the Northern Carolina Conference Boys Basketball Tournament in a rare position -- as an underdog.The defending and several-time NCC Champions will finish in second place in the league’s regular season standings -- unless Louisburg scored a home upset Friday against league leader Corinth Holders (and Bunn defeated North Johnston).
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 16, 2013 12:10 am
| | 3050. | Louisburg High award winners announced
The following Awards, Scholarships and Honors were presented recently at Louisburg High School.
Published Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:38 pm
| | 3051. |  Red Rams Now 6-0
LOUISBURG -- The season is only six weeks old, but the Franklinton Red Rams have already clinched a winning record for the 2011 campaign. Franklinton, however, is seeking much loftier goals following an undefeated start that continued Monday with an impressive road conquest at Northern Carolina Conference foe Louisburg.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Monday, September 26, 2011 11:49 pm
| | 3052. | Converting U.S. 1 into a toll road idea seems dead
YOUNGSVILLE -- Traffic, again, dominated the most recent session of the town's board of commissioners.However, the focus this time was on a project that seems to be dead in its tracks.In late 2023 and early 2024, Franklinton and Youngsville officials both supported the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's decision to study whether to toll some, all or create new construction for Capital Boulevard -- from I-540 to the Franklin County line.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 25, 2025 11:11 pm
| | 3053. | Bunn Elementary Honor Rolls for third nine-weeks
Jewel Eason, principal of Bunn Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the third nine-weeks grading period.
To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Friday, April 16, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 3054. |  The temperature isn't the only thing rising this summer
So, I came across a story on WRAL.com with the headline: Wake County median home sale price climbs to new high in June: $493,161.According to the TechWire story, the increase came at a time when other signs appeared to show that the housing market had slowed.But, here we are.It made me want to check out what's going on in Franklin County.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 3055. |  Bunn in control at event
YOUNGSVILLE -- Loaded with talent and plenty of postseason experience, the Bunn All-Stars were regarded as the unofficial favorites heading into the Dixie Youth District 10 Minor League Baseball Tournament.
After two impressive victories, Bunn has done little to dispel that notion.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:16 pm
| | 3056. |  No county fireworks, but second primary could sizzle
Because of unforeseen, and quite frankly, devastating circumstances, Franklin County will not celebrate with public incendiary devices this year.But, next week brings with it the potential for election fireworks.If you remember, the May 17 primary produced party nominees in a number of races, from the board of commissioners, to the sheriff's office -- setting up fall races between party nominee recipients.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 11:41 pm
| | 3057. | Youngsville Elementary announces honor rolls
Rick Smith, principal of Youngsville 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 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:05 am
| | 3058. |  6 IN A ROW!
LOUISBURG -- The season is only six weeks old, but the Franklinton Red Rams have already clinched a winning record for the 2011 campaign. Franklinton, however, is seeking much loftier goals following an undefeated start that continued Monday with an impressive road conquest at Northern Carolina Conference foe Louisburg.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:11 am
| | 3059. |  FHS girls earn win vs. Vikes
FRANKLINTON -- The hunt for one of the Northern Carolina Conference’s volleyball playoff berths is in full swing -- and the Franklinton Lady Rams are right in the mix.
FHS came up with a key league victory this week as the Lady Rams rolled past Northwest Halifax. Scores were 25-12, 25-15 and 25-14.
Following the successful outing, the young Lady Rams improved to 2-9 overall and 2-9 in the conference.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:12 am
| | 3060. | Edward Best Elementary Honor Rolls
Debbie Ayscue, principal of Edward Best 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, November 27, 2010 12:07 am
| | 3061. | Several contested election races taking shape
LOUISBURG -- Filing for the spring primary and general election ends at noon on Friday.Already, political races are guaranteed for sheriff, school board seats, county commission posts and state representation.In June, Sheriff Kent Winstead announced that he would not seek re-election, apparently bringing forth a number of candidate prospects.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 2, 2022 11:51 pm
| | 3062. |  A Conference Call
LOUISBURG -- Just a few days after wrapping up the team championship portion of the Northern Carolina Conference, the Louisburg Warriors set their sights on individual heroics last Saturday at the LHS Gymnasium.
Louisburg, coached by Jason Crawford, earned six first-place finishes at the annual NCC Individual Tournament.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, February 8, 2011 11:43 pm
| | 3063. |  Free soccer clinic slated
ROCKY MOUNT -- Premier UK will be conducting a free soccer clinic at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex this Saturday. The session for players ages 7-10 will be from 5-6 pm and immediately followed by a session for players ages 11-14 from 6-7 p.m. Boys and girls of all skill levels are encouraged to come out.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 11:55 pm
| | 3064. | Deputies find drugs outside and inside of residence
Authorities recovered cocaine from a state prison in Bunn. No arrests have been made. Operators of the Franklin Correctional Center just outside Bunn contacted the sheriff’s office on May 17 after finding six bags of suspected cocaine hidden in a hole in a window sill.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:12 am
| | 3065. |  Louisburg Rescue Service was one of first in North Carolina
GOOD MORNING: Enjoy it while you can! According to the weather forecast, we could be looking at possible daytime highs of 90 degrees or more for the last time this year today (Saturday). The weather is expected to be partly cloudy Saturday thru Tuesday with a slim chance of showers and daytime highs hovering in the 79 to 80 degree range Sunday thru Tuesday with a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain.
Asher Johnson / Published Saturday, September 25, 2010 12:27 am
| | 3066. |  Annual golf tourney benefits Girl Scouts and Smart Start
FRANKLINTON -- Novonesis, community partners, and local supporters raised $45,000 during its annual President's Cup Golf Tournament at Heritage Golf Club.The Sept. 18 event combined friendly competition with community impact, raising money to benefit Girl Scouts of Franklin County and FGV Smart Start Inc., with each organization receiving $22,500."This year's President's Cup was about more than golf -- it was about investing in the next generation," said Tue Micheelsen, President of Novonesis North America. "The support we saw today goes directly toward programs that strengthen families and open doors of opportunity for kids in our community.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 8, 2025 11:14 pm
| | 3067. |  BHS Honors Stars
BUNN -- Bunn High School paid tribute to its student-athletes during last Tuesday’s 2009-10 Athletic Awards Ceremony, which was held at the BHS Auditorium.
Award winners from the annual event were as follows:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:59 pm
| | 3068. | MARY LOUISE DIXON BEAM
LOUISBURG - Mary Louise Dixon Beam, born August 22, 1925, joined her heavenly family on September 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Garrard and Earline Vinzant Dixon; her husband, Gaither McIntyre (Buddy) Beam Jr,, and her son, Thomas Allen Beam.
Published Wednesday, September 20, 2017 7:22 pm
| | 3069. |  Franklinton salutes its Athletes of the Year
FRANKLINTON — Andrew Yentzer, who runs five miles every morning, was a runaway winner in the balloting for Franklinton High School’s Male Athlete of the Year Award. Yentzer was joined on the podium by Female Athlete of the Year Jennifer Staggers during last Wednesday’s Franklinton Athletic Banquet at the FHS Auditorium.
By Geoff Neville / Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, June 2, 2007 12:42 am
| | 3070. | Effects of hospital loss ripple across county
LOUISBURG -- Novant Health Franklin Medical Center is closing its doors on Friday and its clinics could close by Dec. 7, putting more than 100 people out of work and leaving hundreds more to look for long-term medical care.It's also leaving health care providers left behind wondering what the impact of all this will be."We've already had some folks who have been going to the hospital-based clinics call us and say they wanted to sign up with us," said Franklin County Health Director Chris Szwagiel.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:23 am
| | 3071. |  BHS' Land picks UNCP
BUNN -- Coach David Howle expects his current senior class to be one of the most prolific in Bunn High School football history at earning college scholarships.Bunn's first domino fell Wednesday as Ian Land inked a letter-of-intent to join the program at UNC-Pembroke as part of National Signing Day.A tight end/defensive end at Bunn, Land was a three-year starter who earned All-Northern Carolina Conference honors as both a junior and senior.With Land playing a huge role on both sides of the ball, the Wildcats went 13-3 overall and reached the state finals for the first time in school history.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 4, 2016 12:06 am
| | 3072. |  LHS Winners Saluted
LOUISBURG -- Listed are the individual honorees from last Thursday’s Louisburg High School Athletic Awards Ceremony, which was held at the LHS Auditorium:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, June 5, 2009 11:32 pm
| | 3073. |  LHS Holds Off Bruins
LOUISBURG -- One thing has been missing during Louisburg High’s school-record, 10-game winning streak.
A close contest.
While LHS head coach James Collier has been pleased with his club’s ability to blow out opponents, he also wondered if the Warriors’ lack of tight-game experience might come back to haunt them in the Class 1-AA State Playoffs.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 17, 2007 12:35 am
| | 3074. |  Remembering the attack on Peal Harbor
GOOD MORNING: Today, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 marks the 70th Anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Empire that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt proclaimed, “A Day That Will Live In Infamy,” and plunged the United States and me, too, into WW11 roughly 17 months later. As I have noted on numerous occasions, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I first heard the news.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, December 7, 2011 12:21 am
| | 3075. |  Commissioners’ vote on redistricting map doesn’t set well with some
GOOD MORNING: Well, we got a bit of rain Tuesday morning, but fortunately nothing like the deluge reported west of us like what I saw on TV in Durham and the vicinity. It’s expected to clear up and cool off a bit beginning today, Wednesday.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:28 am
| | 3076. |  Youth softball events slated
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The Tar Heel District Softball Tournament will continue next week, and Franklin County will be represented by four teams in a pair of events.The 12-Under Tournament is scheduled to begin Monday at the Louisburg High School Softball Field.In the opening day of competition, Lousiburg will meet Zebulon at 6:15 p.m., followed by a contest between Youngsville and Wendell at 8 p.m.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, July 4, 2013 12:02 am
| | 3077. |  Franklinton's first black officer reflects on career of helping others
FRANKLINTON -- When William Hunter joined the Franklinton Police Department in the spring of 1972, he was the first black officer with arresting powers in the unit.He's most proud of the fact that he wasn't the only one, or the last."I felt very good about [being the first]," Hunter said, "and I encouraged some of the other black young men, especially the veterans, to join the police department ... and several of them did join the Franklinton Police Department and the Louisburg Police Department."
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:58 am
| | 3078. | Wildcats win on the road
REIDSVILLE -- Bunn’s boys soccer fortunes have been on the upswing late in the season. BHS kept the momentum going Wednesday with a 4-3 road victory at Reidsville in the first round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs. The Wildcats will have a herculean task today if they hope to continue in the postseason. At 5 p.m., Bunn will travel to state powerhouse Cardinal Gibbons in West Raleigh.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 3, 2007 12:16 am
| | 3079. |  Bunn duo competes in contest
For Bunn’s David Howle and Brandon Barnes, the best part of the inaugural Under Armour All-American High School Football Game wasn’t necessarily the contest itself.
“What I’ll remember was the week of practice,’’ said Howle, who served as an assistant coach for the Silver Team. “Just meeting coaches from across the country was great -- I made a lot of friendships.
Geoff Neville / Published Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:51 pm
| | 3080. | 401 committee: bring in support
Members of the 401 Citizens Action Committee on Thursday night agreed to move forward with a list of immediate safety concerns they feel the state should address.
And they also agreed to begin an all-out assault on town and county staff and officials, getting them on board with their plans to widen U.S. 401 from Wake County through Franklin.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, March 27, 2009 11:37 pm
| | 3081. | Candidates lining up as 2026 elections loom large
LOUISBURG -- Within days of opening the mid-term election filing period, local candidates learned they will be challenged -- including a county commissioner entering the state representative fray.The filing period for the March 2026 primary began on Monday, featuring races for the sheriff's office, county commission, school board and judge seats, as well as state and federal posts.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 3, 2025 11:05 pm
| | 3082. |  Living 50 Plus: Storytelling time
Two historical treasures, Eloise Alston and Nathaniel Cooke, both born in Franklin County, had the opportunity to reflect on their rich pasts recently in a "Sharing Our Stories" workshop at the Louisburg Senior Center. The workshop was facilitated by Jackie Dove-Miller, chair of the Diversity Team of the Franklin County Arts Council and coordinated by Katrina Williams, activity specialist at the Louisburg Senior Center.
Published Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:51 pm
| | 3083. | Bunn resorts to fines in effort to banish buzzards
BUNN -- Town commissioners approved an ordinance they hope shuts the lid on buzzard problems.Town staff, officials and residents have been dealing with vultures in the town for quite some time.After using noise from propane canons and megaphones to try and disperse the buzzards, staff decided that eliminating their food supply was a good next step.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 9, 2022 11:36 pm
| | 3084. | Depot Hill project receives a grant
LOUISBURG -- It was an evening of rather routine business for the Louisburg Town Council on Nov. 16, although the council did get some very good news on the long-awaited Depot Hill project.Council members learned that the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission has awarded the town $125,000 to help with the Depot Hill project.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 12:04 am
| | 3085. | BUNN ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL
Jewel Eason, principal of Bunn Elementary School, announces the honor roll for the second 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 85.
Published Friday, February 22, 2008 11:12 pm
| | 3086. |  Bunn stays hot in CCSL
BUNN -- Even at the conclusion of the regular season, the late-inning heroics haven’t ended for the Bunn High School baseball squad.Competing on both the junior varsity and varsity levels in the Central Carolina Scholastic League, the Wildcats and Junior Wildcats sport identical 4-1 records heading into Wednesday’s home contest against the East Wake Warriors.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 26, 2014 12:11 am
| | 3087. |  County Residents Boost K-VA
LOUISBURG -- Kerr-Vance Academy jumped out to a 6-0 lead after two innings against Bunn last Friday in the first round of the Verizon Wireless of Louisburg Invitational Baseball Tournament.
But the Wildcats didn’t go down easily, scoring two in the third and rallying for three more in the fifth.
Enter Tyler Bolton.
KELLEN HOLTZMAN, Henderson Dispatch / Published Wednesday, April 7, 2010 1:01 am
| | 3088. | Hint of BBQ spices up council meeting
LOUISBURG -- Most of the Louisburg Town Council's Monday night meeting was about routine business -- although toward the end of the session there was a hint of barbecue in the air -- and that's something that doesn't happen at most council meetings.During the session, the council agreed to require that town residents mow that small strip of land between the sidewalks in front of their house or business and the street, something that some already do and many do not.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:58 pm
| | 3089. | Early voting starts today; several primary contests loom
Early voting begins today, Thursday, allowing voters to choose school board members or determine who will carry their party's banner into the fall election.• Sheriff Kent Winstead is not seeking re-election, leaving Democrats Jerry Jones, Darryl Wright and Troy Wheless to seek their party's nomination.Larry McKeithan, Kevin White and Bruce Baker are seeking the Republican party nomination.
Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 3090. |  Final election tally changes only one vote
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County's municipal elections went final on Tuesday.Elections staff tabulated provisional and absentee ballots, but none of the changes were enough to prompt a recount of the Louisburg mayor's race -- a battle that Councilman Christopher Neal won by nine votes against his closest competitor, Councilman Boyd Sturges.Sturges would have to be within 1 percent of the vote to request a recount.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 10, 2021 11:49 pm
| | 3091. |  New community garden launched in Franklinton
FRANKLINTON -- Organizers of a new community garden broke ground on the venture this month.The Franklinton Community Garden is a project in partnership with Helping Hands PAL, United Way of Franklin County (Feeding Franklin), Franklinton and the USDA, in cooperation with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service.
Published Wednesday, July 1, 2015 11:49 pm
| | 3092. |  2nd-degree murder
A man’s criminal history and actions prior to his death may have kept a former town of Louisburg employee from spending the rest of his life in jail.
Derrick Crudup, 30, was charged with first-degree murder following the Sept. 26, 2008 shooting death of Darrell Collins, 26.
A jury found Crudup guilty of second-degree murder after about two hours of deliberation on Wednesday.
Their decision came after Boyd Sturges argued that his client acted in self-defense and presented evidence that cast Collins as a drug-dealer.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, June 19, 2009 11:10 pm
| | 3093. |  Brickhouse homers during ECU's win
NEW ORLEANS -- Tyler Smith allowed one run over five innings of work and Bunn's Spencer Brickhouse hit a two-run homer in the first frame lifting No. 12 East Carolina University to a 6-1 baseball win over host Tulane Sunday afternoon at Greer Field inside Turchin Stadium in New Orleans. With the win, the Pirates complete the series sweep and improve to 33-12 overall and 11-7 in American Athletic Conference action while the Green Wave falls to 22-27 on the season and 7-11 in AAC play.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, May 9, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 3094. | FHS defeats the Firebirds
FRANKLINTON-- Franklinton made some big plays down the stretch and was able to hold on to defeat Southern Nash by a 47-41 margin last Friday in a non-conference boys basketball event at the historic FHS Gymnasium.
The Red Rams had fallen at Southern Nash two weeks earlier, but FHS avoided a season sweep behind 13 points from Bo Bagwell and 12 markers from Kevin Williams.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:14 am
| | 3095. | Animal shelter permit gets nod
The Louisburg Planning Board recommended Thursday approving a county animal control shelter off T. Kemp Road. The matter will go before the Louisburg Town Council for a decision next month. “We’re very glad they recommended approval,” said Ida Estep, president of the Franklin County Humane Society.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:31 am
| | 3096. |  Bunn to host Midnight Madness
BUNN -- Bunn High School will kick off its football preseason on July 31 with its annual Midnight Madness event at the BHS Field.Players are asked to meet in the weight room at 8:30 p.m. They will head to the field for a brief practice at midnight that will also feature a fireworks ceremony.All fans are invited to attend.On Aug. 8, Bunn will host a Pancake Breakfast at the BHS Cafeteria. Food will be available from 7:30-10 a.m., and donations will be accepted.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, July 23, 2015 12:02 am
| | 3097. | Bunn Elementary School announces honor rolls
Jewel Eason, principal of Bunn Elementary School, has announced 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 85.
Published Tuesday, June 15, 2010 11:41 pm
| | 3098. |  Cooperation gets good things growin’!
LOUISBURG — Potatoes, tomatoes, corn and plenty of other produce have sprouted from seeds planted at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.They aren’t the only things, though, that have grown from a partnership called the United Way of Franklin County Community Garden.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, July 17, 2014 12:05 am
| | 3099. | Bunn eyes food truck policies
BUNN -- Using food truck policies from Creedmoor and Spring Hope as boilerplates, the town set about crafting a policy by which mobile food vendors would be regulated in town.The discussion of the food truck policy took place during a special called meeting on Nov. 16 that, in many ways, was a work session.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 1:04 am
| | 3100. | COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Bunn’s Mighty Mites will tangle with Knightdale in this year’s East Wake Football League Super Bowl this afternoon -- weather permitting.
The contest is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Granville Central High School in Stem. Both clubs will carry a 9-1 worksheet into the much-anticipated event.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:23 am
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