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— press release information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On or about the 9th day of June 2022, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Marcus C Burt for Voluntary Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Marcus Burt is being held in custody, pending his ability to secure a […]
The Webb telescope is set to send never-before-seen images of space back to Earth soon, and the scientific community – as well as folks on the ground in Granville County – are waiting and wondering what the giant telescope will reveal. Planning for the design and successful launch of the James E. Webb Telescope has […]
Mt. Moriah AME Zion Church is partnering with the Durham branch of the N.C. Food Bank again this summer to provide free hot lunches to any child between the ages of 0 and 18 years. The Kids Summer Meals Program provides hot, catered lunches and snacks to children in the area, beginning June 20, 2022 […]
Vance County Schools paid a special thank-you to a host of churches and other local individuals and organizations that have partnered with the district’s schools to enhance students’ learning experience. And this year, Gang Free, Inc. was recognized for its ongoing work with Vance County Middle School. Melissa Elliott, founder of Gang Free, Inc., was […]
North Carolina drivers in all 100 counties should be on the lookout for the BAT-mobile cruising their local streets this summer. But it’s not the Caped Crusader who’s behind the wheel – it’s your local law enforcement officer, working to get impaired drivers off the road. This BAT-mobile refers to mobile Breath Alcohol Testing Units, […]
-information courtesy of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Two Henderson men were sentenced in federal court Thursday for separate drugs and weapons-related charges. Michael Easley, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, made the announcement after the sentences were handed down. Details of the cases were included in […]
The upcoming Fourth of July weekend at Kerr Lake promises to be filled with plenty of red, white and blue and all that makes summertime fun – including fireworks! The Independence Day Celebration is set for Saturday, July 2 and Vance County Tourism is sponsoring the fireworks display. Tourism Director Pam Hester said Satterwhite Point […]
The Granville County Board of Education approved at its meeting Monday several recommended changes in leadership at the district and school levels. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2022, according to GCPS Public Information Officer Dr. Stan Winborne. Dr. Kerry Chisnall has been named as the Principal of G.C. Hawley Middle School. Chisnall […]
What better way to celebrate World Blood Donor Day on June 14 than to make an appointment for an upcoming blood drive in the area? All eligible donors are encouraged to take part by making an appointment to give blood or platelets during the month of June. The American Red Cross joins other blood collection […]
— Information courtesy of Warren County Manager’s Office Warren County Emergency Management will get more than $380,000 in state grant money to help renovate a gymnasium that will serve as the county’s central emergency shelter. Warren County was one of 24 sites to get funding from the N.C. Department of Public Safety’s Capacity Building Competitive […]
