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The United Way of Vance County is now accepting 2022 grant applications. Deadline for submission is close of business on July 31, 2022. Applicant interviews for those that are eligible for a grant will be held on August 10th with the grants awarded on August 18th. Eligibility requirements include: The agency shall have an IRS […]
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood The Granville County Economic Development Office has a new economic development specialist, whose primary focus will be to recruit new industries to the county, with a particular focus on promoting the Triangle North Granville business park just outside Oxford. Audrey Boone brings nearly a decade of experience […]
–information courtesy of the N.C. Forest Service The N.C. Forest Service is now accepting orders in its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 15 million seedlings, the Nursery and Tree Improvement Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant around 30,000 acres of land each year. “Healthy trees […]
The Granville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Lunch and Learn” seminar on Tuesday, July 12 to share resources available to small businesses. Patrick Rodriguez will be the guest speaker for the hourlongevent, scheduled for noon at the Granville County Expo Center, according to information from Chamber Director Lauren B. Roberson. Rodriguez is senior area […]
A Mooresville man is in the Vance County Detention Center facing a slew of charges in connection with burglary and the theft of a truck full of landscaping equipment. Henderson Police arrested Herman Ray Terry, Jr., 35, Thursday night about 10 p.m. in the area of Hillside Ave., according to Chief Marcus Barrow. In a […]
Two arrests were made Thursday in connection with an incident last week during which a Wake Electric Membership Corporation truck was struck by gunfire. Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame said his officers executed a search warrant at 240 Island Creek Estates Rd. as part of the investigation of the June 23 incident. According to a […]
The Granville County Veterans Services Office will be led by new Veterans Services Officer (VSO), Christopher Dethmers. In this role, Dethmers will focus on providing a wide range of services, programs and support to veterans and their families including connecting local veterans to services provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “I’m honored that Granville County has […]
How fitting that as the upcoming Independence Day holiday nears, the Granville County Library System (GCLS) announces that the library is now fine-free. As of July 1, library patrons no longer face overdue fees for items checked out from any library branch. Fees for lost or damaged items, however, remain in effect, as well as fees […]
-information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health has announced that Mamun Shahrier, MD, PhD, FACP has joined its staff and will be offering GI services to patients throughout Henderson, Vance County and the surrounding area. Shahrier is a gastroenterologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. “Having worked with Dr. Shahrier for […]
-information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health has announced that Dr. Shauna Guthrie has been named the organization’s chief medical officer. In her new role, Guthrie will set direction for Maria Parham Health’s medical department and provide leadership in collaboration with local health systems, community-based providers and academic institutions. Guthrie also will build upon the […]
