| 1. |  Emergency services director appointed
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County will soon have a new emergency services director.Hendrix Valenzuela will assume the job on Dec. 14, according to Franklin County Manager Kim Denton, who made the announcement last week.Valenzuela comes to Franklin County from Cumberland County where he served as that county's emergency management program coordinator.
Published Wednesday, December 9, 2020 11:57 pm
| | 2. |  County's EMS director resigns, officials mum
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County's Emergency Services Director Hendrix Valenzuela resigned abruptly, this week.County Manager Kim Denton said mechanisms are in place to navigate the department until a permanent replacement is named."Moving forward, we already have a reporting structure [in place]," Denton said, noting that Emergency Medical Director Jim Gusler will fill Valenzuela's post on an interim basis.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:51 pm
| | 3. | LARRY G. HENDRIX
LOUISBURG - Larry Gragg Hendrix, 56, died Wednesday morning, July 9, 2008. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, July 12) at Duke Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be private.
Published Friday, July 11, 2008 11:09 pm
| | 4. |  Wedding bells to ring
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Allen of Louisburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Meagan Rebecca Allen to Ryan Gragg Hendrix. He is the son of Donna Hendrix of Louisburg and the late Larry Hendrix. A May wedding is planned.
Published Wednesday, April 9, 2014 11:59 pm
| | 5. | New fire marshal is hired by county
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County has tabbed a new fire marshal.Arthur Lee Evans III (Trey) will assume those duties beginning April 19."We are excited to have the position of the county fire marshal filled," said Emergency Services Director Hendrix Valenzuela. "Evans brings a lot of attributes and qualities that align well with the overall mission and services provided by the Office of Emergency Services."
Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 11:46 pm
| | 6. | Deer blamed for mishap
A sheriff’s corporal and volunteer firefighter escaped serious injury following a single-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning.According to a report by Louisburg Officer Ian Battle, Ryan Hendrix was driving his personal vehicle, a Ford F-150 pickup truck, on West River Road at about 5:40 a.m. when he approached a curve.Hendrix told authorities that he swerved to miss four or five deer, causing him to run off the road.
Published Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:54 pm
| | 7. | FORREST HIROSE PLYLER
LOUISBURG--Forrest Hirose Plyler, 24, of Louisburg left us on August 2, 2019. He was born in Durham, NC on August 13, 1994.
Published Tuesday, August 6, 2019 5:06 pm
| | 8. |  Giving blood becomes Christmas tradition
Forrest Plyler and Teresa Hendrix could very well have begun a new Christmas tradition. The mother and son went to the Senior Center in Louisburg with the intent this holiday season to give the gift of life. And while Hendrix was not able to give blood during the visit on Wednesday, she was there to see her second oldest child, Plyler, give blood for the first time.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Friday, December 23, 2011 11:54 pm
| | 9. |  Medical director slams EMS operation, county manager
LOUISBURG -- For the safety of Franklin County residents and visitors, its medical director says the county needs to fire its emergency services director, remove the county manager from emergency services oversight and bring back its "ousted" emergency services director.The county's Emergency Medical Services operates under the medical license of Dr. Barbara Stiehl.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:41 pm
| | 10. |  FIRE OVER FRANKLINTON
From left, Grace Hendrix, Karen Nowell, Ricky Nowell and Keith Nowell enjoyed the fireworks display from the Franklinton Middle School football field. The town's Stand Up For America event featured food, music and the fireworks last Sunday.
Published Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11:42 pm
| | 11. | Man dies in car wreck
A Louisburg man was killed Wednesday morning after a pick-up truck he was driving struck a tree.
According to a report by Trooper B.D. Vick, Larry Gragg Hendrix, 56, of 3526 N.C. Highway 581, was traveling south on Timberlake Road when the 2005 GMC truck he was driving crossed the center line and ran off the left side of the road.
From Staff Reports / Published Friday, July 11, 2008 11:09 pm
| | 12. | EMS controversy a 'she said, she said' mess
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County management terminated its medical director -- 30 minutes before sending out a press release that questioned damning allegations she made about the county's emergency services department.Dr. Stiehl said her termination was retaliation for her comments and the press release was an attempt place a "creative spin" on objective information she and former Emergency Services Director Hendrix Valenzuela repeatedly presented to County Manager Kim Denton.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:54 pm
| | 13. |  LHS Tops Rams On The Court
FRANKLINTON -- The first boys tennis meeting of the season between long-time rivals Franklinton and Louisburg didn't occur until Monday afternoon -- but the wait was worth it for the court Warriors. Visiting Louisburg picked up victories in four singles events and all of the doubles matches en route to securing a 7-2 decision over the homestanding Red Rams in non-conference action at the FHS Courts.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:42 pm
| | 14. | All-NCC Tennis Team named
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Three players from Louisburg and one standout from Bunn have been selected to the 2018 All-Northern Carolina Conference Boys Tennis Team.Louisburg, in its first season in the NCC, was represented by Chandler Griffin, Destin Hendrix and Cole Jones. Bunn's selection was Blake Conner.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:57 pm
| | 15. | THOMAS T. GRAY
HURDLE MILLS - Thomas Tilley Gray, 71, of 8585 Hurdle Mills Road, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 24) at Wheeler’s Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Pete Hendrix, the Rev. Craig Willingham, and the Rev. Doug Wagner. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Published Wednesday, January 24, 2007 1:32 am
| | 16. |  EMS is a mess! And your life could be at risk!
If there was anything more serious, more frightening than the blistering analysis of the Franklin County Emergency Medical System that its medical director, Dr. Barbara Stiehl, provided last week, it was the chilling silence that followed when not a single county commissioner or the county manager reacted.Fellow Franklin Countians, we have a serious crisis -- and it's been brewing quietly for a long time.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 17. | COVID increase 'dramatic'
LOUISBURG -- The Delta variant, low vaccination numbers and mask-less folks continue to raise the county's COVID-19 cases.As of press time, there were 8,113 total reported cases and 55 deaths attributed to COVID-19 during the history of the pandemic. In the last two weeks, there were 498 total local cases reported -- and at least one more death. "The cases have increased, dramatically, said Franklin County Health Director Scott LaVigne.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 1, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 18. |  CREATE A RACQUET
ROCKY MOUNT - When Nash Central traveled to Louisburg last Wednesday, the weather was so cold and windy that the teams agreed to suspend play after singles competition -- and with the visiting Bulldogs already clinching the team victory by a 5-1 score.Conditions were much more favorable for Monday's rematch at the NCHS Courts, but the result was still the same.Nash Central took four of the six singles matches and swept the doubles on its way to defeating the Warriors by a 7-2 margin in non-conference boys tennis action.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, March 22, 2017 11:43 pm
| | 19. | PEARL B. THARRINGTON
LOUISBURG - Pearl Blackwell Tharrington, 74, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, 2014, at her home. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Daren Smart officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Published Wednesday, November 12, 2014 6:46 pm
| | 20. | JOHNEY F. REYNOLDS
WINSTON-SALEM - Johney Franklin Reynolds, 82, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Crestview Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Otis Hurst officiating.
Published Saturday, October 20, 2007 12:17 am
| | 21. | FRANCES WILDER FOSTER
LOUISBURG, NC--Frances Wilder Foster, 90, of Louisburg, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 25, 2021 surrounded by her daughters. She was the daughter of the late Bert R. and Aileen G. Wilder. Frances was predeceased by her husband, George D. Foster; brother, John Earl Wilder; and son-in-law, Archie Baker.
Published Monday, November 1, 2021 6:14 pm
| | 22. | HONOR ROLL: EBES
The following is a continuation of Franklin County Schools honor rolls.
Published Tuesday, March 3, 2009 11:18 pm
| | 23. |  Mudcats edged by Blue Rocks
WILMINGTON, DEL. -- Wilmington's Brandon Downes hit a two-run triple in the first, also scored a run in the third and threw out a runner at the plate in the fourth while helping the Blue Rocks to a 3-2 win versus the Mudcats at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington last Saturday night in a Class A Carolina League baseball matchup.The win stretched Wilmington's current winning streak to six straight games and ran Carolina's losing streak to six as well.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:20 pm
| | 24. | East Carolina nabs victory over Duke
DURHAM -- Chris Holba tossed five scoreless frames of relief and No. 8 East Carolina University scored five runs in the fifth inning on its way to a 9-4 win over Duke on Tuesday afternoon at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. With the win, the Pirates improve to 13-4 on the season while the Blue Devils fall to 10-9 overall.Holba (3-0) allowed two hits, walked one and fanned five in his five innings of work.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:00 am
| | 25. |  Couple united in church rites
Katie Tucker and Ryan Murray were married on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 during a 4 p.m. ceremony at Peachtree Baptist Church, Spring Hope. The officiating minister was the Rev. John R. Woodard of Durham.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Tucker of Spring Hope.Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Doug Murray of Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, October 5, 2016 11:52 pm
| | 26. |  Cats dropped vs. Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, VA. -- Caleb Beech allowed just two earned runs over a season high six and 2/3 innings pitched, but the Carolina Mudcats fell 5-2 to the homestanding Lynchburg Hillcats in the final contest of a five-game Class A Carolina League baseball series at Calvin Falwell Field in Lynchburg on Sunday afternoon.Beech (2-4, 4.26) suffered the tough luck loss in Sunday's game after allowing two earned runs, but five total, while pitching into the seventh.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 27, 2016 11:57 pm
| | 27. |  Never too late to learn about cultures
The Royal Elementary “Before and After School Program” continues to give students the opportunity to learn about other cultures. Children, under the direction of Rachel Clark, site coordinator, experience various activities such as computer lab activities, creative enrichment, homework orientation, media center, physical activities, special art activities and special guests.
Alicia Eller, LifeStyles Correspondent / Published Saturday, October 20, 2007 12:17 am
| | 28. | Edward Best honor rolls
The following students have been named to the most recent honor roll at Edward Best Elementary School:
Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:51 pm
| | 29. |  Tennis Triumph For LHS
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg High School picked up a clutch Tar-Roanoke Athletic Conference victory Thursday, defeating Southeast Halifax by a convincing 8-1 margin.
By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 8, 2007 12:05 am
| | 30. |  A welcome surprise comes from Chilean president
I am so excited about this news that I want to share it with all of you. Normally the bad news makes the TV and the newspapers, but I feel that the good news can be as exciting as the bad news. Besides, the bad news leaves you in a depressed mood, while the good news lifts your spirits.
As you know, Chile has a woman president, Michelle Bachelet, who for the most part has made good decisions for the betterment of the people of that country. One of her latest interventions has been the passing of a law that would have been almost impossible some years back.
Alicia Eller / Published Saturday, November 1, 2008 12:00 am
| | 31. | Benning, Rizzo join Times as interns
The Franklin Times’ roster has been bolstered by two interns this summer, and both took little time to make their presence known. John Benning and Mason Rizzo have had front page stories, including a convenience store homicide and another about a man charged in a plot to kill his wife, respectively.
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, May 26, 2007 12:26 am
| | 32. | Edward Best Elementary Honor Rolls for first and second nine-weeks
Honor students at Edward Best Elementary School for the first nine-week grading period include:
Published Friday, February 12, 2010 11:43 pm
| | 33. |  King family says support has been incredible
Even with a camouflage shirt, Thomas King couldn’t fade into the background.
During a fund raiser in his honor, the little tyke needing a bowel transplant was the center of attention at the Farmer’s Foods parking lot on Saturday.
King, who turned one on Wednesday, suffers from total colonic “Hirschprungs Disease” a rare malady that prevents his intestines from absorbing the nutrients he needs to stay alive.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:51 pm
| | 34. | Edward Best Elementary releases Honor Roll
Debbie Ayscue, principal of Edward Best 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
| | 35. | Edward Best Elementary releases honor rolls
Debbie Ayscue, principal of Edward Best Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Published Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:05 am
| | 36. | Bunn High School HONOR ROLL
George Kelley, principal of Bunn High School, announces the Honor Roll for the second six-weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A-B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Published Saturday, February 3, 2007 1:13 am
| | 37. |  Louisburg College holds a service of peace with justice
On Tuesday Sept. 20, faculty, staff and students of Louisburg College (LC) gathered at Benson Chapel to reflect on “Peacemaking” and what they can do to find peace. President La Branche prepared a sermon which emphasized how important it is to find peace since we cannot remove conflict from our nation and the nations of the world. As we seek peace- making, we must remember that it is not denial of conflict, La Branche said.
Alicia Eller / Published Saturday, October 1, 2011 12:26 am
| | 38. |  Meeks returns this weekend
LOUISBURG -- John Meeks’ return to campus will headline the card at this weekend’s action at the Louisburg Classic Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will be hosted by Louisburg College at Taylor Center. Meeks is LC’s former coach who resigned after leading the Hurricanes to the Region X Tournament Championship and a spot in the NJCAA Division II National Tourney in 2010.
Staff Reports / Published Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:11 am
| | 39. | Board urged to protect due process for teachers
LOUISBURG -- Due process for teachers, a contentious issue in North Carolina after the General Assembly tried to do away with tenure last year, brought four people to the Franklin County Board of Education meeting Monday night.The four speakers urged the school board to protect the rights of teachers -- and to send that message to legislators in Raleigh.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:44 am
| | 40. | HONOR ROLLS FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
The following is a continuation of the recent honor rolls for Franklin County schools. They will appear in consecutive editions of The Franklin Times. For more information, contact Nathan Moreschi, FCS, 496-2600, or Kathy Harrelson, FT, 496-6503.
Published Friday, February 27, 2009 11:28 pm
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