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Cecilia Wheeler, the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Vance-Granville Community College, recently received the President’s Excellence in Leadership Award, presented by the college president, Dr. Rachel Desmarais. This honor is one of VGCC’s three Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards. Glen Raven, Inc., the custom fabrics manufacturer with a facility in Warren […]
The airwaves these days may be filled with news of COVID-19 vaccinations, politics and the economy, which means more mundane topics such as fire safety can get pushed out of the spotlight. But Henderson City Fire Chief Steve Cordell urges everyone to continue to be mindful of potential fire hazards, especially during the cold winter […]
— press release Franklin County, January 20, 2021: Franklin County has selected William “Will” Doerfer as Assistant County Manager. Mr. Doerfer comes to Franklin from the Town of Liberty in Randolph County, North Carolina where he served as Manager since November 2017. While in Liberty, Mr. Doerfer led the effort to secure more than five […]
— press release The Granville County Board of Education Academic Subcommittee will meet virtually on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to review the NCDPI 5-year Facility Needs Survey which was completed and submitted on January 8. For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please contact […]
If you are presently facing food insecurity, Mt. Moriah A.M.E. Zion Church, in partnership with Livingstone College and the NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, is hosting a free Covid-19 testing event that will include free chicken and personal protective equipment. The event will be held this Friday from 9 […]
The logistics involved in rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations are complicated, to say the least. But area agencies are getting high marks from residents who have gotten their first dose. A couple of satisfied vaccine recipients phoned in to Town Talk Tuesday and told host John C. Rose about their experience. In addition to the local […]
— press release Franklin County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Charrette (Virtual) SCHEDULE Franklin County, NC — Franklin County is developing a bicycle and pedestrian master plan. Through review of previous or ongoing planning & development efforts, remote and field analysis, and public involvement and stakeholder input, the team will identify a countywide recommended bicycle and […]
— press release RALEIGH, N.C. – In 2021, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls accurate and up to date. These routine processes are required by state and federal laws. Accurate voter rolls are maintained by removing voters who have moved […]
Know someone who has made or is making an outstanding contribution in a volunteer role in your county? There is still time to make nominations to the Governor’s Volunteer Service award, but the time is growing short. All nomination packets must be received in the Governor’s Office by Feb. 12, 2021. Visit the website NC.gov […]
The public is invited to join a virtual panel discussion next week that will focus on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will be hosted by the Vance-Granville Community College Men’s Achievement Academy, with the support of Rho Beta Lambda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., according to Dr. Jeffrey Allen, […]
