‘Incredible’ Movie Night Planned This Thursday in Downtown Oxford

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-Information courtesy the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page

Downtown Oxford Movie Nights continue on Thursday, August 16, 2018, with “The Incredibles” (rated PG). The movie starts at 8:30 p.m. at Oxford City Hall Theater, 300 Williamsboro St., Oxford.

Beat the heat and leave your lawn chairs at home for this one.

For more details or updates, check out the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page.

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News 08/14/18

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Perry Memorial Library Announces Fall Schedule for Youth Programs

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-Information courtesy the Perry Memorial Library website

Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson, announces their fall lineup of youth programs. Fall programs run  September 17 – November 29, 2018, and include:

Totally Tweens – Ages 8 – 12, Mondays @ 5 p.m.

Story Explorers – Ages 5 – 11. Tuesdays @ 5 p.m.

Books & Babies – Ages Birth – 2, Thursdays @ 10:45 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime – Ages 2 – 5, Thursdays @ 11 a.m.

LEGO Fun Club – Ages 5 – 13, Thursdays @ 4 p.m.

August is program planning month for the library; youth programs resume Monday, September 17.

City of Oxford to Conduct a Smoke Test on Sewer System

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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website

McGill has been contracted by the City of Oxford to conduct a smoke test survey beginning Wednesday, August 29 through Friday, September 14, 2018, and will be ongoing until completed. The smoke test survey may be delayed by the occurrence of a heavy rain event.

A smoke test survey will assist inspection crews in locating breaks and defects in the sewer system. Non – toxic smoke will be introduced into a manhole and forced down the sewer lines with the use of an air blower. Smoke will escape from the system at any point where there is an open break in the line.

For example, smoke may rise from the ground in yards, stream banks, storm drains, etc. Smoke will also escape from all manhole lids, vents on building roofs, cleanouts, and from underneath buildings if poor plumbing exists. Be advised that smoke can enter your home, office, or place of business. The smoke is harmless to humans, pets, food and material items.

The smoke is:

NON-TOXIC, NON-STAINING, HAS A SLIGHT ODOR, WHITE TO GRAY IN COLOR, AND CREATES NO FIRE HAZARD.

You do not have to be on site during testing!

It is advisable to pour a gallon of water into every sink, tub, and floor drain that is NOT subject to everyday use. This will fill the p-traps and prevent smoke from entering the building.

If you have questions, please feel free to call:

Engineering/Project Manager– Amy Ratliff –919-603-1113

McGill/Project Manager– Bill Roark – 919-378-9111

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Franklin Co. Finance Dept. Nationally Recognized for the Nineteenth Year

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Press Release, Franklin County

For nineteen years, Franklin County’s Finance Department has been recognized nationally for their excellence in financial reporting. Once again, the team has achieved the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Finance Department was recently notified by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) that its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was awarded the Certificate of Achievement. The Certificate of Achievement is awarded by the GFOA of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). Attainment of the certificate of the achievement represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.

For additional information, contact Franklin County Finance at (919) 496-3182 or visit www.franklincountync.us. The Finance Office is staffed by Interim Director Chuck Murray, Lisa Medlin, Tracy Stevenson, Samantha Sanchez, Regina House and Heidi Braswell.

Franklin County Government is committed to effective and innovative public services for all Franklin County citizens and businesses.

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West End Community Watch to Hear from Maria Parham, Tues., Aug. 21

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Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch

The West End Community Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. This group always meets in the Fellowship Hall of the West End Baptist Church, 619 Dabney Dr., Henderson. All are invited, regardless of where they live.

The speaker for the evening will be a representative of the management of Maria Parham Health. As usual, police will be present to give recent police activity reports and hear concerns from those present.

Please write it on your calendar and plan to attend. All are welcome.

Joy In The Lord Baptist to Hold Gospel Singing, Sat., Aug. 18

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-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church

Joy In The Lord Baptist Church will hold a gospel singing featuring “The Oak Grove Boys & Stephanie” from Elm City, NC.
on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 6 p.m.

The church is located at 1238 Debnam Ave., Henderson, NC.

Everyone is welcome.

Town Talk 08/13/18

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News 08/13/18

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News 08/10/18

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