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The Warren County Memorial Library is getting its outreach services back on track and has hired Benjamin Griffith to the library staff to help provide materials into the community once again. Scheduled stops should be in place by December. “Ben is a great addition to the library staff. I look forward to working with him […]
-information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III Franklin County is the site for a new plant that will produce hemp food products, representing a $10 million investment and the creation of dozens of jobs. China-based Q-power Inc. is in the final phase before it begins operation at 3959 NC-39 […]
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel The Vance Granville Community College Foundation is helping the community get into the holiday spirit with a Festival of Trees Online Silent Auction. Bids will be accepted Nov. 12-19 for the pre-decorated holiday trees, according to information from VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel. All fundraiser […]
Those familiar donation kettles are getting set up and ready for the holiday season in Henderson as the Salvation Army kicked off the Red Kettle Campaign Thursday morning in front of Belk department store. This year’s goal is $75,000, but placing spare change and bills into the iconic kettles is just one way to contribute […]
Henderson police arrested one man on numerous drug charges Wednesday. Acting in response to a drug complaint, police officers conducted a search at 1932 Oxford Rd. and recovered heroin, Ecstasy, drug-making equipment and a stolen handgun. Arrested was Marselle Rasheed Johnson, 35, according to information released Thursday by Police Chief Marcus Barrow. The search was […]
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College is making course materials more affordable and accessible for students. November 3 the college announced the launch of the new VGCC Textbook+ initiative, which lowers the cost of learning materials through a partnership with textbook publisher Cengage. Beginning in the spring 2024 semester, […]
Oak Level United Church of Christ in Manson is hosting a program on Saturday, Nov. 11 for the community to come out and learn about how to help young people stay safe from gangs, drugs and gun violence. It’s called “Around the Table – Substance in the Community,” and Rayenna Wimbush said the two-hour event […]
A Granville County resident who has worked with the N.C. Forest Service for more than 20 years has been named its assistant commissioner. N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the promotion of Greg Hicks was effective Nov. 1. Hicks had been assistant commissioner overseeing operations at the forest service. He replaces Scott Bissette, who is […]
Oxford elected Guillermo Nurse to be its mayor Tuesday, making him the first Black mayor in the city’s history. Nurse got 1,090 votes to Debbie Ramsey’s 461. There were seven candidates running for three Town Commissioners spots. The top three vote-getters were two newcomers – Carlos Velez and Curtis McRae – and one incumbent, John […]
Henderson voters have elected Melissa Elliott to be the city’s next mayor, creating a historic moment on two fronts: The Mayor-Elect will be the first woman and the first Black to lead the city. Tuesday’s runoff election was the last piece of the puzzle that provides a complete picture of city leadership; four City Council […]
