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The Granville County Opioid Advisory Committee wants to hear from county residents to help determine strategies to combat the opioid crisis locally. As a participant in litigation against large manufacturers and distributors of opioids, Granville County is getting funding from the multi-billion dollar settlement agreement. “Please take a few minutes to fill out this short […]
Franklin County has selected Michelle Hildreth to be the county’s library director. Hildreth, who brings more than 15 years of library management experience, will begin the job on Jan. 9, 2023. “A dynamic library adds value to the community it serves and enhances the lives of its community members,” Hildreth said. “I am excited about […]
Meteorologists are watching a cold front march across the Midwest today, and Duke Energy officials are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast for the next couple of days. While nobody is predicting frozen precipitation here, things could get a little dicey as blustery winds and single-digit lows combine to make for extreme winter […]
Whether you’re keeping up with weather forecasts as you stay warm indoors or whether you have to be out in the elements, here’s the main takeaway: it’s going to be bone-chilling cold for the next few days. And while we humans can add an extra layer of clothing or stay bundled up by the fire […]
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center and the Henderson Rec Players have been nominated for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards which recognizes regional productions. Now it’s up to you, the voting public, to cast your vote! It’s simple, free, and takes just a few minutes of your time. One vote can be cast per email address, […]
The final tally is in and Granville County residents brought more than 16 tons of recyclable materials to the November 19 recycling and hazardous waste disposal event. Teresa Baker, recycling and sustainability coordinator for Granville County and Granville County Public Schools, said that by the end of the event, more than 31,000 pounds of everything […]
The Warren County Community Emergency Response Team will have a class to prepare individuals to help during emergencies, natural disasters and other events. The class will be held Jan. 28 and 29. There is no charge to take the class, which will take place at the Warren County Emergency Services Headquarters, 890 US Hwy 158 […]
The topic of school consolidation once again is circulating in Granville County, and the school board voted Monday to reconsider closing an elementary school in the southern end of the county and make it a middle school. During a work session to discuss the matter of closing and consolidation, the Granville County Board of Education […]
Frank Sossamon will be sworn in as the newest representative for N.C. House District 32 Tuesday and the public is invited to attend. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at McGregor Hall on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. Superior Court Judge John Dunlow will administer the oath of office. District 32 includes Vance and Granville […]
No matter where you stand on the issue, the Vance County Detention Center is not an ideal facility, neither for staff nor inmates. Sheriff Curtis Brame has been vocal about the physical condition of the jail, which has racked up numerous deficiencies in recent state inspections. The Vance County commissioners asked a Raleigh firm to […]
