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A 21-year-old man is in custody under a $1 million bond after a weekend incident involving an armed robbery, auto theft, a house fire and the shooting death of a dog in the Franklin County K9 unit. William Darius Eichelberger was charged with nine felonies. He originally was placed under a $250,000 bond, but that […]
Warren County has received the distinguished budget presentation award for its FY 2021 budget from the Government Finance Officers Association. According to information from the Chicago-based organization, the achievement reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Warren County officials met nationally recognized guidelines for effective […]
A regional forum about resiliency is scheduled for later this month to hear from business and civic leaders and from the community at large to collect information to be used to develop a regional vulnerability assessment. The open house will take place on Thursday, April 28, from 6 p.m to 7:30 p.m at the Kerr-Tar […]
Vance County Schools held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for Gargoyle Garden, a musical garden located at the Center for Innovation (CFI), located at 219 Charles St. The garden is filled with musical instruments that provide experiences for students to learn about beats, music, echo, reverberation and more. The garden is named after the gargoyles positioned […]
Granville County Animal Control picked up a rabid skunk on Monday, April 4, 2022 and remind all pet owners to make sure their rabies vaccinations are up-to-date. The skunk was located at U.S. Hwy 15 North and Watkins Wilkinson Road, and it did test positive for rabies. Pet owners can bring their dogs and cats […]
A woman who was the victim of a stabbing in late December 2021 has died of her injuries. Vance County Sheriff Curtis R. Brame issued a press statement that said the woman died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, of injuries received on or about Dec. 31, 2021. Roy Williams, 71, was charged in connection with the […]
Until further notice, all poultry shows and public sales of poultry are suspended until further notice because of the ongoing threat of avian influenza, according to state veterinarian Mike Martin. This includes all exhibitions, farm tours, shows, sales, flea markets, auction markets, swaps and meets pertaining to poultry and other feathered fowl in North Carolina, […]
UPDATE 12 NOON 4/6/22: Reference the attached Press Release (below) that was sent to the media on April 5, 2022, the suspect, Todd Richardson Rogers, was arrested at approximately 9:30am on Wednesday, April 6th in the northern part of Franklin County. Mr. Rogers has been charged with three counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon […]
Searching for scholarships can be a full-time job for those college-bound high school seniors, but a local foundation is offering 10 scholarships to graduating seniors in the area, placing the ball in their court. The $500 scholarships are offered through the Edmonds Tennis and Education Foundation (ETEF), a Henderson-based nonprofit dedicated to utilizing the game […]
Oxford will be the site of the first Downtown Arts and Wine Festival – mark Saturday, April 23 on your calendars for an afternoon of strolling and sipping during the outdoor event. Wine by the glass and beer will be sold at The Hub on Main, which is partnering with the Oxford Arts Council to […]
