One person is in jail in connection with a homicide that occurred late last month in Oxford.
According to information from the Oxford Police Department released Friday, Dec. 19, 30-year-old Sheaulynne Harris was charged with aid and abet first-degree murder in the Nov. 30 death of Toshawnka Wyche.
Harris was transported to the Granville County Jail, where she is being held without bond.
This investigation remains ongoing.
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Local officials have rescheduled a couple of Christmas parades that got postponed because of the threat of bad weather last week.
The parade in Warrenton will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 5 p.m.
The Oxford Parade will take place on Friday, Dec. 19, according to information from city officials. Activities begin downtown at 5 p.m. with live music, local vendors and a kids’ zone. The Lighting of the Greens takes place at the courthouse square at 6:30 p.m. to mark (although a couple of weeks later than usual) the official countdown to Christmas.
The parade rolls through downtown beginning at 7 p.m., featuring marching bands, decorated floats and ol’ Santa himself perched atop a shiny red fire engine.
Two people remain hospitalized Thursday following a shooting Tuesday in southern Granville County. The alleged shooter died near the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an hours-long standoff with law enforcement.
In a press conference on Wednesday, Granville County Sheriff Robert Fountain identified the alleged suspect as 27-year-old Bradley McCurdy.
During the press conference, Fountain provided a timeline of events.
A 911 call came in Tuesday afternoon about the shootings, which Fountain said had a “domestic component.” Law enforcement arrived at Grand Oak Road, which has a Franklinton address although it is located in Granville County, several miles from Wilton Elementary and the intersection of Highways 56 and 96.
The female victim was shot twice in the back of the head, and a male victim was shot once, Fountain said. The female was listed in fair condition at the time of the news conference; the male was in critical condition. Their names were not released.
The suspect fled the scene in a white pickup truck, which was located and stopped on Pine Ridge Road off Hwy. 96 after law enforcement officers executed a traffic stop. Negotiators talked with the suspect in efforts to get him to exit the vehicle, Fountain said.
Talks continued into the evening, Fountain said. The sheriff initiated the conversation with the suspect, then handed it over to a Granville County Sheriff’s Office sergeant and the SBI.
Fountain said they set up a command center at Brassfield Volunteer Fire Department to develop a plan of action, with officers at the scene monitoring the situation.
It was about 10:30 p.m., he said, when a gunshot rang out. A drone was flown in to assess the scene and produced images of the suspect with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He was removed from the vehicle, at which time life-saving measures were administered.
EMS transported him to a local hospital. He died of his injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
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— information courtesy of the office of N.C. Attorney General
N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson kicked off Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, expanding the crackdown on illegal robocalls to include four of the largest voice providers in the country. As part of an ongoing investigation, the bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, led by Jackson, has directed Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen, and Peerless to stop transmitting suspected illegal robocalls across their networks. The letters to the companies are available here.
In a statement Thursday, Jackson said “Phase 2 of Robocall Roundup is about the larger companies that are knowingly pushing through millions of scam robocalls. “We’re giving them thirty days to clean this up. If they don’t, we’re prepared to use every tool we have. The scale of this abuse is outrageous and we’re not going to tolerate it.”
In August, Jackson sent warning letters to 37 smaller voice providers that were allowing suspected illegal robocalls onto the U.S. telephone network. This next phase targets companies with far larger footprints in the U.S. telecom ecosystem. The four companies are continuing to transmit hundreds of thousands – and in some cases, millions – of suspected illegal robocalls.
In 2022, 51 attorneys general joined forces to create the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force, which is led by North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The Task Force investigates and takes legal action against companies responsible for significant volumes of illegal and fraudulent robocall traffic routed into and across the United States.
Phase 1 of Robocall Roundup included sending warning letters to 37 companies, with positive results:
Jackson said the changes demonstrate that enforcement is working. “But to protect the public, the largest carriers must meet the highest standards,” he said.
Santa is going to be one tired fella if he makes good on all his appearances this weekend in Granville County, but if he’s trying to keep up with Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen, he’ll need an energy drink or two to keep him moving.
Allen said the next couple of weekends in Granville County are “jam-packed” with opportunities to get in the holiday spirit, from parades and shows, to special meals and light displays.
!!(The Lighting of the Greens and Christmas Parade has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 19th.)!!
(POSTPONED) First up is the annual Lighting of the Greens on Friday, Dec. 5, beginning with a flurry of activities at 4 p.m. along Main Street. (POSTPONED) The crowd will gather around the Courthouse at 6:30 p.m. to witness the downtown decorations lighting up to officially kick off the holiday season. Stick around for the parade at 7 p.m., complete with Ol’ Saint Nick himself. He’s giving the reindeer the evening off, apparently, because Allen said to look for him on the back of a fire truck as the parade wends through downtown Oxford.
Santa’s going to make a couple of appearances in the southern part of the county that evening as well – he’ll be at Butner for Christmas in the Park at Gazebo Park on Central Avenue at 5 p.m. then he’ll head over to Creedmoor’s tree lighting at the Community Center, which begins at 7 p.m.
“To me, it’s all about community,” Allen said on Wednesday’s TownTalk. The community comes together – schools, churches, businesses – to show off their holiday spirit and pride for the places where they live. For Allen, the weather may be cold this time of year, but seeing the togetherness all across the county is heart-warming.
Delrayno Baptist Church’s live nativity called Back To Bethlehem will be open for drive-through visitors on Dec. 13, 14 and 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The church parking lot is transformed with costumed characters, animals and sets to create something that is historical, traditional and spiritual all at the same time, Allen said.
“It’s a tradition that people don’t want to miss,” she said.
Parades, tree lightings and live nativity scenes may be some of the more traditional options for folks to enjoy, but Allen said Granville County has a nice assortment of unexpected things, too.
Take, for instance, the “Yuletide Experience” that will transform the Viking Experience village area this weekend into a wonderland of holiday festivities – all with “a very unique Norse twist,” Allen said.
Ticket packages are available for the Dec. 6-7 event at their website.
There will be games, holiday shopping and friendly competitions for the whole family.
Want to see what an award-winning light display looks like? Then head over to Campbell’s Christmas Display on Bob Daniel Road outside Oxford, where you’ll experience more than 80,000 synchronized lights creating different displays. The Campbells, you may remember, won first prize last year in ABC’s show “The Great Christmas Light Fight.”
They’ve been creating a light display for more than 20 years, Allen said, and welcome folks to not just drive through, but to stop in and visit. All they ask is that you bring along a donation of canned goods to support ACIM, the county’s food bank.
Campbell’s kicks off the season this weekend and continues through most of the month, Allen said.
“This is really nice that this family has taken it to another level,” Allen said, displaying their generosity by giving back to the community.
Another light display is at Granville Christmas Farm, located just off Highway 15 south of Oxford. From now through New Year’s Eve, carloads of folks will drive along and see vignettes from favorite Christmas movies like Rudolph, Christmas Vacation and more.
If full-length feature movies are more your style, then head over to the newly renovated OX Theater in Oxford’s City Hall on Sunday, Dec. 7 or Monday, Dec. 8 to catch a holiday favorite, The Polar Express. Admission is $5. Visit https://oxfordnc.recdesk.com/ to register or call 919.603.1135. The Sunday show is at 3 p.m. and the Monday show is at 6:30 p.m.
The OX Theater will host Nashville Noel on Sunday, Dec. 14, bringing a blend of country and Christmas and the high-energy of the Nashville scene. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.
In partnership with the Granville Little Theatre, the OX will host the annual live radio play of the Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Performances are Dec. 11, 12 and 13. The Oxford Prep Jazz Band will perform following the Saturday performance.
Check out all the options and a schedule of all the upcoming events at www.visitgranvillenc.com and follow them on social media channels to stay updated on all the events and programs throughout the county.
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— information from Oxford Police Department
On November 30, 2025, at approximately 9:43 p.m., officers of the Oxford Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in reference to reports of shots being fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject near his vehicle who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The individual was identified as Toshawnka Rashaan Wyche, date of birth 1/08/1977, of Oxford.
Mr. Wyche was transported to a local medical facility, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
The Oxford Police Department Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and is conducting a thorough investigation into this incident. The Department extends its deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Wyche during this difficult time.
Anyone with information pertinent to this incident is encouraged to contact the Oxford Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
From all reports, the 20th annual ACIM Turkey Trot was a resounding success, and ACIM Executive Director Ann Riley more than one ton of food was collected for the food bank.
There were 469 participants who ran, strolled, trotted or walked along College Street, from Oxford United Methodist Church to the Masonic Home for Children and back. The morning was crisp, but not too cold, making for pleasant conditions for folks of all ages to walk for a good cause.
In all, 2,244 pounds of canned and non-perishable food was collected, not to mention $3,282 in donations, Riley said.
While most participants were out for a leisurely stroll, there were some serious runners who blazed through the roughly 2-mile course.
Here’s a rundown of who crossed the finish line first, along with their times:
Riley offered her thanks to all participants, “whether you came out to run, walk, fellowship, or just enjoy the morning, we greatly appreciate you!”
— Information courtesy of Oxford Cheer Elite
Oxford Cheer Elite delivered a powerhouse performance on November 14 at the Capital City Championship in Raleigh, NC.
Their Youth Infinity and Junior Odyssey dominated their divisions, each securing 1st Place. The Senior Halo earned an impressive 2nd Place finish. The program also received the event’s Sportsmanship Award, along with a cash prize recognizing their outstanding spirit and representation.
Senior Halo closed the competition with two headline honors: they were named D2 Grand Champions, taking home an electric guitar trophy. This honor is awarded to the highest scoring D2 team in the competition. Additionally, they earned a paid bid to the War on the Shore championship event in the spring.
OCE is proud of their athletes as they continue to raise the bar and showcase exceptional teamwork, talent, and sportsmanship. OCE is located in the new gym space on Penn Avenue in Oxford. Owners Stacey Long and Ayana Parker are elated with the success of the teams and excited about the season ahead, with the next competition taking place in December in Concord.
Granville Early College High School Senior Lauryn Davis has received a national award for gifted students.
According to information from Granville County Public Schools Marketing Specialist Kory Scott, Davis was one of seven students from across the nation to receive the Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Award at the National Gifted Conference, held recently in Pittsburgh, PA.
The award is given to gifted Black scholars who excel academically and demonstrate outstanding leadership. Davis will receive a $300 scholarship, complimentary registration to the National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, a full scholarship to attend Purdue University’s (GER²I) Summer Residential Program, and valuable mentoring opportunities.
Granville Early College Principal Dr. Gwen Roulhac praised Davis for her dedication to excellence in academics and to work in the community. “Lauryn is gifted not only in her intellect but in her character, her compassion, and her commitment to making a difference. I am so proud of her!”
