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Sheriff Peter White Announces Arrest of two in Christopher Small Murder
Sheriff Peter White announces the arrest of two individuals in connection with the murder of Christopher J. Small which occurred on June 17th in Vance County. Tatiana Deamor McKoy Cumberland Road Fayetteville, NC 28306 Akeem Rumeal Grissett Marlborough Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Charges: First Degree Murder Robbery With a Dangerous Weapon ...
Corbitt to NC Transportation Museum
Corbitt trucks played a vital role in transportation around the world, all after being assembled right here in Henderson, NC. This role was especially evident during WWII. Now, Corbitt and The Corbitt Preservation Association will participate in the NC Transportation Museum’s Salute the Troops activities on July 1 and July 2. (Be sure to click...
Free Concert Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Fox Pond
Free Concert Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Fox Pond ...
STEM School to move from Northern Vance to Southern Vance
The STEM Early High School, serving students in grades 6-8, is preparing for its move to the 600 Hall area of Southern Vance High School for the 2017-2018 school year. Principal Iris Dethmers is shown in the accompanying photo during a meeting held recently with STEM parents and students at Southern Vance. The relocation of...
Mark Speed Unanimously Appointed County Commissioner
Franklin County June 27, 2017: Franklin County Commissioners made a unanimous decision last evening to appoint James M. Speed (Mark) to fill the unexpired District 3 seat formerly served by the late John M. May. Commissioner Speed was appointed following the District 3 Executive Committee’s nomination on July 20, 2017 and will serve the Epsom/Centerville...
VGCC celebrates first graduates supported by ‘VanGuarantee’ scholarship
HENDERSON, N.C. — When six students walked across the stage to receive their degrees at Vance-Granville Community College’s May commencement exercises, they quietly made history. They were among the first graduates of the college who had received the “VanGuarantee” scholarship to help eliminate any financial barriers standing between them and their academic goals. The innovative...
Granville Teachers and Manufacturing Leaders hold summit
On Monday, June 19, a group of teachers from GCPS joined leaders from local advanced manufacturing companies for a “Pipeline to Employment” summit. The purpose of the event was to strengthen collaboration and understanding between local Advanced Manufacturing businesses and our school district. Advanced Manufacturing is one of the fastest growing sectors of our local...
75-Member Cast Announced for “The Wizard of Oz”
The Henderson Rec Players community theater organization has cast 75 local performers to present “The Wizard of Oz” at McGregor Performing Arts Center in July, according to Jo Ellen Nowell, director, and Mark Hopper, musical director. Leading the cast will be 15-year-old Becky Hunt of Henderson as Dorothy, Andy Dickerson of Henderson as the Scarecrow...
