| 301. |  A quick, unforgettable trip to home land
How wonderful it is to relive the past and see loved ones once again, even after 50 years. That was my experience as I met 22 of my 33 classmates in Curacautin, in the region of La Araucania, Chile. There were about 150 retired teachers at the reunion, and my class of 1961 celebrated 50 years since graduation.
Alicia Eller / Published Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:05 am
| | 302. |  DAWG-GONE IT
BUNN -- Even after an 0-5 start to the season, Bunn High boys basketball coach Gerald Melton isn’t about to give up on his team. Not a chance.
“You could look all across the state, and you would have a hard time finding anybody else that lost the type of players we did (to graduation),’’ Melton said. “Yet we can be 4-1 right now -- our young guys just haven’t figured out to close out games.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, December 15, 2007 12:07 am
| | 303. | BENNY L. PERRY
ZEBULON - Benny L. Perry, 86, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 23, at Zebulon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jack Glasgow Jr. presiding. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
Published Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:32 pm
| | 304. | BROOKLYN NICOLE LYNAM
WAKE FOREST--Brooklyn Nicole Lynam was born September 25, 1992, in Raleigh, NC, to Larry Van Lynam and Brenda Lilly Lynam. Brooklyn was smart, beautiful, funny, daring and stubborn. She was so inquisitive and had a smile that would light up any room. Brooklyn was a wonderful daughter, sister and friend. She graduated from NC State with degrees in Wood Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering. After graduation she moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee after accepting a job at Shaw Industries as a process engineer. She thrived at her new job and was named 2018 STEP Ahead Award Emerging Leader. She also enjoyed volunteering and mentored children in a FIRST Robotics team, The Fighting Mongooses. Under her guidance, the team exceeded previous records and won 2nd place at a regional competition. Many of the students were living in adverse home conditions, and by mentoring these children, she exposed them to new opportunities and positive outlets.
Published Tuesday, December 4, 2018 5:16 pm
| | 305. | Edith Owen McKinne
RALEIGH, NC--Edith Owen McKinne, age 95, passed away October 2, 2024 at Transitions Hospice House in Raleigh, NC.
Published Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:50 pm
| | 306. | RICKY LEON “SKIPPER” BASS
HENDERSON - Ricky Leon “Skipper” Bass, 54, died May 27, 2013. He was born Dec. 20, 1958 to the late Deacon Donald Bass and Deaconess Helen Lucille Bass of Franklinton.
Published Friday, May 31, 2013 8:50 pm
| | 307. |  NCSU grad, future grad student
EARNS HIS DEGREE. Dalton Southerland of Louisburg recently graduated from NC State University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree, with a concentration on renewable electric energy systems. Recognized as an outstanding senior with a cumulative 4.0 GPA over his undergraduate career, he has been accepted into the NCSU graduate school to begin working toward a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree, beginning August, 2024.
Published Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:53 pm
| | 308. |  Vance-Granville holds commencement for Adult Basic Skills program graduates
Vance-Granville Community College held commencement exercises for new graduates of the college’s Adult Basic Skills programs on May 12 in the VGCC Civic Center. The honored graduates included 125 students who completed the Adult High School Diploma program and 90 who completed the General Educational Development (GED) High School Equivalency program.
Published Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:47 pm
| | 309. | Louisburg College graduation May 5-6
The following events will take place the weekend of Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, as a part of Louisburg Colleges commencement weekend:
Published Saturday, April 29, 2006 5:05 am
| | 310. | EVERARD L. PERRY
LONGVIEW, Wash. - Everard L. Perry, of Longview, Washington, went home to be with his precious Lord and savior on October 29, 2007. A memorial service will be held in Longview, Washington, at a later date. He was born January 4, 1920 to Wiley and Sally Allen Perry in Louisburg.
Published Saturday, November 3, 2007 12:16 am
| | 311. |  In Their Own Words: Seniors, coaches reflect on end to spring season
Liz Parrish
The morning of March 12 was almost like any other morning. I did all the repetitive things such as eat breakfast and get dressed for school. This particular morning, I had to pack my Bunn High School softball uniform as I have many other mornings over the past three years.
Published Wednesday, May 6, 2020 11:57 pm
| | 312. | ROGER W. MATTHEWS
March 20, 1943 - June 19, 2019
LOUISBURG- Roger Wheless Matthews, 76, of Louisburg, died Wednesday afternoon.
Published Thursday, June 20, 2019 4:11 pm
| | 313. | RILEY L. ALLEN SR.
ANGIER - Riley Lenward Allen Sr., 62, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 6) at Feggins & Feggins Funeral Chapel in Wake Forest, with the Rev. Junious M. Debnam officiating. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Cemetery in Wake Forest. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1 p.m. Wednesday at Feggins & Feggins.
Published Wednesday, October 6, 2010 12:11 am
| | 314. | Slade to judge art contest
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Art du Jour is sponsoring “Women in Art,” a juried art competition for women artists in Franklin County, Wake Forest and Zebulon.
Art du Jour announced that Donna Slade of Wake Forest is the judge for this competition.
Published Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:04 am
| | 315. |  This year’s prom theme: Don’t Drink and Drive
FRANKLINTON — A spring-time assembly about the prom is prone to draw a few giggles.
But Franklinton High School educators and law enforcers were quick to remind the gathered upperclassmen that drinking and driving is no laughing matter.
The school and the Franklinton Police Department combined on Monday, urging students not to become another springtime statistic.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 21, 2010 12:18 am
| | 316. | ARTHUR T. STRICKLAND
RALEIGH - Arthur Theron Strickland, 95, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. A local service was held Saturday, Sept. 25, at Springmoor Retirement Community. He will be interred with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Dec. 30, 2010 at 9 a.m. In order to be a part of this service, it is imperative that attendees arrive by 8:30 the morning of.
Published Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:33 am
| | 317. | IDA MAE B. ADAMS
GARNER - Ida Mae Bass Adams, 90, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at her childhood home in Garner. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 4, at Wake Baptist Grove Church in Garner, with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lovelace officiating. Interment followed at the Hilliard family cemetery in Garner.
Published Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:05 am
| | 318. |  LC graduation speaker named
SPEAKER NAMED. Michael Boddie, chair of the Louisburg College Board of trustees, will deliver this year’s commencement address at 5 p.m. Friday May 3, in the Frances Boyette Dickson Auditorium of the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC). His topic will be, “Believing in People.” A native of Rocky Mount, Boddie is a 1977 graduate of Louisburg College and a 1979 graduate of East Carolina University.
Published Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:55 am
| | 319. |  16 complete basic law enforcement class
HENDERSON -- A Franklin County deputy was among 16 graduates that completed the 100th Basic Law Enforcement Training course at Vance-Granville Community College.Bronson Murphy was among the cadets who took part in the graduation ceremony recently at VGCC's Civic Center.Murphy has been with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office since August 2013.
Published Wednesday, May 27, 2015 11:53 pm
| | 320. | THE REV. T.O. TERRY
NEW BERN - The Rev. T.O. Terry, 87, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at home. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 6, at St. Mary’s Original Free Will Baptist Church, New Bern, with Dr. Billy A. Melvin and the Rev. Craig Simmons officiating. Interment followed at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
Published Friday, February 6, 2009 11:25 pm
| | 321. |  Thoughts from the playoffs
A few thoughts following the conclusion of the state football playoffs:
We have some very good high school football in Franklin County. But we still have a ways to go to compete with some of the big daddies out there. Of course, that puts us in no different position than most of the schools in the state.
Geoff Neville / Published Wednesday, November 29, 2006 12:08 am
| | 322. |  Epsom miss honored by NC garden clubs
Beverly Claire Foster recently received the Grace Curtis Vaught Outstanding Juniorette of the Year Award at the 112th annual convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina in Concord. This award is given to a senior for being dependable, active in all aspects of school life and a good citizen.Beverly was recognized for her admirable qualities of an effective club and community leader and her service as president of her local club and GFWC-NC Juniorette Secretary/Treasurer for the state club.
Staff / Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:05 am
| | 323. | Dog obedience classes offered
Back by popular demand, summer dog obedience classes will again be offered by the NC Cooperative Extension Center.
Six weeks of basic dog obedience classes will be conducted this summer during the evenings, beginning Tuesday, June 16. Classes will be held every Tuesday through July 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Farmers Market Shelter in Louisburg (Shannon Village Shopping Center).
Published Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:25 pm
| | 324. | Lady Rams begin with new coach
FRANKLINTON Other than the wildly successful Crystal Barnes Era earlier this decade, the Franklinton High School volleyball program has always been in search of continuity. That opportunity brought Ericka Wilkins to Franklinton, as she has accepted the chance to coach the Lady Rams this season.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 19, 2006 2:18 am
| | 325. | SHELLEY LEE KELLY
JACKSONVILLE, AR— Shelley Lee Kelly, 68, of Jacksonville, AR died Jan. 24, 2014. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force who had two tours of duty in Vietnam. He served as a Senior Master Sergeant for 23 years until retirement. Following this, he returned to the LRAFB as civilian instructor with the Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Published Wednesday, February 19, 2014 7:32 pm
| | 326. |  Northern Nash Bests Bunn On The Court
BUNN -- Northern Nash dropped only 16 singles games and one doubles game during a dominant tennis performance Monday at Bunn.
The visiting Knights cruised to a 9-0 team decision over the Wildcats in a non-conference showdown.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:55 pm
| | 327. |  For Franklinton High's class of '24: It's all love
FRANKLINTON -- Two states.Four cities.Five schools.Forty-seven teachers.That was the path that Valedictorian Valeria Inciarte took to grace the stage at Franklinton High School's graduation.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 19, 2024 11:40 pm
| | 328. |  Federal Reserve official will speak at VGCC event
HENDERSON, NC -- Vance-Granville Community College has named Tom Barkin to deliver the keynote address at its 56th annual commencement ceremony.Barkin has been the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond since 2018.He serves on the Fed's chief monetary policy body, the Federal Open Market Committee, and is also responsible for the Richmond Fed's bank supervision and the Federal Reserve's technology organization.
Published Wednesday, April 23, 2025 11:38 pm
| | 329. | No more Louisburg High School? New name is proposed
No more Louisburg High School?The school could be in for a name change as early as next month as part of an effort to "rebrand" it.The Board of Education was presented with a proposal Monday night by Melissa Thomas, LHS principal, and Dr. Danyelle Parker, executive director of secondary education and CTE that would add the word "Magnet" to the school's name.
Published Wednesday, September 14, 2022 11:16 pm
| | 330. | ARTHUR L. BRADLEY
ROCKY MOUNT --Arthur Lawrence Bradley, 76, of Tarboro, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Carlisle Funeral Home, 701 Hospital Drive, Tarboro, with burial to follow in Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount.
Published Tuesday, February 7, 2017 6:07 pm
| | 331. |  LHS Warriors marched a long road
LOUISBURG-- Louisburg High School's commencement festivities were done in under an hour.But, that wasn't indicative of the journey graduates began four years ago -- culminating in a march across the stage on a pristine football field to receive their diplomas."Congratulations," said Louisburg High Principal Melissa Thomas who, like the graduating class, arrived at Louisburg High four years ago.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 11:49 pm
| | 332. |  A 'vine' worth clinging to!
FRANKLINTON -- Tucked away on the corner of the Franklinton Middle School Campus is a new-concept educational facility called Vine Academy that's scheduled to open next month.It takes its name from Vine Street -- but Principal Zachary Richards has a slightly different spin on the name. He prefers to view the school as a "vine" that will wrap around students, providing them a safe, secure and nurturing environment where they can deal with their special challenges and get back on track.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, July 27, 2016 11:57 pm
| | 333. | 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
| | 334. |  Taking Offense
BUNN -- It's an understatement to say that Bunn's girls soccer strength this spring will come from its high-powered front line.That's where seniors Rachel Alford and Alex Husinko -- two of the highest-scoring Ladycats in school history -- are expected to add to their lofty career offensive numbers in prolific fashion.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:58 pm
| | 335. |  VGCC selects ambassadors
Vance-Granville Community College has selected eight outstanding students to serve as ambassadors during the 2010-2011 school year.
Ambassadors represent the college at special campus and community functions, among other duties.
Published Wednesday, November 17, 2010 12:28 am
| | 336. |  SUPPORTING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
Generating support for the local Boys and Girls Clubs was the focus of a "Breakfast of Champions" breakfast (hence the Wheaties boxes!) held Tuesday morning at Louisburg College. Attendees learned about what the club offers to local children -- and heard from both those who attend and those who work for the program.
Published Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:28 pm
| | 337. |  New coach to lead Louisburg soccer team
RED OAK -- Louisburg High School promises to be young on the soccer field this spring -- while being led by a first-year coach. LHS’ girls will be guided by Georganna Davis, who helped coach the school’s track and field program in 2011. Davis welcomes a team with plenty of new faces, as evidenced by Thursday’s performance at the annual Northern Nash Girls Soccer Jamboree, which was held in Red Oak.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 am
| | 338. | CHARLES HAMILTON RICHARDS
YOUNGSVILLE--Charles Hamilton Richards, 82, of Youngsville, NC died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC. He was born in Franklin County to the late Charles Ernest Richards and Annie Rella Murray Richards.
Published Thursday, November 16, 2017 8:07 pm
| | 339. |  Sea creatures come ‘alive’ at LC faculty event
Louisburg College recently hosted a Faculty Day of Scholarship. On this particular day, many visitors from other colleges were invited to participate and attend the many sessions being offered on what a college can do to retain students in order to get their diplomas. Outside of the guest speakers, over 130 faculty members were present, and members of the faculty and administration were presenters.
Alicia Eller / Published Friday, March 30, 2012 11:55 pm
| | 340. | MERRELLE W. HARRIS
COLUMBIA, S.C.— Funeral services for Merrelle W. Harris, 78, who died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at his home, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Kathwood Baptist Church, 4900 Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. The Rev. Kevin Roberts will officiate and Dr. Bennett Fuller will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow in the mausoleum at Bush River Memorial Gardens, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, S.C.
Published Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:12 am
| | 341. | Hartsfield inducted into Hall
ROCKY MOUNT -- Nash Central High School added a bit of a twist to its 2015 Spring Sports Athletic Awards Ceremony last Thursday.In addition to honoring some of the school's top athletes, NCHS also inducted the initial class into its Athletics Hall of Fame.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 27, 2015 11:53 pm
| | 342. |  Louisburg man trained as a medic
Hospitalman Carson Sayles completed Field Medical Service School training recently at Camp LeJeune.He spent eight weeks of training with the U.S. Marine Corp as a combat medic, with training in combat casualty care and combat medicine, along with weapon and tactical training. Prior to his Field Medical/Combat Medicine training, Sayles spent 12 weeks training as a US Navy hospital corpsman in San Antonio, Texas, after completing basic training at Great Lakes, Illinois.
Staff / Published Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:05 am
| | 343. |  Preparing FCS students for college, career and life
In Fall of 2019, Franklin County Schools began development of a five-year plan focused on identifying goals and strategies that would drive the work of the district. This committee of parents, staff, and leaders in the non-profit, faith-based and business communities identified "Preparing students for college, career and life beyond the classroom" as our top priority.
DR. RHONDA SCHUHLER, Superintendent of Franklin County Schools / Published Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:28 pm
| | 344. |  Grads, Girl Scouts give glimpse into future
For me, graduations are always a nostalgic time. It’s kind of like I get to ride in a mental DeLorean equipped with a flux capacitor. Yeah, I know. Not one person who graduated on Saturday was born when the 1985 classic, Back to the Future, came out, so that reference could be lost on them.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2011 12:12 am
| | 345. |  29 years of touching lives, building character
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Education and the Franklin County Board of Commissioners met, in an informal setting, to talk about the successes and challenges facing education now and into the future.One of those challenges, many in attendance noted, would be replacing retiring football coach and educator, David Howle.The Bunn stalwart announced his retirement earlier this year, hanging up his whistle and putting down a clipboard after 29 years on the job, 25 of those at Bunn High.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:00 am
| | 346. | VGCC reaps awards, including a top-five in state
HENDERSON -- Vance-Granville Community College was recently recognized as the top two-year college in North Carolina for online programs, and, in a separate ranking, was named one of the top five two-year colleges in the state for the second year in a row. In its list of the "Best Online Schools in North Carolina for 2015-2016," the California-based organization, Accredited Schools Online (ASO), ranked VGCC first among all of the state's two-year institutions of higher learning.
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2016 11:57 pm
| | 347. |  Wisdom is the gift we give ourselves as we settle into those golden years
The passage of time gets trickier and trickier as you get older.Starting out, it was the little, personal things that helped you do it: Like, the first time your parents let you walk to the bus stop by yourself, or the first time you got to stay up late.There were also the milestones, like getting out of elementary school or surviving middle school to get to high school.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:31 pm
| | 348. | PATRICIA FORMYDUVAL ANDERSON
YOUNGSVILLE, NC: Mom passed away on the morning of February 16, 2018 with her family by her side. Born on February 9, 1940 to Alma Burke Formyduval and Dessie Milliken Formyduval, Mom was the youngest of six children. She treasured her Brunswick County roots, from which she had many lifelong friends. Following high school, she moved to Charlotte and while working at Southern Bell met and married James S. Anderson.
Published Tuesday, February 20, 2018 5:28 pm
| | 349. | North Carolina’s future prosperity
Dear editor: There are only 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when that child shows up for the first day of kindergarten. Experiences during these 2,000 days have a lasting impact on later learning, health and success.
Letter to the editor / Published Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:26 am
| | 350. | School board begins crafting policy on religious practices
Beginning with a template about religion in the schools supplied by the North Carolina School Board Association, the Franklin County school board’s policy committee began crafting its own policy Monday night, adding bits and pieces from both the Buncombe and Caldwell county policies to the proposed document. The policy committee will meet at least one more time to finalize the policy before releasing it for public review and comment.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Tuesday, July 17, 2012 11:58 pm
| | 351. |  Solving our 'brain drain' can make tomorrow better
It's perhaps the most bittersweet time of the year.It's sweet because we'll all be watching and celebrating as several hundred Franklin County young people don their robes and collect their high school graduation diplomas, most on Saturday, June 11.It's a time to celebrate the accomplishments of these young people and marvel at how far they have come and how much they have learned in the last 12 or 13 years.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, June 2, 2016 12:06 am
| | 352. | THOMAS EATON HOLDEN
NEW YORK CITY - Thomas Eaton Holden passed away October 3, 2011 at the age of 85 in New York City. He was born October 18, 1925, the sixth child of Martha Edith Winston and Sidney Cleveland Holden. Eaton grew up in Louisburg, N.C. and graduated from W.R. Mills High School in 1942.
Published Saturday, October 8, 2011 12:14 am
| | 353. |  A look back, a step forward for schools
Franklin County Schools has begun development of Blueprint 2030, the district's strategic plan for the next five years.This work is already underway and will continue over the next several months, with the goal of obtaining Board of Education approval for the draft plan in late spring and beginning implementation in fall 2025.
DR. RHONDA SCHUHLER, Superintendent Franklin County Schools / Published Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:33 am
| | 354. | Halford remembered at event
RALEIGH -- Memories of Wade Halford and Lane Meyer will be rekindled Saturday at the Lane and Wade Memorial Jamboree. The event will be held at the WRAL Soccer Center in Raleigh and will feature some of the top boys soccer squads in the area -- including Franklinton.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 8, 2012 12:24 am
| | 355. | Bunn High Class of 61 walks hallways again
Members of the Bunn High School graduating class of 1961 met at Bunn High School for their 45th reunion Saturday, Aug. 26.
Published Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:18 am
| | 356. | Betty "Boots" E. Weathers
YOUNGSVILLE, NC--Betty "Boots" E. Weathers of Youngsville, NC passed away at the age of 96 on May 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Lucius R. Evans and Claudia Evans. Betty was predeceased by her husband J.W. Weathers, Jr. and her brother, Lucius R. Evans, Jr. She is survived by her sisters Benjie E. Steed, Lee E. Tate (Jim), numerous nieces and nephews, and "children" Mitzie T. Barnette (Russ), Ricky Tharrington (Hope) and Gary Tharrington (Dorothy).
Published Monday, May 8, 2023 5:56 pm
| | 357. | Elementary school lunch prices hiked
Parents of elementary school children in Franklin County public schools will pay a tad bit more for lunch next year following action by the school board Monday night. Currently, lunchroom meals for elementary school children cost $2 but that will climb to $2.25 next year. The problem, according to Jama Stallings, director of food services for the schools, is that a complex set of federal regulations indicated that the district’s price has been too low.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:07 am
| | 358. | D. LEO EDWARDS
FRANKLINTON - Donald Leo Edwards, 87, of Franklinton died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Franklin Manor in Youngsville. Born on March 9, 1930 to the late William Madison and Nora Tillotson Edwards, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Wheeler Edwards; three sisters, and a brother.
Published Monday, April 3, 2017 5:08 pm
| | 359. |  Northern stalwart to Canes
LOUISBURG -- Don Gines wanted Arielle Boltinghaus to join his Louisburg College fast-pitch softball program. Last year. Instead, Boltinghaus, who prepped at Northern Nash, opted to spend her freshman year at Nash Community College, which doesn’t offer athletics.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 11, 2007 12:04 am
| | 360. | What’s the true meaning of religious liberty?
A recent letter from Ken Jones (“Why is prayer not tolerated?”) contained many gross inaccuracies about the work of the American Civil Liberties Union that must be corrected. In fact, they should not have been printed in this newspaper in the first place, as the slightest amount of research would reveal that many of the allegations made are completely false.
MIKE MENO, Communications Manager ACLU of North Carolina / Published Tuesday, July 3, 2012 11:50 pm
| | 361. |  Marine Sergeant Everett Jacob McGhee
PECOS, TX--Marine Sergeant Everett Jacob McGhee, 25, of Pecos TX passed away at home on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Jacob was a warm, funny young man with a huge heart and a sharp wit. Born in Whiteville, NC, Jacob lived in Clarkton, NC and Fayetteville, NC prior to moving to Pecos, TX during his sophomore year at Pine Forest High.
Published Tuesday, August 8, 2023 3:03 pm
| | 362. |  Alston to play hoops at Greensboro College
FRANKLINTON From the first time Chad Alston stepped into the Franklinton High School gymnasium as a freshman, then-FHS head basketball coach Thurman Jordan knew he had the potential for something special.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, August 5, 2006 7:02 am
| | 363. |  Thunderboomer scrambles plans but BBQ wins out
Summer just officially arrived on Tuesday, the 21st, but even for the first few days of summer, it's been pretty darn hot around these parts -- with the exception of one beautiful weekend following a big storm on Friday.Many of the days we've had lately would fit perfectly into mid-August -- but they have arrived early this year and that may not bode very well for July, August and maybe even September.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2022 11:57 pm
| | 364. | Superintendent promises better report card
LOUISBURG -- Reflecting on his first year as superintendent of Franklin County Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga made a bold prediction to the board of education Monday night."You will be proud when our report card is released in the fall," he told the board.Last year the district was ranked 83rd out of 115 districts in the state, up from 73rd in the 2013-14 school year.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:12 am
| | 365. |  HEADING HOME
BUNN -- No matter where his coaching career takes him, Ty Howle will always have a soft spot for Happy Valley.That's understandable because Howle, a former football star at Bunn High School, excelled for four seasons at Penn State University and eventually became a starting offensive lineman -- and All-Big Ten Academic standout.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:56 pm
| | 366. |  Students provide spark at ECHS grad ceremony
FRANKLINTON -- When Ethan Perez was sharing how he learned to balance academics and a social life, a surge of electricity from a fast-moving storm zapped power and killed the microphone -- forcing the Early College High School grad to improvise for a bit, belting out his remarks to an auditorium full of family, friends and well wishers.Generators kept the power on and mics and speakers were quickly restored.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:28 pm
| | 367. |  Class of 2020 told: 'Dream big, set goals, look to future'
FRANKLIN COUNTY --This past weekend, Franklin County schools released virtual graduation ceremonies to its Youtube site -- making the graduating class of 2020 pretty historic.On June 13, video programs for Bunn, Franklinton and Louisburg high schools, along with the Franklin County Early College High School, feted the hundreds of students who made their way to picking up their diplomas.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:57 pm
| | 368. | Reach Act is government overreach!
Dear editor: The General Assembly is now in the business of designing and mandating college curricula.Talk about government overreach. Would we, their constituents prefer their efforts be spent on making The Old North State a better place to live and work tackling bigger and more vital issues like infrastructure, mental health issues, affordable housing and health, teacher and healthcare worker shortage, gun violence, prison reform, etc.?
Letters to the editor / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:40 pm
| | 369. |  Spanish language spreads throughout United States
It is amazing how the Spanish language and culture are spreading throughout the United States.
You don’t have to look hard to find Spanish signs, restaurants, music and culture in general.
I have been receiving for several years now, through the Internet, an interesting guide to Spanish prepared by Gerald Erichsen.
This guy is absolutely fantastic in aiding the public to be aware of the many aspects of the Spanish language and culture.
Alicia Eller / Published Saturday, June 21, 2008 1:42 am
| | 370. |  Debate about prayer in schools is truly animated
The other day, I was watching television and the Simpson’s movie was on. After the family patriarch, Homer Simpson, failed to use a wrecking ball to free his family from the big bad government, he himself got strapped to that wrecking ball. And what happened?
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, June 6, 2012 12:07 am
| | 371. | Ambassadors there to guide students
Vance-Granville Community College has selected a diverse group of 12 outstanding students to serve as ambassadors during the 2006-2007 school year.
Published Wednesday, August 9, 2006 1:11 am
| | 372. |  Wildcats roll past Bulldogs
ROCKY MOUNT -- In a showdown with plenty of postseason implications, Bunn continued its storybook campaign Monday with a solid 7-2 victory over homestanding Nash Central in Big East Conference boys tennis action.The Wildcats, under the direction of legendary head coach Dale Murphy, are now 10-2 overall to go with an 8-2 mark in the always-competitive Big East.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:27 pm
| | 373. |  MOUNTAIN MAN
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Ric Yarbrough has enjoyed the good fortune of playing under some of the area's top basketball coaches, and he's taken lessons from all of them and stored them away for future reference.For Yarbrough, that future is now as the Bunn High School graduate and Franklinton native has been on an upward swing in the coaching profession on the high school, AAU and collegiate levels.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 14, 2023 11:39 pm
| | 374. | Operation Firecracker a success
Area law enforcement agencies combined to take the fireworks off of Franklin County roads.
Police officers from Bunn, Franklinton, Louisburg and Youngsville combined to saturate Franklin County roads during the Independence Day holiday, looking for those driving while impaired and those who posed other hazards on the roadway.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:01 am
| | 375. | Boys, Girls Clubs get ready for big events
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina, Franklin Unit joins Boys & Girls Clubs across America to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week from March 22-28 by hosting several events.
Published Friday, March 20, 2009 11:12 pm
| | 376. | Remembering Anna to help another
Dear editor: As a close friend of Anna Meadows I was so touched and pleased to see your kind words about Anna who was a long-time reporter at The Franklin Times and a familiar face around Franklin County. Yes, she often reached out to others less fortunate. Kamliah Perry is a prime example of that reach. Anna met Kamliah just as she graduated high school last year with the help of the McKinney-Vento program which enables homeless youth to shower, eat at school and receive guidance.
Letter to the editor / Published Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:35 pm
| | 377. |  Local VGCC student wins excellence award at graduation
HENDERSON -- About 500 graduates, including a Youngsville resident who received the Academic Excellence Award, were honored at Vance-Granville Community College's 50th annual commencement exercises.Dr. Rachel Desmarais, who became the seventh president of the community college earlier this year, served as the principal commencement speaker for the May 10 outdoor ceremony, held in front of the gazebo on the college's Main Campus.
Published Wednesday, May 29, 2019 11:55 pm
| | 378. | LOUIS DOUGLAS YEAGER
July 3, 1953 - November 8, 2015
YOUNGSVILLE - Louis Douglas Yeager passed away on Sunday, November 08, 2015 in his home, completing his earthly journey as he wanted: independent, proud, stubborn and never wanting to be a burden to others. He loved spending time with his children and spoiling them, much to their mother's dismay.
Published Wednesday, November 11, 2015 9:39 pm
| | 379. | SELBY GLENN BENTON
WARRENTON - Selby Glenn Benton, 88, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Thursday morning, August 26, after several months of declining health.
Published Wednesday, September 1, 2010 2:19 am
| | 380. |  Theater legend Ira David Wood will speak at LC's convocation
LOUISBURG -- The keynote speaker for Louisburg College's Aug. 28 convocation ceremony is North Carolina acting and theater legend Ira David Wood III -- whose list of accomplishments should serve as inspiration for students and supporters as they commence the 2018-19 academic year, college staff said.Wood, who grew up in Halifax County, developed his passion for theater in high school. He was a member of the 1965 inaugural class of the North Carolina School of the Arts.
Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 11:52 pm
| | 381. |  Five students join apprentice program
WAKE FOREST -- Five Vance-Granville Community College students, including two from Franklinton and Youngsville, were among 14 who committed to participate in the North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP) at a signing ceremony recently in Wake Forest.In addition to the signings, five students were honored as the first graduates of the program, which was held in the Wake Forest Renaissance Center.
Published Wednesday, October 3, 2018 11:51 pm
| | 382. | JOYCE BARKMAN MCDONALD
LOUISBURG--Joyce Barkman McDonald, age 93, of Louisburg, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020.
Published Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:05 pm
| | 383. | Elizabeth Fuller Holder
February 23, 1933-December 9, 2022
RIO RANCHO, NM--Elizabeth Fuller Holder, 89, was the daughter of the late Captain Frank and Nellie Fuller. Libby, as she was known to most, was born on February 23, 1933 in Franklinton, NC and left us on December 9, 2022.
Published Thursday, January 5, 2023 5:17 pm
| | 384. |  A BRIGHT FUTURE
KINSTON -- During just about every game this season, there was a point when Bunn High School's girls basketball team had three freshmen on the court at the same time.Despite their relative youth and inexperience, the Ladycats were still strong in 2019-20 under Coach Matt Keith, going 14-11 overall and 8-4 in the Northern Carolina Conference.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:56 pm
| | 385. |  Joneses receive degrees
Lauren Sophia Jones, a 1999 graduate of Louisburg High School, was awarded the Juris Doctorate degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law on May 22 in Newark, N. J.
During her three years at Seton Hall, Lauren and her team were awarded third place in the regional debate forum. She was also a student law clerk for a court judge in Newark and, along with classmates, assisted in trial litigation in the juvenile court system. She was a first- and second-year intern with the McCarter and English Law Firm of Newark, N. J.
Published Saturday, May 30, 2009 12:19 am
| | 386. |  School accountability numbers a mixed lot
LOUISBURG -- There was a lot to like -- and things to be concerned about -- in the statewide data on student performance for the 2023-24 school year that was recently announced and which was presented in great detail to the Franklin County Board of Education Monday.Although Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler told the board that "a lot more work needs to be done" to improve student performance, there was a lot to be proud of in the data.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:28 pm
| | 387. |  Carly Cranks One
FRANKLINTON - Over-the-fence home runs are rare occurrences in Franklin County, so it was understandable that Carly Lawrence desired a piece of memorbilia to celebrate her special occasion Tuesday.
As in the softball Lawrence plastered far beyond the left-field fence in the bottom of the second inning of Franklinton’s rivalry showdown against Louisburg at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, March 15, 2008 12:13 am
| | 388. |  Strong year ends for BHS
BUNN -- The end result didn't go as planned for the Bunn High School boys soccer squad during the 2016 season -- but getting there was half the fun.The Wildcats made program history by finishing 19-2-2 overall while winning the Northern Carolina Conference crown for just the second time. Bunn roared into the third round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs -- for only the second time in school history -- before seeing its campaign close last Thursday with a tough 1-0 home loss against Washington.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, November 17, 2016 12:11 am
| | 389. | As the school year nears an end, use caution
Suddenly, somehow it’s May -- and while the weather is usually beautiful, it can be a bittersweet season for other reasons.
May and early June are a time of transitions in the school system as some middle school students begin their journey into high school and many high school seniors graduate into a world of work or higher education.
But there is a looming fear that seems heightened this time of year -- and which was underscored tragically this week with the death of a popular middle school student.
In Our Opinion / Published Saturday, May 2, 2009 12:02 am
| | 390. |  Class of 2019 finds its wings!
LOUISURG -- More than 600 students from the county's three high schools crossed stages this weekend, earning the right to call themselves high school graduates.Crossing the stage is just the first of many feats that Bunn High salutatorian Katelynn Roark figures she and her fellow 214 graduates will accomplish.Bunn High kicked off a trio of graduations on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Louisburg College's auditorium.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 12, 2019 11:41 pm
| | 391. |  A Bunch to look forward to
HENDERSON -- Emily Bunch learned all about success during her career with the tradition-rich, championship-grabbing Enloe High School swim team.
Bunch hopes to translate some of those lessons to the Franklinton Red Rams and Lady Rams, who are entering their third season of pool competition.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, November 17, 2007 12:35 am
| | 392. |  LHS Sweeps Rams
FRANKLINTON -- Due to an earlier rainout, Franklinton and Louisburg were forced to play a girls tennis doubleheader last Thursday afternoon in the regular season finale for both squads.LHS capped off its strong campaign by securing a sweep in the rivalry grudge match.Scores were 5-1 and 5-0 in favor of the Lady Warriors. Doubles matches were not staged.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, October 9, 2014 12:26 am
| | 393. | ‘State of college’ report very positive
Louisburg College President Mark La Branche gave the Louisburg town council an update and impromptu “state of the college” report Monday night when he visited the board’s monthly meeting. (See related story above.)The college president said the school is about to close on repurchase of three student residence halls, using a USDA 30-year loan at 3.125 percent.
Published Tuesday, February 19, 2013 11:58 pm
| | 394. |  SN claws past Rams
FRANKLINTON -- Overpowering pitching, a veteran presence, tablesetting speedsters at the top of the lineup and big-time bats up and down the order.Those have key intangibles of Southern Nash's recent dominance of the Big East Conference softball scene.But some of those hallmarks are no longer in place for the Ladybirds -- at least this season.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 30, 2022 8:10 pm
| | 395. |  Overtime Workers
FRANKLINTON -- Over the past week, the Franklinton Red Rams have been in the thick of the topsy-turvy world that is the Northern Carolina Conference boys soccer standings.Last Wednesday, Franklinton tied 2-2 with Bunn at hope in a contest featuring two clubs that expect to make a run toward spots in the Class 2-A State Playoffs.FHS led 2-1 in overtime thanks to a goal from Andreas Ortiz, but Bunn's Brian Reyes would even things up for good with a tally in the second portion of overtime.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:20 am
| | 396. | BHS gets best of Hunt
BUNN -- Bunn’s final pre-league volleyball preparation proved to be a profitable one for the Ladycats. Playing at home, Bunn was able to outlast Wilson Hunt in a non-conference event. Scores were 25-23, 25-21, 22-25 and 25-22 in the Ladycats’ favor. BHS is now 2-1 on the campaign heading into next Tuesday’s Northern Carolina Conference opener on the road against Corinth Holders.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, August 25, 2012 12:29 am
| | 397. | LC players are saluted
LOUISBURG -- Progress.That's the main intangible that Louisburg College baseball coach Blake Herring takes when he assesses the direction of the Hurricanes' diamond program.And though the campaign might not have ended the way they wanted it to, the Hurricanes made huge strides in 2018.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 17, 2018 12:08 am
| | 398. |  Louisburg native wins post-graduate award
LOUISBURG -- The Trustees of the Alston-Pleasants Post-Graduate Scholars Fund announced that Allison Blackburn has received a Scholarship Award to support her post-graduate studies at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.Blackburn is a member of the Occupational Therapy Class of 2018 at the Medical University of South Carolina, and was recently elected President of her OT class. "I am honored to serve in a leadership position, and am looking forward to serving my classmates and professors," Blackburn said.
Published Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:25 pm
| | 399. |  Ty's Crazy Season
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- It's been quite a year to date for Ty Howle and the Penn State University football program.Howle, a former standout offensive lineman for PSU, is now in his first season as the tight ends coach for the Nittany Lions.Howle is following in the footsteps of his father, David -- the long-time legendary coach for the Bunn Wildcats.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:57 pm
| | 400. |  Wildcats are ready for a much-needed off week
BUNN -- In the world of high school football, few things are as satisfying as picking up a victory before a bye week -- especially when it was the first one of the campaign.Bunn dropped the first two games of The Andre' Davis Era, but bounced back in grand fashion last week by registering a 42-6 triumph over the homestanding Granville Central Panthers.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:37 pm
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