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Granville County Hazardous Household Material Collection Event Saturday, May 18

Granville County residents can start collecting all those half-used jugs of household chemicals, paint and other materials that may be stored on garage shelves and storage sheds in preparation for the Saturday, May 18 household hazardous waste collection event. Load up all those unwanted items and come out to the Granville County Convention and Expo […]

Sheriff Brame: Five Arrested Tuesday In 3 Counties As Part Of ‘Operation Downrange’

Five people in three counties suspected of being part of a drug trafficking organization were arrested Tuesday on a range of drug charges to culminate a months-long investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. In a press release issued Wednesday, Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame provided details of Operation Downrange.  In addition to the Vance County […]

TownTalk: Granville County Preparing For Vikings, The Scots And More

It’s spring, and activities are popping up all over Granville County and Tourism Authority Director Angela Allen gave a rundown of several upcoming events and attractions that are sure to tickle your fancy. This Saturday, Apr. 20, visit downtown Oxford between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. for the Oxford on Main Art and Wine Festival. […]

The Local Skinny! Sossamon Keynote Speaker At VGCC Graduation

N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon will deliver the keynote address at the 55th annual commencement ceremony at Vance-Granville Community College on May 10. Sossamon, in his first term as a legislator in the N.C. House of Representatives, represents District 32, covering Vance and most of Granville County. He is a member of several House committees, including […]

Granville County Soil And Water Sponsoring Scholarships To Conservation Workshop At N.C. State

-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Granville County Soil and Water Office will sponsor two Granville County high schools students to attend the annual conservation workshop at N.C. State University scheduled for June 16-21. The Resource Conservation Workshop is a weeklong program that involves study and hands-on participation in a wide range of […]

The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library 04-16-24

The U.S. celebrates National Tea Day on April 21, and Perry Memorial Library is hosting a special tea party and book sale to commemorate the beverage that people enjoy all over the globe.  Whether you’re a faithful patron or a newbie to the library, Melody Peters and the staff invite you to join in the […]

TownTalk: Pink With A Passion Holds Cancer Survivor Walk This Saturday

The third “Pink With A Passion” Walk will be held Saturday, Apr. 20 at the Warren County Recreation Complex on U.S. 158 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers Amena Wilson and Elaine Tunstall-Smith invite the community to come out to the event to celebrate cancer survivors and to support others who may be facing […]

SaddleRock Farm Hosts “Henderson Spectacular” For Community On April 27

The folks at SaddleRock Farm are gearing up for the “Henderson Spectacular” on Saturday, Apr. 27, when the property will be open to the public for a host of activities and fun for the whole family. Farm owner Larry Johnson and his granddaughter-in-law Emily Parker are weaving in a religious theme into all the activities […]