Entries by John C. Rose

Check Out Granville County Public Schools 4-10-18

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In an email to WIZS News, Dr. Stan Winborne with Granville County Public Schools said, “I am reaching out to let you know that we having a very exciting event for our families on Tuesday, April 10 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Granville Expo Center.” It is the first ever District Choice Fair […]

Public Works Committee Meeting 4-3-18

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— submitted by Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk The Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, to discuss a possible stormwater ordinance and fee initiative, as well as budget discussions related to Public Works. This meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Large Conference Room at City […]

VGCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society receives awards

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— courtesy VGCC The Vance-Granville Community College Alpha Sigma Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently brought home several awards from a regional gathering. Attending the Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Regional Convention in Myrtle Beach, S.C., March 9-11, were VGCC chapter President Brenda Ellis of Durham, chapter Vice President of Leadership Pamela […]

Beckford Drive Improvements Around Easter

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A significant portion of Beckford Drive is being “milled and filled” according to one of the Department of Transportation workers on site.  He told WIZS News the work would continue for about a week unless there were weather related issues. If you use Beckford Drive as a cut through from Andrews Avenue to Dabney Drive, […]

City of Oxford Revised Monthly Stormwater Charge Public Hearing

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REVISED MONTHLY STORMWATER CHARGE The public will take notice that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Oxford has called a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the Commissioners’ Board Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, NC, to receive input on revising […]

Vance County Community Foundation Grant Apps by 5-1-18

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For Immediate Release The board of advisers of the Vance County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for projects funded from its community grantmaking fund, according to Fagan Goodwin, board president. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations that serve general charitable needs in Vance County. Applications are available online beginning March 30. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org for information about applying. The deadline for […]

United Way of Vance County Yard Sale 4-14-18

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— submitted by Terri Hedrick, president of the United Way of Vance County The United Way of Vance County will host a yard sale to raise funds for the local organization to support the needs of citizens in our community on Saturday, April 14, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of […]