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Most educators take a break from lesson planning and other classroom duties during the summer, but as August approaches and the beginning of another school year draws near, you can bet your bottom dollar that teachers are beginning to percolate ideas about how to make learning more engaging for students. Got any bright ideas? Wake […]
-information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced Oct. 1 is the anticipated start date for Medicaid expansion, which could make more than 600,000 state residents eligible to participate in the insurance program. Medicaid expansion in North Carolina would increase the […]
As part of the ongoing discussion of the structure of the county fire departments, the Public Safety Committee met Wednesday afternoon to continue the process of selecting a firm to complete a fire services study. Acting County Manager Scott Elliott told WIZS News that the committee agreed to staff recommendations to choose the consulting firm […]
Come join the fun and enjoy all the sights, sounds, and tastes at the 2023 Ruin Creek Cruise In of Henderson on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free and there will be vendors, live music and more, so make plans to attend! All proceeds benefit the […]
Cynthia Ratliff has been named executive director of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, effective Tuesday, Aug. 1. Ratliff, a Henderson native, was chosen to replace Lauren Roberson, who announced her resignation in late June to join Granville Health System. Thursday was Roberson’s last day with the Chamber. Ratliff has served as office manager for the […]
-information courtesy of The American Red Cross There’s no doubt – the next few days are going to be scorchers, with only the chance of a stray rain shower to cool things off. Weather forecasters are predicting Saturday’s high in the area to approach 100, and the American Red Cross has issued a list of […]
Local teens have an interesting opportunity to develop their sleuthing skills next week during a five-day camp at a local church. Rebuilding Communities, Inc. is sponsoring “CSI, The Law and Leadership Camp” for teens between the ages of 13-17 from July 31-Aug. 4 at First United Methodist Church in Henderson. The camp will be held […]
The city of Oxford will be voting for a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections, and two newcomers to local politics will by vying for the position. According to information from the Granville County Board of Elections, Guillermo Antonio Nurse and Deborah Jeffcoat Ramsey have filed to run for mayor. Incumbent Jackie Sergent had […]
— UPDATE 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 25 One candidate for the Ward 3 at-large seat on the Henderson City Council has withdrawn from the race and one of the five mayoral candidates faces a challenge that calls into question his eligibility. Vance County Board of Elections Director Melody Vaughan confirmed Tuesday that Daniel Blasky has withdrawn […]
Farmers all over the world grow cover crops for a variety of reasons: to protect the soil, increase yield, reduce erosion and much more. Come to a workshop next week on cover crops to learn how using a cover crop in your garden or fields could benefit you and your farm. Dr. Chris Reberg Horton […]
