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The transformation from church facility to men’s shelter continues at the former City Road Methodist Church location, and there are many opportunities for the community to help in advance of a hopeful May move-in date. An immediate need is for groups to provide or sponsor meals for the next couple of months, according to information […]
PRESS RELEASE from Henderson Police Department On Wednesday, March 13, around 10:28 PM, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 213 N. Clark Street in reference to a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 67-year-old male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported […]
-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Three fifth graders representing three different elementary schools have capture honors as Student Spotlight winners for March. Brisa Nunez of Aycock Elementary, Michelle Reyes of Clarke Elementary, and Gabriella Fields of Pinkston have demonstrated exemplary qualities and contributions to their school communities. The Student Spotlight program, […]
– information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation is hosting a wine and beer tasting event on Saturday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at HighRock Farms in Granville County. Tickets are $75. Proceeds of the fundraiser will be used to help support students who find […]
Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Macon Harrison was named Health Director of the Year at the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors’ annual awards ceremony in Raleigh. Harrison, who has been at the helm of GVPH for 12 years, was selected based on her commitment to public health and “lifting the work, value […]
William “Bill” Nission Martin retired as a Master Trooper with the State Highway Patrol. His 30 years with the law enforcement agency – every one spent with Troop C District 4 – was a remarkable achievement. But N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon put some icing on the proverbial cake Sunday, Mar. 10 and presented Martin with […]
– Information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Friday, Mar. 8, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant for illegal drugs at a residence located at 87 Pueblo Lane near the Vance and Franklin county line. Entry into the home was gained by tactical units from both counties. No injuries were reported. Two […]
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce named Crawford Knott as the 2023 John Penn Citizen of the Year at its 82nd annual membership meeting and banquet on Monday, sponsored by Granville Health System. More than 200 chamber members and guests attended the event, held at The Barn at Vino in Stem. Knott was presented […]
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood A seasoned professional in the area of economic development has been selected to be Granville County’s new economic development director. Joseph Stallings is scheduled to begin his new job on Mar. 18, bringing with him 13 years’ experience in economic development in Garner, Benson and […]
If the sights and sounds emanating from the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center are any indication, the second annual Community Resource Festival has delivered in its goal of connecting people with local organizations and agencies. WIZS’s Steve Lewis spoke with a number of individuals as the festival got underway earlier Wednesday. The festival ran from […]
