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A statewide open burning ban is currently in effect, and the N.C. Forest Service has cancelled all burning permits until further notice because of the increased risk of wildfires. The ban prohibits all open burning in all 100 counties, even if a permit previously had been issued. New permits will not be granted until the […]
This year’s Duke Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic served 305 patients in what amounts to more than $200,000 in free dental, medical and vision care. This is the fourth year for the clinic, which set up shop most recently on Mar. 1-2 at Vance Charter School. Over the course of two days, Duke RAM Co-Presidents […]
Granville County is cultivating a variety of springtime activities, with some first-time events sprinkled in amongst others that have become perennial favorites. County Tourism Director Angela Allen said that, once again, there’s something for everyone in the offerings over the next few weeks and beyond. Allen shared details about some of the events but recommended […]
Among the more than 175 folks who came to Monday’s “Breaking the Cycle” community listening session sponsored by the Pathways to Peace Coalition for Vance County was Jayden Watkins. Watkins wears a lot of hats – he’s an author, a pastor, an entrepreneur, a leader of the Empowered youth group, among other things. His comments […]
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Suppose you’ve seen a couple of unfamiliar dogs roaming in your neighborhood. They’ve been hanging around for a few days, no collars, looking kind of skinny. If you pick up the phone and dial 252.492.3136 to reach Animal Services, you’ve made the right call. William Coker, Animal Services director, and his staff are available to […]
Just a couple of months into his term in the N.C. House representing District 32, Bryan Cohn has introduced a bill and co-sponsored another. In between crafting bills and acclimating himself to the workings of state government, Cohn has been crisscrossing the district to talk with constituents. House Bill 269 is called the Workforce Freedom […]
The beautiful memorial garden that greets visitors as they drive into the parking area at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market once was a triangular plot of grass. Eileen Novak, president of the Vance Warren Master Gardeners said it not only serves to beautify the farmers market campus, but it also is a place for […]
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Maria Parham Health has embarked on a construction project that will make trips to the Emergency Department safer and more efficient, especially for individuals with behavioral health challenges or substance abuse issues. The project to transform the ED area will take months to complete, but the hospital can’t just shut down while construction is going […]
