Franklinville News

Randolph County officials say they will close four more recycling sites because of misuse.

By TAVIA D. GREEN * The Leaf-Chronicle * June 7, 2008 A Nashville man has been charged with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault in a May 2007 Interstate 24 wreck that left one woman dead and several people ...

Age: 17 Hometown: Franklinville School: Our Lady of Mercy Academy Grade: 12th Parents: Anthony and Christine Fumo Accomplishments: Fumo was Miss New Jersey Super Teen in her sophomore year.

A Waterford resident was convicted of conspiracy, aggravated assault and weapons offenses by a jury here Tuesday in connection with the robbery and stabbing of a man outside a Monroe diner. via CourierPostOnline

“That's the kind of thing you like to see with small towns.”

Franklinville is financially fit, according to the audit from the last fiscal year. via Courier-Tribune

“We're not forcing anyone into doing anything and the creation of water districts isn't just a way to raise taxes”

Randolph County commissioners got a look at a multi-colored map Monday that diagrams proposed water lines in the county like so much Techni-color spaghetti. via Courier-Tribune

Some triad firefighters are breathing dirty air after thieves broke into the Franklinville fire station. via WFMY 2 Greensboro

“There are crops that are more drought tolerant than others”

Hundreds of farmers from all across North Carolina gathered on the State Fairgrounds Thursday for the annual Farm Show. via News 14 Charlotte

I am a supporter of Tiger World. I have personally met Lea and feel that she is well educated in her field of study. via Salisbury Post

Back in 1989, over apple pie and coffee, a handful of folks sat around Kathy Treanor's dining room table and created something that felt as elusive as smoke -- the Piedmont Land Conservancy. via News & Record

“Research demonstrates that National Board Certified Teachers consistently outperform their peers in knowledge of subject matter and ability to create challenging and engaging lessons.”

Thirty local teachers, and 17 from surrounding counties, are among the 2007 class of educators to receive National Board Certification, the highest credential in the teaching profession. via Courier-Tribune

“If we were to have a drought in the middle of the school year - if we had had those two schools (on line) - we'd have been out of water”

Commissioners approved applying for a grant and a loan that would pay for installation of a pump to keep water flowing from the town reservoir to the water treatment plant during drought conditions. via Courier-Tribune

With the final canvass completed on Tuesday, Ramseur's incumbent mayor, Hampton "Happy" Spivey is the official winner by a tight margin of nine votes. via Courier-Tribune

“Eddie's a young man - I really feel like he's got the time to do it. I believe he'll be an asset to our city.”

A newcomer joined two incumbents to take the three seats up for grabs on the Asheboro City Council in Tuesday's election. via Courier-Tribune

“I am sure most cities and towns will keep their water restrictions in place.”

Despite unofficial reports of up to seven inches of rainfall over the past four days, officials intend to keep water restrictions in place for now. via Courier-Tribune

“I'm in it for the long haul, fighting for the people of Ramseur”

Ramseur's municipal election process will undergo another round of scrutiny when the Randolph County Board of Elections holds a hearing on Tuesday to look into a protest over the qualifications of two of the ... via Courier-Tribune

Friday will be the last day for traditional voter registration before the start of the 2007 municipal election process on Oct. via Courier-Tribune

“I want it to have a community center feel to it”

Franklinville joined the list of Randolph County municipalities calling for voluntary water conservation measures from its residents on Tuesday night. via Courier-Tribune

Randolph County Commissioners voted to approve a concept for the creation of four water and sewer districts in the county at Monday's commissioners meeting. via Courier-Tribune