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By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The United Way got a jump-start this year with a breakfast banquet, thanking people and businesses who contributed to a successful campaign. “We just thought it would be something different,” said United Way Executive Director Don Hamrick.
Wendy Watkins, “Day of Caring” chairman for the United Way of Franklin County, is looking for projects. Watkins and her committee have recruited 19 groups to assist with this year’s “Day of Caring.”
The 10-week beginner machine quilting class scheduled to begin March 29 at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus has been delayed until April 12.
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a Wastewater Level I and II class at its Franklin County Campus, beginning this month.
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ZEBULON - Cecelia Dawn Moore, 48, died Thursday, March 23, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 27, at Massey Funeral Home. Burial followed in Zebulon Cemetery.
WAKE FOREST - Mrs. Virginia G. Thomas, 90, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Wake Medical Center-North in Raleigh. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 26, at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Wake Forest. Burial followed in the Wake Forest Cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mr. Theolise Fogg, 81, who died Saturday, March 25, 2006, will be conducted at 12 noon Thursday, March 30, at Allen Chapel Baptist Church by Minister Brenda Cooley, eulogist. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.
APEX - Charles R. Smith, 70, died Friday, March 24, 2006 at Wake Medical Center. A memorial service was conducted Tuesday, March 28, at Crossroads Fellowship Church, Raleigh.
ZEBULON - Samuel Frank Ipock, 43, died Sunday, March 26, 2006. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at Zebulon United Methodist Church, 121 West Gannon Avenue, Zebulon, officiated by the Rev. Todd Krueger.
YOUNGSVILLE - Peter Wesley “P.W.” Knott, 86, died Monday, March 27, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary McNair officiating.
LOUISBURG - Bengene “Ben” Matthew Driver, 68, died Monday, March 27, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lancaster Memorial Park.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mr. Anthony Kelly, 78, who died Saturday, March 25, 2006, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at St. Stephen Baptist Church, with the Rev. Junious M. Debnam officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Stephen Church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON -- Corrie Trotter expects to take on many tough foes on her way to a possible Class 2-A State Championship in the girls high jump event.
But Trotter, a Franklinton High veteran, didn’t have any competition during Monday’s track and field meet against Louisburg and Warren County at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
By: By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG — Rarely have the Region X Fast-Pitch Softball standings been as jumbled as they were last season.
Look for more of the same in 2006 -- if last Saturday’s meeting between rivals Louisburg College and Aiken Tech serves as an appropriate barometer.
Determination.
It’s what fuels the competitive spirit. It’s what helps us dig deep into the reserve of resolve during challenging times.
It’s what helps us succeed when others say that we can’t.
WARRENTON -- Chris Miller had high hopes as his surging Franklinton High fast-pitch softball team began league play Monday at Warren County.
FLAT ROCK -- Perhaps the Louisburg College baseball team could use a brochure on how to win on the road in Region X action. For the second straight weekend, the Hurricanes dropped three of four away from Frazier Field against a region opponent.
By: By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The town of Youngsville and its Woman’s Club is preparing for a bigger and better second year to its Arts in the Community Festival. “It has grown,” said Ellen Woodlief, one of the organizers of the event.
Rebekah Taylor, daughter on Ron and Paula Taylor, will be performing at Cherry Hill in the Inez community on Sunday, April 2. Her performance, to begin at 3 p.m., will include music by Schubert, Mendlelssohn, Chopin, and Mozart.
The “Wedding Doctor” will make a house call to Vance-Granville Community College to teach a class on wedding planning and decoration.
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