Entries by Laura Gabel

Granville Chamber Announces Roberson As New Executive Director

Vance County native Lauren Bennett Roberson has been named the new executive director of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. Roberson will begin her job on Monday, July 12, according to a press release. The Chamber’s board of directors made the announcement on Thursday. Roberson is a 2012 graduate of NC State University and has […]

US 15-Hester Road Intersection Will Become A 4-Way Stop On July 21

The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that the intersection of U.S. Hwy 15 and Hester Road will become a 4-way stop on July 21, weather permitting. The intersection is located a couple of miles north of Creedmoor and currently requires vehicles to stop on Hester Road, but not on U.S. 15.  The change comes […]

TownTalk: Rob Montague and the NC Forest Service, Storm Ready

N.C. Forest Service Gives Advice To Keep Trees Healthy, Withstand Storm’s Wind, Water There are lots of good reasons to have trees in the landscape – they provide shade in the summer, homes and food for many animals as well as income for many landowners who manage larger tracts of woodland or tree farms. And […]

County Manager, Administrative Staff Occupy Newly Renovated Office Space

Granville County residents who have business to conduct at the county administrative office, take note: several components of county government are now located at 104 Belle Street in Oxford, just a short distance from the previous spot on Williamsboro Street. The recently completed move means a little more elbow room for the office of the […]

GVPH Director Harrison President-Elect Of National Health Officials Group

Granville-Vance Public Health director Lisa Harrison is the new president-elect of the National Association of City and County Health Officials. Harrison served in 2020-21 as vice-president of the group, and officially began her term as president-elect on July 1, 2021. She will serve as president in 2022-2023. The NACCHO 360 annual conference was held virtually […]