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| 3201. | Franklinton Elementary announces honor rolls
Carol Davis, principal of Franklinton Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the fourth nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:10 am
| | 3202. |  High speed, two-county chase ends with struggle
YOUNGSVILLE -- A Wake Forest man is slated to appear in court later this month to face the first of several charges related to a high-speed chase through two counties that ended with a hand-to-hand battle over control of a Toyota Prius he used to play chicken with tractor trailers and a police cruiser.Youngsville police charged 54-year-old Kevin Richard Morgan with assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, reckless driving and wanton disregard and misdemeanor injury to personal property.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 4, 2017 11:39 pm
| | 3203. |  Historic landmarks could be key to Franklin County’s future
If you missed the Franklin County Historic Homes tour last weekend, I’m sorry.
You missed a great time and a chance to learn a little about the region’s heritage and what residents are doing -- or should be doing -- to preserve it for future generations.
Of course, there also was food, heritage plants for sale, a great place to take a nature walk and a chance to catch up with friends that you may not see every day.
Gary Cunard / Published Friday, April 24, 2009 11:37 pm
| | 3204. | Sheriff’s deputies investigate stabbing
Deputies arrested a Louisburg area man accused of aggravated assault and threatening to kill his girlfriend. According to a report by Dep. T.A. Flowers, he responded to a domestic disturbance on Deerhaven Court near Louisburg the morning of June 21. A 24-year-old woman told officers that her ex-boyfriend, Brandon Newell, called and threatened her life.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 27, 2012 12:16 am
| | 3205. |  FCPR to host summer spike, hoops camps
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department will offer summer volleyball and basketball camps on the following dates:
• Volleyball -- Scheduled for July 7-11 at Royal Elementary School. Cost is $30 per child, and the camp will run from 9 a.m.-noon each day. Ages 5-18 are welcome to participate.
From Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:37 pm
| | 3206. |  Mann the pick for Wildcats
Charles Mann has been selected as the new Athletic Director at Bunn High School.
Mann, a former student-athlete at BHS who graduated in 1992, succeeds Hancel Phipps, who stepped down recently.
“Several things stood out (about Mann),’’ said BHS Principal Robin Faulkner. “He is committed to Bunn High School -- that is something we have seen over the years.
Geoff Neville / Published Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:42 pm
| | 3207. | Louisburg juggling variety of projects
LOUISBURG -- Money for a variety of projects was the focus during much of the Monday night meeting of the Louisburg town council this week.After an explanation of the project and a public hearing during which no one spoke, the council agreed to seek a $300,000 grant for the long-promised Bullock Drive water project.The town wants to replace the current two-inch water line with a six-inch line for about 1,500 feet, according to the town's consulting engineer Mike Aquesta.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:35 pm
| | 3208. | Louisburg will fight store’s ABC permit to control crime
The Louisburg Town Council resolved to fight a business’ attempt to get an ABC license saying such a permit would continue a trend of lawlessness and lewdness exhibited by drunken patrons.
During a meeting on Monday night, interim Administrator Ed Wyatt and town Zoning Administrator Tony King advised the board that the proprietor of the convenience store at the corner of South Main Street and Bunn Road was applying for a beverage permit from the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 18, 2007 1:18 am
| | 3209. |  Pastuer murder trial under way
The case against a man accused of killing his estranged wife continues this week.
Prosecutors began presenting their case Monday, alleging that Robert Lee Pastuer, 49, killed Narskelsky Pastuer about a month before her body was discovered in the trunk of her car on Dec. 6, 2006.
By Tuesday morning, the prosecution team of assistant district attorneys Annette Sellars, Bill Williamson and Kristin Peebles had solicited the testimony of Narskelsky Pastuer’s daughter, Melissa Battle, co-workers, a neighbor and a security officer with the State Employees Credit Union.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, September 9, 2008 11:16 pm
| | 3210. |  Turpentine industry played role in pre-Civil War era
The production of naval stores -- tar, pitch, and turpentine -- was a major industry in North Carolina from the early eighteenth century until after the Civil War. On the eve of this conflict, Franklin County played a minor role in this aspect of the state's economy.According to The Encyclopedia of North Carolina (University of North Carolina Press, 2006), production of naval stores flourished in the Cape Fear Valley, especially in present-day Cumberland and Harnett counties.
Maury York / Published Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:00 am
| | 3211. |  Poster winners honored at program
Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District held its 15th Annual Awards Program recently at Terrell Lane Middle School.
Franklin County school students in grades three through six were recognized and received cash awards, certificates and ribbons for their accomplishments in the District Poster and Essay contest. About 130 students, parents, teachers and principals attended the program to lend support.
Published Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:59 pm
| | 3212. |  FHS strong in Big East golf standings
WILSON -- Franklinton High School's golf team currently stands in third place in the Big East Conference cumulative team standings following Monday's latest 18-hole event at Happy Valley Golf Club in Wilson County.Fike is in first place overall with 1,378 strokes, followed by Wilson Hunt at 1,465.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:07 am
| | 3213. |  Old jail stabilization project well underway
The stabilization of the exterior of the old Franklin County jail on East Nash Street in Louisburg, begun in July 2016 by the Tar River Center for History and Culture Foundation, is well underway. Plans are to finish the project by the end of December.Constructed in 1874-1875 and heavily renovated in 1924-1925, the old jail housed inmates until 1975, when a new detention facility was completed on Market Street.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, August 30, 2017 11:38 pm
| | 3214. |  When Push came to Shove
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 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 12:25 am
| | 3215. | Warriors a winner on road
SWAN QUARTER -- Louisburg High made its longest road trip of the season Wednesday, and the drive would be well worth it.
LHS’ boys avenged an earlier-season defeat against host Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, while the Lady Warriors remained unbeaten with yet another convincing conquest.
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, January 4, 2008 11:56 pm
| | 3216. |  BHS baseball off to a quality start
BUNN -- Bunn High School is off to a strong start to the 2018 baseball season -- a run that continued Tuesday with a 12-1 home victory against Northern Carolina Conference opponent Warren County.BHS, under the direction of first-year head coach Patrick Warren, scored two runs in the bottom of the first before pulling away for good with an eight-spot in the second stanza of action.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018 11:51 pm
| | 3217. |  Music, the energizer for all ages and times
Have you ever thought about how much we depend on music? Music is needed for worship, celebrations, funerals, graduations, concerts, political events, romance, and others. It is amazing how a melody, a song can affect our spiritual well-being. For that reason, I think music has, for a long time, played a big part in the lives of human beings.
Alicia Eller / Published Friday, June 25, 2010 11:31 pm
| | 3218. |  Toughened by adversity?
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 Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:03 am
| | 3219. |  Portion of U.S. 401 nearing completion
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The State Board of Transportation adopted its latest 10-year transportation plan, keeping the latest portion of U.S. 401 on track.And, state Department of Transportation staff said the under-construction portion of U.S. 401 is slated to be wrapped up by mid to late July."We have completed the final layer of asphalt on the entire project," save for the U.S. 401/N.C. 96 intersection," said DOT spokesperson Aaron Moody.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 14, 2023 11:39 pm
| | 3220. | CON decision to bring appeal either way
After taking three hours to voice their opinions about a hospital relocation, interested parties probably wont hear a thing from the state until early July.
Franklin Regional Medical Center filed a certificate of need application with the state Division of Facility Services on March 1.$element(poll,poll,16)$
By CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, April 21, 2007 1:03 am
| | 3221. | Franklinton police investigate firearm theft
Thanks to a resident, a man and a mother, Franklin County sheriff’s deputies cited a man for leading an officer on a chase. According to a report by Det. John Whitman Jr., he was patrolling Bunn Elementary School Road when he came upon a man on a dirt bike in the middle of the road.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 am
| | 3222. |  EXCHANGE RATE
BUNN -- Following his club’s first practice of the preseason in August, Bunn boys soccer coach Benj Daniels told his fiancee that the Wildcats might experience their share of struggles this fall. One day later, Daniels relayed a much different message to her after Kevin Strassburger showed up for a tryout.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 19, 2011 12:29 am
| | 3223. | Youth group plans for tomorrow
Reclaiming Our Youth Leadership Program Inc. recently completed its fall tours of HBCU’s in North Carolina by attending North Carolina Central University Open House.
ROY is a local non-profit agency geared toward educating, empowering and teaching youth about ways to become leaders while exposing them to advanced educational opportunities. The group includes 10 volunteers who work within the five-county region, including Franklin County.
Published Friday, January 2, 2009 11:37 pm
| | 3224. |  From hobby to farming: Information is the key
LOUISBURG — The name of Jake and Dawn Phillips’ farm is a play on their name.It’s also a reference to familiarity.Jake Phillips, though, said they are looking to their Daja View Farm beyond what they know — essentially a hobby farm — and move to something on a grander scale.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:00 am
| | 3225. | Election certified; No significant changes
LOUISBURG -- Elections officials certified the primary election through a canvass that generated no significant changes from the May 17 election.If there's need for a second primary in July, officials talked about expanding one-stop voting hours -- which would give voters more opportunities to cast a ballot, but would require additional money, could place a strain on election site staff and could require more sites, some board members and staff said.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, June 2, 2022 12:01 am
| | 3226. |  Graduates honored, Dolan hired as LHS asst. principal
Louisburg High School has a new assistant principal following action Monday night by the Board of Education.
Named to the vacant post was Ohio native Jeffrey Dolan who is currently a physical education teacher at Coats Erwin Middle School in Harnett County.
Dolan developed an interest in school administration while enrolled in a graduate program at Kent State University in Ohio.
Starting Dec. 4, he’ll get his chance to apply that interest as an assistant principal at Louisburg High School.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:16 am
| | 3227. | FHS set to retire players’ numbers
FRANKLINTON -- Friday night will be a historic one at Franklinton High School as FHS will retire a pair of basketball jerseys as part of a Northern Carolina Conference hoops matchup against the Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets. Honorees will be Becky Pace, who shined on the girls hardwood in the late 1970s and Dustin Newton, who graduated a few years ago after an amazing career as a four-season starter for the boys squad.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:09 am
| | 3228. |  BUNN WRAPS IT UP
YOUNGSVILLE -- With Christian Sledge secured as the ace of the Bunn pitching staff, opponents looked at the possibility of mastering the All-Stars other hill masters -- with the hope of possibly stealing a district title from the heavily favored Green and Gold.
So much for that theory.
After Sledge sent Bunn into the winner’s bracket Sunday with a solid effort against Louisburg, the All-Stars sent Thomas Dean to the mound for Tuesday’s Dixie Youth Major League District Tourney championship rematch at Luddy Park.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, July 10, 2009 10:41 pm
| | 3229. |  Franklin County’s unsung heroes are a true blessing!
I know what I am about to share with you is not the story that will bring acclaim or find its way in the journal of profound revealing.It will not be salacious or entertaining as one of a deceitful politician or person that has betrayed a trust. It is, however, an important story.
Steve Trubilla / Published Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:04 am
| | 3230. |  Every so often, events simply ‘come together’
It’s interesting how some things work out — especially in a small town where you know the story behind the story.That happened last Saturday evening in Louisburg when the Louisburg Lions Club and the Happy Camper organization jointly sponsored a fund-raising concert featuring Elvis tribute artist Keith Henderson and his “Illusions of the King” performance.
Gary Cunard / Published Friday, March 8, 2013 10:57 pm
| | 3231. |  United Way community breakfast, March 17
The giving for the 2010-2011 United Way of Franklin County is done — and it’s time to celebrate.
Exceeding the goal of $120,000 to raise a record $131,104, the community is ready to come together, reflect on a challenging yet successful campaign and set sights on the upcoming needs here for human services, UWFC President Dale Byrns said this week.
Contributed By The United Way of Franklin County / Published Wednesday, March 9, 2011 12:06 am
| | 3232. | VGCC graduates honored during commencement
North Carolina Community College System official Linda H. Weiner saluted the summer graduating class at Vance-Granville Community College as the principal speaker for the college’s Aug. 7 commencement exercises.
The ceremony, conducted in the VGCC Civic Center, was the second of two commencement events at the college in 2008.
Published Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:24 pm
| | 3233. |  Louisburg salutes Dr. La Branche
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Town Council took a brief break from routine business during its Monday night meeting to salute the "outstanding community service" of out-going Louisburg College President Mark La Branche. The council later appointed Capt. Jason Abbott as interim police chief. (See related story.) The resolution passed unanimously by the council said Dr. La Branche was being honored for his "unselfish service to the citizens of Louisburg and his dedication to providing unparalleled leadership to Louisburg College."
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, April 20, 2017 12:07 am
| | 3234. |  A Bulldog Bash
BUNN -- Just a few hours before the opening kickoff Friday, Bunn High School head football coach David Howle talked about how meaningless his team’s No. 4 Class 2-A state ranking really was.
And Howle also surmised that Nash Central, after dropping games to BHS in each of the past two seasons, would be a fired-up bunch when the Bulldogs traveled to Franklin County for a non-conference showdown against the Wildcats.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 22, 2007 12:42 am
| | 3235. |  Summer school is hot
More students making up the grade
An estimated 15 percent more students are in summer school this year than last, with Terrell Lane Middle having close to a third of its population in remediation.
Tougher EOG math standards are affecting schools similarly throughout North Carolina. “The state kind of hit us between the eyes, changing both the difficulty of the questions and the way the test is graded at the same time,” David Hawks, principal of Bunn Middle, said.
By JOHN BENNING / Times Intern / Published Saturday, June 23, 2007 12:40 am
| | 3236. |  Louisburg College dedicates labyrinth
Calling the recently constructed Labyrinth “a symbol that will reflect the spirit and faith of this college for many years,” Louisburg College President Mark La Branche helped dedicate it on a chilly Saturday morning that was part of the school’s Homecoming Weekend. The Labyrinth, built in the brick sidewalk in front of the Louisburg College library, “has a depth of meaning beyond what we can describe,” La Branche said.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, November 2, 2011 12:31 am
| | 3237. |  Christopher Neal is Burg's new mayor
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- If election results hold up, Louisburg will have its first black mayor.And, there will be new faces on governing boards in Franklinton and Youngsville.Louisburg featured a six-person race for the mayor's seat, but incumbent Councilman Christopher Neal took the top spot, unofficially, by nine votes -- 252 compared to the next highest, 243 for incumbent Councilman Boyd Sturges.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 3, 2021 11:46 pm
| | 3238. |  Building the Burg of tomorrow!
LOUISBURG -- What will the Louisburg of 2030 be like? What will it look like?And perhaps more to the point, will it be the community you wish it to be?In a mere eight years it's highly likely that the county seat of Franklin County will change greatly from what it is today -- but what will those changes look like and are local leaders on a path to make the most of the potential growth that's on the horizon?
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:41 pm
| | 3239. | Which model is best?
RALEIGH – There aren’t many places in the United States where the unemployment rate is low. Most of America is hurting. Still, the degree of pain varies. North Carolina’s unemployment rate of 10.4 percent is higher than the national average. California’s economy is even worse, posting a 12.1 percent jobless rate in August.
JOHN HOOD / Published Saturday, September 24, 2011 12:29 am
| | 3240. |  Taking a trip down leadership memory lane
I must admit I was caught pretty flat-footed at Youngsville's last board meeting when it was announced that Town Manager Nathan Page had resigned -- effective Jan. 2.It made me think about all the relationships I've had as a reporter with our town and county managers during my two-decade tenure here at The Franklin Times.So, I decided I'd take a trip down memory lane which, quite frankly, is paved with good memories, littered with missteps and has some potholes -- such is the nature of governance.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11:07 pm
| | 3241. |  Louisburg biz: restaurant/club caps off rush
In the past few months, Louisburg has been a hotbed of business activity, underscored by a casual dining establishment set to open in the heart of town. In three weeks, proprietors of Baxters Ale House and The Club expect to open their East Nash Street doors to the hungry and thirsty.
By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:05 am
| | 3242. | National issues touch Louisburg
A touch of the national controversy over racial issues crept into an otherwise rather routine Louisburg Town Council meeting Monday night.Alluding to comments made by President Donald Trump, but never mentioning his name, council member Christopher Neal suggested that "we as citizens should think among ourselves as to how to make our society a better place.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:39 pm
| | 3243. | Superintendent 'confident' of district's path to success
LOUISBURG -- After about 45 days on the job, Franklin County Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga gave the school board a quick update on how he sees the situation and what he's doing to make things better during the Oct. 12 board meeting.Dr. Mubenga noted that the district has seven of its 16 schools listed as low-performing, including Franklinton Elementary, Laurel Mill Elementary, Long Mill Elementary, Louisburg Elementary, Royal Elementary, Bunn Middle and Franklinton Middle.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:10 am
| | 3244. | Wright, Lee wed June 24
Elizabeth Christine Smith Lee of Louisburg and the Rev. Dexter Wayne Wright of Bunn were married June 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Bunn. The Rev. Everett Jenkins, pastor, and Bishop Johnny Alston officiated.
Published Wednesday, August 9, 2006 1:11 am
| | 3245. | Red Rams Roar To Top
FRANKLINTON -- The Franklinton Red Rams wrapped up a share of the Northern Carolina Conference boys soccer championship Wednesday with a 2-0 home victory over Southern Vance at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 28, 2006 1:06 am
| | 3246. |  Parents raise concerns about Long Mill Elementary reassignment proposals
Parents with children in Royal Elementary and Youngsville Elementary addressed the Board of Education on Monday night, concerned about the process of reassignment for the county’s newest elementary school.
Parent Tammy Moore represented a group from Royal and said a main concern is the board had not contacted parents directly about the reassignment.
By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor / Published Wednesday, March 12, 2008 12:23 am
| | 3247. |  County squads start playoffs
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Five Franklin County teams qualified for the Class 2-A State Basketball Playoffs, but only two were remaining following Monday’s opening night of postseason competition.
Both Bunn’s boys and girls, playing at home as part of a doubleheader, were able to come away with victories.
BHS’ girls defeated Cedar Ridge (see story on page 10), while the boys claimed a 60-53 decision against Durham School of the Arts.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:33 pm
| | 3248. | Hill whiz sparkles for Bunn
FRANKLINTON -- Thanks to more heroics from senior ace Jimmy Tanner, the Bunn Wildcats are still undefeated in the Northern Carolina Conference baseball standings. Tuesday at Franklinton, Tanner, a lefty who has signed with Lenoir Community College, tossed a complete-game, two-hitter as the Wildcats scored a 6-0 victory over the Red Rams in a key NCC diamond matchup.
Prep Roundup / Published Saturday, April 7, 2007 12:05 am
| | 3249. |  Franklinton was home to private academies in 1850s
Franklinton, which was incorporated in 1842, three years after the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad reached what was first called Franklin Depot, grew quickly in the 1840s and 1850s.The new town attracted residents, businesses, churches, and schools. Two private academies, Franklinton Male and Female Institutes, flourished for a brief period in the mid-1850s.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:20 pm
| | 3250. | Louisburg police looking for pickpocket
Sheriff’s deputies arrested three Louisburg men on charges of firing a gun near homes.
No injuries were reported, but officers arrested Randy D. Coppedge, 33, Tod J. Neal, 23, and Karim A. Williams, 36, charging them with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:51 pm
| | 3251. |  BHS girls edged at E. Wake
WENDELL -- Bunn’s girls basketball squad dropped its second game in row last Friday to start the 2011-12 season. The Ladycats didn’t lose until the playoffs last year, but are now 0-2 following a 45-41 setback on the road last Friday at East Wake.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 7, 2011 12:21 am
| | 3252. |  Louisburg claims pair of conquests
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High School’s boys soccer team continues to make impressive waves -- in and out of Northern Carolina Conference action.
Wednesday, Louisburg hosted league rival Bunn and came away with a 4-1 decision behind a hat trick from Chase Ragland.
Elmer Rayo added LHS’ other tally, along with an assist. Ragland assisted on Rayo’s goal.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, October 9, 2009 11:33 pm
| | 3253. | School board eyes state-mandated teacher bonus plan
After failing for the second-straight month to get the electronic voting component of its new “paperless board meeting” software to work, the Franklin County Board of Education set it aside Monday night and took the few formal votes needed during the meeting by voice vote.The rather routine meeting’s highlight was a presentation by Dr. Cheryl Benson, assistant superintendent for human resources, about the state-mandated bonus plan that is designed to reward some of the district’s top educators.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, January 16, 2014 12:01 am
| | 3254. | ELLA GRACE WRIGHT STAFFORD
Grace Stafford of Greensboro NC, formerly of Louisburg NC, died on March 12, 2020. A memorial service will be held Saturday on March 12, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Louisburg United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Mike Safley.
Published Sunday, March 6, 2022 9:16 am
| | 3255. | Top county school administrators given two-year contract extensions
Franklin County School Superintendent Eddie Ingram and his administrative team were given two-year extensions on their contracts this week by the Franklin County Board of Education. In all cases, the contracts were extended through 2016 with no change in terms from their current contracts. Each will receive a 1.2 percent pay increase, the same as other school staff.
Published Tuesday, July 24, 2012 11:59 pm
| | 3256. | FRANKLIN COUNTY REC REPORT
BUNN -- Listed are results from the Bunn Youth Recreation League’s baseball/softball season:
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, May 16, 2008 11:59 pm
| | 3257. |  Bunn Stars Earn NCC Honors
BUNN -- Two Bunn junior guards with a penchant for both dishing and scoring have secured the top basketball honors this past season in the Northern Carolina Conference. BHS’s Chepirah Neal, who helped the Ladycats to a 24-1 overall record, has been selected as the Girls Player of the Year.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 8, 2011 12:22 am
| | 3258. | County picks 'hands-on'hauler
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners agreed to a trash hauling deal with the second lowest bidder and first-time municipal contractor. On Tuesday night, County Solid Waste Director John Faulkner said CCS Transport provided the more dependable price and its owner/president, Chris Pearce, said he's got the experience and staff to deliver the county top-notch service.Pearce has worked with the county before and he had a 27 year relationship with Waste Industries.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 6, 2016 9:36 pm
| | 3259. |  Wildcats kick off with loss
Basketball is now in full swing at Bunn after the Wildcats traveled to Cardinal Gibbons on Monday for their regular season boys opener. The Wildcats led heading into the fourth quarter against the highly regarded Crusaders, but Gibbons recovered to force overtime.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12:51 am
| | 3260. |  Louisburg honors Joe Shearon for 27 years of service to town
LOUISBURG -- The town council spent much of its Monday night meeting getting organized, saluting an out-going council member, swearing in a new member and taking the first step toward another downtown revitalization project.The council honored veteran Councilman Joe Shearon, whose 27-year career on the town council has ended.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:14 pm
| | 3261. | School Board helps Miracle League get closer to goal
It’s not often that a Board of Education gets to help create a miracle but the Franklin County board got just such a chance Monday night.
By unanimous vote, the school board cleared the way for creation of a Miracle League facility on the campus of Long Mill Elementary School.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:19 am
| | 3262. |  Miracle League to open on Thursday
LOUISBURG -- For the second straight week, the Miracle League of Franklin County season opener has been pushed back due to poor weather. Instead of being held today, the event has been rescheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Louisburg High School Softball Field.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 24, 2011 12:29 am
| | 3263. |  LC to host baseball camp
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College will host a Youth Baseball Camp from July 27-30 at Frazier Field on the LC campus in Franklin County.There will be two different age groups:• Ages 6-12 from 9 a.m.-Noon each day• Ages 13-18 from 1-4 p.m. each day
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, July 16, 2015 12:08 am
| | 3264. |  Bunn secures summer league victories
BUNN -- Bunn High School continues to be dominant in the varsity baseball level of the Central Carolina Scholastic League.The Wildcats are now 10-0 overall after sweeping a pair of matchups this week against Durham Riverside.BHS claimed Monday's road game by a tally of 11-4 as Thomas Dean was the winning pitcher with four strong innings of work.The Wildcats never trailed after scoring five runs in the first stanza of action.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, July 9, 2015 12:24 am
| | 3265. |  Franklinton prospered during the 1920s
Based on its population growth during the 1920s, Franklinton experienced a period of relative prosperity. The number of citizens grew from 1,058 in 1920 to 1,320 in 1930--an increase of nearly twenty-five percent.Buoyed by agriculture, several key industries, and a railroad, the town supported a number of businesses, educational institutions, and churches.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 1:04 am
| | 3266. | HONOR ROLLS FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
The following is a continuation of honor rolls for Franklin County Schools. They are being published in consecutive editions, as space allows.
Published Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:18 pm
| | 3267. |  The Best In The NCC
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The Northern Carolina Conference has released its All-NCC performers for the Fall 2008 season.
Once again, Franklin County schools were well-represented, with Franklinton and Bunn combining to pick up four Coach of the Year and four Player of the Year awards.
Staff Reports / Published Friday, December 12, 2008 11:15 pm
| | 3268. |  Lady Hurricanes defeated in Maryland
ROCKVILLE, MD. -- Things didn’t go as planned for the Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes during their road soccer matchup last Saturday against non-conference foe Montgomery-Rockville in the Maryland portion of suburban D.C. After playing a scoreless first half, the Lady Hurricanes gave up a quartet of unanswered goals of the closing 45 minutes of action and were defeated by a 4-0 margin.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:11 am
| | 3269. |  Bite of the BULLDOGS 2
BUNN - Just a few hours before the opening kickoff last Friday, Bunn High School head football coach David Howle talked about how meaningless his team’s No. 4 Class 2-A state ranking really was.
And Howle also surmised that Nash Central, after dropping games to BHS in each of the past two seasons, would be a fired-up bunch when the Bulldogs traveled to Franklin County for a non-conference showdown against the Wildcats.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:43 pm
| | 3270. |  LHS stars saluted as All-TRAC
LOUISBURG - Randy Lassiter has capped off his senior season by being named the Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference Football Player of the Year.
The Louisburg High star, who starts at quarterback and safety, rushed for 865 yards and 12 touchdowns while leading LHS to the second round of the Class 1-A State Playoffs.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:46 am
| | 3271. | Pizza delivery man assaulted, robbed
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects in a handful of break-ins. The afternoon of July 13, Jeffery Miller reported that someone broke into a property on Turtle Court near Youngsville. According to the report by Cpl. K. Gunter, suspects are alleged to have stolen three big-screen televisions, a laptop computer and entertainment equipment.
Staff Reports / Published Tuesday, July 17, 2012 11:58 pm
| | 3272. | FRANKLIN COUNTY RECREATION REPORT
BUNN -- Listed are the latest results from the Bunn Youth Recreation League’s baseball/softball seasons:
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, April 25, 2008 11:56 pm
| | 3273. |  HISTORY LESSON
LOUISBURG -- A bit of history was made during the calendar year at Louisburg High School as Kelsey Harris became the first female to suit up for the Warriors’ football squad.Harris even made a mark as an effective placekicker before becoming a key member of Louisburg High’s first-ever swimming program.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:13 am
| | 3274. | Veteran teachers need better pay, board of education contends
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution Monday night designed to seek pay equity for veteran teachers -- and they are planning to share that resolution with other school districts in an attempt to build broad-based support for the change.The resolution asks that the state General Assembly rework its most recent budget, passed in December, 2023, and make the pay raises for veteran teachers more equitable.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, February 14, 2024 11:36 pm
| | 3275. | 911 misuse lands intoxicated man in the county jail
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects in an armed robbery. Brandon Hicks reported the evening of Jan. 5 that he had gone to the Franklinton park for a run when he said two black men near the playground area jumped him. According to the report by Dep. D. Barrett, the men came up from behind Hicks and hit him in the face until he fell on the ground.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:12 am
| | 3276. |  FRMC presents its mission, vision over bacon and eggs
At a breakfast designed to reach out to community leaders this week, Jason Proctor, CEO of Franklin Regional Medical Center, discussed the mission, vision and values of the Novant-owned hospital — and talked about how it is doing now and what future may hold.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Friday, November 12, 2010 11:52 pm
| | 3277. |  Warriors surging in TRAC
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High School continues to pile up the victories this season under veteran head coach J Stamey.The Lady Warriors are currently 4-1 overall after opening Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference action last Thursday with an impressive 14-0 road decision against Oxford Prep in Granville County.Arianna Fuller-Bell had three hits and drove in four runs for LHS, while also earning the decision on the mound.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:00 am
| | 3278. |  Franklinton, Franklin County provide early Christmas
I usually wait until the week of Christmas to write this column, but I'm going to take a cue from the town of Franklinton and Franklin County and bring some early Christmas cheer.If you read The Franklin Times back in November, you may remember that I wrote a story about how the town of Franklinton agreed to hold up their end of the bargain to develop a pedestrian trail from the historic train depot in Franklinton to Novozymes.
Carey Johnson / Published Thursday, December 15, 2022 12:10 am
| | 3279. |  Horrific fire forced Franklin County to build new jail
The old Franklin County jail on East Nash Street in Louisburg was completed in 1875, a year after an event that shook the county.At 11 p.m. on the evening of January 7, 1874, the bell in the Franklin County Courthouse in Louisburg awakened the town to an unfolding tragedy.
Maury York / Published Thursday, October 9, 2014 12:26 am
| | 3280. |  Neal now in camp with Indy
Bunn’s Kerry Neal signed a free-agent contract earlier this week to join the camp of the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts. Neal wrapped up his four-year career at Notre Dame last fall, and he started every game of his senior year at outside linebacker -- making 42 tackles.
Geoff Neville / Published Friday, July 29, 2011 11:46 pm
| | 3281. |  Bittersweet For Bunn
RALEIGH - Just one more victory.
Members of the Bunn High School softball coaching staff aren’t trying to sound greedy. After all, the Ladycats put together a strong postseason run to reach the Class 2-A State Final Four at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2007 1:14 am
| | 3282. |  LHS Tennis Nets Victory
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High School claimed a convincing 7-2 victory over Southern Vance in a non-conference boys tennis matchup Wednesday afternoon at the LHS Courts.
The Warriors won five singles and two doubles matches en route to the conquest.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, March 18, 2011 11:35 pm
| | 3283. |  County schools off to a ‘wonderful’ start
Following what was described as a smooth opening, Franklin County Schools are almost certainly going to surpass 9,100 students this year.The second-day attendance on Tuesday totaled 8,556 students actually in classes, excluding the 596 kindergarten students who still haven’t begun attending.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, August 28, 2014 12:13 am
| | 3284. |  Franklinton Holds Off Louisburg
FRANKLINTON -- Another week, another game-saving defensive stand by the Franklinton Red Rams. In each of FHS’ five victories this season, the Red Rams have come up with a late stop to preserve a nail-biting decision. So why should Franklinton’s most important game of the year to date be any different?
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 22, 2012 12:20 am
| | 3285. |  A TERRIFIC TANDEM
GREENSBORO - Sure didn’t take long for a Franklin Countian to make an impact at Wednesday’s North Carolina Coaches Association East-West Football All-Star Game.
Just one play, as a matter of fact.
On the initial snap from scrimmage, Bunn’s Justin Rodgers roared through a gap and stopped a runner for a huge loss.
The play set the tone for what was to come, as Rodgers and the East All-Stars, including Louisburg’s Hakeem Strickland, posted a 6-0 shutout over the West in the annual gridiron showcase at Jamieson Stadium on the campus of Grimsley High School.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, July 24, 2009 11:03 pm
| | 3286. |  Jail stabilization: Rewarding public-private partnership
The Tar River Center for History and Culture Foundation, a non-profit corporation that supports the Tar River Center for History and Culture at Louisburg College, has completed its seventeen-month-long project to stabilize the exterior of the old Franklin County jail in downtown Louisburg. The effort brought together Franklin County, the Town of Louisburg, private donors, and talented local craftsmen to breathe new life into the historic structure.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:39 pm
| | 3287. |  ‘Fields of Faith’ slated
BUNN -- Bunn High School will host its annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith event on Oct. 19 at the BHS Football Field. Festivities will run from 7-8 p.m. There will be a band and speaker. All Franklin County students and church youth groups are encouraged to attend. Admission is free.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 8, 2011 12:14 am
| | 3288. |  Oxford edges Bunn in extra-inning thriller to claim crown
OXFORD — Heading into the finals of the Dixie Youth District X Minor League Baseball Tournament, none of the outcomes of previous games had been determined by less than seven runs. And only one went the distance without being stopped because of the mercy rule. But as tourney director Bruce Tant eloquently said, the event was simply saving its best for last.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, July 7, 2007 12:01 am
| | 3289. |  A window into Franklin County in 1810
One of the earliest descriptions of Franklin County, written in 1810, provides valuable information about the geography, economy, and people of the area.In March of that year, Thomas Henderson and Dr. Calvin Jones, publishers of the Raleigh Star, printed a notice that solicited detailed descriptive essays about each county in North Carolina. They wished to publish these so that their readers would have an accurate picture of all sections of the state.Subsequent appeals later that year and in 1811 suggest that few such statements were forthcoming.
Maury York / Published Wednesday, August 2, 2017 11:13 pm
| | 3290. | Businessman urges Franklinton residents to 'wake up' over water deal
Dear editor:By now, I'm sure most or all of you have a general knowledge of the latest round of negotiations involving the town of Franklinton (TOF) and the Franklin County Commissioners a.k.a. the Franklin County Water & Sewer Authority (FCWASA).
Letter to the editor / Published Thursday, October 2, 2014 12:29 am
| | 3291. |  VGCC students inducted into honor society
HENDERSON -- Vance-Granville Community College recognized 75 students, including several from Franklin County, who were recently inducted into Phi Theta Kappa -- the international honor society for students of two-year colleges.VGCC students honored with induction into Phi Theta Kappa must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 in associate degree curriculum programs and have completed at least 12 credit hours toward their degrees.
Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:09 am
| | 3292. | Bunn adopts data breach policy for all town staffers
BUNN -- Town commissioners adopted a whistleblower and a data breach policy -- two things the police chief said he needed to secure a grant and law enforcement equipment.The actions were taken during the board's Jan. 3 meeting. The first was the Information Technology Use and Data Breach Policy.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:06 am
| | 3293. | Wildcats stopped versus Warren County
WARRENTON -- After working hard to draw even with Corinth Holders in the Northern Carolina Conference boys basketball race, the Bunn Wildcats fell back into second place just 24 hours later. Monday, BHS stopped Corinth Holders to move into a first-place tie with the Pirates. After the tough victory, BHS head coach Gerald Melton was concerned heading into Tuesday’s expected challenge on the road at Warren County.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Friday, February 1, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 3294. | FCS finances gets “as good as it gets” audit rating
No sooner than the Franklin County Board of Education got organized for next year than it basked in good news in the form of an audit report that was called “as good as you can get.”
The school board re-elected Paige Sayles as chairman and elected John May as vice chairman, setting the stage for next year.
And then Mark Soticheck II, a CPA with the accounting form of Dixon Hughes of Raleigh, told the board that his firm was issuing a “clean, unqualified opinion” about the state of the school system’s books.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, December 16, 2009 12:09 am
| | 3295. |  Primary, fall elections look to be a whirlwind of activity
Unless we get a total shakeup -- again -- the filing period for the spring primary and fall 2022 election will have come and gone by this Friday.And, this time, without a hitch.I mean, it was only two months ago that covering the filing period felt like covering a furious rally in a tennis match, as I was constantly looking left and right as the rules seemed to change on an daily, if not hourly, basis.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, March 2, 2022 11:51 pm
| | 3296. |  Rotolo is winning at VGCC
HENDERSON -- The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards have started the 2012-2013 men’s basketball season (the first under new head coach Mike Rotolo) with two wins and two losses. In the first regular-season contest (Nov. 1), VGCC lost to Louisburg College by a score of 101-55. The Hurricanes are the defending Region X champions and were recently ranked second in the nation in NJCAA Division II.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:25 am
| | 3297. | Easter services scheduled for local churches
St. Stephen Baptist
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Odell Baptist, Shocco Chapel Baptist and St. Stephen Baptist churches will hold a combined Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 8, at 6 a.m. at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church.
Published Wednesday, April 4, 2007 1:57 am
| | 3298. |  State to seek death penalty
LOUISBURG -- Just days before prosecutors informed the courts that they would seek the death penalty against a Zebulon man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, attorneys for the victim's children filed a wrongful death lawsuit.Investigators allege Garry Yarborough killed Tracy Williams the afternoon of July 26 in a Franklinton shopping center parking lot.During a Rule 24 hearing on Aug. 27, Assistant District Attorney Ben Hunter informed Resident Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood that the state was prepared to proceed with a capital case against Yarborough, giving Yarborough the services of two legal counsels.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:10 am
| | 3299. |  Red Rams Outlast Foes
FRANKLINTON -- With parity once again in full force in the Northern Carolina Conference boys soccer standings, every match is a matter of survival. And Franklinton was able to maintain its lofty perch in the league after surviving a pair of tough matches this week against NCC and Franklin County opponents.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, September 22, 2012 12:20 am
| | 3300. | First 07 rabies case
The first case of rabies in Franklin County has been confirmed. The report comes right at the beginning of a spring county-sponsored rabies clinic for pet vaccinations and as the state updates its manual for rabies prevention and animal bite management.
By KATHY HARRELSON / Managing Editor / Published Saturday, April 7, 2007 12:05 am
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