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Since 1986, the third Monday in January has been a federal holiday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There are several opportunities to participate in discussions, events and opportunities to volunteer in the local area as part of this annual observance. Schools will be closed, as will libraries, post […]
The Granville County Human Relations Commission annual event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will again be held virtually on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. The program will include the middle school and high school winners of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest, some special musical performances, and appearances from […]
It’s a sound many longtime Henderson residents recall fondly – the familiar sound of the train whistle. From the way some local officials are talking, the trains could be running through Henderson once again, bringing with them the chance for some economic development in and around the downtown area. “I’m excited about the prospect for […]
Dr. Helen Chavis Othow was an educator, a genealogist, an author and a longtime leader in civic affairs in her native Granville County. She also was a wife, a sister and a mother. Othow died on Jan. 1, 2022 at the age of 89. Mark Pace and Bill Harris remembered the life and work of […]
A short informational virtual session could be the jumpstart to a new career path, and Desiree Brooks said staff at NCWorks is available to follow up with individuals who have questions about next steps toward seeking meaningful employment. Brooks spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s Town Talk about Tuesday’s 10 a.m. Talent Connect series, […]
A case of shingles can really get on your nerves – literally. The viral infection causes a painful skin rash and accompanying nerve pain that can linger long after the rash has cleared up. The shingles is associated with the childhood disease varicella, commonly called chickenpox. Contracting the chickenpox as a 5- or 6-year-old was […]
Vance and Granville counties continue to rack up new COVID-19 cases, and the local health district reports a total of 1,376 new cases in the last seven days. The state figure stands at 28,474. According to GVPH Director Lisa Harrison, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services notified local health departments that boosters for […]
The spike in COVID-19 has prompted West Oxford Elementary School to cancel in-person learning for tomorrow (Friday) and Monday, Jan. 10. Instead, both days will be full virtual learning days, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. But the Granville County Unit of the Boys & Girls Club that operates at West Oxford will be open […]
We’re almost one week into the New Year, but already in 2022, North Carolina weather is living up to its reputation of having a little something for everyone. Love milder temps in winter? Check. The high in Henderson was 75 on Jan. 1. Prefer to have some snow in the forecast to make it feel […]
The tri-weekly history show on Thursday’s Town Talk takes listeners to Townsville, in northern Vance County. It has been known as Townesville and, originally, Lynnesville. L-Y-N-N-E. That’s Lynne. Rhymes with “fine.” Bill Harris and Mark Pace discussed the early days of the town, its heyday between post-Civil War period and the Depression, and what the […]
