-Information and flyer courtesy the City of Oxford
The Oxford Police Department will offer “Coffee With A Cop” at Uptown Cafe, 101 College St., Oxford, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, from 9 until 11 a.m.
This is a chance for residents to meet their neighborhood officers, ask questions and voice concerns in a relaxed environment.
With questions, please call (919) 693-3161 or email pford@oxfordncpd.org.
-Information courtesy the Franklin County Schools’ Facebook page
Franklin County Schools is offering free summer lunches to students age 5-18, Monday – Thursday through June 27, 2019.
Lunches will be provided from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. inside the Franklinton Middle School cafeteria. The school is located at 3 N. Main St. in Franklinton, NC.
-Press Release, Franklin County Schools
Franklin County Schools is proud to announce that two new principals have been hired for District elementary schools for the 2019-2020 school year.
Frank Wiggins Jr. is the new principal of Youngsville Elementary School; and, Jamie Wilkerson is the new principal of Franklinton Elementary School.
Franklin County Schools is proud to announce that two new principals have been hired for District elementary schools for the 2019-2020 school year. Frank Wiggins Jr. is the new principal of Youngsville Elementary School; and, Jamie Wilkerson is the new principal of Franklinton Elementary School. (Photos courtesy Franklin Co. Schools)
“We are excited to welcome Mr. Wiggins and Ms. Wilkerson to their new leadership positions within our District,” said Dr. Rhonda Schuhler, Superintendent of Franklin County Schools. “Both new principals bring a wealth of unique experiences and many achievements to their new schools. We anticipate they will also convey new energy, ideas and focus to create environments that are conducive to excellence in learning and teaching.”
Wiggins is a veteran principal who has worked in both public and private schools for the past 27 years. He earned a Master’s of School Administration from East Carolina University in 1992. Most recently, Wiggins was the Head of School at Kerr-Vance Academy in Henderson. He previously served as an elementary and middle school principal with Granville County Schools at Wilton Elementary and G.C. Hawley Middle School in addition to other positions in education. Wiggins is a native of Kinston and currently resides in Henderson. He is married to Sandra Allen Wiggins, who teaches at Franklinton High School.
Wilkerson is a veteran teacher who holds a Master’s of School Administration from Campbell University. She has most recently been serving as assistant principal in FCS’ Terrell Lane Middle School. She previously taught mathematics for Johnston County Schools, Harnett County Schools and Cumberland County Schools. She also served as an elementary math specialist and instructional coach in Durham. In addition, she taught as an adjunct for Campbell University and is working toward her terminal degree through Liberty University.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to continue to build a positive school culture along with the staff, students, parents and community of Franklinton Elementary School,” Wilkerson said. “I will work with all stakeholders to ensure student learning continues in a high-quality, instructional learning environment.”
-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center, 201 Breckenridge St. in Henderson, will feature “Guys and Dolls” as presented by the Henderson Rec Players on the following dates:
Friday, July 5, 2019, @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, 2019, @ 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, 2019, @ 2 p.m.
Friday, July 12, 2019, @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2019, @ 2 p.m.
Part of the Rosemyr Corporation Henderson Rec Players 2019 Season –
“Guys and Dolls” tells the story of a couple of big New York City gamblers and the women who love them. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, this energetic show features the hit songs “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “Luck, Be a Lady,” and “Bushel and a Peck.”
Tickets may be purchased by:
DROP IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m
CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)
(This is not a paid advertisement)
-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority
The Granville County Beekeepers Association will host the 4th Annual Bee Jubilee on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Granville Expo Center located on Highway 15 in Oxford, NC.
Learn about bees and native NC pollinators ~ Taste many kinds of honey ~ Food Truck Rodeo ~ Cooking With Honey Contest ~ Check out honey bees in an observation hive ~ Learn what it takes to become a beekeeper ~ Cool down, listen and learn with hourly speakers in the Auditorium ~ Shop small and local ~ Hand-made and homegrown goodies ~ Purchase bee supplies from your favorite bee companies ~ Hands-on demonstrations and things to do ~ Goats and chickens ~ Silent Auction ~ Kidzzzz Corner with games, entertainment and education ~ Beer Garden with Tobacco Wood Brewing Co.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Christi Henthorn at 907-738-9047 or log onto the Facebook event page – Bee Jubilee.
-Information courtesy Edward K. Woodlief, Kittrell Community Watch
The Kittrell Community Watch will meet Thursday, June 20, 2019, @ 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Rd, (US Highway #1 business) Kittrell, NC. Guest speaker will be Frankie Nobles, Vance County Chief Animal Control Officer.
All are welcome even if you don’t live in the Kittrell area.
Light refreshments will be served.
