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A Vance County man faces charges of first-degree murder in connection with a shooting in Williamsboro in October 2021. Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame said Donte S. Henderson of the New Hope community was arrested Tuesday, June 21 and was charged with first-degree murder, accessory after the fact and shooting into an occupied vehicle. He […]
The Granville County board of commissioners have appointed Doug Logan as interim county manager to take the reins until a new manager can be hired. Logan is a Granville County native and retired in 2020 from his role as the county’s emergency services director and fire marshal. He will take over from Michael Felts, who […]
The deadline to register for the upcoming Leadership Granville program is July 1. Leadership Granville is a program that offers residents of Granville County the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the community and develop leadership potential. It’s a great way for those new to the community to become personally and professionally acquainted with county structure […]
Information courtesy of the U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina An inmate at FMC Butner was sentenced to 114 months in prison for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer at the Federal Medical Center in Butner. The inmate had pled guilty to the charge earlier this year. According to court documents, Michael Anthony Mata, […]
In 2007 both Marcus Henderson and Theo Perry graduated from Southern Vance High School and Perry was a part of the Southern Vance Football team that went to the state championship game. While the Raiders were unable to cap off that season with a state title, both Henderson and Perry have continued to work in […]
– HPD Press Release – On Monday, June 20th of 2022, Officers responded to 1105 Victory Street (South Henderson Ball Park), in reference to a “Fight with weapons.” Initial officers arriving encountered a large crowd and multiple shots being fired. One subject was observed attempting to charge his weapon (manipulate the slide), and then ran […]
In the spirit of true public-private collaboration, a portion of South Garnett Street is getting a new lease on life. Alex Green, vice president and director of operations with Acquest Group is set to close on the purchase of property at 411 S. Garnett St. The city has purchased a lot next door, and, together, […]
– compiled courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Insurance and American Red Cross As the weather heats up this summer, folks around here may head out to enjoy Kerr Lake or area swimming pools. It’s fun to cool off with water activities like swimming and boating, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. According to […]
– press release – Louisburg, N.C. – Because of unforeseen events, Franklin County is issuing the below statement in regard to the annual Independence Day fireworks: “Franklin County is saddened by the loss of life from the fire in Lenoir County last week which resulted in several injuries to firefighters fighting a fire which also […]
The Granville County Expo and Convention Center will be abuzz with activity Saturday as the local beekeepers group hosts the 6th annual Bee Jubilee. Christi Henthorn, president of the Granville County Beekeepers said upwards of 80 vendors will be set up inside and outside for the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 […]
