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N.C. Forest Service Urges Safety During Spring Wildfire Season
-Press Release, NCDA&CS The N.C. Forest Service is urging North Carolina residents to think safety and exercise extra caution when burning materials during the spring fire season. The spring fire season typically runs from March through May and is historically the time when wildfires are most likely to occur. “The leading cause of wildfires is...
Vance Co. High School Inducts 15 Into National Technical Honor Society
-Press Release, Vance County Schools A total of 15 students at Vance County High School were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a special ceremony held at the school on April 4. Each of the students was presented a framed certificate for their academic accomplishments in Career and...
VGCC to Launch Two New Information Technology Programs Fall Semester
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College This fall, the Information Technology department at Vance-Granville Community College will launch two new programs: Healthcare Informatics and Cyber Security. Healthcare Informatics is a program designed to provide students with a foundation in computer technology and information sciences as they apply to supporting decisions in the healthcare fields. Students will...
Granville Chamber Looking for Small Business of the Year Nominees
-Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for the annual Small Business of the Year award. This is your opportunity to recognize an outstanding business in the small business community. Please contact the Chamber for a nomination form. Completed nomination...
State Highway Patrol Announces 2019 ‘Operation Drive To Live’
-Press Release, NCDPS In anticipation of spring break and prom season, the State Highway Patrol is once again conducting Operation Drive to Live, an annual campaign to reduce collisions involving teen drivers. Beginning Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12, troopers will step up their enforcement in and around school zones between 6 a.m. to...
Fishing University to Re-Air Vance Co. Episode April 8-14!
-Information courtesy Vance County Tourism Authority It’s time for the Fishing University episode featuring Vance County to air again, April 8 – 14, 2019! Fishing University, an internationally televised, Emmy award-winning television show, filmed an episode in Vance County this past fall featuring Kerr Lake as well as local restaurants, activities and attractions. Featuring hosts/fishing...
Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Free Classes in Honor of ‘Week of the Young Child’
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center In observance of “Week of the Young Child,” Aycock Recreation Center will be offering Water Aerobics, Slide N Glide, Beginning Yoga, Hip Hop Water Aerobics and Open Swim free of charge during the week of Monday, April 8 – Friday, April 12...
Oxford Board of Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting Tues., April 9
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Agenda items include: Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a Contiguous Annexation Ordinance for 3 +/– of...
Youth Baseball Returns to the Town of Bunn, NC!
-Information and photos courtesy Bunn Parks and Recreation Recreational baseball has not been played in the town of Bunn, NC in four years. Not so long ago Bunn had a successful youth baseball and softball program with multiple Dixie and Tarheel League championships, but like many recreational leagues around the county, youth sports funding was...
