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| 901. | Have transportation ideas? Here's your chance!
If you have an interest, either personal or professional, in the future of transportation in Franklin County, the Capital Area Metropolitican Planning Organization (CAMPO) would like your participation in a study.The group is updating the North East Area Study that covers part of the southwestern area of Franklin County. "Feedback and participation is vital to the success of the study," said Brandon Watson, project manager.
Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:55 pm
| | 902. |  Mat Wildcats Sharp At Regionals
PITTSBORO -- Bunn High School's season-long wrestling heroics didn't end with the Wildcats' historic appearance in the Class 2-A State Team Championships 12 days ago.After that match, BHS head coach Parker Haake emphasized that the Wildcats had plenty to still work for this winter -- beginning with an appearance at last Saturday's Class 2-A Mideast Individual Regionals at the new Seaforth High School in Chatham County.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 903. |  TURNAGE'S TIME
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The band Chicago's epic 1960s rocker 'Beginnings' might now be 53 years young, but it certainly typifies the current state of the Franklinton High School volleyball program.For the 2022 Lady Rams, it was only the beginning of what looks to be a continuation of Franklinton's recent dominance of the Big East Conference as FHS didn't have a single senior on its roster this fall.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 9, 2022 11:29 pm
| | 904. |  Tired of faking it at the pump: It's time to lower gas prices
I remember during my early days here in Franklin County, someone shared with me a little trick that folks used to do to "demonstrate" wealth.Apparently, back in the olden days, not all vehicles came equipped with air-conditioning units.It was considered a pretty significant luxury, generally reserved for those who were considerably well off.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2022 11:57 pm
| | 905. |  Area Star Shines At Trials
NASH COUNTY -- A former Nash Central High School and Big East Conference superstar and current North Carolina State Univrsity swimmer took his talents to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in June as Lance Norris competed in the second Olympic Swimming Trials of his young career.Norris, who spent his younger years competing in the pool for Nash Rec's swim team and under head coach Kyle Bain's tutelage while at Nash Central, competed in the 400, 800 and 1,500-meter freestyle events, recording a trio of personal-best marks and registering a first-place best finish in the 1,500-meter free.
CHANCE PUCKETT, Correspondent / Published Wednesday, July 10, 2024 11:35 pm
| | 906. |  LC's KEY SIGNEE
STANHOPE -- Most quality soccer coaches agree upon this statement -- any rebuilding process begins along the back end, especially at keeper.Southern Nash High School discovered that assessment back in 2018 when Kathryn Robinson took over in net as a freshman for a struggling program.The Ladybirds didn't win a match that year, but Robinson was so highly thought of that she would eventually earn Big East Conference Player of the Year honors.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, May 5, 2021 11:22 pm
| | 907. |  Town leaders earn President Awards
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg's mayor and a long-time community servant were presented with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for their community and volunteer service.Isaac Jenkins, CEO and founder of Citizens for Community Action and Breaking the Chains Outreach Ministries and Lent C. Carr, National President and CEO of the National Congressional Voting Caucus for Human Rights presented the honor to Mayor Christopher Neal and resident Johnnie C. Clifton Sr. during the board's Jan. 9 meeting.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 11, 2023 11:36 pm
| | 908. | County's growing pains will need more than aspirin to fix
You'll see a full story in next week's edition, but the issues of growth and development dominated the town of Franklinton's government agenda on Tuesday night.Certainly, it's no shocker.I mean, check any graph, report or census checker you want and you'll see that Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state.Heck, you don't need much research to note the impact.
Published Wednesday, August 16, 2023 10:50 pm
| | 909. |  Can video reveal Franklinton's 'beautiful truth?'
FRANKLINTON -- A group is hoping Franklinton is ripe for a small screen makeover.And, even if it's not, residents who entered Franklinton into HGTV's Hometown Takeover contest hope the improvements they've suggested take root right here at home.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:56 pm
| | 910. |  Mudcats secure diamond sweep
KANNAPOLIS - Ernesto Martinez hit for the cycle and was one of four Carolina Mudcats to hit a home run during Carolina's 10-3, series-finale and sweep-clinching, victory versus the homestanding Cannon Ballers on Sunday afternoon in Kannapolis. The victory was Carolina's sixth straight, matching the club's longest winning streak of the season.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 911. | Youngsville near a deal on buildings?
YOUNGSVILLE -- By the end of this year, town officials could sell their old town hall/police department building.Town commissioners voted to sell the property in February 2018 and, by the end of that year, the town's attorney notified the board he had begun negotiations to sell the property.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:40 pm
| | 912. |  County gathering spots are disappearing, brick by brick
When I would visit my grandmother, we would have one particular interaction, without fail.She'd be sitting on the couch and tell me someone had died.No doubt, it was someone she knew really well.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, September 7, 2022 11:23 pm
| | 913. |  THE TIME HAS COME
STANHOPE -- It took 16 months, but Big East Conference wrestlers were finally able to shine on the league's biggest stage last Friday.That's when the Big East Conference Wrestling Championships were held at the Southern Nash High School Gymnasium after a long absence due to COVID-19 concerns.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 914. | Out of COVID spotlight, opioid crisis spirals upward
LOUISBURG -- A few weeks ago, the Attorney General's office announced that North Carolina would receive about $19 million as part of a $573 million multi-state settlement against a consulting company they allege helped drug companies market and promote drugs that sparked the opioid epidemic.The settlement requires that the funds be spent on opioid abatement.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:04 am
| | 915. |  Cooperative Extension - Growing NC through education & research
Sharing the knowledge generated through research remains the goal of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. N.C. Cooperative Extension has a long, proud tradition of serving the citizens and communities of North Carolina. Formally established in 1914, the Extension Service is a partnership of county, state and federal governments. Throughout its history, it has focused on providing people with learning opportunities that allow them to benefit from research-based knowledge.
Charles Mitchell / Published Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:19 pm
| | 916. |  Class of 2021: Soon to be gone but not forgotten
It's late June and, strangely, one of the most melancholy times of the year here in Franklin County.All four of our high schools have held graduation ceremonies, a time of celebration and joy, especially for graduates.But for the rest of us, those who have been around for awhile, we know what will come next.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, June 23, 2021 11:57 pm
| | 917. | Airport hangars delayed by road
LOUISBURG -- In order for the county's airport to continue to takeoff, a road situation needs straightening out.More specifically, Airport Road needs to be straightened.The southeastern quadrant of the airport is defined by the curve of Airport Road, which cuts into the real estate available to the airport and limits the ability to develop more T-hangars on that end of Triangle North Executive Airport.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 12:04 am
| | 918. |  BACK IN ACTION
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College's second semester promises to be a busy one from an athletics standpoint.Nine different LC sports plan to take part in some semblance of a schedule this coming semester, which will begin next Wednesday. The effects of COVID-19 have pushed back several fall sports to the second semester, and will undoubtedly provide a challenge to filling out a full slate for each of the sports.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:34 pm
| | 919. |  Tobs Offer Packages
WILSON -- The Wilson Tubs are currently offering a 'Miracle on Stadium Street' package for the 2022 Coastal Plain Baseball League season.The package includes 14 game tickets, a $10 Fleming Stadium gift card and a mystery Tobs item.Cost is $75 per package.For more information, contact the Wilson Tobs at (252) 291-8627.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:50 pm
| | 920. | Youngsville beginning to create spending plan
YOUNGSVILLE -- Town management presented commissioners with an initial look at a spending plan including pay raises for town employees, a new roof at town hall, a plan for replacing police vehicles and, looking ahead, plans to celebrate the town's 150th birthday in 2025.First, during the March 11 budget session, Town Administrator Nathan Page presented the board with recommended future expenses, such as setting aside $75,000 for a new roof at town hall and $200,000 for a cost of living increase for employees, catching up for not having such a pay increase in the current budget.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:02 am
| | 921. | Hint of BBQ spices up council meeting
LOUISBURG -- Most of the Louisburg Town Council's Monday night meeting was about routine business -- although toward the end of the session there was a hint of barbecue in the air -- and that's something that doesn't happen at most council meetings.During the session, the council agreed to require that town residents mow that small strip of land between the sidewalks in front of their house or business and the street, something that some already do and many do not.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:58 pm
| | 922. |  NC State star tabbed by SF
RALEIGH -- North Carolina State University baseball's Patrick Bailey heard his name called last Wednesday night in the first round of the 2020 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, as he was selected as the 13th overall pick to the San Francisco Giants.Bailey becomes the 10th Wolfpack player selected in the first round of the MLB Draft (total includes secondary phase).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:57 pm
| | 923. |  Commissioners raise pay for all EMS staff
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners raised all EMS employee pay by 10 percent -- a move designed to retain current employees and attract new ones.It equates to about a $2-per-hour increase for all part- and full-time staff, costing the county $375,000 to implement the raise for the remainder of the current fiscal year."... As a result of the pandemic, the value of this position in the marketplace has gone up, hence the need to recognize that in some very specific ways," said County Manager Kim Denton, who proposed the pay raise during the board's Jan. 3 meeting.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 4, 2023 11:41 pm
| | 924. |  Fooling the government is not a game worth playing
I feel like I've written this column before.Just change the names and tweak the circumstances just a bit, and you've probably heard or read this before: Recently, some folks were sentenced to prison for misusing (stealing) COVID-19 relief funding.There is a bit of a twist in this one, though.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 925. |  Will courts quell monument controversy?
LOUISBURG -- A lawsuit challenging Louisburg's removal of a Confederate monument is slated to be heard in just more than a week.In June of 2020, Louisburg attorney Larry Norman filed a complaint on behalf of a dozen clients, challenging the town's decision and action to remove the long-standing monument from N. Main Street and place it in Oakwood Cemetery off Bickett Boulevard.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 2, 2022 11:51 pm
| | 926. |  TOURNEY CHAMPIONS
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- When the Big East Conference volleyball schedule began this fall, it was considered a safe bet that the Franklin County 'Big Three' of Louisburg, Franklinton and Bunn would control the upper-tier proceeds in the newfangled league.But that assessment was made before the program enhancements at Nash Central and Roanoke Rapids were on display, which left five teams tied for the top spot in the Big East heading into the final week of the regular season.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:54 pm
| | 927. |  Taking ministry outside church walls
LOUISBURG -- Members of St. Paul Presbyterian Church have always prided themselves on taking their gospel beyond the walls of their Louisburg church.When COVID-19 hit, and, literally, they could no longer gather inside those walls, they found another way to take their ministry beyond those walls to the people.St. Paul has organized under the Presbyterian Church USA Matthew 25 initiative to serve those in need.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 27, 2020 11:41 pm
| | 928. |  Louisburg, Franklinton leaders tout growth potential, benefits
YOUNGSVILLE -- Franklinton and Louisburg leaders are trumpeting development they expect to buoy their respective towns.They made the pronouncements during the most recent meeting of the Franklin County Economic Development Commission.First, Franklinton Town Manager Gregory Bethea said downtown development remains strong, with a proposed Mexican restaurant in the que and a brewery set to open in August.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:48 pm
| | 929. | Dorothy "Dot" Ferguson Cooke
Rolesville, NC--Dorothy "Dot" Ferguson Cooke of Rolesville, 94, left this earthly life on Monday, August 12, 2024 reuniting with Maylon, her devoted husband of 70 years, and with Maylon Gray, her cherished first born.
Published Wednesday, August 14, 2024 4:22 pm
| | 930. |  A STATE CHAMP
BURLINGTON -- The Class 2-A North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) State Championship was held on February 25 at Forsyth Country Day School near Winston-Salem, and the event held significance for local talent.The Burlington School would defeat Greenfield School by a final score of 78-65 to claim the state championship.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:59 pm
| | 931. | 'What a deal!' County agrees to seek grant to build a school
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners agreed to use $1.5 million in hopes that it can net them $30 million to replace Franklinton Elementary School.School system Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler made the request after sharing with the board her annual State of the School District address."In all my time up here, the way it always went, Franklin County has done 100 percent, had to pay for all the schools," said Commissioner Harry Foy.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:41 pm
| | 932. | Every day we delay offering help to addicts, lives are lost
We have to do something and do it now because inaction is costing precious lives right here in Franklin County.As you know, the heroin, opioid, fentanyl epidemic is sweeping the county and continuing to wait for either the state or the federal government to deal with the crisis is a waste of time and lives.
In our opinion / Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 11:54 pm
| | 933. |  Authorities thwart 'shoot up the place' threat
LOUISBURG -- A Henderson man is slated to appear in district court next week on charges that he initiated threats that prompted the lockdown of a Youngsville business.Authorities arrested 21-year-old Cincear Zyair Glasco on Aug. 11, charging him with felony stalking, felony intimidating a witness and two counts of misdemeanor communicating threats.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 17, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 934. |  Technical foul!
Franklinton gets the job done but trips over its own policy!
FRANKLINTON -- A state audit investigation revealed Franklinton's manager spent nearly $40,000 without following town policies.The error was one of procedure, not malice or ill intent, said Town Manager Gregory Bethea.Bethea said it should not erode the public's trust in the town or management.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:01 am
| | 935. | Franklin County reports first case of "zombie" deer, according to wildlife
RALEIGH -- Franklin County recorded its first "zombie deer" case.The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) confirmed a 2.5-year-old female white-tailed deer harvested in the county tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). It was tested as part of routine surveillance by the state.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 29, 2023 11:24 pm
| | 936. |  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
| | 937. | Louisburg's proposed budget includes no tax or fee increases
LOUISBURG -- The town council got its first look at a nearly finalized 2020-21 budget during a work session Tuesday evening and made few changes in the document that was presented by town administrator Jonathan Franklin.Essentially, the new budget stands at $14,728,197 and keeps the property tax rate for the coming year the same -- 45 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:51 pm
| | 938. |  Federal officials tour Franklin project
FRANKLINTON -- A nearly $12 million overhaul of its wastewater treatment plant warranted Franklin County a stop on a nationwide tour of rural America's infrastructure.Standing at a podium, as crews in the background used millions of dollars in Environmental Protection Agency and State Department of Environmental Quality funds to bolster the plant, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, EPA Administrator Michael Regan and DEQ Secretary Elizabeth Biser reviewed the prior commitments the government has made to infrastructure.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 939. | Runway 'turbulance' first step toward major improvements
LOUISBURG -- Airport operations are moving ahead, full throttle, its director told county management and advisory board members.However, they'll be pared back starting next month.Significant work is slated to start in July on an $11.6 million project to overhaul the runway and surfaced areas at Triangle North Executive Airport.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2022 11:57 pm
| | 940. |  Louisburg shuts down troubled corner store
LOUISBURG -- The town of Louisburg has temporarily shut down a convenience store that police and community leaders have described as a haven for criminal activity.Superior Court Judge Cindy Sturges issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, effectively shutting down the In N Out Store No. 2 at 806 S. Main Street.A scheduled July 5 preliminary injunction could determine whether the store remains closed until a trial on the merits could be heard.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:07 am
| | 941. |  Getting 'boosterized' and dealing with Santa's visit
It's the eve of Christmas Eve, if you can believe that.It's hard to believe that Santa Claus will be making his rounds in just a few hours -- and that Christmas Day looms large.2021 has been a crazy, crazy year and despite our hopes that the COVID crisis was largely behind us, that's appearing more and more like mere wishful thinking.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:59 pm
| | 942. |  Troubled store to remain shut down through August
LOUISBURG -- A legal fight to shut down a corner store will continue through August.On June 26, Superior Court Judge Cindy Sturges issued a temporary restraining order that prevented the owners and operators of the In N Out convenience store from doing business.A preliminary injunction hearing was slated for July 5 and, during the session, it was determined that the order would remain in place until at least Aug. 18.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:06 am
| | 943. |  Hero, heroes-to-be honored
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners recognized community heroes during its most recent meeting.First, along with members of Franklinton American Legion Post 52, they recognized Eric Pearce for his life-saving efforts back in June.Then, they made official a sponsorship with the Bunn CERT Lions, allowing the civic group -- with former first responders making up a large number of its membership -- to solidify life-saving efforts in Bunn in partnership with the county.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:23 pm
| | 944. | 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
| | 945. |  Franklinton remembers the life and legacy MLK
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration went was executed without a keynote speaker.However, the word was given.The event, hosted by the MLK Jr. Committee, marked its 17th anniversary on Saturday.Joe Cutchins Jr., part of local efforts to recognize the slain civil rights leader since the beginning, said Saturday was just as much about King as the folks who made sure that his legacy was felt and remembered in Franklinton and Franklin County.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:43 pm
| | 946. |  Even an unprecedented year can feel like groundhog day
We're finally in the last month of what I feel comfortable saying is probably the worst year of most people's livesIn the full grips of a global pandemic, there is a certain bit of groundhog day that has certainly set in.For most folks, the day begins with a big gulp of coffee or bowl of cereal, a brutal commute from the bedroom to the living room/Zoom conference room/office to begin working or learning from home.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:51 pm
| | 947. | Franklinton faces cash flow crunch
FRANKLINTON -- The town's savings account has dropped by more than $1 million in the last four years.And, the timing of August debt payments and a lull in available cash flow has prompted staff to freeze non-essential spending.On the bright side, said Town Manager Zachary Steffey, the cash flow situation is temporary and the town's savings account is rebounding.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 24, 2022 11:54 pm
| | 948. |  ECU coach is extended
GREENVILLE -- The East Carolina University Board of Trustees last Thursday approved a contract extension for head baseball coach Cliff Godwin. In addition to securing Godwin's position through June 30, 2025, the new agreement also includes increased performance incentives.During his six years at the helm of the program, Godwin has guided ECU to four NCAA Regional berths, two Super Regional appearances, the 2019 American Athletic Conference regular season title, a pair of AAC Tournament crowns, three 40-plus win seasons and a 214-113-1 (.654) overall record.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:48 pm
| | 949. |  Summer highlights a perennial state problem
Don't look now but just over half of 2021 is now in the rear-view mirror and even the echoes of Fourth of July fireworks have faded away.Not that there were as many fireworks this year, at least not locally, after the county's effort to celebrate our freedoms fizzled. But at least Franklinton launched some "fire in the sky" to celebrate, even if they were a few days earlier than normal.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, July 7, 2021 11:39 pm
| | 950. |  P,P & K salutes winners
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department hosted its annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition Sept. 29 at Bunn High School.
Results were as follows:
From Staff Reports / Published Saturday, October 6, 2007 1:04 am
| | 951. |  Stand up and be counted; And, make your vote count, too
Election Day is Nov. 5, but that's not why I'm telling folks now that they should stand up and be counted.During the most recent Franklin County Board of Commissioners meeting, a Census representative was on hand, asking officials to support their work, and reminding the public of just how important the count really is.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 11:46 pm
| | 952. | Telecommunications tower is a no-go after no vote in Bunn
BUNN -- After listening to a hall full of residents, Bunn commissioners fell silent.Their inaction on Monday night left the county scrambling to find a new tower location to fit into an improved emergency radio communication system.Franklin County Emergency Communications Director Christy Shearin petitioned the town to locate a 300-foot tower on property shared with the Bunn Fire Department at 505 Main Street.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:31 pm
| | 953. |  Early College High is paving the way for success
The Franklin County Early College High School (FCECHS) opened its doors in January 2010 with one primary goal in mind: To provide students in Franklin County with the opportunity to graduate from high school with an associate's degree, free of charge.This program has come a long way from its earliest days, when a handful of students and six staff members ventured into uncharted waters to open a school unlike any other in Franklin County's history.
DR. RHONDA SCHUHLER, Superintendent, Franklin County Schools / Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 11:57 pm
| | 954. |  Sown seeds quickly grow into Small Business of Year
LOUISBURG -- Vance-Granville Community College's Small Business Center named a Franklinton nonprofit food ministry as its Small Business of the Year.VGCC presented the honor to Sowing Seeds during a celebration last month."[Sowing Seeds Operator Joni McPhetridge] is an exceptional individual," said Carolyn Perry, director of VGCC's Small Business Center."Her combination of humor, self-motivation, and leadership are truly inspiring qualities," Perry said.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:09 pm
| | 955. | 'Off and running,' says firm installing county radio system
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners got an update on projects related to utilities and the public safety radio system.They also gave the county's tax administrator approval to negotiate a contract with the company that will perform revaluation of property.In January, commissioners agreed to enter into a contract with Tallahassee, Fla.-based Williams Communications to upgrade its radio system.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:01 am
| | 956. |  Vets oppose office relocation
LOUISBURG -- A handful of commissioners vehemently opposed relocating its veterans services office.County management said it would re-evaluate the prospect.Both pronouncements came Monday after veterans flooded the Franklin County Board of Commissioners meeting space, demanding that the county keep the Veterans Services office in its current location.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 8, 2023 11:42 pm
| | 957. |  Winstead reflects: 'My time has come and gone'
LOUISBURG -- The walls and shelves inside Kent Winstead's office are stripped bare.The only thing on the desk, which had been recently cleaned, were retirement papers.For the first time since 2014, the office will belong to someone else.And, for the first time since maybe 1989, the safety and security of Franklin County and its inclusive and surrounding communities will not be his responsibility.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:01 am
| | 958. |  LC men secure home victory over Wilkes CC
LOUISBURG -- Six players scored in double figures Sunday as Louisburg College claimed a key 103-94 home decision over Wilkes Community College in a Region X men’s basketball matchup at historic Holton Gymnasium on the LC campus.
Louisburg, coached by Aaron Denton, is now 16-4 overall to go with a 9-2 league worksheet. The Hurricanes are currently tied for second place in the Region X North Standings -- one game out of the top spot.
From Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:27 am
| | 959. | School system coping with state fund cuts
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County school officials and staff are trying to determine how the State Department of Public Instruction stuck a lump of coal in their holiday stocking.The State Department of Public Instruction (DPI) sent school finance staff an email on Nov. 18 -- a Friday -- stating that Franklin County public schools had lost 559 students to Wake Prep, resulting in a loss of $3.5 million that's allotted for those students.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, December 15, 2022 12:10 am
| | 960. |  Watch out for flying eels, dangerous Legos & sticky syrup during commute
I don't know about you, but this week, I could use a bit of whimsy.Between the lack of rain, intense heat and political whirlpool, I certainly could use a bit of distraction.And, on Wednesday morning, I got it.Turns out a tractor trailer overturned on Interstate 440 near Wade Avenue.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:50 pm
| | 961. |  Franklin County GOP holds annual convention
Louisburg - Franklin County Republicans focused on state and county budget priorities, election integrity, increasing government accountability, and preserving the U.S. Constitution during the Franklin County Republican Party's annual convention, Saturday, March 18. During the convention, Franklin County residents also heard from multiple 2024 candidates before electing officers and state convention delegates.
Franklin County Republican Party / Published Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:01 am
| | 962. | Plaintiffs have no standing to stop monument's move
LOUISBURG -- A superior court judge essentially ended a two-year confederate monument legal dispute when he ruled that a dozen Franklin County residents who challenged its moving had no legal standing to do so.On Monday afternoon, Superior Court Judge Michael O'Foghludha relied on precedent in two "very important" appellate court cases -- both of which dealt with the issue of legal standing -- which had been decided since the legal challenge was filed in Franklin County in June 2022.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:28 pm
| | 963. | County schools get great audit report
LOUISBURG -- After the Franklin County Board of Education quickly worked its way through a relatively light agenda Monday night, School Supt. Rhonda Schuhler forewarned them that things will begin to change over the next few weeks.On Monday, the school district received some major good news in the form of an "unmodified opinion" about the recent audit of school finances by the auditing firm of Dixon Hughes Goodman.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, January 16, 2020 12:06 am
| | 964. | County weighs in on proposed Lake Royale water system transfer
LAKE ROYALE -- With some conditions, Franklin County commissioners consented to a transfer of water service at Lake Royale.Red Bird Utility Operating Company LLC's acquisition of the service from Louisiana-based Total Environment Solutions Inc. ultimately has to be approved by the State Utilities Commission -- which is currently reviewing the matter.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 11:30 pm
| | 965. |  Nurses join effort to help cancer survivors 'complete their breast cancer journey'
LOUISBURG -- Everyone has heard the advice that when life deals you lemons, make lemonade.But when life dealt Tara Williamson some of the worst lemons possible, she not only made lemonade -- pink lemonade at that -- she found a new career calling and is using that to help others who are facing the same challenges she faced.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:58 pm
| | 966. |  State Court of Appeals upholds Louisburg's choice to move monument in a split decision
RALEIGH -- The State Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision -- ruling that plaintiffs opposed to Louisburg's decision to remove a Confederate statue had no legal standing to challenge the action in court.As a rule, those challengers have 30 days to file a notice of appeal, taking the matter to the State Supreme Court.Louisburg attorney Larry Norman, who represents the dozen residents who challenged the town's action, declined immediate comment.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2023 10:50 pm
| | 967. |  County begins budget process with a forum
LOUISBURG -- County department heads will start submitting their personnel request to human resources and finance staff this month.Its the next step in a budget process that County Manager Kim Denton laid out to commissioners and the public during the board's budget forum on Jan. 26.During the forum, Denton shared with the board the schedule by which staff and officials will examine, review and approve the budget, as well as outlining the factors that will impact the county's 2023-24 spending plan.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 1, 2023 11:52 pm
| | 968. | Homeless help? Not in county budget; hospital gets $2 million
LOUISBURG -- A member of the county's faith and health community asked county commissioners to help curb homelessness and address the opioid crisis.And, Beverly Kegley asked the board to draw from two cash reserves to do it.During the board's May 2 meeting, Kegley, an executive director of the Franklin County Volunteers in Medicine and a key cog of a revitalized Interfaith Council, asked commissioners if they could use COVID-19 funding to help address homelessness in Franklin County.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:35 am
| | 969. |  Franklinton man arrested in one of Nash's largest drug hauls
NASHVILLE -- A 39-year old Franklinton man, in jail on a reduced secured bond of $1.2 million, is charged with trafficking one of the largest amounts of Fentanyl ever seized in Nash County -- nearly eight pounds -- discovered during a traffic stop and K-9 search in Nashville.Joshua Jamaar Vines, of 150 Kimberling Drive, along with Omar Concepcion Cardenas, was stopped by members of the Nashville Police Department on U.S. 64 W on Oct. 25, 2023.
NANCY WEST-BRAKE, Graphic Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:55 pm
| | 970. | Manager's funding plan shortchanges our children A guest editorial
The current Franklin County 2023-24 budget recommendation, presented by County Manager Kim Denton to the Board of Commissioners on Monday evening, demonstrates that Franklin County is growing rapidly and funds are being directed towards this growth. Surplus tax revenues collected ($3 million over projections), the proposed addition of 20 new county positions, competitive employee compensation and benefits...
Dr. Rhonda Schuhler, Franklin County Superindent of Schools / Published Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:37 pm
| | 971. |  Bunn is nearly done with steps to turn on liquor taps
Back in October, I wrote a column about who you had to know or where you had to go to get some alcohol, particularly, liquor.It was a month after my boss wrote a cool feature story about retired ATF agent Johnny Binkley, whose book, Moonshiners & Revenuers, paints a pretty vivid picture of the colorful 1960s through early 1990s of Franklin County's illegal whiskey-soaked past.
Carey Johnson / Published Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:01 am
| | 972. |  NFL's 'ring leader' still has an open finger!
Although I was in great fear of another boring big bowl game (we're not supposed to call it by its real name!), I really wasn't expecting an evening of living room learning.But that's mostly what we got in a rather limp, one-sided contest that allowed Tom Brady to add another ring to his relentlessly growing jewelry collection."Teacher Tom" put on a four-quarter seminar on how professional football games are played -- and won -- although even he'd admit it wasn't a one-man show.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:06 am
| | 973. |  Key partnership help provide local students diverse options
As part of Franklin County's "State of the District" to the Board of Commissioners, we emphasized the importance of community partnerships. We are grateful for the role that non-profits, churches, and businesses play in supporting the work of our schools.The scope of these partnerships is broad, and includes volunteer work, backpack buddies to offer food to struggling families, and other efforts to support the learning and well-being of students in this community.
DR. RONDA SCHUHLER, Superintendent Franklin County Schools / Published Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:03 am
| | 974. |  As for hurricane preparation, the time is not now but right now
Patches O'Houlihan made dodgeball prep infamous with his Five "D's" of Dodgeball: Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge.His peptalk to the ragtag group of Average Joe's in the 2004 flick, Dodgeball, was further driven home when he unwrapped a sack of wrenches and notoriously told the group "if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball" before flinging metal tools at the hapless band of movie protagonists.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, July 7, 2021 11:39 pm
| | 975. |  County budget ups spending; no new taxes
LOUISBURG -- County management has proposed spending more money to retain and hire new employees, acquire new equipment and resources and bolster public education -- just not as much as the School Board requested.County Manager Kim Denton said it would be "an irresponsible action" to provide the request -- a 15.6 percent increase over current funding -- without sufficient analysis.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:37 pm
| | 976. | Board of Ed asked to support low-wealth students
LOUISBURG -- The agenda for Monday night's Board of Education foreshadowed a brief meeting with little substance, but two Youngsville residents and Schools Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler changed all that.One of the residents outlined for the school board the continued need for "low wealth" funding for county schools, often called Leandro funding, and the second person cautioned the school board to beware of what he saw as misguided efforts to ban books in the district.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:06 am
| | 977. | Many voice concerns about Plan B
LOUISBURG -- Although the Franklin County Board of Education has unanimously voted to return students to face-to-face classes a couple of days a week, there little consensus on that issue in the broader community.Prior to making that decision, the board listened as its clerk, Diane Marks, read an impassioned letter from a Bunn High School teacher urging them not to take such action -- and they were provided statistics from a recent survey of staff members that shows many have similar concerns.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 11:30 pm
| | 978. |  E-W contests are cancelled
GREENSBORO -- It is with great regret that the North Carolina Coaches Association's Board of Directors and staff have decided to cancel this year's East-West All-Star Games and on-site Coaching clinic. The board vote was unanimous.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:55 pm
| | 979. |  Baseball standouts welcomed
GREENVILLE -- Seventh-year head coach Cliff Godwin formally announced East Carolina University baseball team's 13-man incoming class last Friday, which features seven position players, three pitchers and three two-way players.The 2020-21 recruiting class consists of three infielders (Joey Berini, Jacob Starling and Josh Moylan), three outfielders (Garrett Chandler, Ryley Johnson and Trey Truitt), one catcher (Joey Rezek), three two-way players (CJ Boyd, Cam Clonch and Austin St. Laurent) and three pitchers (Danny Beal, Landon Ginn and Josh Grosz).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 19, 2020 11:53 pm
| | 980. |  Youngsville asks for help with bypass
LOUISBURG -- The town of Youngsville and its taxpayers have done a lot of heavy lifting in efforts to expedite a bypass around downtown.Last week, they asked Franklin County leaders for some help in expediting the Youngsville bypass.During the board's Sept. 3 meeting, Youngsville Town Manager Nathan Page gave the board a crash course in the work they've done, so far.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:46 pm
| | 981. | Bickett improvement plans resurface; town studies other projects
LOUISBURG -- In what can be described as a "night of future gazing," the Louisburg Town Council worked its way through a long agenda Monday night, much of it involving future or proposed projects.The meeting opened with a public hearing on a grant application to replace an aging water line along Bullock Drive in south Louisburg.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, August 30, 2018 12:03 am
| | 982. | James Teo Anderson
James Teo Anderson was one of 9 children born to Douglas and Nannie Pecoullia [nee Jones] Anderson. The youngest of 6 sons -- Glenn, Douglas, Lit, Wil, and Forest -- he was a bonafide "mama's boy" through and through. And he was also a heroic protector and supporter of his 3 younger sisters -- Nan, Annie Mae, and Louise.
Published Wednesday, December 14, 2022 3:03 pm
| | 983. | Louisburg adopts no-tax-hike budget
LOUISBURG -- The town council put its stamp of approval on the 2020-21 budget Monday night as it quickly plowed through a long agenda of fairly routine items during its first in-person, but socially distanced meeting since the beginning of the pandemic.The budget, which passed unanimously after no one posed any questions during a public hearing, totals $14,728,197 and keeps the property tax rate for the coming year the same -- 45 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. In Louisburg a penny on the tax rate generates about $28,910.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:57 pm
| | 984. | Schools' request tops $24 million; charters take 24%
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County commissioners will be asked to fund the county school system to the tune of $24,360,124 for the 2022-23 school fiscal year which begins on July 1. That's an increase of about $1,638,252 over the funding provided for the current school year -- and represents a major increase in support that will "flow through" the county schools directly to charter schools.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, April 13, 2022 9:06 pm
| | 985. | As patience wears thin, will county fire Open Broadband?
LOUISBURG -- More than two years ago, commissioners in Franklin, Granville and Vance counties partnered with Open Broadband to bring an Internet provider to the region that would focus on the unserved and underserved.As of this summer, Granville County agreed to cancel its contract with the Waxhaw-based company.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:54 pm
| | 986. |  Better health care: Still a dream but not a pipedream
It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who hasn't been out of the country for the last several months, but it appears that Louisburg and Franklin County will soon enjoy vastly improved medical care.As we have reported extensively, the county sought out proposals to re-open an emergency room and offer other medical services in the former Franklin Regional Medical Center and, lo and behold, three proposals are in hand.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, September 28, 2016 11:42 pm
| | 987. |  First crop of home-grown business owners graduates
LOUISBURG -- A few years ago, a close-knit group of residents started a mission -- revitalize northeastern Franklin County.Recently, they saw that goal get closer to fruition as the first class of entrepreneurs receive certifications for completing a Vance-Ganville Community College business course designed to help them start or grow a business targeting northeastern Franklin County and surrounding communities.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 31, 2022 11:25 pm
| | 988. |  State superintendent visits Long Mill Elementary
YOUNGSVILLE -- State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Pruitt visited Long Mill Elementary School last week and got a lesson in what makes the school special."Thanks for allowing us to see your authentic selves," Truitt told Principal Pachette Dunn, Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler and a group of teachers who took part in an open-ended panel discussion following the tour on Thursday morning.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, January 24, 2024 11:24 pm
| | 989. |  Agriculture community celebrates ties between growing urban, rural dwellers
BUNN -- A good speech usually starts with a good joke and current NC Chamber general counsel and former principal agriculture advisor to the president Ray Starling had two for the audience at last week's Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agency's Farm-City Luncheon -- a cornerstone of the department's annual effort to strengthen the ties between the farming and urban community.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 11, 2023 11:32 pm
| | 990. | Many kids back in classrooms; 'so far, so good,' officials say
LOUISBURG -- Effective this week, all Franklin County children in the public school system are back in class in the hybrid Plan B scheme which means they attend face-to-face classes two days a week, virtual classes two days a week and have Wednesdays to work on classwork and special projects.So far, that seems to be working fine, according to Supt. Rhonda Schuhler who gave the Board of Education a detailed status update at the board's Monday night meeting.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:45 pm
| | 991. |  Schools' letter to document deficiencies
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County school system was expected to send letters out this week to parents at 12 of the county's 16 schools, letting them know their children are attending schools that the state deems underperforming in areas of students with disabilities and students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English. Pictured (Above): Carrla Perry, second from right, was recognized as the county's Exceptional Children's Educator of Excellence. She's joined by, from left, Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler, Director of EC and Student Services Windy Edwards, and School Board Chair Paige Sayles.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 11:55 pm
| | 992. |  A musical restoration!
Efforts are underway to get one of Louisburg's most famous "ladies" back home after she spent a long, long time in a "spa" in an effort to return her to the way she looked nearly 100 years ago.The "lady," of course, is Maude, a vintage fire truck that once battled fires in and around Louisburg and is the county's first motorized fire truck.
Published Wednesday, March 13, 2019 11:46 pm
| | 993. | Town of Franklinton gets a clean bill of financial health
FRANKLINTON -- Auditors presented town leaders with a clean financial opinion.Then, commissioners made varying decisions about some properties designed to either provide affordable housing, lower a family's tax burden or add to downtown's development.First, Joe Turchetti with Raleigh-based PT CPA's PLLC said the town's financial accounting has no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023 11:23 pm
| | 994. |  COVID and computers: Changing public schools
LOUISBURG -- What's the COVID-19 situation in county schools, should the school board meet earlier in the evenings and what's in the future for the Virtual Academy?All those topics were in focus Monday night for the Franklin County Board of Education, including a proposal to begin its monthly meetings at 6 p.m. instead of 7.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:06 am
| | 995. | Youngsville eyes 'big projects' budget
YOUNGSVILLE -- Town Administrator Phil Cordeiro presented commissioners with an outline of his 2020-21 budget proposal that keeps the tax rate neutral, calls for about $1 million in renovations and new construction, and raises some fees.The most ambitious aspect of the budget -- a preview of which was given to commissioners during a special called March 19 meeting -- are plans to renovate the town's administrative complex, which hosts town hall staff, the police department and public works operations.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:44 pm
| | 996. | Want water? Think $100 million plus!
LOUISBURG -- The county's utility attorney reminded commissioners why they need a long-term water solution.Engineers recommended six options or ways to meet that need.And financial advisors revealed ways that the county can pay for it.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:45 pm
| | 997. | Army engineers to (again) study Tar River flooding remedies
LOUISBURG -- The Army Corps of Engineers will begin sharing information and soliciting input in an effort to mitigate flooding along the Tar-Pamlico River Basin.The Corps' Pittsburgh District is set to host a series of virtual public meetings, starting with a March 22 session focusing on the town of Louisburg and Franklin County."We're excited about the session and hearing what they have to say," said Louisburg Town Administrator Jonathan Franklin.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:56 pm
| | 998. | Burg reaffirms Falls details; hires Depot Hill consultant
LOUISBURG -- Much of Monday night's Louisburg Town Council meeting was deja vu all over again (with a tip of the hat to Yogi Berra for that phrase) since much of the meeting was a rehash of action taken at the June council meeting.Louisburg Zoning and Planning Administrator Philip Slayter told the council that there may have been a "procedural defect" in the way the June meeting notification was handled so a major part of this week's meeting rehashed the previous action so that, in Slayter's words, "we have a nice, clean rezoning."
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 999. | County schools headed for virtual startup
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Education changed course Monday night in the wake of a growing COVID-19 pandemic and decided that local schools will open virtually this year, for at least the first nine weeks of the year which begins on Monday, Aug. 17.The decision came after a presentation by School Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler that ended with her recommendation to begin school virtually, joining at least 45 other school districts across the state which will offer remote-learning only for at least part of the year.
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:57 pm
| | 1000. |  Things to ponder as 2020 finally winds down
As we all get ready to celebrate that this absolutely terrible, horrible, diseased year of 2020 is about to end (we hope), I'd like to leave you with a couple of things to ponder and then provide a little levity from a local story.First, the serious stuff.Look, if you're one of those who still believes that the election of 2020 was rigged and the outcome was controlled by dark, sinister forces somewhere, there is probably nothing that I -- or anyone else -- can say that's going to change your mind.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:42 pm
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