Child abuse arrest made
Franklinton police arrested a couple, charging them with child abuse.
According to a report by Officer A.J. Bishop, Kenya Billings, 24, and Daniel Crawford, 21 were charged with felony neglect child abuse on May 6.
Investigators allege they did not immediately notify authorities when a seven-month old child broke his leg falling off the bed.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:36 pm |
Hicks, center, takes a picture with Wade, along with the Miracle League mascot, Homer. |
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Bike-A-Thon raises spirits, funds for Miracle League
The Miracle League of Franklin County held their annual Bike-A-Thon at Long Mill Elementary this past Saturday.
There were almost 100 participants, raising over $7,000 for the league, which is designed to give developmentally challenged children an opportunity to play baseball on a field fitted for their needs.
Tiffany Hicks received $2,075 in sponsorships, Jayden Ossino $830, followed by Branson Reavis with $500.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:36 pm |
Heavy rains blamed for sewage spill
Inflow from heavy storms on Monday caused a wastewater spill in Franklinton.
County utility staff said they experienced a bypass of untreated wastewater from a pump station located on Chavis Street in Franklinton.
The spill occurred after the area received about 3.5 inches of rain during the afternoon hours.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:36 pm |
It’s peanut butter and jelly challenge time this spring!
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Challenge is on again for the United Way of Franklin County Spring Food Drive.
The UWFC food drive is twice a year and supplies the hunger program Feeding Franklin, which has 17 pantries that directly accept the food and distribute it to needy residents in Franklin County.
In its fourth year, Feeding Franklin has placed more than 100,000 food items in Franklin County for the hungry.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:36 pm |
GOODWILL OPENS
The completely renovated Goodwill Store of Louisburg opened last week in the site of the former Rowe’s Men’s Shop in Shannon Village Shopping Center. The store features clothing, shoes, household goods, furniture and other items -- and it’s open seven days a week.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:36 pm |
WALTER M. BECKHAM
FRANKLINTON - Walter M. Beckham, 76, of Franklinton, died April 17, 2013. He was formerly Chief of Police of Franklinton and Chief Deputy Sheriff of Franklin County.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:47 pm |
JACKIE MOORE GUPTON
LOUISBURG - Jackie Moore Gupton, 53, of Louisburg died Tuesday night, April 30, 2013, at her home. Jackie loved her family, friends, her home, working in her garden and she loved her two dogs, Zoe and Ty.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:46 pm |
CARL D. DAVIS
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Carl D. Davis, 77, who died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, will be held Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at Allen Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Mary Helen Jones Cemetery.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:45 pm |
CHARLES H. “SMILEY” PEARCE
RALEIGH - Charles Herman “Smiley” Pearce, 86, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at Rex Healthcare. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 8, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Chapel, Knightdale. Burial followed in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:44 pm |
TALMADGE W. “TAL" REAVIS
YOUNGSVILLE - Talmadge Wilson “Tal” Reavis, 59, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at Rex Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, May 6, at Harris Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Bill Haley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Monday, May 6, 2013 4:47 pm |
ODELL M. WILLIAMS
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Odell M. Williams, 84, who died Friday, May 3, 2013, will be held Wednesday, May 8, at Union Hill Baptist Church, with the Rev. James W. Parks officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
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Posted: Monday, May 6, 2013 4:46 pm |
MORA LEE PERRY
PORTSMOUTH, VA - Funeral services for Mora Lee Perry, 88, formerly of Louisburg, who died Thursday, May 2, 2013, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at St. Delight United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Maurice White officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Monday, May 6, 2013 4:44 pm |
JACKIE MOORE GUPTON
LOUISBURG - Jackie Moore Gupton, 53, of Louisburg died Tuesday night, April 30, 2013, at her home. Jackie loved her family, friends, her home, working in her garden and she loved her two dogs, Zoe and Ty.
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Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013 4:24 pm |
Breaking News: Meth lab busted
PEARCES — Vice officers expecting to round up suspects for selling marijuana and illegal pills stumbled upon a clandestine meth lab.
The evening of May 1, Franklin County narcotics officers arrested eight people inside a home in the 1000 block of Old Halifax Road, alleging they all had a hand in the illegal and dangerous operation.
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Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013 1:38 pm |
Breaking News: Man sentenced on federal counterfeit charges
A Franklin County man was sentenced this week to 3.5 years in jail on federal counterfeit charges.
Matthew Williams, 25, was sentenced April 30 to spend 42 months in jail on charges of conspiracy to make counterfeit currency, and manufacturing counterfeit currency.
He was also ordered to pay a $2,000 fine.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Friday, May 3, 2013 1:32 pm - 1 opinion posted |
STEVIE D. RICHARDSON
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Stevie D. Richardson, 53, who died Monday, April 29, 2013, will be held Friday, May 3, at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg, with the Rev. Sidney E. Dunston officiating. Burial will follow in the Mary H. Jones Cemetery.
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Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013 4:19 pm |
Council of Government’s ‘goof’ will cost taxpayers
FRANKLINTON — Members of the Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments, including all of the governing boards in Franklin County, are being asked to write a check, ensuring that the entity can continue to pull upon federal grants to spur development.
Franklinton Mayor Elic Senter, who is also a COG board member and member of that board’s Finance Committee, told town commissioners during a budget work session on Tuesday that governmental entities will be asked to pay a special assessment of $1.39 per resident to the organization.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Patricia Chastain sworn in as clerk of courts
LOUISBURG — Resident Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood swore in a new clerk of court this week, tabbing a businesswoman with a background in community service and health care.
Patricia B. Chastain took the oath of office on Wednesday morning, replacing Charles Davis who filled the position on an interim role after the abrupt resignation of longtime clerk Alice Faye Hunter last month.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm - 2 opinions posted |
Armory shooter to serve two years, to be deported
LOUISBURG — A man arrested for firing shots while in a crowd of party revelers could spend more than two years in jail.
When he’s released, though, he won’t be walking the streets of Franklin County.
Immigration, said Assistant District Attorney Kristin Peebles, has a detainer on Gregory Vidal.
“Once his sentence is complete,” Peebles said, “Immigration will pick him up and he’ll be deported.
“That had an impact on our decision (to take the plea).”
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
A drawing of the planned Ray Hodges Fine Arts Complex |
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Legacy of Ray Hodges to live on in college’s new fine arts complex
The passion and dedication of the late Ray Hodges was in sharp focus Tuesday evening at Louisburg College as the school formally announced the creation of the Ray Hodges Fine Arts Complex.
Hodges was a local businessman and long-time supporter of the college who died unexpectedly a year ago.
But on Tuesday night, one of his visions took a giant step toward reality as the college linked his name to the school’s art facility.
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GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Gunman allegedly shot friend
FRANKLIN COUNTY — A Franklinton man accused of shooting a friend in the chest is next slated to appear in court next month.
Authorities arrested Devin Troy Brown, 32, during the early morning hours of April 25, about eight hours after Franklin County sheriff’s investigators say he shot Seth Gower.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Retirement reactions too good to pass up!
GOOD MORNING: Following is some of the online comment in reference to my retirement that you may get a kick out of. I did.
As I have said many times, I write these columns to be read, not loved.
From b-revel on 4/26/13: “I for one and I’m sure there are many, will miss you. You just keep your chin up Asher because the steam is still there.”
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Asher Johnson - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm - 3 opinions posted |
Getting poison out of water should never take 39 years!
For a species that’s as totally dependent on fresh water as we humans, we certainly don’t take very good care of the limited supplies that keep us alive.
For example, the much-maligned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is allowing power plants to dump just as many toxic pollutants into our nation’s waterways as it did in 1982.
That’s not only shocking, it’s also unacceptable bordering on completely nuts.
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In Our Opinion - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Here’s hoping that the swift action in court catches on
Anyone familiar with the court system understands that action or change generally moves at the speed of dried mud.
However, the last month — actually, less than a month — has proven otherwise.
On April 9, longtime Clerk of Court Alice Faye Hunter tendered her resignation.
The next afternoon, Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood was swearing in Louisburg attorney Charles Davis to fill in the post on an interim basis.
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Carey Johnson - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Spring has ‘sprung’ with a wide range of events
Wow, what a weekend!
If you couldn’t find something fun to do this past weekend in Franklin County — even if it was just enjoying a picture-perfect Saturday — you just weren’t trying.
Folks were out and about everywhere.
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Gary Cunard - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm - 1 opinion posted |
Here’s wishing Asher a long, happy retirement
Dear editor:
I will miss Asher Johnson’s column in The Franklin Times. I’ve read just about every one of them since moving here 11 years ago.
You had to read Asher’s column to get the “scoop” on what was going on, the real “low down.”
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Letters to the editor - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Goodwill deserves support
Dear editor:
As a citizen of Franklin County I am embarrassed by the article on the front page of the April 24 edition of the News & Observer.
I support most of the nonprofits in the county and it breaks my heart to hear people complaining about a new nonprofit business opening up in Louisburg.
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Letters to the editor - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
THE RIGHT APPROACH. Bunn’s Troy Bennett watches this iron shot fly toward the 18th hole during Monday afternoon’s Northern Carolina Conference links match at The River Golf Course at Lake Royale. |
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NCC Curtain Call
BUNN -- William Lewis literally went down to the final few holes to repeat as the Northern Carolina Conference golf championship.
While there was little suspense involving the NCC team standings heading into Tuesday’s regular season finale at The River, there was plenty of excitement surrounding the individual winner.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS. Franklinton High School’s Rondez Taylor tries to clear the bar in the boys high jump competition during last Thursday afternoon’s home conference track and field meet against Bunn. |
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TOPS ON THE TRACK
FRANKLINTON -- After spending much of the spring working on techniques, training, lowering times and gaining heights and distances, it’s time to get down to the meat of the 2013 schedule for Franklin County’s track and field athletes.
Franklinton wrapped up its regular season last Thursday by sweeping a Northern Carolina Conference matchup against league and county rival Bunn.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
DEPALMA’S DELIVERY. Northern Nash’s Natalie DePalma sends the ball forward as Louisburg’s Kelsey Harris defends during Tuesday’s non-conference girls soccer matchup at Joyner Park in Louisburg. |
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No Match For NNHS
LOUISBURG -- You knew it was going to be a strange evening on the pitch when, during pre-match drills, coaches from Louisburg and Northern Nash were informed that one team would have to move its bench.
Some referees tend to be more by-the-book than others, and this particular official insisted that the benches needed to be on the opposite sides of the field -- instead of the same-side format utilized at Louisburg’s Joyner Park.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Wildcats forfeit ‘12 campaign
Due to a paperwork error, Bunn High School has forfeited all 10 victories from its 2012 varsity football season.
During a check of mandatory physical forms for the spring track and field campaign, it was discovered that one of the potential athletes -- someone who suited up for the football squad last fall -- was competing with an expired physical on the gridiron.
Bunn self-reported the violation to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and received a $500 fine.
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Geoff Neville - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
STRAIGHTEN IT OUT. Bunn freshman Nicholas Sanders pulls a pitch for a foul ball during Tuesday night’s home diamond victory against the Northwest Halifax Vikings. |
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The Conference Clincher
BUNN -- Leonard Allen thought his Bunn Wildcats had a good chance to repeat as the Northern Carolina Conference baseball champions -- if a few things fell into place.
Allen was looking for a leadoff hitter and a starting pitcher -- and he found them both in freshman standout Nicholas Sanders.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Mudcats swept by Potomac Nationals
WOODBRIDGE, VA. -- Michael Taylor lined the game-winner off the left-field wall in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Potomac Nationals rallied past the Carolina Mudcats 4-3 in the finale of a Class A Carolina League baseball twinbill in Northern Virginia.
The walkoff, coupled with a 5-0 shutout in game one, earned a doubleheader sweep for the Nationals (12-13).
The Mudcats (10-15) have lost four straight.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Former LC hoopster earns NCHSAA honor
CHAPEL HILL --Coaches, administrators and media representatives will be among those receiving awards today when the North Carolina High School Athletic Association holds its 2013 Annual Meeting.
The event is scheduled for the Dean E. Smith Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill the day after the spring meeting of the NCHSAA’s Board of Directors has concluded.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
LC Hurricanes conclude regular season
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg College baseball team improved its season record to 32-13 with a pair of non-conference wins last Saturday at home against Rappahannock Community College out of Virginia.
Kerr-Vance Academy alum John Allen earned the win in game one where he threw all five innings in the run-rule shortened 12-0 game.
The sophomore pitcher only allowed three hits and picked up four strikeouts in the shutout.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Red Rams Double Up
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Under the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s tennis rules, players must choose to either compete in singles or doubles during postseason action -- they can’t do both.
For Franklinton’s Garrett Freese and Grant Poupard, the decision was an easy one -- they were going to team up for doubles, beginning with action last week at the Northern Carolina Conference Championships at Roanoke Rapids.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Campaign closes for LC
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College carried plenty of momentum and optimism into last weekend’s action at the annual Region X Softball Tournament in Aiken, S.C.
But LC’s stay would be a short one as the Lady Hurricanes couldn’t extend their recent winning ways.
Heading into the tourney with nine consecutive victories, Louisburg dropped its first two matchups and were knocked out of the double-elimination format.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
A TRUE HALL OF FAMER. Athletic Director and former women’s basketball coach Mike Holloman (right) is presented with a plaque by Louisburg College President Mark La Branche after Holloman was inducted into the LC Athletics Hall of Fame. |
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New Class Inducted
LOUISBURG -- In his role as athletic director, Mike Holloman played an integral part in the planning and selection process for the first two Athletics Hall of Fame Classes at Louisburg College.
Holloman was instrumental once again during the latest induction ceremony, which was held last Saturday on the LC campus.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Clemens takes mound at Fenway
BOSTON, MASS. -- Baseball is now a business for Paul Clemens in his role as a relief pitcher for the Houston Astros.
But Clemens still must have felt a bit of a tingle when he was summoned to the mound last Friday at historic Fenway Park when the Astros tangled with the Boston Red Sox.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
YOU’VE BEEN ELIMINATED
The Franklin County Volleyball Club Eliminators rolled through the competition to win the Jr. Hi Neighbor Tournament on April 21 in Asheville. The Elminators claimed first place on the Club Gold level. The team, which is coached by former Louisburg High School players Brittini Pittman and Lindsey Ball, consists of students from Bunn and Terrell Lane Middle Schools.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
LC football sked released
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College will kick off its 2013 football season Aug. 31 with a home game against Virginia Beach Military Academy.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
GREAT GYMNAST
Kennedy Wylie, a seventh-grader at Bunn Middle School, recently won first place on vault to become the North Carolina Platinum Leavel State Champion in the 12-Year Old Division at the X-Cel Prep State Meet. The event was held in April in Wilmington. Wylie competes for Tri-County Gymnastics in Youngsville and is coached by Gene Leone and Bertina Harris. She has been involved in gymnastics for six years.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
FLIGHT PLAN
Bunn High School’s Bruce Adams competes in the long jump as part of last Thursday’s Northern Carolina Conference Track and Field meet at Franklinton.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
BATON TWIRLERS
Franklinton’s Tasia Lynch (right) hands the baton off to teammate Tykima Alston as part of last Thursday afternoon’s home conference meet against Bunn.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
PHOENIX ON THE RISE
Louisburg High School’s Phoenix Spivey (left) hurries the ball upfield for the Lady Warriors during Tuesday night’s home loss to Northern Nash in a non-conference girls soccer showdown. The event was staged at Joyner Park in Louisburg.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
TIMMY’S TIME
Bunn’s Timmy Mitchell earned the start on the mound Tuesday night against the Northwest Halifax Vikings.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
ABOVE THE EYES
Bunn High School senior Braxton Lamm lays off this pitch during Tuesday night’s Northern Carolina Conference baseball win versus Northwest Halifax.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
June wedding bells!
David and Cindy (Ray) Chapman of Durham announce the engagement of their daughter, Maggie Chapman, to Robert Hubbard, son of Jeff and Patty Hubbard, also of Durham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby L. Ray of Pilot. A June 29 wedding will be held at Adaumont Farm in Trinity.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Upcoming wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Harris and Mr. and Mrs. John B. Evans of Louisburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Leigh Evans to Taylor Stephen Elliott, son of Cynthia Elliott of Raleigh and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stephen Elliott of Clayton. The wedding is planned for Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Blooming Festival planned
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will host its 17th Annual Nashville Blooming Festival on Mother’s Day weekend, May 8-11, in downtown Nashville.
Amusement rides open Wednesday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Nash County Courthouse. Wednesday and Thursday night, purchase a wristband for $17 (per night) for unlimited rides from 5:30-9 p.m.! Regular ticket prices apply Friday night, Saturday and Saturday night.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Third spring concert slated at Cherry Hill
The third and final spring concert of the 2013 season at Warren County’s historic Cherry Hill will feature three members of the Meredith College faculty in a Sunday event. The concert, which commemorates Alice Vaiden Williams, will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
School vandalized
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects who damaged a school.
Laurel Mill Elementary Principal Genie Faulkner reported the morning of April 29 that two large double pane windows were broken.
According to the report by Dep. R.E. Shearin II, it appeared that someone used rocks to do the damage.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
‘Turn of Century Concert’ slated downtown
Louisburg High School’s Concert and Symphonic Bands will put on their annual Turn of the Century performance this Saturday.
The 6 p.m. event will take place in downtown Louisburg, a tradition begun 18 years ago by veteran band director Brian D. Miller.
The concert is a quick-paced 35-minute concert.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
SIGNUP. Lori Smith, left, helps parents Becky and Danny Langton sign up for the races, along with their kids, Sammy and Sidney. |
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To run in Bunn is always fun — and it raises funds
BUNN — The annual 5k event in Bunn is about more than reaching the finish line.
Ultimately, the goal is to raise enough funds and awareness to build a park in town.
But it is the Bunn Fun Run, and organizers, runners and others took note of the name.
“I think it’s a great event,” said Becky Berbert, an Apex resident with property at Lake Royale.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
Donation’s goal is helping horses
FRANKLIN COUNTY — A group of equine enthusiasts provided the county’s animal control department with seed money they can use to help take care of horses in distress.
Animal Control Director Taylor Bartholomew accepted a $600 check recently that they hope to pair with other funds to buy a horse trailer and other items they would need to perform horse rescue efforts.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:59 pm |
MARY ALICE G. DENTON
LOUISBURG - Mary Alice Gupton Denton, 88, of Louisburg died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Rex Hospital. She was born in Franklin County to Ben and Pearl Burnette Gupton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Denton, and her sister, Inez Griffin. She was a member of Wood Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for over 50 years, Sunday school teacher for over 40 years and was a member of the church choir.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:33 pm |
BETTY LEE MAXEY SWANN
ROCKY MOUNT – Funeral services for Betty Lee Maxey Swann, 71, who died Wednesday, April 24, at Rex Healthcare, Raleigh, will be May 4, 2 p.m., at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Rocky Mount.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:29 pm |
JACKIE M. GUPTON
LOUISBURG - Jackie Moore Gupton, 53, of Louisburg died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:27 pm |
LUTHER BURRELL JR.
LOUISBURG - Luther Burrell Jr., 91, died Thursday, April 25, 2013. Funeral service was held Monday, April 29, at Haywood Baptist Church, Louisburg. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:26 pm |
MATTIE LEE MATTHEWS DAVIS
WAKE FOREST - Mattie Lee Matthews Davis, 94, died at the Hospice House on Monday, April 29, 2013. Graveside service was held Wednesday, May 1, at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:25 pm |
JAMES D. WHEELER
WAKE FOREST - James Daylon Wheeler, 65, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Rex Hospital Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Beulah Christian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ronnie Snead and the Rev. Ronald Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:24 pm |
EDWARD D. BUBELIS
LOUISBURG - Edward Daniel Bubelis, 91, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 1, at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Sewell, N.J.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:23 pm |
SHIRLEY J. CREWS
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Shirley J. Crews, 66, who died Sunday, April 28, 2013, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Gospel Unlimited Church, with Bishop Johnny Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:28 pm |
EDWARD J. BLACKNALL
FRANKLINTON —Edward Junior Blacknall, 58, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Brantwood Rehabilitation Center, Oxford. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 28, at Kinches Chapel Christian Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. Willie R. Nixon III officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:27 pm |
R. EUGENE “GENE” PREDDY
FRANKLINTON —Ralph Eugene “Gene” Preddy, 63, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, with Pastor Robert Mosher presiding. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:26 pm |
Qingyue Cao raises his trophy |
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Pucker power captivates Louisburg
FRANKLIN COUNTY — In an event where the first television show to come to mind is the “Andy Griffith Show” — with its whistling theme and all — Summer Tillitt decided to keep it “All in the Family.”
Tillett, 7, was named the Children’s Grand Champion in the Franklin County Division of the International Whistlers Convention.
She also earned first place trophies in the popular and classical categories in the Franklin County Division.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
‘Right person’ sought for clerk’s post; Davis holds a steady course
LOUISBURG — Alice Faye Hunter’s abrupt resignation required swift action to fill her post on an interim basis.
Residents had until Wednesday to submit an application to replace her on a permanent basis.
Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood, who is responsible for picking the person who will serve though 2014, said he will take his time to choose the right person to serve as this county’s Clerk of Court.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
Joe and Sonja Webb on the stairs of the nearly completed Timberlake House |
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It’s a labor of love!
Fears, tears and cheers is perhaps the perfect description of the restoration of an old house.
That explanation comes courtesy of Joe and Sonja Webb (Sonja, actually!) who have labored for years on the historic Timberlake House on U.S. 401 just south of Louisburg and who are opening the nearly completed house to the Franklin County Historic Homes Tour this weekend.
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GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
Roosters found homes; 16 people face charges
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Animal Control officers had found homes for about 50 roosters by the time 16 people accused of using the birds to fight were set to appear in court.
Sheriff’s deputies and animal control officers raided a Rocky Ford Road home on April 13, breaking up a cockfighting ring that authorities say drew about 50 people to the desolate location.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
U.S. 401 undone as a Times column comes to end
GOOD MORNING: Reference my recent remarks about why U.S. 401 in southern Franklin County hasn’t been fixed, comes this from Mack on 4/15/13:
“Asher, we’ve done everything short of a lawsuit to urge the NC DOT to focus on widening Hwy 401.
The 401 Citizens Action Committee even produced a short documentary (movie) focused on the urgency of widening this final 11 miles of dangerous highway.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm - 6 opinions posted |
Raleigh’s surprise loss could be county’s gain
Franklin County has a fantastic opportunity at its fingertips, but it’s highly unlikely that our elected leadership will have the vision or the gumption to take advantage of it.
Recently, in a split and largely unexplained vote, the Raleigh city council fired City Manager Russell Allen.
Allen is the guy who led the capital city through 12 years of unprecedented growth and prosperity, managed to get them through the Great Recession without an economic bloodbath and engineered the revamping of Fayetteville Street and construction of a new, downtown Civic Center.
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In Our Opinion - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
The time for ignoring public comments is fading away
I’ve been to enough municipal and county government meetings in my professional life to know the drill.
Each board, committee or council has a public comment section of their meeting, which allows residents to bring almost any matter or issue to their governing board — no matter how large or small the matter may be.
And at the end, if the governing board is so inclined, they may thank a resident for stepping forward.
But that’s about it.
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Carey Johnson - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
Take time to enjoy irony; often you’re paying for it
I have a weakness for all things ironic.
That said, it’s ironic that I missed something truly ironic in Louisburg recently — but a friend took great delight in pointing it out to this clueless old reporter.
I did notice that it was ironic last week that the Louisburg Town Council did not mention the recent loss of two downtown businesses, even though last month they were assured that the empty building scenario in town wasn’t as bad as we have been making out.
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Gary Cunard - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
ERICA’S GREAT CATCH. Franklinton veteran Erica Goswick (right) fields a pop fly as teammate Alexsa Bowman looks on during last Friday afternoon’s home softball victory against league rival Louisburg. |
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Classic Comeback
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton’s young softball squad has found one opponent that it obviously has a number on -- the Louisburg Lady Warriors.
FHS topped Louisburg earlier in the season on the road, but the Lady Warriors headed into the bottom of the seventh of last Friday’s rematch milking a slim lead.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
REPEAT TIME? Bunn High School sophomore standout William Lewis is looking to defend his Northern Carolina Conference Golf Championship. The NCC convened Tuesday afternoon at Bull Creek in Louisburg. |
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WILLIAM’S TO WIN
LOUISBURG - William Lewis’ potential path toward a Northern Carolina Conference championship has been paved by one of his best golfing traits.
Consistency.
Lewis, the defending NCC and Mideast Regional Champion, is well on his way to repeating as the league title holder after firing an even-par 72 during Tuesday’s conference call at Bull Creek Golf and Country Club.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
SECOND SEED. Zac Laneve and the Louisburg College Hurricanes will be the No. 2 seed for the annual Region X Baseball Tournament. |
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LC takes 2nd spot in league
LOUISBURG -- Much more than just tournament seeding was at stake this spring in the Region X baseball standings.
In past years, only the league tournament champion has earned a spot in district competition -- the next step toward a possible berth in the NJCAA College World Series.
But under a new format, both the Region X regular season and tournament champions will appear in the districts, which will be held in May in either Maryland or West Virginia.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm - 1 opinion posted |
LC’s Fabulous Finish
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College couldn’t have picked a better time to gain momentum on the softball diamond.
Over the past few weeks, the Lady Hurricanes have put together a nine-game winning streak in front of the annual Region X Tournament, which will be held this weekend at Aiken Tech College in South Carolina.
Certainly, LC’s No. 5 seed is deceiving as the Lady Hurricanes are playing their best softball of the season heading into the event, which features a National Tournament berth for the winner.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
LC salutes top athletes
LOUISBURG -- Last week, the Louisburg College faculty and staff recognized outstanding achievements by members of the campus community, including distinguished service awards, academic achievement honors and other student successes.
As part of the 2013 Awards Day program, two Hurricanes were honored as Outstanding Student Athlete Award winners.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
CONFERENCE DOMINANCE. (L to R) Coach Caitlin Withers and player Jessica Harris helped the Franklinton Lady Rams roll through their spike opponents last year in the Northern Carolina Conference. |
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All About Anderson
FRANKLINTON -- Of the many intangibles Jessica Harris enjoyed during her volleyball career at Franklinton High School, coaching stability was not one of them.
Since she became an instant starter at FHS as a freshman, Harris saw the Lady Rams’ program change hands three times -- and that can be a difficult hurdle for any prep athlete to overcome, regardless of the sport.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
Bunn takes second spot in the league
BUNN -- Bunn High School wrapped up its regular season in the No. 2 position in the Northern Carolina Conference boys tennis standings.
That means the Wildcats have earned a spot in the upcoming team portion of the Class 2-A State Playoffs under Coach Duane Gatson.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
YOU’RE TRAPPED. Louisburg High School’s Kenia Roa (left) and Kelsey Harris (right) double-team Corinth Holders’ Christi Innocent during last Wednesday’s prep soccer showdown at Joyner Park. |
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CH Can’t Be Stopped
LOUISBURG -- Only one team has been able to solve Corinth Holders this season in Northern Carolina Conference girls soccer action -- and that’s perennial powerhouse Roanoke Rapids.
Other than a loss to the league-leading Yellow Jackets, Corinth Holders has run the table against NCC foes -- a streak the Lady Pirates put on the line last Wednesday during a visit to Joyner Park to tangle with homestanding Louisburg High School.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
NC State wins over Davidson
RALEIGH -- No. 6 North Carolina State University extended the nation’s longest baseball winning streak to 15 games with a 4-3 walk-off win over Davidson on Tuesday night at Doak Field at Dail Park.
The Wolfpack (33-10) are coached by former Louisburg College assistant Eliott Avent.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
Robins takes region
NEW BERN -- Louisburg College Hurricane golfer Zach Robins won the Region X Division III Men’s Golf Championship with 74 and 75 scores for the two rounds of the tournament.
The event was held on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, at Emerald Golf Course in Craven County.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
Bunn defeats Louisburg in track and field
BUNN -- Bunn High School won the boys team event during a Northern Carolina Conference track and field meet last week against the Louisburg Warriors.
Bunn, coached by David Howle, was a winner by a 78-46 margin. The Wildcats will return to the track today for a road matchup against Franklinton.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
PARKER PILES UP THE AWARDS. Franklin County Royal Knights player Lyeshon Parker was selected as the Most Valuable Player at the recent Under Armour Basketball Tournament. (Photos Submitted) |
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Tourney Champs
YOUNGSVILLE -- The Franklin County Royal Knights Fifth-Graders shined on their home floor recently during the Under Armour AAU Basketball Tournament, which was held at the Youngsville Elementary School Gymnasium.
The Knights were paced by Lyeshon Parker, who averaged 17 points per game during the tourney to earn Most Valuable Player honors.
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Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
SALUTED AT THE DPAP
CHECK PRESENTATION TO THE MIRACLE LEAGUE. The Durham Bulls and Capital Broadcasting Company donated $10,000 and Minor League Baseball Charities donated $2,500 to The Miracle League of Franklin County. The check was presented at the beginning of the Durham Bulls home game on April 20. Five Miracle League players along with their families were guests to the Capital Broadcasting Company’s suite during the doubleheader game.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:55 pm |
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