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Thousands answer the call, but Red Cross blood shortage continues
In appreciation, $5 Target eGiftCard™ available for all those who come out to give DURHAM, N.C. (July 25, 2017) — Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors...
State Farmers Market to host Largest Watermelon Contest during annual Watermelon Day July 27
Top prize $1,000 RALEIGH — The State Farmers Market is looking for the largest watermelon in North Carolina. The public weigh-in and awards ceremony is part of the market’s annual Watermelon Day Thursday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watermelon growers will have the chance to earn prize money and bragging rights during...
District Attorney’s Schedule August 2017
Tues, Aug 1 Vance Trial Court (Hobgood) – Pelfrey, Fuller, Allen **Franklin District Court (Keith) – Gardner, Gregory, Roberson Vance District Court (Burnette) – Erdmann, Watson/Hargrove Wed, Aug 2 ##Granville District Court (Stevenson) – Putney, Dickerson Warren District Court (Davis) – Gregory, Raymond Granville County Clerk’s Office Hours, Public, 2:00-4:00 pm – Sellars...
VGCC offers Medical Office Administrative Assistant certificate at Franklin Campus
Area residents will have a new opportunity to gain a credential for jobs in medical offices when the fall semester begins at Vance-Granville Community College on Aug. 14. The college is scheduling courses to allow students to complete the entire 17-credit-hour “Medical Office Administrative Assistant I” certificate in two semesters at VGCC’s Franklin County Campus...
New Hours at the Granville County Tax Office
NEW TAX OFFICE HOURS Beginning Thursday, September 7th, the Granville County Tax Office will open at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays to serve taxpayers. This change in office hours is for Staff Development. Monday – Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...
Filing Complete for Local Elections
Filing for the City of Henderson: Ward 1 At-Large Sara Coffey – Incumbent Ward 2 At- Large William Burnette Ward 3 – Garry Daeke – Incumbent Ward 4- Fearldine Simmons – Incumbent and Blakely Bates Filing for the Town of Kittrell: Jerry Joyner – Mayor – Incumbent Susan Pulley – Commissioner –...
Boys and Girls Club Offers Summer Update
Vance County According to the Old Chinese Proverb “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I may remember. But involve me, and I’ll understand.” The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central NC Vance Unit are delighted to share that our 2017 Summer Program participants have had a visit from a slew of community representatives that range from Nutritionist , Military (Army...
Better Lighting Coming for Interstates and Major Highways Across North Carolina
RALEIGH – It will be a brighter drive along many interstates and major highways in North Carolina, as a result of a $30.8 million contract awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation to upgrade more than 10,600 roadway light fixtures at more than 350 locations across the state. In addition to improving lighting, the agreement...
