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| 3101. |  C-P DOMINANCE
YOUNGSVILLE -- Bunn’s bats were booming from the get-go at the annual Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch District Tournament. And the All-Stars never stopped hitting the ball, as evidenced by their whopping run production in every outing.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, July 1, 2011 11:19 pm
| | 3102. | Bunn set to host district All-Star softball tourneys
BUNN -- Get ready for a busy weekend of fast-pitch softball at Bunn Elementary School.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 21, 2006 1:05 am
| | 3103. |  Person-Bailey exchange vows
Ashley Lynne Person and Christopher Thomas Bailey were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 at 5 p.m. at Benson Chapel in Louisburg. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Tom Goebel. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Greenhill Country Club.
Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:57 pm
| | 3104. |  A century ago, Bunn was poised for faster growth
“Now that Bunn is incorporated, we hope to grow faster and have a more orderly kept town.”Thus wrote a correspondent in The Franklin Times on March 7, 1913, just four days after the General Assembly ratified an act to incorporate the town.As the quote implies, the community, named for Green Walker Bunn, existed prior to its incorporation.
Maury York / Published Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:04 am
| | 3105. | Commissioners deny Lake Royale rezoning
Franklin County commissioners denied a rezoning request that had pitted Lake Royale squarely against a Raleigh developer.
Developer Tim Supernaw had proposed to buy nearly 10 acres of lake-front property from Art Alexander with plans of erecting a 68-unit multifamily development, but on Monday night, after listening to a standing-room only crowd of Lake residents opposed to the project, commissioners denied the request.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 10, 2006 1:13 am
| | 3106. |  Safe Space will host a golf event
LOUISBURG -- Safe Space Inc. will hold its annual golf tournament on June 24 at the Green Hill Country Club in Louisburg.
All proceeds from the event go to support the services of Safe Space Inc, a domestic violence services organization.
Sign in and lunch will be at noon, followed by golf at 12:30 p.m.
For more information or to sign up, call Darrell Perry at 496-2153 or the Safe Space Office at 497-5599.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:16 am
| | 3107. |  State leaders trumpet budget haul for the region and Franklin County
LOUISBURG -- State legislators presented commissioners with a $44 million ceremonial check, symbolizing the bounty they brought back to Franklin County.The announcement came a week after Rep. Winslow was unable to provide the Board of Education with a presentation on the state's budget.But, on Monday night, Winslow and Sen. Lisa Barnes touted the state budget's benefit to Franklin County."It's always exciting when we're bringing money back to the district," Winslow said.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2023 11:31 pm
| | 3108. | Edward Best releases honor rolls for third nine weeks
Debbie Ayscue, principal of Edward Best Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the third nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:26 am
| | 3109. |  Asking insensitive questions of kids
If someone in authority in a controlled and public setting told you to document your sexual orientation, how would you react to it? I mean if they specifically asked you, are you bi-sexual, gay, fluid, heterosexual, lesbian, pansexual, queer, questioning, prefer not to disclose, or do you self-identify.
Steve Trubilla / Published Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11:48 pm
| | 3110. |  Bunn leader posthumously receives high state honor
BUNN -- A backbone of the Bunn community was presented with one of the state's highest honors this week.The family of Freddie Mack Jones accepted the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on his behalf. Jones died in December of 2022 with about a year left on his term as commissioner.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 7, 2023 11:51 pm
| | 3111. |  Wildcats set to be improved
BUNN -- Bunn High School has experienced an uncharacteristic dry spell on the boys basketball hardwood over the past two seasons.But don't expect that drought to continue during the 2017-18 campaign.This year's Wildcats boast the most talent that Coach Patrick Reynell has enjoyed during his brief career at BHS -- and that intangible was on display during Tuesday's regular season opener at Southern Vance.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:11 am
| | 3112. |  The NCC Kings?
CREEDMOOR -- The Northern Carolina Conference boasted one its most competitive baseball seasons ever this spring -- with North Johnston, Roanoke Rapids, Louisburg and Bunn taking turns defeating each other in the parity-filled standings.
South Granville, however, is making a postseason claim at being the Kings of the NCC -- even if the Vikings compete in a different league.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:16 am
| | 3113. |  COMEBACK QUEENS
LOUISBURG -- All along, Louisburg coach Robert Fagan thought the two best teams may have been matched up in the first round of the Tar Heel 8-Under District Softball Tournament. Fagan may have been correct, as his high-powered, slick-fielding Louisburg squad needed to rally late to get past Bunn by an 11-8 score in opening-round action on Tuesday at the Louisburg High School Softball Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, July 8, 2011 11:41 pm
| | 3114. |  LHS AWARD WINNERS
LOUISBURG -- Here are the winners, by sport, from last Monday’s Louisburg High School Athletic Awards Ceremony:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 29, 2014 12:00 am
| | 3115. |  A New Challenge
FHS Jordan accepts Holly Springs position
FRANKLINTON -- Franklin Countys boys basketball history is filled with great coaches who honed their craft here before moving on to higher-level challenges.
The roll call is impressive -- Lin Green, David Neal, Scott McInnes, Terry Davis, Dexter Cooley and Andy Wheeler, among many others.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 3, 2006 1:16 am
| | 3116. | Strike up the band: performers recognized
The Louisburg Area Band Awards Night ceremony was conducted at Terrell Lane Middle School on Tuesday, June 3. This was the 13th annual awards ceremony.
All band students were recognized for various levels of instrumental music study from grades 6-12. The following students were recognized for additional awards:
Published Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:49 pm
| | 3117. |  Wildcats Surge Past LHS
BUNN -- For Bunn and Louisburg, both squads' respective postseason football fates are more tied toward this week's Northern Carolina Conference schedule.Even so, the Louisburg-Bunn rivalry is always important to both sides -- and last Friday's NCC meeting was no different.Bunn entered the contest knowing that, regardless of the outcome, this week's game against Roanoke Rapids will determine if the Wildcats can hang on to the No. 2 seed out of the NCC for the Class 2-AA State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11:29 pm
| | 3118. |  LHS Little Guys
HENDERSON -- Since Louisburg High expects big things from its football team this fall, why not showcase the Warriors on some high-level stages in the preseason.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2006 12:37 am
| | 3119. |  C-P club two wins from title
Bunn entered Tuesday’s play just two victories away from picking up the programs first-ever state baseball championship. The Green and Gold, coached by Larry McKeithan, took a 4-1 record into the day’s proceedings, which began with a rematch against the Stanley All-Stars in a bracket title game.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, July 13, 2011 12:01 am
| | 3120. |  Happy Camper wins 'Best Practice Award'
The Happy Camper Program of Franklin County received a statewide 2019 Best Practice Award for Profiles in Community Collaboration at the North Carolina Social Services Institute held in Hickory, recently.Counties nominated throughout the state were those which have programs or policy changes that have resulted in forging relationships between community partners.
Published Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:48 pm
| | 3121. |  Defense Does It
HENDERSON -- After giving up 49 points in Week One, the Franklinton High School defense was motivated for a quick reversal of fortune during last Friday’s football matchup at Northern Vance. FHS achieved its goal by limiting NV to a single touchdown as part of a 14-7 conquest at Viking Stadium. The Red Rams forced four key Northern Vance turnovers and came up with a clutch goal-line stand late in the game to preserve the victory -- which was the first for Jeremy Buck as FHS’ head coach.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:21 am
| | 3122. | Near mishap ends with drug charges
A man who nearly caused a Louisburg police officer to wreck found himself in trouble with the law.According to a report by Officer T.W. Lincoln, he was on patrol the afternoon of March 22 when a 1997 Buick LeSabre abruptly pulled out from a driveway, forcing him to slam on brakes.The driver, later identified as Stanley Davis, then backed into the driveway. Lincoln continued on, pulling off to the side of the road.
Published Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:05 am
| | 3123. |  Jaguars dominant in MAC-9
YOUNGSVILLE -- After a rare two-year hiatus, the Cedar Creek Middle School boys track and field squad is back on top of the MAC-9 Conference -- and were joined by the CCMS girls team.Cedar Creek’s tradition-rich programs swept the overall championships at the annual MAC-9 Championships, which were held last month at the Northern Vance High School Football Field in Henderson.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, June 20, 2013 12:09 am
| | 3124. |  Warriors split vs. Panthers
LOUISBURG -- The outcome of the Northern Carolina Conference baseball standings could be determined Monday when Bunn travels to Louisburg for a huge, late-season NCC showdown. The event was originally supposed to be played Friday, but was pushed back three days due to poor field conditions at Warrior Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:31 am
| | 3125. | Bunn High honor roll
Robin Faulkner, principal of Bunn High School, has announced the Honor Roll for the 2012/2013 first six-weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A-B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:20 am
| | 3126. |  Students finish BLET course
Twenty-five cadets graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course at Vance-Granville Community College during a Dec. 18 ceremony held in the Civic Center on Main Campus. After passing the state certification exam, all are authorized to work in any law enforcement agency in North Carolina.
Published Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:05 am
| | 3127. |  FHS girls win over Fairmont
FAIRMONT -- Franklinton traveled almost to the South Carolina border for its first-round game against Fairmont in the Class 2-A Girls Basketball State Playoffs.
The journey was well worth it for FHS, which continues to play well late in the season.
The Lady Rams pushed ahead early and never looked back en route to defeating host Fairmont by a 36-25 margin.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:02 am
| | 3128. |  Area farmers get the ‘buzz’ about what’s new
LOUISBURG — A good beekeeper is attracted to a buzz, and farmers gathered at Vance-Granville Community College a couple weeks ago created one.About 100 farmers, vendors and growers, defined by small but growing operations, converged on the campus to take part in the annual Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference, hosted by the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agency.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:03 am
| | 3129. |  All-Stars compete at states
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Things didn’t go as hoped for at least three of Franklin County’s participants at the Tar Heel State Softball Tournament in Morganton. The Bunn All-Stars and Louisburg All-Stars were both defeated in first round action of the 8-Under Tournament, while Youngsville was topped in the 10-Under Tournament.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, July 16, 2011 12:04 am
| | 3130. | HONOR ROLLS FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
The following is the first semester honor roll for Franklin County Schools.
In cooperation with the school system the honor rolls are being sent in from the Central Office this year, and each school is included.
Because of space limitations the rolls will be published in consecutive editions.
Published Saturday, February 21, 2009 1:04 am
| | 3131. |  8 ISN’T ENOUGH
LOUISBURG -- Host Louisburg’s route to the Dixie Youth Major League Baseball District Tournament Championship took a two-inning detour Tuesday.
But the All-Stars, after falling behind by eight runs to Bunn, quickly got back on the title road and sped away to a 14-8, crown-clinching victory at the Louisburg High School Softball Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:00 am
| | 3132. |  Bunn Defeats Rival Louisburg
BUNN -- For Bunn and Louisburg, both squads' respective postseason football fates are more tied toward next week's Northern Carolina Conference schedule.Even so, the Louisburg- Bunn rivalry is always important to both sides -- and Friday's NCC meeting was no different.Bunn entered the contest knowing that, regardless of the outcome, next week's game against Roanoke Rapids will determine if the Wildcats can hang on to the No. 2 seed out of the NCC for the Class 2-AA State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, October 27, 2017 11:50 pm
| | 3133. | Terrell Lane Middle School releases honor rolls
Novella Brown, principal of Terrell Lane Middle 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
| | 3134. | Deputies probe sexual assault
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Franklinton man accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl. James A. Crane, 19, was charged with statutory rape of a 13-year-old — a Class C felony. According to investigators, the 13-year-old girl left home around the start of school to stay with Crane, an acquaintance.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:12 am
| | 3135. | What should Louisburg College’s new center be?
This column usually focuses on the history of Franklin County and the Upper Tar River region, but this week I would like to invite readers to an important planning meeting.Hosted by the Tar River Center for History and Culture (TRCHC) at Louisburg College, the session will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Police/Fire Training Center off of Wade Avenue in Louisburg.
Maury York / Tar River Roots / Published Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:00 am
| | 3136. |  VGCC graduation speaker is local student
Dr. Jean Jackson, vice president for college programs at Meredith College, will be the principal commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College's graduation exercises on Friday, May 11.Sovanny "Sophie" Taylor, president of the VGCC Student Government Association, will be the student speaker.
Published Wednesday, May 9, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 3137. | Bunn Elementary Honor Roll for second nine-weeks
Jewel Eason, principal of Bunn Elementary School, has announced 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 Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:30 am
| | 3138. |  Deputies honored for making some life-saving measures
LOUISBURG -- Six months into his tenure as sheriff, Kevin White hosted an awards and promotion ceremony that he hopes to make an annual event."... As a long-standing deputy sheriff, I recognize the vital role these deputies perform in our communities, daily," White said from inside the Franklin Plaza Training Room filled with deputies, first responders, their families and friends."It brings me a large amount of pride to see these outstanding individuals being honored," he said.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:48 pm
| | 3139. | Louisburg boys win home finale against league rival SE Halifax
LOUISBURG -- Last Friday night would prove to be a profitable one for the Louisburg High School boys basketball team.
Not only was LHS able to effectively honor its Senior Class, the Warriors were also able to avenge an earlier loss to Southeast Halifax in a crucial Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference matchup.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:46 pm
| | 3140. | The attic is not a good hiding place!
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who tried to hide from deputies in an attic. According to a report by Dep. Damion Linder, deputies went to a home in the 1300 block of Gillcrest Farm Road the morning of June 3 to serve a warrant on Daniel T. Williams. When he arrived, according to the report, Linder could hear a male voice inside the home, but a woman answered the door.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, June 8, 2012 11:33 pm
| | 3141. |  Board of Education retreat
RALEIGH - Even though school facility needs have garnered the headlines and siphoned a considerable amount of time during school board meetings, educators focused on how students are learning during an annual school board retreat on Monday.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2006 12:17 am
| | 3142. |  Playoff Journey Begins
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Each of Franklin County’s three high school football teams have qualified for the state playoffs -- and two of them will be at home Friday night.Louisburg, fresh off its Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference Championship, will entertain Lakewood at Patterson Field in the opening round of the Class 1-AA State Playoffs.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, November 14, 2013 12:04 am
| | 3143. |  Dustin Credible
FRANKLINTON -- Dustin Newton has been a cornerstone for the Franklinton High School boys basketball program ever since he arrived on campus as a freshman four years ago.
Newton, a starter from Day One, is certainly closing out his standout career in style.
Newton’s latest dose of heroics came during a key Northern Carolina Conference contest Tuesday at home versus backyard rival Louisburg.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, January 29, 2010 11:08 pm
| | 3144. | Domestic assault case to continue
The case against a man accused of domestic battery was continued this week. A medical emergency kept Assistant District Attorney Annette Sellars out of court on Wednesday, so the case against Jonathan Scott Ball will move toward the trial calendar. Investigators allege Ball, 31, broke into a woman’s home during the early morning hours of Oct. 2. He and the woman had a past relationship, according to authorities.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, June 15, 2012 11:44 pm
| | 3145. |  In Their Own Words
Seniors reflect on potential end to careers:
Jaylen Perry
I'm at a loss for words to describe how it feels to have the senior season of my prep career (possibly) taken away from me before it could really get started. I have been a three-sport athlete since I was 6 years old -- football, basketball and baseball. Since little league, baseball has always been my favorite. Hearing that the season would be suspended because of the coronavirus I thought to myself "okay. no way that's true and if so it'll only be a week or two and it will be back do no worries", but little did I know.
Published Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:06 am
| | 3146. |  BHS football to host car wash
BUNN -- The Bunn High School football program will conduct a car wash on April 21 with proceeds going to the team's registration fees for the upcoming Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camps.Donations will be accepted. The event will be staged from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the parking lot beside the Bunn High School Baseball Field.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11:59 pm
| | 3147. |  Shearin, Pittman marry
Jody Nicole Shearin and Corell Johnnie Pittman were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Wood Baptist Church. The 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Phillip Kissinger.
The bride is the daughter of Sonya L. Shearin of Louisburg and Jon R. Shearin, also of Louisburg. She is the granddaughter of Carl E. Shearin of Louisburg and the late Martha D. Shearin.
Published Wednesday, August 25, 2010 1:11 am
| | 3148. |  Help-Portrait Franklin brings smiles to families with free portraits
The Louisburg Police Training Center was transformed into a photography studio Saturday, when about 45 Franklin County families were treated to free, professional portraits. As part of a worldwide-recognized effort – Help-Portrait – the Help-Portrait Franklin event created fun-filled sessions and satisfied a need for families who may otherwise not be able to afford to get portraits made.
Published Wednesday, December 14, 2011 12:18 am
| | 3149. | HONOR ROLLS
The following is a list, in part, of honor rolls for Franklin County Schools:
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:57 pm
| | 3150. | Woman says three assaulted her, stole her scooter
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for three suspects alleged to have assaulted a woman and then stole her scooter. Dep. D. Barrett was dispatched to Cedar Creek Middle School the afternoon of July 30 to find Jessica Jackson laying on the ground in the parking lot with a laceration to her head.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, August 3, 2012 11:05 pm
| | 3151. | State health department is investigating outbreak of E. coli
Franklinton police charged a teen with underage drinking at a football game last weekend. According to a report by Sgt. K.J. Hornaday, he and other officers were working the football game at the old Franklinton High School on Oct. 21 when an officer brought forth Carlos Raymont Cannady, 19, whom was suspected of drinking.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 29, 2011 12:20 am
| | 3152. | Whistlers set for Thursday start
Practice your pucker — and be prepared to be amazed by folks who take this whistling thing really, really seriously.
Barring some serious and totally unexpected problems, the organizers of the International Whistlers Convention are ready to launch the 38th event at 9 a.m. next Thursday.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, April 2, 2011 12:06 am
| | 3153. | ELEANOR HOLMES WILDER
June 6, 1931 – March 13, 2012
FRANKLINTON - Eleanor Holmes Wilder, 80, of Franklinton, died peacefully on March 13, 2012 with the companionship of her husband at the Franklin Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Louisburg, NC, after a long illness.
Published Wednesday, March 21, 2012 12:10 am
| | 3154. | Another suspect arrested in Franklin County break-in spree
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies recovered property in a business break-in, linking another suspect to a burglary spree that netted more than $100,000 in stolen goods. Markie Devon Jones, 35, was charged with nearly a dozen counts of breaking and entering and larceny after investigators linked him to a break-in reported at K.B. Bunn and Sons in January.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, April 4, 2012 12:09 am
| | 3155. | HONORS
Brian Daniel Miller of Louisburg has been accepted as a member of National Honor Rolls Outstanding American Teachers for 2005/2006.
Published Wednesday, October 11, 2006 12:22 am
| | 3156. | After years of educational service, retirement is sweet
Get the cars packed and the sunscreen ready because there’s a brand new team of retirees headed straight for Vacation Town. In a celebration of unwavering dedication to the school system, the Franklin County Schools 2007 Retirement Dinner was Monday night at the Riverside Central Office to wish the retiring staff and faculty a farewell.
By MASON RIZZO / Times Intern / Published Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:19 am
| | 3157. |  NCC MVP -- It’s Jared
FRANKLINTON -- For whatever reason, soccer coaches are usually quite begrudging in their compliments for opposing players. That wasn’t true in the case of Franklinton High School veteran keeper Jared Miller during the 2012 campaign.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:18 am
| | 3158. |  D.J.'s DECISION
BUNN -- D.J. Jones only played football for one year at Bunn High School -- but he certainly made the most of it.A running back, Jones was prolific at his position while helping the Wildcats to a Northern Carolina Conference championship in Coach David Howle's finale before retirement.Bunn went 11-2 overall and reached the second round of the Class 2-AA State Playoffs -- and Jones played a huge role in the Wildcats' success.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, February 2, 2017 12:08 am
| | 3159. |  Authorities raid area sweepstakes cafe, bar; eight arrested
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies teamed with the public and state agencies to bust an illegal gambling operation and a rogue bar.Operation Clean Sweep -- which included narcotics officers within the sheriff's office and agents with the State Alcohol Law Enforcement agency -- resulted in eight arrests, dozens of charges, the shuttering of a sweepstakes cafe and a drug raid at a Bunn area bar on Dec. 15.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:14 pm
| | 3160. |  LHS picks up first victory in the NCC
WARRENTON -- Louisburg High School got into the winning column in Northern Carolina Conference softball action last Wednesday with a 7-6 road victory against the Warren County Lady Eagles.Louisburg led the whole way and rode some strong pitching from freshman hurler Sydney Parrish to the key win.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:05 am
| | 3161. |  United Way of Franklin County distributes education grants
Franklin County schools are reaping the benefits of a strong United Way fundraising campaign.
United Way of Franklin County held its annual Education Grants Ceremony Thursday night and awarded 28 grants totaling $29,259.59.
“We were very excited to see so many great grant applications this year,” United Way President Dale Byrns said.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, December 4, 2009 11:58 pm
| | 3162. |  Did 'path of destruction' end in murder?
LOUISBURG -- Prosecutors said that on the afternoon of July 26, 2015, Garry Yarborough was on a calculated and conscious "path of destruction" that led to a Franklinton shopping center parking lot and ended in the death of his estranged girlfriend, Tracy Williams.Defense attorneys said a series of traumas that began before the age of nine scarred Yarborough, and his fatal actions were just pure instinct that was triggered when Williams pointed a gun at him and shot him in the leg.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 11:48 pm
| | 3163. | Financing OK'd for two town projects
LOUISBURG -- Two long-pending downtown Louisburg projects took steps toward reality Monday night -- and the town council heard a renewed pledge of cooperation from the county's economic development staff.The two projects, converting the former Shell gasoline station on Main Street (across from the Post Office) to a landscaped parking lot and upgrading the parks and recreation building at the entrance to River Bend Park, are well on their way after Monday's meeting.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2016 11:41 pm
| | 3164. |  Warriors win one vs. West
GASTON -- Louisburg High picked up a huge boys basketball victory against Northampton West last Friday in Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference action.
Needing a conquest to hold on to the fourth and final state playoff spot out of the TRAC, the Warriors rolled to a 61-41 decision over the host Hurricanes, who are guided by veteran mentor Jerome Williams.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2008 12:34 am
| | 3165. | Fall semester dean's list announced at NC State
These Franklin County students were named to the Dean's List at North Carolina State University for the fall semester:David Richard Oros, Alana Sofia Bengoa, Christian Joseph DiLorenzo, Zachary Thomas Lawson, Galen Day (Perfect 4.0 average), Caitlyn Ann Williams, (Perfect 4.0), Bethany Renee Lee (Perfect 4.0), Jarrett Parker Southall, Joshua Hering Glasheen, Isaac Elias Watkins, (Perfect 4.0), Victoria Gray Phillips, (Perfect 4.0), Hope Olivia Latta, Enya Leigh Jones (Perfect 4.0), Cameron James Middleton, (Perfect 4.0), Alexander Charles Kowalewski, Jacob Tyler Jones.
Published Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:35 pm
| | 3166. |  East-West coaches tabbed
GREENSBORO -- The North Carolina Coaches Association has finalized its coaching selections for the 2011 East-West All-Star prep basketball, soccer and football games.
The events will be staged next July 18-20 in Greensboro.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:57 pm
| | 3167. | Firemen battle two blazes
Through the weekend, firefighters had responded to two blazes.No injuries were reported in either conflagration.The evening of Feb. 8, crews from Louisburg and Mitchiner’s Crossroads responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Grant Street.
Published Wednesday, February 13, 2013 12:24 am
| | 3168. | Oakwood landscaping ill-advised and overdone
Dear Editor:
In Monday night’s (Oct. 18, 2010) Town Council meeting, the mayor stated he would not apologize for the clearing of greenery in the older sections of Oakwood Cemetery because to do so would mean he was not supporting the town’s employees.
LETTERS / Published Saturday, October 23, 2010 12:17 am
| | 3169. |  Best Of The Best In NCC
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- All along, Franklinton had the inside track toward the Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball regular season championship.
Literally.
Thanks to the lofty talents of inside standouts Pierre Hunter and Dustin Newton, the Red Rams were able to surge to a first-place tie with Northwest Halifax in the NCC.
Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, March 6, 2009 11:24 pm
| | 3170. | HONORS
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 Wednesday, March 12, 2008 12:23 am
| | 3171. |  North Carolina and Uruguay connection
North Carolina, through the NC State University delegation of agricultural educators, shares knowledge and experiences of sustainable, primarily organic agriculture with the country of Uruguay.
Martha Leonard Mob-ley, a former student of mine, made an interesting 10-day trip to Uruguay back in 2007. She made this trip with a delegation of agricultural educators from NC State. Her thoughts and experiences were shared with me as she recalls the similarity of the two places, North Carolina and the country of Uruguay.
Alicia Eller / Published Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:36 am
| | 3172. | Personnel changes approved by the Franklin County School Board
The following personnel changes were approved by the Franklin County School Board during its Monday night meeting.
Published Friday, April 30, 2010 11:29 pm
| | 3173. |  All-County Finals
KENLY -- When Louisburg joined the Northern Carolina Conference in the off-season, LHS Athletic Director Chris Davis indicated his glee with the fact that Franklin County rivalry games against Franklinton and Bunn would mean more than just bragging rights.
It hasn’t taken long for Davis’ desires to come to fruition. Also Louisburg’s boys hoops coach, Davis saw his club tangle with Bunn in Friday’s NCC Tournament Championship at North Johnston High School’s Gymnasium.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, February 19, 2010 11:09 pm
| | 3174. | JAMES LESTER “JIM” REES
GREENVILLE, NC - James Lester “Jim” Rees died April 17 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Published Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:17 am
| | 3175. |  Wildcats In A Zone
BUNN -- Bunn was in a zone to begin the second half -- and that’s not necessarily to the preference of veteran head coach Gerald Melton.
Given his options, Melton would much rather utilize a man-to-man defense against his opponent, but that clearly wasn’t garnering much success for the Wildcats in the first half of their Northern Carolina Conference semifinal showdown Thursday against backyard rival Franklinton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, February 18, 2011 11:57 pm
| | 3176. | Jury decision next step in murder case
LOUISBURG -- The case against a man accused of killing his estranged girlfriend was expected to be in the hands of the jury by press time for this edition at mid-afternoon on Wednesday.After about two weeks in court, defense attorneys began making closing statements on Wednesday morning, arguing, among other things, how Tracy Williams' actions leading up to and the day of July 26, 2015 mitigated the actions of Garry Yarborough.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 1, 2018 11:58 pm
| | 3177. | Louisburg continues boys tennis success
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High School’s strong boys tennis campaign continued Tuesday with a non-league victory against the Northern Vance Vikings.LHS, ranked ninth in the latest Class 1-A State Poll, won five of the six singles matches en route to securing a 6-3 team triumph.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 3, 2014 12:01 am
| | 3178. |  LC grid sked is announced
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College's Hurricanes will be true road warriors this fall as part of their 2016 football schedule.The Hurricanes will play just two home games at Patterson Field on the Louisburg High School campus -- including their home opener Aug. 27 against Jireh Prep.Louisburg College, which dropped just one game last season, will be guided by second-year head coach Trevor Highfield.LC will play 10 games, with eight of them coming on the road.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, June 23, 2016 12:15 am
| | 3179. |  Warriors prepared for Rams
A variety of offensive weapons will be showcased Friday when Louisburg makes its first-ever trip to the new Franklinton High School Football Field for a key Northern Carolina Conference grid contest. Both clubs had little trouble scoring over the past few weeks. Franklinton is now on a four-game winning streak, and the Red Rams’ lone low-scoring game was still one they were able to win -- a 6-0 decision over Ravenscroft in Week Three.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:12 am
| | 3180. | Franklin clubs nab triumphs
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Earlier in the week, Louisburg High School boys basketball coach Michael Sheldon assessed that last Friday's pending game at Roanoke Rapids was the type of contest the Warriors needed to win if they hoped to be a top-level squad this season in the Northern Carolina Conference.Consider it done as the surging Warriors went to overtime before coming away with a 59-53 decision over the Yellow Jackets at the historic RRHS Gymnasium.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11:57 pm
| | 3181. | Warriors wallop Weldon, 47-0
LOUISBURG -- Considered the preseason favorite to win the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference, the Louisburg Warriors did nothing to dispel that prediction during their league opener last Friday.
LHS celebrated homecoming in a big way, piling up 40 points in the first half alone en route to a 47-0 drubbing of the Weldon Mighty Chargers at Warrior Field.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:58 pm
| | 3182. | Deloach hurls no-no vs. BHS
BUNN -- Pitching ruled the day during Tuesdays showdown between Roanoke Rapids and host Bunn for first place in the Northern Carolina Conference baseball standings. BHS ace lefty Jimmy Tanner was sharp, allowing just three hits. But Roanoke Rapids Tyler Deloach topped that by tossing a no-hitter as the Yellow Jackets claimed a tight 1-0 victory over the Wildcats.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, April 21, 2007 1:03 am
| | 3183. |  LHS girls defeated versus SE
LEGGETT -- So much for the long-anticipated girls rematch between Louisburg and Weldon.
After LHS lost late in the regular season at Weldon -- marking the second time that happened in 2007-08 -- Louisburg head coach James Collier expressed his glee that the Lady Warriors could potentially play WHS again in the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, February 22, 2008 11:12 pm
| | 3184. | The legislature has gone too far
Most of us watch the shenanigans in state government and mark it up to politicians and their egos run amuck. We turn our heads when House Speaker Thom Tillis does something disingenuous like giving huge pay increases to his staff at the same time he is slashing spending throughout state government. But our representatives have crossed the line by naming stock car racing as the official sport of North Carolina.
TOM CAMPBELL / Published Friday, June 17, 2011 11:09 pm
| | 3185. |  Peter Allen was one of a kind
GOOD MORNING: It looks like this abnormally warm weather we’ve been enjoying is destined to continue through Saturday with daytime highs ranging into the low 90’s. Sunday looks to be just a bit cooler, however, with a chance of thundershowers.
PETER ALLEN: ONE OF A KIND! It was with a feeling of personal loss that I learned of the death of Louisburg native Peter S. “Pete” Allen on Saturday down on the North Carolina coast where he had made his home for so many years. It could be said that Pete was a master of all trades as evidenced in his obituary in today’s edition of The Franklin Times.
Asher Johnson / Published Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:16 am
| | 3186. |  MIRACLE WORKERS
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 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 11:45 pm
| | 3187. |  Stars Soar At Track Meet
FRANKLINTON -- Northern Nash's boys and Rocky Mount's girls were the big winners at last Tuesday's annual Big East Conference Track and Field Championships on the campus of Franklinton High School.The Fighting Knights ended Southern Nash's recent control of the top trophy by securing 165 total points to take first place in the hotly contest standings.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023 11:57 pm
| | 3188. |  Brickhouse has big day for ECU
GREENVILLE -- Bunn High School alum Spencer Brickhouse hit a pair of home runs and drove in a career-high six runs, while Turner Brown collected four hits and scored four times lifting No. 10 East Carolina University to a 13-6 win over Cincinnati last Saturday afternoon in American Athletic Conference play at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, May 17, 2018 12:08 am
| | 3189. | Louisburg needed to be more 'site specific' with its downtown project
Dear editor: There is a reason, a concept, behind any work of art, or architecture, or public space which speaks both to history and to new potential uses and functions of these objects and places.In our community of Louisburg, these objects and places range from being grand gestures such as the stalwart columns which rise heavenward supporting the portico of the Main Building at Louisburg College. Standing in front of that structure you are bathed in her pre-Civil War story.
Letters to the editor / Published Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:30 pm
| | 3190. |  Miracle League opener postponed
LOUISBURG -- Poor weather forced the postponement of the Miracle League of Franklin County’s Opening Night Baseball Ceremonies at Louisburg High School. The event was slated for last Saturday, but will instead be rescheduled for this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the LHS Softball Field.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:10 am
| | 3191. |  A decade of great moments
After approximately 1,000 columns, it’s finally time to put a close on this decade.
No pressure, huh?
It’s been a memorable decade in Franklin County, with some historic moments.
Louisburg College went to the NJCAA World Series in 2002. The men’s basketball team had a historic run to the nationals. The women’s hoops club keeps piling up the wins.
Geoff Neville / Published Friday, January 1, 2010 11:15 pm
| | 3192. |  L-burg names an assistant administrator
LOUISBURG -- A veteran town staff member and a familiar face around town has a new job title plus added responsibilities following this week's town council meeting.Long-time Utilities Director Ray Patterson is now Assistant Town Administrator of Operations Ray Patterson -- and he had new duties as well.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, May 23, 2018 11:54 pm
| | 3193. | Internet hookups cost $1,535 each
LOUISBURG -- In the summer of 2019, Franklin County entered into an agreement with Open Broadband to provide Internet service to Franklin County customers -- with a particular focus on the unserved and underserved.This week, Franklin County management said the Waxhaw-based company had 99 customers.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:53 pm
| | 3194. |  LHS claims third at hoops tourney
BENSON -- Louisburg High School’s girls basketball squad has already eclipsed its victory total from last season -- but the Lady Warriors are far from finished.
Louisburg is now 4-5 overall after earning third place at last week’s West Johnston Holiday Tournament.
LHS fell to host West Johnston in the first round, but the Lady Warriors rebounded last Wednesday with a tough 44-38 decision over Kinston in the third-place game at the WJHS Gymnasium.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, January 5, 2010 11:56 pm
| | 3195. | Louisburg defeats Franklinton in links matchup at Bull Creek
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Led by Kai Lucas 39, the Louisburg High School golf squad rolled to a 173-199 victory over Franklinton Monday during prep links action at Bull Creek Golf and Country Club, located just outside of Louisburg.
The front nine, par-36 layout at Bull Creek was used, and Lucas fashioned a three-over-par 36 to claim medalist honors for the non-conference, nine-hole matchup.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:07 am
| | 3196. |  Teachers receive United Way grants for hands-on lessons
The United Way of Franklin County had its annual Educational Grants Reception on Thursday, handing out more than $26,000 to help 25 teachers inspire their students. This is a reception I love, said Bert LHomme, president of the United Way of Franklin County and the school systems superintendent.
By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, December 2, 2006 1:44 am
| | 3197. | Louisburg High takes road game at Princeton
PRINCETON -- Louisburg High School won a Battle of the Brothers during a boys basketball showdown Wednesday at Princeton High School in Johnston County.
LHS, coached by Chris Davis, took an early lead and went on to earn a 58-49 decision over the Bulldogs, who are guided by Chris’ brother, Jeff.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, December 19, 2008 11:07 pm
| | 3198. |  Retired school personnel work toward progress
Since Nov. 3, 1980, the organization called Franklin County Retired School Personnel (FCRSP) has been working together for progress.
I have never seen so many folks with so much talent and creativity giving their time to do so many hours of volunteer work. They are just amazing, using as many as 1,000 hours of voluntary work a year to help the community and churches in the area.
Alicia Eller / Published Friday, December 31, 2010 12:42 am
| | 3199. |  School bus drop-off policy under review
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County's Board of Education is looking to be proactive rather than reactive with a proposed change to its school bus drop-off policy.They've posted the proposed change on their website -- www.fcschools.net -- and have given interested parties until prior to their February meeting to offer feedback.In December, Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler and the board discussed proposed changes to the policy which, as it stands, allows students as young as kindergarten to get off the bus without having an older sibling or adult visible at the stop.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:42 pm
| | 3200. | Bunn High School HONOR ROLL
George Kelley, principal of Bunn High School, announces the Honor Roll for the second six-weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A-B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Saturday, February 3, 2007 1:13 am
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