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Applications, Nominations Being Accepted For New VGCC President
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College The Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees is now inviting applications and nominations for the position of President of the college. A website has been launched with a presidential profile and the details of the application procedure. The site can be reached at www.vgcc.edu/presidentialsearch. General inquiries about the college and...
Slaton Named Rebuilding Hope’s Oct. Volunteer of the Month
-Information courtesy the Rebuilding Hope Inc. October 2018 Newsletter If a first impression had prevailed, Rebuilding Hope wouldn’t have the services of veteran volunteer Walt Slaton. Walt got involved with RHI in 2010 after retiring and moving to Oxford. “I was looking for a place where I could contribute,” Walt explains. “I first visited the...
Maria Parham Op-Ed: Support Our Hospital, Patients and Community – Go Vote
Letter to the Editor – courtesy Bert Beard, CEO, Maria Parham Health On Tuesday, November 6, our country will once again have the opportunity to select the next group of elected officials who will lead our country in Washington, D.C., our state capital and right here in our local communities. I encourage you to take...
Oxford Board to Discuss Increased Benefits for Employees at Oct. 9 Meeting
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Among the agenda items: Recognition – October Yard of the Month – Karen Keeton, 511 Harris Street Recognition...
City of Creedmoor & Granville Chamber Present Govt. Sunrise Forum, Oct. 12
— Information and flyer courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber’s Sunrise Forum will be hosted by the City of Creedmoor on Friday, October 12, 2018. A light breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m.; program to officially begin at 8 a.m. The forum will be held in Creedmoor City...
Food, Music & Pie Contest All Part of Warrenton’s Upcoming Harvest Market
-Information and flyer courtesy the Warrenton Festivals Facebook page The Warrenton Revitalization Committee will hold a Harvest Market event on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Warrenton. Crafts, art, gifts, jewelry, candles, produce, festival foods and more will be available. Enjoy live music by The...
Public Forum for Sheriff of Vance County Candidates
The Daily Dispatch, The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and WIZS 1450 AM / 100.1 FM will host a public forum for Sheriff of Vance County Candidates on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The forum will take place at the old court house on Young Street in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, and it will begin at...
11th Season of Henderson Men’s Shelter About To Start
In a news release, Community Partners of Hope, Inc. of Henderson is asking everyone to spread the word about an ICE CREAM SOCIAL to kickoff the 11th season of Henderson Men’s Shelter. You will have the opportunity to hear stories, pray for the programs and learn more about volunteer opportunities. The ice cream social will...
Henderson City Council Meeting 10-8-18
The Henderson City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, Oct 8. It takes place as always at the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue. Time is 6 p.m. The full agenda is available by clicking here. A couple of standout items on the agenda include: Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-52, Amending Section 7-49...
