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Vance Man to Spend Rest of Life in Prison
A Vance County man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2019 murder of Brittany Pruitt. Patrick Watson was convicted of first-degree murder and was sentenced on Nov. 23 in Vance County Superior Court, according to information from the office of District Attorney Michael Waters. The jury trial...
GVPH Community Assessment Released
Every three years, health departments across the state evaluate community health priorities and create a community health assessment to guide their efforts and inform programs and projects that are important to the people they serve. Granville Vance Public Health recently released its 2021 health assessment, in partnership with the UNC Gillings School of Global Public...
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The Local Skinny! Vance Granville Community Band Plans Christmas Concert
Press “pause” on your holiday decorating and shopping for about an hour on Monday, Dec. 12 and head over to McGregor Hall – Brian Miller says you won’t be disappointed. Miller conducts the Vance Granville Community band, which will be performing a free community concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. He understands the importance of timing...
TownTalk: Aycock School Festival of Lights is This Week
Aycock Elementary’s 3rd annual Festival of Lights is almost here! The campus transforms into a glittery, shining drive-through experience sure to put folks in the holiday spirit. Whether you prefer Who-ville or Polar Express, Aycock Principal Kristen H. Boyd said there’s something magical about the lights display. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s a really...
TownTalk: Sheriff Curtis Brame Sworn In; Begins Second Term
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame officially began his second term of office today, after a swearing-in ceremony that took place at the Vance County Courthouse at 11 a.m. Monday. The oath of office was administered in the presence of retired judge Randolph Baskerville. Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow was one of the speakers during today’s...
Henderson Physician Installed as President of State Association of Family Physicians
Shauna Guthrie, MD, MPH, FAAFP, a Henderson family physician, is the new president of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians. Guthrie was installed last weekend at the association’s annual meeting in Asheville, which was attended by more than 700 family physicians, family medicine residents and medical students, according to a press statement from NCAFP...
“American Pickers” Returning To NC, Looking For Local Collectors
The TV show “American Pickers” is planning a return trip to North Carolina early next year and producers are already putting out feelers in hopes of turning up some unique finds to feature on the show. Crews are planning to film episodes of the show in February 2023, according to information from Meredith Ball, one...
Granville Brimming With Holiday Happenings
Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen said the county is brimming with activities as December ushers in the Christmas holiday season – and things get underway today in Oxford with the city’s traditional Lighting of the Greens festivities. At 4 p.m., there will be activities for children, musical performances, food vendors and more, Allen said...
Granville Recreation Grant Application Window Open Through Jan. 31, 2023
The Granville County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Advisory Committee is accepting applications for the 2023 recreation mini-grant cycle. The application period will close at 3 p.m on Jan.31, 2023. Submitted requests may not exceed $25,000, according to information from county public information officer Terry Hobgood. Applicants must be a government entity or a non-profit organization. While...
