Waste Industries Announces Holiday Pick Up Schedule

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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson

Waste Industries will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 22, 2018. To make up for the missed day, regularly-scheduled Thursday pick up will be done on Friday, November 23; regularly-scheduled Friday pick up will be done on Saturday, November 24.

Waste Industries will also be closed Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in observance of Christmas and Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in observance of New Year’s Day. For the time period of December 25-28, 2018, and January 1-4, 2019, regularly-scheduled pick up will be delayed by one day.

For additional information on the holiday schedule for the Vance Granville branch,  please visit the Waste Industries website by clicking here.

Oxford’s Annual Turkey Trot Scheduled for Thanksgiving Morning

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-Information courtesy Laura Gabel, Area Congregations In Ministry (Food Bank – Oxford, NC)

The 14th Annual Turkey Trot is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 22 – Thanksgiving morning – in downtown Oxford. Registration for the fun run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at Oxford United Methodist Church, located at the corner of College and McClanahan streets. The entry fee is two cans of food or a monetary donation for Area Congregations In Ministry (ACIM).

The route begins at the church, goes down College Street, through the campus of the Masonic Home for Children and ends at the Methodist Church. Come out for a fun morning as we give thanks while helping others!

Gospel Play ‘Such A Time As This’ to Benefit Recent Hurricane Victims

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-Information courtesy Connie Ragland, A Brighter Horizon Project & Connie Ragland Productions 

A gospel stage play entitled “Such A Time As This” will be held on Saturday, December 1 at 2 p.m. at E.M. Rollins Elementary School auditorium. The play is a story of triumph after tragedy and will speak to the heart and soul of anyone who has suffered loss. Come out and enjoy a day of praise, worship and healing.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Hurricane Florence and Michael victims from New Bern, NC. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth and can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com. For groups, call Connie Ragland at 252-432-7127.

KVA’s Lane White to Play Baseball at Chowan College

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-Information and photo courtesy Frank Wiggins, Headmaster, Kerr-Vance Academy

Lane White, a senior at Kerr-Vance Academy, signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Chowan College. Pictured with Lane are his mother Sallie, father Chris, and coaches Mike Rigsbee and Todd Wilkerson.

Lane will begin his studies at Chowan in the fall.

 

Camp Recognized as an ‘Educator of Excellence’ at Recent Reception

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-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools 

Robin Camp, an Exceptional Children’s Program (ECP) “Teacher of Excellence“ with Granville County Public Schools (GCPS) was recognized last week at the Educator of Excellence Reception at the ECP Conference. Camp works at Granville Central High School in Stem, NC.

Dr. Stan Winborne, public information officer for GCPS, congratulated Camp on her well-deserved honor. “Please join us in congratulating Robin. She demonstrates daily ‘Excellence and Achievement for all!’ We are so proud of her, and can’t wait to see what she does next!”

Robin Camp, an Exceptional Children’s Program (ECP) “Teacher of Excellence” with Granville County Public Schools (GCPS) was recognized last week at the Educator of Excellence Reception at the ECP Conference. Camp works at Granville Central High School in Stem, NC. (Photo Credit: GCPS)

 

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 11/19/18

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H-V Chamber’s Annual Banquet to Feature Keynote Speaker Allison Capps

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s Sept./Oct. “Focus” Newsletter

The 81st Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the VGCC Civic Center.

This year’s keynote speaker is Allison Capps, Assistant District Attorney for North Carolina’s 9th Prosecutorial District.

Allison Siler Capps grew up in Belmont, NC. She attended Peace College and received a B.A. in Psychology. Following Peace, she attended the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University where she received her law degree.

She began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in the 2nd Prosecutorial District, working for just over a year. She returned to the 9th District, (Granville, Vance, Franklin and Warren counties) where she had interned while in law school and currently serves.

As a part of the DA’s office, she has tried over 20 jury trials, ranging from DWIs to First Degree Murder cases and everything in between. She has received numerous awards from Crime Stoppers, NC Gang Investigators Assoc. and others.

Mrs. Capps is an active member of Delrayno Baptist Church, President of the Board of Directors for the Granville Education Foundation, participates in the Girls on the Run Program and in the NC Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. She resides in Oxford with her husband, Jason, and their son, Luke.

Presenting Sponsor for this special annual event is Duke Energy. Gold sponsor is Maria Parham Health and Silver Sponsors are BB&T, MARS Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC# 6091; Bronze Sponsors are Benchmark Community Bank and Express Employment Professionals; Contributor Sponsor is CenturyLink and Advocate sponsor is Union Bank.

Seating for dinner will be promptly at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be available for $35 each or a table of 10 for $320. Contact the Chamber at 252-438-8414 to purchase tickets, for more information or for sponsorship opportunities.

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

This Weekend is Your Last Chance to Shop VCRFM Before Thanksgiving!

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-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market

This Saturday’s market will be your last opportunity to purchase locally grown fresh produce to enhance your Thanksgiving feast! Saturday is also our annual Handcrafted Holiday Market, so you will find lots of unique gifts, decorations and goodies for the holidays as well!

Our local farmers will have a variety of fall produce including apples, beef, beets, butter beans, butternut squash, cabbage, collards, eggs, eggplant, fresh herbs, mixed greens, mustard greens, onions, pork, potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, turnip greens, and sweet potatoes.

You will also find baked goods, local wines, canned vegetables, chow-chow, sauces, jams, preserves, honey and molasses.

Don’t forget to add a couple of bottles of wine to your shopping list to enjoy with your turkey and fixings or as gifts for special friends!

Meet and mingle with your friends and neighbors in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere while you shop. Be sure to ask the vendors about their produce and products and leave knowing you have purchased the freshest foods and most unique crafts our area has to offer.

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr. off of Beckford Dr. and is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. through December 8, 2018.

Contacts:

Market Manager: Tracy Madigan @ 252-598-0814

Extension Agent: Paul McKenzie @ 252-438-8188

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Granville Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Economic Development

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, November 19, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

1. Minutes

2. Contingency Summary

Public Comments

3. Public Comments

Public Hearings

4. Public Hearing-Economic Development

Solid Waste Matters

5. Litter Removal Services

Purchasing

6. Material Testing & Special Inspections for Law Enforcement Center/Animal Shelter Project

Appointments

7. Butner Board of Adjustment – ETJ

8. Butner Planning Board – ETJ Member

9. Orange Street Community Center

County Manager’s Report

10. Recap of Granville County Public Schools’ Funding History

County Attorney’s Report

11. County Attorney’s Report

Presentations by County Board Members

12. Presentations by County Board Members

Any Other Matters

13. Any Other Matters

Closed Session

14. Closed Session – Personnel