Entries by Laura Gabel

TownTalk: Nobles Seeks To Bring More Visibility To H-V Crime Stoppers

As the new president of the local Crime Stoppers, Frankie Nobles said he’s impressed at just how willing the board members are “to step up and do what needs to be done.” Nobles said he’d like the community to do the same when it comes to providing information to solve crimes. He told John C. […]

The Local Skinny! VCS Grabs 10 Blue Ribbon Awards For Excellence In Multimedia Communications

Vance County Schools Director of Communication Aarika Sandlin accepted 10 Blue Ribbon Awards during a virtual ceremony last week, and Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett called Sandlin’s creativity and commitment to sharing the accomplishments of students and staff is to be commended. During the awards ceremony on Feb. 11, 2022, the North Carolina School Public Relations […]

The Local Skinny! Junior Firefighter Program

Area fire departments and the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department are teaming up to host a free Junior Firefighter Program for young people while they’re out of school for spring break. Vance County Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Chris Wright said the three-day program will be a way to help educate youngsters between the ages […]

Granville School Board Approves More Staff Changes

The Granville County Board of Education announced several changes in leadership roles across the district at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 7. Beth Day, who has been assistant superintendent of finance for GCPS for 14 years, will leave her post at the end of February. Day has accepted the position of chief financial officer for […]

TownTalk: Community Partners Of Hope Looks To Community To Support Expansion

Delthine Watson’s first involvement with Community Partners of Hope was as a volunteer who took home-cooked meals to share at the shelter. Today, Watson is the group’s community network specialist who is helping shape the vision to expand services to those who need help. “That’s how I got started,” she told John C. Rose on […]

TownTalk: Watkins Volunteer Fire Department Vehicular Rescue Training and More

Watkins Volunteer Fire Department can boast of six newly certified volunteers – in the area of VR – that stands for vehicular rescue, not virtual reality. While many their age may be more interested in virtual reality with video games and other computer-based technology, these young volunteers have devoted their weekends to participating in their […]

Granville Tourism Mini-Grant Application Period Open Through April 18 For 2022-23

The Granville Tourism Development Authority (GTDA) is now accepting grant applications for the upcoming fiscal year. The primary purpose of the GTDA’s mini-grant program is to assist Granville County organizations and agencies in the promotion and marketing of events and activities that encourage tourism and create an economic impact from visitor spending. The goal is […]

TownTalk: Events In Granville County For Valentine’s Day And Beyond

In the leadup to Valentine’s Day, visitors and locals have plenty of opportunities to show their love for Granville County artists, foods and entertainment. Angela Allen is Granville County’s tourism director and the quintessential cheerleader for all things Granville. She talked with John C. Rose and Bill Harris on Thursday’s Town Talk about all the […]