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His name may not be a household name, but John Hiatt is the force behind many popular singers and bands – and Mike Elliott has written a book of the singer-songwriter’s life. For longtime WIZS listeners, the answer is yes, OUR Mike Elliott. The Oxford native and former program director and operations manager of the […]
Local author Lewis Bowling will be signing copies of the book he wrote to commemorate the 275th anniversary of Granville County during the 15th annual Hot Sauce Contest in downtown Oxford on Sept. 11. Bowling researched and wrote the book, Looking Back: 275 Years of Granville County History and will be at the Granville County Historical […]
Dr. Michaela Beynon, an OB-GYN, has joined Maria Parham Women’s Care and brings to the practice experience in high-risk pregnancy management, among other women’s care concerns and issues. Maria Parham Health CEO Bert Beard said Beynon’s commitment to women’s health issues and wellness is an asset to the MPH organization. “Dr. Beynon further strengthens our […]
It started as a simple attempt to raise money to build a unique garden on a community college campus in western North Carolina three decades ago, but it has evolved into a favorite event for music lovers all over the region. Fans were bummed out last year when MerleFest, the annual Wilkes County music festival, […]
Employees of Clayton Homes in Oxford spend their days building homes in their off-site facility. But last month, a five-member team spent the day working to build a ramp at the home of a single mom in the area. The Clayton Home employees volunteered with Rebuilding Hope Inc, a Henderson-based nonprofit organization that makes home […]
Statistics back up the anecdotal evidence – rural landscapes, once dotted with crops and livestock pastures, are changing. The seemingly endless rows of corn, cotton or tobacco have been replaced with homes and subdivisions right here in our own back yards. North Carolina has a program that serves to protect and preserve existing farmland. Of […]
Summer is in full swing, its sweltering temps encouraging folks to stay inside in the air conditioning. But it won’t be too long before summer gives way to cooler weather that will usher in the holiday season. And in the middle of this heat, the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the annual “Shop […]
Just past the food trucks, live music stages and hot pepper contest is another popular aspect of the annual Hot Sauce Festival in downtown Oxford: The car show. Whether it’s a restored Model A or a souped-up Chevy, car enthusiasts flock to the car show to ooh and aah over the shiny, well-cared-for vehicles. Owners […]
So many Americans can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing on that morning almost 20 years ago when the 9/11 attacks occurred. When Jimmy Barrier realized that there were no local plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of that fateful day, he wasn’t about to let the day go unnoticed. Barrier, […]
When the phone rings, the first reaction many of us have is to anwer the call. These days, however, unless a name pops up on the screen that you recognize, perhaps the best thing to do is – let it ring. You just may avoid getting caught up in a scam. Vance County Sheriff Curtis […]
