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In just a few days, communities all over the country will officially observe Veterans Day – American flags will flutter in the breeze along main streets, schools and federal institutions will be closed and, at least locally, military veterans will be treated to free meals as a way to thank them for their service. Tributes […]
A 15-year-old turned himself in Wednesday to the Vance Sheriff’s Office following the fatal shooting of a teenager last month. Sheriff Curtis Brame told WIZS News via email today (Friday) that the juvenile who surrendered himself to authorities has been charged with first-degree murder. The shooting happened on Oct. 19 on Foxfire Drive. The victim, […]
The Granville County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint session next week to discuss – as required by law – the revision of voting districts. The meeting is set for Monday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center, 4815 US-15, Oxford, NC 27565. […]
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina has its main club site for Vance County at 212 N. Clark St. in Henderson, but with some financial support from a 21st Century Grant, two satellite clubs are up and running at two elementary schools in the county. Ronald Bennett serves on the group’s […]
The Kerr-Tar Region Council of Government’s “Open for Business” loan program continues to disperse money to small- and medium-sized businesses in its five-county area and Director Diane Cox said there’s still time to apply. The Kerr-Tar COG received $1.1 million as part of the federal government’s effort to help businesses weather the COVID-19 storm. To […]
When it comes to vital statistics, most of us know our height and weight. Knowing our blood sugar level is one that most of us wouldn’t be able to recite, but health professionals suggest that this number is an important one – too little sugar in our blood can lead to cognitive difficulties and too […]
The Granville County Board of Education made some moves toward school reorganization and consolidation by voting Monday to move the campus of G.C. Hawley Middle School to the current South Granville High School campus. The move will be effective for the 2022-23 school year. The board chose not to close any other schools, according […]
Granville County Economic Development Director Harry Mills has been appointed to the Rates, Tariff, and Legal Review Board for the Research Triangle Area Foreign Trade Zone #93. Mills will serve a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2022, along with eleven others representing Granville, Chatham, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, Sampson, Vance, Wake, Warren […]
Dr. Cindy Bennett has been superintendent of Vance County Schools since July 1. In these past few months, she and her team have continued to navigate the rough waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent tragedies affecting VCS students and families have offered challenges as well, and Bennett said her team is pitching in to provide […]
County Approves More Than $126,000 In Economic Development Incentive Grant Funding To M.R. Williams, Inc. The Vance County commissioners on Monday approved more than $126,000 in economic development incentive grant funding for local wholesaler M.R. Wiliams, Inc., which is planning to embark on a $4 million capital improvement project. M.R. Williams, Inc., located at 230 […]
