| 701. | Youngsville starts annexation action for its new ABC store
YOUNGSVILLE -- Commissioners set in motion plans for a satellite annexation that further clears the way for a new ABC store.In the fall of 2020, the ABC board sold the N. College Street store and property it had outgrown, combining those funds and other revenues to open a new store in the Youngsville Crossing Shopping Center -- which opened its doors in the summer of 2021.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:36 pm
| | 702. |  Bishops are ranked 13th
ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College Baseball team was ranked 13th with 252 points in Collegiate Baseball's Preseason Div. 3 Poll which was released last Tuesday.The Bishops are coming off a NCAA Regional appearance last season and a 33-win campaign overall (33-10) including 17-1 in the USA South that saw the Bishops fall in the championship game of the conference tournament.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:02 am
| | 703. |  RMHS' REVENGE
ROCKY MOUNT -- The biggest upset of the 2021 high school football season in the Big East Conference came when an upstart Franklinton club shocked perennial powerhouse Rocky Mount -- and won going away.History wasn't about to repeat itself last Friday -- at least was far as the Gryphons were concerned.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 704. | GERALD WILSON
LOUISBURG, NC--Gerald Wilson passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was the son of the late William Powell Wilson and Addie Ellington Wilson.
Published Monday, February 8, 2021 10:36 pm
| | 705. |  LHS defeats WCHS
WARRENTON -- With so many starters returning, it was a given that the Louisburg Warriors would be strong on both sides of the ball during the 2021 high school football campaign.
But it was LHS' excellent special teams work that turned the tide in the Warriors' favor during Friday's non-conference road matchup at long-time rival Warren County.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Saturday, September 11, 2021 6:00 pm
| | 706. | TETLOW PARHAM PARK
Tetlow Parham Park passed away unexpectedly in her home in Ithaca, NY on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 in the presence of her husband and her two beloved dogs. Tetlow was born Elizabeth Tetlow Parham, known to everyone as Tet, because her mother never referred to her as Elizabeth. Tetlow said she never felt like an "Elizabeth" anyway.
Published Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:14 pm
| | 707. | MARGARET MCLEOD BUNN MOSS
RALEIGH, NC- Margaret McLeod Bunn Moss passed away peacefully of natural causes at age 94 on January 21, 2021 at her residence at The Rosewood Health Center (The Cypress) in Raleigh, NC. She was born in Washington, DC to Jackson Howard Bunn, Sr. and Grace McLeod Bunn but primarily grew up in her father's idyllic hometown of Zebulon, with frequent visits to her mother's hometown of Elizabethtown.
Published Monday, January 25, 2021 6:11 pm
| | 708. |  Person nabs State award
RALEIGH -- Franklin County native Ricky Person Jr. earned an honor during the recent North Carolina State University Football Team Awards Ceremony.Person, a junior running back, received the Ken McNeill Iron Wolf Award (Comeback From Injury) for the 2020 campaign.Person's 2019 season had been limited by an ankle injury, but he came back strongly this fall while helping the Wolfpack achieve a quality 8-3 overall record under the direction of veteran head coach Dave Doeren.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 23, 2020 11:29 pm
| | 709. |  Avent Earns Extension
RALEIGH -- North Carolina State University has extended the agreement of long-time baseball coach Elliott Avent, as the Board of Trustees approved a new deal recently that will keep him in the dugout through the 2025 season, with options beyond that.Avent, a former assistant at Louisburg College, is set to begin his 25th season at NC State in the spring of 2021, and is the school's all-time leader in victories with a career mark of 889-531.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 12:04 am
| | 710. |  SE hoops star signs LC papers
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College women's basketball head coach Jason Rasnake has announced the signing of Destini Abramson-Lee out of Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School. Last season, the 5'7 guard helped her team reach the 4A state championship game for the 4th year in a row.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:51 pm
| | 711. | Youngsville audit reflects cash boost
YOUNGSVILLE -- The town's auditors gave Youngsville a clean bill of wealth."We have really good news to report," said Lee Grissom, with S. Preston Douglas & Associates, who presented the audit to commissioners during the board's Dec. 8 meeting."The financial trends that we'll look at ... are really positive," he said.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Thursday, December 22, 2022 12:11 am
| | 712. | WILLIAM HARRISON FLEMING
William Harrison (Bill) Fleming, age 85, died December 30, 2021 in Lynchburg, VA.
Published Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:17 pm
| | 713. | JANET H. MAY
May 28, 1933 - October 1, 2021
LOUISBURG, NC - Janet Hunt May, 88, of Louisburg, died Friday morning. Janet was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mae M. Hunt. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Douglas May; brother, Ernest Hunt, Jr and her sister, Alice Harris.
Published Monday, October 4, 2021 5:43 pm
| | 714. | James Douglas "Doug" Estep
May 31, 1950 - June 12, 2023
Canton, NC - Our family is deeply saddened by the great loss of a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. James Douglas "Doug" Estep, 73, left his earthly home and entered into his glorious heavenly home on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Published Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9:01 pm
| | 715. | Even a virus can't stop NE group's efforts
CENTERVILLE -- For decades, residents, property owners and businesses in the northeast have felt like any progress that has come to Franklin County has left them untouched.The Northeast Franklin Revitalization Committee, formed about four years ago, set out to change that with a grassroots effort to promote the area, recruit business and secure better Internet service.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 23, 2020 11:29 pm
| | 716. |  LC player shines for the Marlins
MOREHEAD CITY -- Summertime in Eastern North Carolina means Coastal Plain League Baseball takes over as one of the main athletic outlets, and the 2021 season was one of the best the CPL has offered in recent memory.After a limited schedule with few teams taking the field in 2020, all 15 organizations took part in this year's season, ending with the Savannah Bananas as the champions.
CHANCE PUCKETT, Correspondent / Published Wednesday, August 18, 2021 11:28 pm
| | 717. | Hoyt Lee Edwards- January 27, 1942 - July 27, 2022
FRANKLINTON, NC--Hoyt Lee Edwards, 80, of Franklinton, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.
Published Friday, July 29, 2022 6:09 pm
| | 718. | Youngsville budget keep tax rate stable
YOUNGSVILLE -- Town commissioners approved a $4.7 million spending plan that raises employee pay, sets aside $1 million for road improvements and is balanced with the aid of $1 million in state infrastructure grants.The budget keeps the town's tax rate at 65.5 cents per $100 of valuation -- a rate that would have cost the town $1 million if lowered.
Published Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:01 am
| | 719. |  Bunn Claims A Thriller
BUNN -- Coming into Tuesday's Big East Conference volleyball showdown at Bunn, Nash Central had yet to lose a match -- and had dropped only two sets -- during its prolific start to the 2021 season.But things were about to get interesting for the Lady Bulldogs beginning Tuesday as they were set to begin a 48-hour gauntlet featuring key Big East matches against long-time Franklin County powers Bunn and Louisburg.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:33 pm
| | 720. | Affordable housing is an issue
Dear editor: In the paper dated Aug. 23, 2023, in the column labeled "My Turn," -- "a brief visit with old friends find the same problems, better solutions," several important and vital points were made: How people were desperate for affordable housing and this was a nationwide crisis.
Letters to the editor / Published Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:31 pm
| | 721. | Suit involving child struck with spoon is continued until 2023
LOUISBURG -- A case alleging a former teacher and, by proxy, the board of education, was responsible for an assault on a special needs student was continued until next year.In April 2021, Jennifer Watson and Lee Ossino filed a complaint in Franklin County Civil Superior Court, alleging that Franklinton Elementary exceptional children teacher assistant Margaret Harris hit their daughter with a metal spoon, causing physical and emotional injuries.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 722. | Have mask 'goal posts' moved?
Dear editor:As I read the front page story about the Franklin County schools continued mask mandate, I didn't see anything about any parents speaking up, again, at the board meeting.
Letter to editor / Published Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:45 pm
| | 723. |  Knight makes All-ACC grid team
RALEIGH -- Zonovan Knight has carved a career niche as a running back, but he's also developed a new area of excellence during his time with the football team at North Carolina State University.Knight, a Southern Nash alum who is a junior at NC State, still stars in the backfield for the Wolfpack.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:50 pm
| | 724. | Residents urge Franklinton officials to hasten safety in neighborhood
FRANKLINTON -- Two residents with roots on S. Chavis Street urged town officials and staff to continue efforts to improve safety on that road.In March, town commissioners agreed to petition the state to reduce the speed limit on S. Chavis Street from 35 mph to 25 mph.The action was in response to concerns residents have expressed about the narrow, two-lane road off Mason Street/N.C. 56 since at least 2021.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:28 pm
| | 725. |  Zebulon man convicted of death by distribution
LOUISBURG -- A Zebulon area man was convicted on death by distribution charges in Franklin County Superior Court.During a court hearing in October, Tyree Montrel Person pled guilty to death by distribution and three counts of selling a Schedule I controlled substance for his role in the overdose death of Kenneth Harris nearly a year ago.
Published Wednesday, November 9, 2022 11:29 pm
| | 726. | KING DAVID ALSTON SR.
Mr. King David Alston Sr., son of the late William and Pattie Gupton Alston was born December 24, 1933, in Franklin County, North Carolina. At an early age he joined Perry's Missionary Baptist Church. He also served in the US army for two years.
Published Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:07 pm
| | 727. | County pays hospital $2 million: Here's why
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County has paid Maria Parham $1 million as part of a lease extension and funding agreement signed last fall and brought to light during the county's budget process months later -- and the hospital is due to receive another million soon.In late 2017, Franklin County entered into an up-to-10-year lease agreement with Maria Parham/Duke Lifepoint to operate comprehensive health care at the hospital just off Bickett Boulevard.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 31, 2022 11:25 pm
| | 728. | G. DOUGLAS DICKERSON
May 22, 1942 - April 5, 2021
Glynn Douglas Dickerson, 78, of Louisburg, died Monday evening at his home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Morris Dickerson and his brother, Larry Dickerson.
Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 4:26 pm
| | 729. |  NEVER GIVING UP
LOUISBURG -- Despite injury and the pandemic, Stephen Falkner never let go of his dream to wrestling on the collegiate level.Falkner, a senior at Louisburg High School, recently signed a letter-of-intent to continue his mat career for Queens College.Queens, located in Charlotte, is moving up to the Division I level for the coming year and will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 11:49 pm
| | 730. |  County had approval for judicial center changes
LOUISBURG -- A contingent of Franklin County officials led by county Manager Kim Denton appeared before the Louisburg town council during a public hearing Monday night as part of a fact-finding mission on the county's proposed judicial center.The meeting, Denton said, "is the next step in this project" which is construction of a new judicial facility in downtown Louisburg.After more than an hour and a half, two main facts emerged:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher / Published Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:51 pm
| | 731. |  Planning for future growth in Franklin County Schools
Franklin County is growing. We can anecdotally recognize this by observing housing developments cropping up around the county, hearing stories of houses selling the day that they go on the market, etc.Data provided by the Franklin County Economic Development Commission bears this out as well, with a projected annual growth rate of up to 2.5%.
DR. RHONDA SCHUHLER, Superintendent Franklin County Schools / Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 732. | HOYT MEDLIN
January 14, 1929 - April 18, 2021
Hoyt Medlin, 92, of Bunn, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning. He was born in Franklin County, a son of the late Richard and Mamie Raybon Medlin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Denton, Ora Perry and Delphine Turner; brothers, Curtis, Johnny (Red), Mickey, Theodore and Seba Medlin.
Published Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:09 pm
| | 733. | GENEVA W. BURNETTE
Jan. 29, 1931 - Feb. 11, 2021
Geneva Woodlief Burnette, 90, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning at Louisburg Nursing Center. She was born in Granville County, a daughter of the late Enoch and Ola Medlin Woodlief. Mrs. Burnette was a retired CNA having worked at Franklin Regional Medical Center.
Published Monday, February 15, 2021 5:29 pm
| | 734. |  Homeowner, insurance firm in dispute over alleged arson
LOUISBURG -- The owner of a property that investigators allege was torched via arson filed suit against the insurance company that axed her claim.In October 2021, firefighters responded to a home at 111 N. Church Street to find the structure engulfed in flames.The owner, Sharon Anders, was not home at the time and no injuries were reported.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 735. |  Cherry Hill concert
PIANO PERFORMANCE. Pianist Solomon Eichner will appear in concert at Cherry Hill beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 29. The performance will be followed by a reception in the 1858 plantation house in Inez. Admission will be taken at the door, with adults at $10, students at $5, and children 12 and under admitted at no charge. Eichner, a native of Baltimore, graduated from the Manhattan School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, and the University of South Carolina. He debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2016 and has performed across the United States and Europe.
Published Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:01 am
| | 736. |  County sheriff's deputy named officer of year
LOUISBURG -- A Franklin County sheriff's deputy was named by a local legion as its officer of the year.VFW Post 8466 presented Franklin County Sheriff's Patrol Sgt. Alphanso James with the honor during an April 16 ceremony at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.Born on the island of Jamaica, James had a difficult road through his early years, said Rich Heroux, the post's installation officer.
Published Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:40 pm
| | 737. | BHS alum winning at Southern
STANHOPE -- Making the state playoffs has been a long-time goal for Melanie Davis-Hicks during her tenure as Southern Nash's volleyball coach -- and the Ladybirds have experienced some near-misses while striving to obtain that lofty achievement under Hicks' direction.The postseason was once again the objective heading for Southern heading into the 2022 campaign, but the Ladybirds had plenty of questions to answer following last year's rebuilding struggles.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 738. | Annual fiction contest is open to all writers
The annual NC State Fiction Contest is a free literary competition open to all North Carolina residents, including out-of-state and international students who are enrolled in North Carolina universities. It remains one of the largest free-to-enter fiction contests in the South.This year's guest judge is Gabriel Bump, author of the award-winning novel Everywhere You Don't Belong.
Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:33 pm
| | 739. |  CIAA will suspend fall sked
CHARLOTTE -- After thorough analysis, the Board of Directors for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), in conjunction with its Athletic Directors Association (ADA), has voted that NCAA sport competition sponsored by the conference will not occur during the fall of 2020 due to ongoing safety concerns associated with COVID-19.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:43 pm
| | 740. |  NC State standouts ink deals
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Just because a player's name isn't called during the National Football League Draft doesn't mean that the dream is over.The NFL world is loaded with undrafted free agents who signed with teams immediately after the end of the draft process -- and were given a chance to make the roster.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:15 am
| | 741. |  USA South to delay basketball
ROCKY MOUNT -- In line with recent actions regarding fall sports, combined with a continued focus on the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletics staffs, the Presidents of the USA South Athletic Conference have voted unanimously to postpone all men's and women's basketball conference competition until the spring 2021 semester.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:43 pm
| | 742. | Maude's historic restoration recognized
LOUISBURG -- The restoration of a vintage machine that spent its working "life" protecting the Louisburg area has received a Certificate of Recognition from the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus and its old Dominion Historical Fire Society Chapter. The certificate recognizes the Louisburg Fire Department and the Louisburg Fire Museum for the restoration of the 921 American La France fire engine and the establishment of a town fire museum to preserve the department's history.
Published Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:28 pm
| | 743. | Breaking News: Section C of 401 funded; work to begin by 2019
Franklin County got some long-awaited good news from the North Carolina Department of Transportation Friday morning -- the construction of Section C of U.S. 401 has been funded.Construction of Section C, which runs from the Franklin-Wake county line north to the Royal crossroads is scheduled to begin by Fiscal Year 2019 -- and take about two years. The two-lane highway will be increased to four lanes in a Super Street design format, engineers said.
Published Friday, January 15, 2016 4:30 pm
| | 744. | NCSU topped in ACC finale
CHARLOTTE -- The No. 15-ranked North Carolina State University baseball team (30-17) came up short in a tightly-contested Atlantic Coast Conference Championship title game with Duke (32-20), 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Truist Field Downtown Charlotte. The loss snapped a 67-game streak of the Wolfpack suffering a shutout, as the last time came on May 24, 2019 against Florida State in the ACC Championship (11-0 result).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 745. | Music critic to speak at college
Music critic and journalist David Menconi will be on the campus of Louisgurg College on Thursday, March 21 to discuss North Carolina's substantial role in popular music. The 2019 Piedmont Laureate, Menconi is a journalist and author in Raleigh.He spent 34 years writing for daily newspapers, 28 of those years at the Raleigh News & Observer. Before that, he spent five years at the Boulder (CO) Daily Camera.
Published Wednesday, March 13, 2024 11:40 pm
| | 746. | Alston signs a deal with CFL's Ottawa
OTTAWA, CANADA -- The Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League have made their first few moves of the off-season, signing defensive back Jonathan Alston from Bunn High School, wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo, quarterback Caleb Evans, linebacker Dimitri Holloway, running back Detrez Newsome, linebacker Jawuan Johnson, defensive back Marcus Lewis, and offensive lineman Benjamin Petrie.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, December 23, 2020 11:29 pm
| | 747. | CAROLYN H. HUDSON
February 25, 1936 - August 29, 2021
LOUISBURG - Carolyn Holmes Hudson, 85, of Louisburg, died Sunday evening at her home. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Carolyn spent her life nurturing loved ones with her gifts of home cooking. Special jellies, preserves, and pickles left her kitchen filled with love.
Published Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:05 pm
| | 748. | Big East golf sked finalized
NASH COUNTY -- The Big East Conference has released its girls golf schedule for the 2022 campaign.Matches will be held at Northgreen GC in Rocky Mount, The River Golf and Country Club near Bunn and Brevofield Golf Links in Wake Forest.Action started tuesday with a nine-hole event at Brevofield. The next match will be September 6, also at Brevofield.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, August 31, 2022 11:25 pm
| | 749. |  Three candidates vie for two Youngsville commission seats: Jeffrey Scott Brame
Name:Jeffrey Scott BrameAge: 39Occupation: Professional Engineer for North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives (Title: Manager, Reliability Compliance)
Published Wednesday, October 18, 2023 11:31 pm
| | 750. | M. EUGENE "M.E." BURNETTE
June 4, 1926 - July 22, 2021
Marlen Eugene "M.E." Burnette, 95, of Louisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening in his home. He was born in Franklin County, son of the late William Busbee Burnette and Fannie Morton Burnette.
Published Monday, July 26, 2021 5:07 pm
| | 751. |  Snelling Event A Success
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Ben Snelling has learned to appreciate every birthday since he was diagnosed with cancer several years ago.With that in mind, Franklinton High School cross country and track and field coach Clennie Wilkins has started the Ben Snelling Classic every October to raise funds for the Jimmy V Foundation with Snelling's blessing.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 2, 2022 11:51 pm
| | 752. |  As specter of fall approaches, it's time to shed light on road safety
Sooner, rather than later, it'll be darker, soon.And, already, school buses are back on the road.And, if we're being more honest than we'd like to admit, fall and winter brings about a seasonal depression that can often lead folks to drink more than usual.Add all those things up and it makes our roads a bit more dangerous than usual.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:09 pm
| | 753. | GRADY C. INSCOE
Dec. 11, 1932 - Sept. 12, 2021
LOUISBURG, NC -- Grady C. Inscoe, 88 of Louisburg passed away Sunday morning at his home. He was a son of the late Philip R. and Josephine Inscoe of Castalia.Grady graduated from NC State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and was also a registered Land Surveyor.
Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 4:02 pm
| | 754. | GOP tax bill helps rich, but hurts poor
Dear editor:The Republican leadership plans to bring the long-awaited tax cut bill to the floor of the U.S. Senate this week. The exact content of this bill has changed almost daily as the leadership tries to satisfy all members of the deeply split Republican majority.
Letter to editor / Published Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:11 am
| | 755. |  Peace and a plan! It's a good way to end 2021
In a matter of hours, 2021 will wind down, closing out a difficult year on many levels and leaving us some serious concerns for 2022.As we learn to write 2022, we'll also be dealing with yet another version of COVID-19 that is expected to ravage the country -- or at least the unvaccinated -- in coming weeks.We can hope it won't be as bad as predicted -- but past predictions have proven pretty accurate, so hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
Gary Cunard / Published Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:02 am
| | 756. | DAN C. PEARCE
September 6, 1924 - February 28, 2021
LOUISBURG, NC - Dan Currin Pearce, 96, of Louisburg, passed away Sunday night at this home.
Published Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:53 pm
| | 757. | New law puts pay at risk
Dear editor:My wife and I are in business providing human resources guidance and research to local governments. As such, we considered ourselves fairly knowledgeable of North Carolina employment law ... wrong.
Letter to editor / Published Wednesday, April 13, 2022 9:06 pm
| | 758. | Grant funds available to local artists
Franklin County Arts Council is accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through Dec. 1.Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council's Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils.
Published Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:46 pm
| | 759. | County, Youngsville business owner reach a middle ground
LOUISBURG -- A Youngsville business owner who has had a years-long property use feud with Franklin County planners got a win and a loss this week.His overall battle continues in Franklin County Superior Court, though.Craig Rooth had operated a commercial parking facility/truck yard at the intersection of N.C. 96 and Long Mill Road, but was informed in December 2021 that he was operating in violation of the county's Unified Development Ordinance.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:28 pm
| | 760. |  Mudcats continue winning streak
KANNAPOLIS -- Jose Sibrian hit a three-run home run in the first, Alexander Cornielle started and struck out seven over five innings, Miguel Guerrero stranded three inherited runners in the sixth and Karlos Morales earned his third save as the Carolina Mudcats won their fifth straight baseball game 4-3 versus the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Monday night in Kannapolis.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 6, 2022 11:56 pm
| | 761. | Youngsville improvements could exceed $3 million
YOUNGSVILLE -- The town's Capital Improvement Plan starts with a capital T -- as in three million dollars.Last month, Town Administrator Roe O'Donnell presented commissioners with its first ever CIP, identifying more than $3.4 million in needs over the next five years.Commissioners used a Feb. 27 work session to familiarize themselves with the work product, which details capital needs in departments ranging from the ABC store to police to streets.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, March 7, 2018 11:24 pm
| | 762. | County board considered divergent development proposals
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners denied one rezoning -- refusing to stick a construction business inside a residential neighborhood -- and approved another, allowing for residential development on a plot that's surrounded by homes on two sides.First, Juana Martinez with Salas Properties LLC petitioned the board to rezone 3.7 acres off of Long Mill Road from low-density residential to general business.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022 11:43 pm
| | 763. |  State rep offers broadband update
RALEIGH -- At almost every event that Representative Matthew Winslow (R-Franklin, Granville) attends, he is asked about broadband funding and when his rural constituents are going to see more Internet connectivity. Infrastructure is a top priority for Rep. Winslow, so he reached out to the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT), that handles state-administered broadband programs, to get the latest information.
From the office of Rep. Matthew Winslow / Published Wednesday, September 20, 2023 11:27 pm
| | 764. |  MOUND MASTER
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Laine Barefoot's dream of being a Division I softball pitcher has been realized and more during her three years at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.And she's not done yet. Not even close.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:06 am
| | 765. |  Views on the 'Eagle' net two FHS students financial scholarships
FRANKLINTON -- Two Franklinton High students were the first recipients of the Lester Wilder Memorial Scholarship. Mariam Wahba will be attending the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Sakiya Alston will be attending Winston Salem State University. Each received $1,750 to assist with college expenses.
Published Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:48 pm
| | 766. | County examines best ways to utilize opioid settlement funds
LOUISBURG -- County management updated commissioners on its plans to use Opioid settlement funds to combat the deadly issue.Broadly, it appears that the county will take a 'help them where they are' approach.In June 2018, Franklin County -- by a partisan, Democrat-majority vote -- agreed to join a class action lawsuit in an effort to hold pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors liable for the opioid epidemic across the country.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023 11:57 pm
| | 767. | New fire marshal is hired by county
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County has tabbed a new fire marshal.Arthur Lee Evans III (Trey) will assume those duties beginning April 19."We are excited to have the position of the county fire marshal filled," said Emergency Services Director Hendrix Valenzuela. "Evans brings a lot of attributes and qualities that align well with the overall mission and services provided by the Office of Emergency Services."
Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 11:46 pm
| | 768. | FRANCES ADELAIDE LEONARD ELLIS
Frances Adelaide Leonard Ellis, 81, of Bladenboro died December 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eula Keith, and Walter Bryant Leonard. Frances is survived by her husband of 55 years, John David Ellis of the home, two sons, Kirk David of Lumberton, and Keats Leonard of the home. She is also survived by her siblings, Gail Nelms (Gerald), Dan Leonard (Joan), Kathy Gupton (Ray), and many nieces and nephews, all of Louisburg.
Published Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:42 pm
| | 769. |  SAVE THE DATE
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College will kick off its much-anticipated 2022 baseball season on February 9 with a road matchup at long-time rival Lenoir Community College in Kinston.One week later, LC will open its home schedule against Lenoir at 3 p.m. at historic Frazier Field.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:06 am
| | 770. |  Viewing 2021 through lenses of '20 and '19
Happy New Year and here's hoping -- really hoping -- for a better 2021 than 2020.But the mere fact that we're still here means that the virus hasn't gotten us -- at least not yet -- and because many, perhaps most, Franklin Countians are following science, using common sense and wearing masks, means that we're not nearly as bad off as some sections of the country.Now, with two vaccines in the chute, we should start seeing more vaccinations and the danger will begin to ease off in a few months, although that remains to be seen.
Gary Cunard / Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021 11:51 pm
| | 771. | Louisburg Preps For Princeton
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Warriors can't seem to catch a scheduling break in the early-portion of the 2022 high school football team.
LHS had a bye week to kick off the campaign, then its slated opener on August 26 didn't happen when the referees didn't show up for a road showdown at KIPP Pride.
The Warriors were finally able to get in a pair of games -- and secured convincing victories against overmatched opponents.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Monday, September 19, 2022 9:56 am
| | 772. | Whitney Bolton named all-league
RALEIGH -- The Meredith College volleyball team landed five USA South All-Conference honors during this past season. Avery Bowman and Ally Copenhaver were named First Team, East Division. While Whitney Bolton and Lauren Phillips were named to Second Team, East Division. Ally Copenhaver was also named to the All-Sportsmanship Team.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 773. |  County board flips to GOP
LOUISBURG -- After 120 years, Franklin County's governing board is Republican-led.During the board's Monday meeting, commissioners selected their chairman and vice chairman, but it was not without some intrigue.Commissioners Michael Schriver and David Bunn were selected as the board's chair and vice chair, respectively.Their appointments were not unanimous.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, December 9, 2020 11:57 pm
| | 774. |  Lee has Bulldogs into the 3rd round
ROCKY MOUNT -- For the second consecutive season, former Louisburg High School football coach Chris Lee has his Nash Central Bulldogs into the third round of the Class 2-A State Playoffs.The Bulldogs, who claimed the Class 2-A portion of the Big East Conference title this fall, advanced last Thursday with a 36-28 home victory over Greene Central at The Dawg Pound on the NCHS campus.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:53 pm
| | 775. | JACK WASHINGTON PRICE JR.
October 12, 1942 - November 15, 2021
RED OAK, NC - Jack Washington Price, Jr., age 79, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on October 12, 1942, he was the son of the late Jack Washington Price and Christine Vester Price. Jack said that he was fortunate to have been reared in the Red Oak Community and by parents who were dedicated to values placement and to help, as possible, those less fortunate.
Published Monday, November 29, 2021 5:22 pm
| | 776. |  Man charged with dealing deadly drugs
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies arrested a Zebulon-area man on charges that he sold killer drugs.Detectives with Franklin County's Special Operations Group arrested Reginald Bernard Gardner on Sept. 22, charging him with felony death by distribution in the May 21 overdose death of Luis Santiago Franco.
Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 11:28 pm
| | 777. | MARY RIGGAN LOVIN
February 9, 1953 - February 17, 2021
BUNN, NC - Mary Elizabeth Riggan Lovin, 68, of Bunn, passed away on Wednesday, February 17th, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 9, 1953, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of William H. Riggan, Jr. of Warren County, NC and Earis Marie Coppedge of Franklin County, NC. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brothers, Jerry Lee Riggan and Robert Jackson Riggan.
Published Monday, February 22, 2021 5:06 pm
| | 778. |  Summer camps are a time to learn as students cope with a turbulent year
For a number of Franklin County Schools' students, summer is providing an opportunity to address learning gaps that may have developed during the unprecedented pandemic year that we have faced.We have summer learning camps taking place for students preK-12, with a focus on students in need of an additional boost in the academic areas of reading, mathematics, and science.
DR. RHONDA SCHUHLER Superintendent, Franklin County Schools / Published Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:48 pm
| | 779. | Mudcats announce 2023 schedule
ZEBULON - The Carolina Mudcats, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced their 2023 regular-season schedule beginning on April 7 with the season opener in Fayetteville against the Woodpeckers. The first home game of the 2023 schedule is set for April 11 against the Salem Red Sox at Five County Stadium.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:49 pm
| | 780. | Warriors prepare for tough contest
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Warriors can't seem to catch a scheduling break in the early-portion of the 2022 high school football team.LHS had a bye week to kick off the campaign, then its slated opener on August 26 didn't happen when the referees didn't show up for a road showdown at KIPP Pride.The Warriors were finally able to get in a pair of games -- and secured convincing victories against overmatched opponents.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:49 pm
| | 781. |  The path to better trails is beginning in Franklin County
What a difference a few weeks make.At the beginning of the month, I wrote a column lamenting the lack of pedestrian trails in Franklin County.Now, here it is -- the end of October -- and the prospects of more trails in Franklin County is not at a dead end, after all.
Carey Johnson / Published Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11:45 pm
| | 782. | WILLIAM T. ALLEN (BOOTIE)
HENDERSON, NC-- Mr. William T. Allen (Bootie), 80, passed away January 4, 2022. Bootie was born June 9, 1941, in Franklinton, NC to the late Tom and Hazel McGhee Allen. His final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends he loved so much.
Published Wednesday, January 5, 2022 3:30 pm
| | 783. |  Bunn ready to host Louisburg in finale
BUNN -- It hasn't been a season to remember for the Bunn High School football team -- but a happy ending could still be in store for the Wildcats.That's because Bunn had one more regular season game remaining -- and that will take place this Friday at home against ultimate rival Louisburg.A victory for the Wildcats would not only snap BHS' six-contest losing streak, but it would also give Bunn some local bragging rights -- as well as possibly providing a springboard of momentum heading into the 2024 campaign.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2023 11:20 pm
| | 784. |  Ewers now ace for LC
LOUISBURG -- Eric Lee knew Carrigan Ewers was ace material when the Louisburg College softball coach recruited the former Southern Nash star to become a Lady Hurricane.But potential doesn't always translate to reality, though it was hard to imagine success not waiting for the talented right-hander when Ewers first arrived on the Louisburg College campus.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:40 pm
| | 785. | United Way donates to schools' Wi-Fi
LOUISBURG -- The United Way of Franklin County has made a contribution of $69,000 to Franklin County Schools, which will enable the district to purchase Kajeet Mobile SmartSpots for use by students who do not have access to reliable, high speed Internet. "Many of our families are without reliable internet service. This generous donation from our valued community partners will help provide many of the Kajeets that are so desperately needed to help fill the internet gaps," said Dr. Rhonda Schuhler, Superintendent of Franklin County Schools.
Published Wednesday, August 19, 2020 11:53 pm
| | 786. |  Queen Elizabeth
BUNN -- Despite a star-studded high school softball career at Bunn, Liz Parrish had only one offer to join a program on the collegiate level.Only one.So Parrish took it -- and it proved to be one of the best decisions of her life.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 8, 2022 11:50 pm
| | 787. |  FINEST FOR LC
LOUISBURG -- Ina Womack and Trendon Craig starred on and off the field -- and in the classroom -- during their two seasons as student-athletes at Louisburg College.Womack and Craig were recently saluted as LC's Female and Male Outstanding Scholar Athletes during a recent virtual ceremony.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 23, 2021 11:57 pm
| | 788. |  BEST FOR BUNN
BUNN -- A strong Senior Class was saluted during Bunn High School's Annual Athletic Awards Ceremony at the BHS Auditorium.Three of Bunn's top four honorees at the event were seniors -- Keagan Osika, Lavadous Bolden and Tre' Artis.Osika was tabbed as BHS' Female Athlete of the Year after starring in volleyball and track and field this past season for the Ladycats.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 11:49 pm
| | 789. | MSG TERRELL "BUTCH" EDWIN JOHNSON, SR.
JOHNSTON COUNTY-MSG Terrell "Butch" Edwin Johnson, Sr., 78, of Princeton passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 15, 1942 to the late George Ellie Johnson and Helen Kemp Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alfred Eugene Johnson; and former wife, Frances Brooks Johnson.
Published Wednesday, December 30, 2020 3:43 pm
| | 790. | Some census numbers leave local officials questioning the totals
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The county grew by more than 13 percent between 2010 and 2020, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.Similar stats for towns with less than 5,000 people have not been released in an easily discernible format, yet.However, numbers published by the News and Observer, with the aid of staff who served as enumerator with the U.S. Census Bureau, show population decreases for the towns of Louisburg and Bunn.
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer / Published Wednesday, August 18, 2021 11:28 pm
| | 791. |  SPIKE SHOCKER
ROCKY MOUNT-- When assessing how the Big East Conference volleyball standings were going to shake up this fall, it was easy and convenient to point toward Franklin County.After all, that area has more of a spike tradition than Nash County, and Franklinton has been a force in the Big East over the past four campaigns.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, September 8, 2021 11:39 pm
| | 792. |  ALMOST THERE
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Football in February -- that rare phrase will be heard across Franklin County next Friday when the high school gridiron campaign begins.Franklinton, Louisburg and Bunn will all be in action that day (February 26) to kick off their respective schedules.In a much-anticipated matchup, Louisburg will hold its first-ever game on its new field by hosting the Bunn Wildcats in a county and Northern Carolina Conference showdown.
Staff Reports / Published Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:04 am
| | 793. | 'Operation Green Light' to shine on local veterans
LOUISBURG -- Franklin County will be shining a light on the service of local veterans in November.In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Franklin County has announced that the Franklin County Courthouse will be illuminated green from Nov. 7 through Nov. 13 as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative to support military veterans, raise awareness about the unique challenges and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families.
Published Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 794. |  Bunn edged vs. Jackets
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Bunn and Roanoke Rapids have engaged in some memorable gridiron matchups through the years -- and you can add last Friday's thriller to the list.The defensive-minded matchup went to literally the final play before Roanoke Rapids used a defensive stand to outlast the Wildcats by a 17-14 margin in a key Big East Conference showdown at historic Hoyle Field on the RRHS campus.
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:52 pm
| | 795. | Exchanging freedom for rhetoric
Dear editor:I know I am not alone, but every time I fill up a vehicle with gas or diesel fuel, I get irritated. The most concerning aspect now has to do with the fact that, for many politicians, environmental beliefs are now religion.
Letter to the editor / Published Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:35 am
| | 796. |  Holloman Commits To Pirates
LOUISBURG -- When meeting with the softball coaching staff at East Carolina University, it didn't take long for Ragan Holloman to discover some instant chemistry."I had been to a couple of camps (at ECU) and really liked the atmosphere and the coaches,'' Holloman said. "Their beliefs matched up with mine. I always look for that when I go to camps -- it is very important to me.''
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:00 am
| | 797. | CWO4 Kenneth J. Martinet
August 20, 1950 - May 27, 2022
Trinidad, CO--Kenneth Joseph (Ken) Martinet, 71, of Trinidad, Colorado, went to be with his Savior on Friday, May 27, 2022, following a short illness. Ken will be remembered for his faith in God, for service to his country, and as a supportive and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and sibling.
Published Wednesday, June 1, 2022 4:25 pm
| | 798. |  BACK TO THE FUTURE
LOUISBURG - Put together a list of the top Louisburg High School football players over the past 25 years, and the names of Lakeem Perry and Donte' Strickland would have to be included.Following their prolific careers as defensive standouts at LHS, both Perry (Catawba) and Strickland (Carson-Newman) went on to enjoy sterling careers at Division II colleges -- Perry as a linebacker and Strickland as a hybrid lineman.
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter / Published Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:43 pm
| | 799. | Morgan, Clifton spark Wesleyan
MARIETTA, OHIO -- The 17th-ranked North Carolina Wesleyan College baseball team saw its terrific 33-win season come to an end last Saturday afternoon as the Bishops dropped their second game of the NCAA Regional 7-3 to 6th-seeded Penn State-Behrend in the Buckeye State.Behrend, out of Erie, Pa., got off to a quick 2-0 lead in the first off Bishop starter CJ DiBenedetto (5-3).
Staff Reports / Published Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:45 pm
| | 800. | Schools to tap savings to ease budget crunch
LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County school system is prepared to pull money from its savings account to cover the gap between what it requested and what county management is proposing to provide in 2022-23.The school system requested $22.86 million in operating expenses.
Published Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:35 am
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