-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.
-Press Release, Vance County Schools
Alejandro Castorela, a 2018 graduate of Southern Vance High School, was honored on June 18, by U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield for his third-place award in the U.S. Congressional Art Competition for District 1.
Castorela is shown at left in the photo with Butterfield during the recognition in the Congressman’s Durham office.
Alejandro Castorela (left) and G.K. Butterfield (VCS Photo)
Castorela won the award for his sketch “The Creation of Art.” His third-place finish was a great achievement from among the hundreds of student art entries in the competition.
Castorela was joined at the recognition ceremony and reception by the other art award winners.
Butterfield represents North Carolina’s District 1, including Vance County, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The City of Oxford and Oxford Parks & Recreation announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration for Hix Dog Park, the first dog park in Granville County. The event will take place Saturday, June 30, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the park located at 313 E. Spring Street in Oxford.
Granville County Animal Control, the Humane Society of Granville County, Community Partnership for Pets, local vets, vendors and more will be in attendance.
A pet ID tag machine, microchip clinic, low-cost rabies vaccinations, low-cost spay-neuter information and dog adoptions will be available.
Hix Dog Park was made possible by a grant by the Granville County Recreation Advisory Committee.
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-Information courtesy Kaine Riggan, Downtown Development Director, Downtown Henderson
Mayor Eddie Ellington welcomes a healthy showing of community leaders to Thursday’s ribbon cutting for a new downtown business, Rebuild Communities, NC, located beside the courthouse on Church Street.
Mayor Eddie Ellington speaks on behalf of the City as Edith Thompson, John Barnes and Bernard Alston look on. (Photo courtesy Downtown Development)
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
Items on the agenda include:
July’s agenda and previous agendas may be viewed on the County’s website by clicking here.
-Information courtesy Rev. Rodney Barwick, Averett Baptist Church
The Averett Baptist Church, 2671 Averett Church Road, Nelson, Virginia is hosting a free Bluegrass Gospel Concert featuring The Oak Grove Boys & Stephanie. Concert to be held Sunday, July 15 @ 6 p.m. All are welcome!
The church is located 5 miles southwest of Clarksville, VA off Highway 49-S
Free admission but a love offering will be taken.
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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Granville County Animal Control Advisory Committee
The Granville County Animal Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Granville Expo and Convention Center located at 4185 Highway 15 South, Oxford.
The purpose of the special meeting is to hold a hearing for a citizen contesting a Dangerous Dog Declaration.
Dr. Vanessa Wrenn, Ed.D. has been named principal of Granville Academy, a blended learning experience for grades K-12 that allows for on-site and off-site independent studies.
Wrenn began her career in education teaching at Riverside High School in Durham and has served as a Career Technical Education teacher and the Director of Technology and Online Learning for Granville County Public Schools.
Among her accomplishments, Wrenn initiated the Granville Online program in 2010 for students in grades 7-12 and also implemented a one laptop device per student directive to allow for 24/7 anytime, anywhere learning.
“As a mother of three, my lens is always ‘what is best for children,’” said Wrenn. “My goal is to ensure that all children are engaged in their learning so they may be successful students.”
With a background in digital learning initiatives, Wrenn brings her extensive knowledge to this new approach to K-12 education. “My work has transitioned learning in Granville County Public Schools to a digital age teaching environment,” said Wrenn. “Students and teachers now have consistent access to technology devices, resources and online courses.”
As part of the Granville County Public School System, Granville Academy will begin its first school year on Monday, August 27, 2018, and will follow the traditional calendar for Granville County Schools.
Taught by state-certified teachers, and accredited as part of the school district system, Granville Academy staff “will use innovation and flexibility to best meet each learners needs.”
According to their website, Granville Academy will enroll students in K-5 and 6-8 to attend a physical school building two days a week for five hours each day. High school students in grades 9-12 will have flexibility in their workspace based on progress. All students will work virtually during the school week.
Academy classes will be located inside existing Granville County school structures. Tar River and CG Credle Elementary and Butner-Stem and Northern Granville Middle will serve as the Granville Academy elementary and middle school sites, respectively. High school students will attend a physical school building on an as-needed basis.
Granville Academy is available to both in-county and out-of-county residents. While free for residents of Granville County, students living out-of-district will pay a tuition as determined by the Granville County Public School’s Board of Education.
According to Wrenn, community feedback regarding the hybrid learning experience has been very positive. “The schedule of some days on campus and other days away from campus meets families and learners’ specific needs. We have families who travel for work and pleasure, students who are pursuing sports, arts, or have health reasons which require flexible schedules. Additionally, some students prefer a blended model due to their learning style.”
Over the past few months, Granville Academy staff have conducted numerous community talks to educate the community on the school design and to answer individual questions.
Although well-received, Wrenn said the biggest challenge has been helping both parents and the community understand how a blended school works. “The school utilizes a personalized course of study that follows local and state curriculum standards. Teachers provide the primary instruction and assign grades. Parents are highly involved, facilitating learning on the days students are at home.”
Students are assessed using the same state end-of-grade and end-of-course exams as traditional Granville County Public School students and are eligible for athletics and other activities as offered at their base school.
With 168 students currently enrolled in grades K-12, Wrenn is ready to get started. “I understand that each child needs an advocate and options. I am excited and eager to bring my skills as an educational leader in online learning and technology to Granville Academy and work to ensure every child’s success in a personalized learning environment.”
*For more information on Granville Academy, please visit their website at https://ga.gcs.k12.nc.us/ or contact Dr. Wrenn at wrennv@gcs.k12.nc.us.
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
Rebuild Durham, a Henderson Community Resource Center for homebuyer education, housing finance, construction, workforce development and revitalization, will host a grand opening and brunch on Thursday, June 28, 2018, from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
The event will feature Rebuilding Communities.
Located at 117 Church Street in Henderson, Rebuild Durham’s grand opening will also include a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce.
Please call Rebuild Durham at (919) 723-0100 for more details.
*The ribbon-cutting for Dysart Willis, 1108 Dabney Drive, previously scheduled for Thursday, June 28 has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 4 p.m.
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-Press Release, Granville County Crime Stoppers
Sometime between Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday, May 30, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property located off Pope Rd., Creedmoor, NC and forced entry into a garage. One “2006” Yamaha Kodiak 4wd four wheeler, one fishing tackle box and a bag with fishing bait, one small jump box with compressor, one pair men rubber boots, one Poulan chainsaw in its black case and one Stihl weed eater were criminally removed from the property.
Sometime between Thursday, May 31 and Friday, June 1, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon the private property of a residence located off Winston Road, Creedmoor, NC and criminally removed frozen fish, pizza and auto parts from the residence.
On Saturday, May 26, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Old Highway 75, Stem, NC and forced entry of a residence, which caused criminal property damage and unlawfully removed one Smith & Wesson MP45 handgun, one night stand with two drawers, a small mounted gun safe and a Dicks Sporting Goods cabinet.
On Tuesday, June 24, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Moss Hayes Road, Creedmoor, NC and forced entry, which caused criminal property damage and unlawfully removed three handguns, Winchester .25 caliber ammunition, two flat screen televisions, one Blue Ray DVD player, six PlayStation video games, one book of checks, two crystal ornaments, two pairs (men) shoes, one pair Gucci sunglasses and two ball caps.
If you have information concerning these incidents, please contact the Granville County Sheriff’s Office at 919-693-3213 or call Crime Stoppers 919-693-3100.
THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED THE PAYMENT OF A REWARD OF UP TO $1,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST/INDICTMENT(S) OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE CRIMES. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE CRIMES OR ANY OTHER SERIOUS CRIME(S) IN GRANVILLE COUNTY, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS IN OXFORD AT 919-693-3100.
