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-information courtesy of Kerr-Tar COG and NC DOT The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is among a dozen recipients who will share $3 million in grant funding for educational programs as part of the Safe Routes to School program. KTCOG will get $160,000 in federal funds, with an additional $40,000 in local matches for a […]
The Tri-County Shriner’s Fish Fry is on again for its traditional third Wednesday in May and area Shriners are gearing up for another long, but productive day, with delicious results for its patrons. Plates are $10 each – take-out only – and sales will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, said chairman Vernon […]
Three Warren County leaders – Demetrius Hunter, Crystal Smith, and Rose Ponton – all recently graduated from the N.C. Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders program. This three-day regional leadership and economic development program develops and supports highly motivated local leaders committed to regional collaboration. “This experience has really underscored the importance of authentic storytelling and engaged […]
-Information courtesy of Warren County Warren County Memorial Library is hosting the StarLab mobile planetarium during the months of May and June. StarLab is an inflatable, portable planetarium that uses a projector to display images on the inside of the dome. It is used as an interactive tool geared towards astronomy and produces a real-life […]
About a dozen local churches are taking part in this year’s Public Bible Reading Day. If everything falls into place like it’s supposed to, volunteers will have read the Bible – from start to finish – by the end of the day. This special day happens Wednesday, May 3 and it is specifically timed to […]
Chances are, most of us have planted tomato plants in our lives – either in neat rows in a beautifully tilled garden or in a container placed in the sunniest part of the yard. There’s the “if you plant it, it will live” philosophy and then there are those more serious gardeners who time their […]
Join vendors at the annual Spring Fling at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Whether you’re looking for fresh-picked produce or any of the other items that the market offers, Market Manager Pat Ayscue invites everyone to come out and see what all the buzz […]
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Granville County Library System patrons now have access to a free service that offers thousands of courses and trainings that can be used for professional and personal development. LinkedIn Learning offers more than 16,000 courses – from leadership and computer skills to foreign language classes, […]
Four Oxford residents face a slew of drug charges following an investigation by the Oxford Police Department and ALE special agents earlier this week. On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, ALE special agents and the Oxford Police Department, executed a search warrant at Four Corners Food Mart, located at 1104 Goshen St. in Oxford, after receiving complaints […]
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood The Granville County Opioid Advisory Committee will host a second public input meeting on Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m. to educate and engage with the community on strategies to fight the opioid epidemic in Granville County. The meeting will be held in the Willow […]
