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Michael F. Easley, Jr. is the newest U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. His nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Nov. 19, 2021 and U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III administered the oath of office last week, according to a press statement. “It is an honor and a privilege […]
The Click It or Ticket campaign is now underway for the extended Thanksgiving holiday period and will be in effect through Sunday, Nov. 28. During Click It or Ticket enforcement and education campaigns, law enforcement agencies increase the number of patrols and officers in an area, set up checking stations, and use local media to reach […]
— from the Office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Press Release – November 19, 2021 On or about the 19th day of November 2021, Tiara Seaward delivered herself to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office for the service of Warrants related to the murder of Devontae Cheek. Cheek was shot and killed during a confrontation, which […]
There’s a slight chance of rain early next week, but local forest service officials are encouraging area residents to hold off burning those leaves or other yard debris until the area has had some good rainfall. It’s fall wildfire season and the area has been put in the abnormally dry to moderate drought category, according […]
An aerospace engineering company that provides thousands of products to customers worldwide has announced plans to almost double their existing footprint in southern Granville County. Ontic launched “Project Sunrise” this week, setting in motion a major commitment to expand their facility on E. Lyon Station Road in Creedmoor. The three-phase expansion will nearly double the […]
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a first-degree murder warrant has been filed in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late last month in Williamsboro, north of Henderson. In a press statement issued Tuesday evening, Sheriff Curtis Brame said officials are looking for Tiara Zhane Seaward of 501 Red Clay Lane, Henderson. […]
A Florida-based frozen food company has chosen Oxford as the site for a production facility that is expected to bring 24 jobs to the area. Gov. Roy Cooper’s office made the announcement Monday and said the company will invest $5.7 million to relocate a production facility. Meel Corp, a frozen food company based in […]
Vance-Granville Community College’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center (EIC) is open for business. Students and community members attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce recently to mark this momentous occasion. The Nov. 9 event coincided with Global Entrepreneurship Week. The EIC is located at VGCC’s South Campus in Creedmoor and […]
Update 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 9 — If you did not get to listen live, it is still possible to watch it on social media. The NCDHHS social media feed of the event is embedded here. — press release from NCDHHS Monday, November 8, 2021 NCDHHS to Host Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19 […]
The first chill of fall is in the air, which means that colder weather is surely on the way. The Drug-Free Coalition of Granville County has launched its second annual Coats for Kids campaign to help area families in need. The goal is to collect 200 new coats, hats, scarves and gloves for children and […]
