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-Press Release, Granville County Government
Granville County will soon be marking a celebratory milestone, as the 275th anniversary of the area’s founding will be observed in mid-2021. Local author Lewis Bowling has been contracted by Granville County Government and the County’s 275th Anniversary Committee to create a comprehensive collector-style book focusing on the history and development of the county.
The book will soon be available for pre-sale to the public.
Granville County was formed in 1746 – thirty years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence – and was named in honor of the second Earl of Granville, Lord John Carteret. King George II had given most of the land that is present-day Granville County to Carteret as part of the Granville Grant in the 1660s. The first settlers here were attracted to the area by the availability of land at a fair price. An early trading path helped make Granville one of the gateways to the unsettled areas south of Virginia.
Bowling’s book will follow the development of Granville County from its early history to the present day, with a narrative accompanied by photos that have yet to be seen by the public.
“I have been gathering new material for most of the summer,” Bowling said, “and have had a good response from folks who have been willing to share their photos with me. I appreciate the community’s help and support.”
Additional photos and information, Bowling explains, have come from the Masonic Home for Children, the Central Children’s Home, the North Carolina Room of the Richard H. Thornton Library, and the archives of the Oxford Public Ledger.
Bowling has already published several books that feature the history of the area, including commemorative books for the City of Oxford’s bicentennial and for Camp Butner’s 75th anniversary, celebrated in 2016 and in 2017.
“There is so much history here,” Bowling said of Granville County. “Even with all my research, I have not even come close to covering all of it.”
The 275th Anniversary Committee was established by Granville County Government to plan for this milestone observance. Representatives of all five municipalities, along with county officials, staff members and volunteers, comprise the committee, which has grown in number as plans are being made.
Chairing the committee is Commissioner Sue Hinman, with Comm. David Smith serving as Vice-Chair. Other committee members include Helen Amis (Oxford), Janet Parrott (Stovall), Dave Pavlus (Stem), Emily Champion (Butner), Toni Ann Wheeler (Creedmoor), Comm. Zelodis Jay (Oak Hill Community), Angela Allen (Granville County Tourism Director) and Mark Pace (Granville County Library System), as well as Patrice Wilkerson and Lynn Allred (Granville County Administration).
Those who reserve copies of the book in advance can save $5 off the book’s retail price, which will be set at less than $50.
“In all of our 275 years, there has not been a comprehensive book written about Granville County that could serve as a stand-alone work like this,” said committee member and North Carolina Room Specialist Mark Pace.
An easily-identifiable design to designate 2021 as the 275th anniversary of Granville County has also been adopted to help promote this observance. Additional details will soon be announced, as well as plans for next year’s celebration.
The 275th Anniversary Committee continues to meet monthly, with the next meeting scheduled at 2 p.m. on Sept. 17. For more information about this commemorative book, contact Mark Pace at the Richard H. Thornton Library at (919) 693-1121.
To learn more about the work of the planning committee, please contact Commissioner Sue Hinman at (919) 691-1183 or at sue.hinman@granvillecounty.org.
Coach’s Corner 08/28/20: George Marshall on Henderson Collegiate Men’s Basketball
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George Marshall, head men’s basketball coach and athletic director for Henderson Collegiate, appeared on the WIZS Coach’s Corner Friday.
As the reigning 1-A Men’s Basketball State Co-Champions, Marshall said his team faces an entirely different season for the 2020-2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently, the first practice for the team is scheduled for December 7, 2020. The first game of the season is scheduled for January 4, and the last game is scheduled for February 19, 2021. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has set a season limit of 14 games for basketball, with a weekly limit of two games.
For a team accustomed to three or four games a week, Marshall this will be quite the change of pace. “I’m hoping it gives us more rest. Our schedule is usually so challenging out of conference every single year. To be honest, I don’t know what the schedule is for January yet – whether it be all conference games or out of conference games. We know the game limit at this point, and we know there will be some form of conference and state playoffs.”
After a summer that was “dramatically impacted” by the lack of the usual skills development sessions, team camps and relationship-building experiences, Marshall said the team is doing what it can to keep its spirits up and to stay in contact.
“Like most teams, we are going to try to stay in as much contact as we possibly can,” said Marshall. “When you’re not in person, it makes things more challenging in terms of workouts. The biggest thing we are trying to do right now, as a school, is to make sure the kids understand how much we love and care from them. This time is very challenging for kids.”
Click here for the NCHSAA’s amended 2020-2021 sports calendar or visit the NCHSAA homepage at www.nchsaa.org.
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Coach’s Corner 08/28/20: J.F. Webb Men’s Basketball Coach Alex Tharp
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Click here for a press release on J.F. Webb High School’s new men’s basketball coach Alex Tharp.
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Book Bag Drive-Thru for Vance Co. Youth This Saturday!
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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department, along with community partners, will be hosting a Book Bag Drive-Thru this Saturday, August 29, 2020, from 11 – 2 p.m.
The Book Bag Drive-Thru will take place in the circle between the Henderson Police Department and McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Breckenridge Street in Henderson. Book bags are for youth attending school in Vance County.
Parents will enter from South Garnett Street and exit onto South Chestnut Street. Voter registration and Census forms will also be offered to parents.
For more information, please contact Jaleel Johnson at (252) 431-6099 (jjohnson@ci.henderson.nc.us)
Reminder: McGregor Hall to Offer Virtual Performance of ‘Melanin Marquee’ This Sunday
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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center will feature “Melanin Marquee – A Black Broadway Cabaret” live via its Facebook page this Sunday, August 30, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy this incredible lineup of the region’s finest performers free-of-charge from the comfort of your home. A donation link will be available to support McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center.
Make sure to visit the McGregor Hall Facebook page to read the artists’ profiles before tuning in live for the performance.
RSVP by clicking on this event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/372006713784250
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Granville to Celebrate 275th Anniversary With Commemorative Book
/by WIZS StaffTHIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
-Press Release, Granville County Government
Granville County will soon be marking a celebratory milestone, as the 275th anniversary of the area’s founding will be observed in mid-2021. Local author Lewis Bowling has been contracted by Granville County Government and the County’s 275th Anniversary Committee to create a comprehensive collector-style book focusing on the history and development of the county.
The book will soon be available for pre-sale to the public.
Granville County was formed in 1746 – thirty years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence – and was named in honor of the second Earl of Granville, Lord John Carteret. King George II had given most of the land that is present-day Granville County to Carteret as part of the Granville Grant in the 1660s. The first settlers here were attracted to the area by the availability of land at a fair price. An early trading path helped make Granville one of the gateways to the unsettled areas south of Virginia.
Bowling’s book will follow the development of Granville County from its early history to the present day, with a narrative accompanied by photos that have yet to be seen by the public.
“I have been gathering new material for most of the summer,” Bowling said, “and have had a good response from folks who have been willing to share their photos with me. I appreciate the community’s help and support.”
Additional photos and information, Bowling explains, have come from the Masonic Home for Children, the Central Children’s Home, the North Carolina Room of the Richard H. Thornton Library, and the archives of the Oxford Public Ledger.
Bowling has already published several books that feature the history of the area, including commemorative books for the City of Oxford’s bicentennial and for Camp Butner’s 75th anniversary, celebrated in 2016 and in 2017.
“There is so much history here,” Bowling said of Granville County. “Even with all my research, I have not even come close to covering all of it.”
The 275th Anniversary Committee was established by Granville County Government to plan for this milestone observance. Representatives of all five municipalities, along with county officials, staff members and volunteers, comprise the committee, which has grown in number as plans are being made.
Chairing the committee is Commissioner Sue Hinman, with Comm. David Smith serving as Vice-Chair. Other committee members include Helen Amis (Oxford), Janet Parrott (Stovall), Dave Pavlus (Stem), Emily Champion (Butner), Toni Ann Wheeler (Creedmoor), Comm. Zelodis Jay (Oak Hill Community), Angela Allen (Granville County Tourism Director) and Mark Pace (Granville County Library System), as well as Patrice Wilkerson and Lynn Allred (Granville County Administration).
Those who reserve copies of the book in advance can save $5 off the book’s retail price, which will be set at less than $50.
“In all of our 275 years, there has not been a comprehensive book written about Granville County that could serve as a stand-alone work like this,” said committee member and North Carolina Room Specialist Mark Pace.
An easily-identifiable design to designate 2021 as the 275th anniversary of Granville County has also been adopted to help promote this observance. Additional details will soon be announced, as well as plans for next year’s celebration.
The 275th Anniversary Committee continues to meet monthly, with the next meeting scheduled at 2 p.m. on Sept. 17. For more information about this commemorative book, contact Mark Pace at the Richard H. Thornton Library at (919) 693-1121.
To learn more about the work of the planning committee, please contact Commissioner Sue Hinman at (919) 691-1183 or at sue.hinman@granvillecounty.org.
Three Ohio Residents Arrested in $135,000 Street Value Drug Seizure in Louisburg
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-Information and photos courtesy the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
On August 25, 2020, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group arrested Ohio residents, Sivad Boykin, Cadiz Harper, and Jerron Smith, on multiple drug charges.
The arrest came after the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit determined Boykin, Harper and Smith were involved in trafficking Methamphetamines in Franklin County. The investigation led detectives to the Days Inn in Louisburg, NC where a search warrant was executed on a room that was rented by Boykin.
The arrests and search warrant execution resulted in the seizure of approximately 484 grams of Methamphetamines and US Currency. The street value of the drugs seized is approximately $135,000.
Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “These arrests and the seizure of this quantity of Methamphetamines, certainly make our communities safer. This investigation developed as a result of the partnerships our Special Operations Group has with other local, state and federal partners who are working together to remove these dangerous and addictive drugs from our communities.”
Charges include:
Sivad Xavier Boykin (29)
1596 Ballinger Ave. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Trafficking in Methamphetamines (2 counts)
Sivad Brown was placed in the Franklin County Detention Facility under a $600,000 secured bond.
Cadiz Jon Harper
525 Tremont Ave. SW
Massillon, OH 44646
Trafficking in Methamphetamines
Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamines
Cadiz Harper was placed in the Franklin County Detention Facility under a $500,000 secured bond.
Jerron T. Smith
1003 Johnson St. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Trafficking in Methamphetamines
Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamines
Jerron Smith was placed in the Franklin County Detention Facility under a $500,000 secured bond.
The Special Operations Group was assisted in this investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Louisburg Police Department.
For more information concerning this investigation or to report drug activity in your neighborhood, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.
Town Talk 08/27/20: NC Room Receives Genealogy Books, Vance Needs Updated Architectural Survey
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Mark Pace, local historian and director of the NC Room at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m.
Genealogy Books
Pace announced that the NC Room recently received a large collection of historical genealogy books from Virginia that are highly significant to the local area.
Explaining the significance, Pace said 90 to 95 percent of those who settled in the “old Granville County” area, which encompassed present-day Granville, Vance, Warren and Franklin County, came from Virginia.
Of the 360 donated books, approximately 250 are Virginia-based and include wills, deeds, marriage records, etc. According to Pace, the Granville County Genealogical Society facilitated the donation and “very graciously agreed” to split the cost of binding the books with the library.
The books, and many other resources, are available for view in the NC Room by appointment on weekdays from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and from 2 until 4 p.m.
Architectural Surveys
Discussing architectural surveys in the four-county area, Pace said it has been 43 years since Vance County has had such an evaluation. Granville County is in the process of an updated survey, and Franklin County completed its survey in 2015.
“Vance County, in 1977, had 60 structures that predated the Civil War and at least eight from the Revolutionary War period,” stated Pace. “Since that time – because of development and neglect – these 60 structures are down to 20 to 25. We’ve lost a lot of important architectural structures in Vance County in the last few decades, with the Armory being a recent example. Time takes its toll; what we’ve got left we need to document.”
A few architecturally-significant Vance County properties still standing include the Sneed Mansion and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Williamsboro; Mistletoe Villa; the Henry A. Dennis Building in downtown Henderson; the former Henderson High (Middle) School building; and the Josiah Crudup House on US-1 in Kittrell.
Bill Harris, with WIZS, was a member of a committee responsible for the most recent architectural survey completed in Franklin County. Harris shared the following about his experience: “Franklin County citizens, with the help of Louisburg College, put together a group of people concerned about saving significant architectural structures. This morphed into the Franklin County Historic Preservation Commission. Franklin County Commissioners nominated people to serve on the Commission and provided seed money for that group.”
Harris explained the results of the survey will be printed in a book next year to serve as both a historic record and an income generator for the County.
In addition, Harris said touring historic homes and buildings that have been restored has a larger economic benefit. “A lot of people may say these are old houses, so what is the importance? The importance is that you can put together tourism out of that. This is a financial benefit to the County.”
Both Harris and Pace said they hope a concerned group will follow a similar process to get the ball rolling on an updated architectural survey in Vance County. Pace said the key is to find people who care and are motivated to put the necessary work into the project, hold public meetings, get the County involved for support and funding and put together a document, such as a book, as tangible proof of the findings.
To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
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Crime Stoppers Seeks Public’s Assistance in ‘Suspicious’ Weary Supply Fire; Reward Doubled
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-Information courtesy Granville County Government
On December 11, 2019, at approximately 11:15 p.m., a structure fire was reported at Weary Supply, located at 9153 Grassy Creek Road in Bullock, NC. Through the course of the investigation, the cause of the fire has been determined to be suspicious, due to evidence collected and submitted to the State Crime Lab for analysis.
As a result of the fire, the structure was a total loss. It is believed that someone has information that would assist in identifying the person(s) involved in this incident.
Granville County Crime Stoppers has authorized the payment of up to $1,000 for information received that would lead to an arrest and conviction. Another individual has also donated an additional $1,000, bringing the total reward to $2,000.
If you have information that would assist in identifying the person(s) involved in this incident, please contact Granville County Crime Stoppers at (919) 693-3100 or the Granville County Sheriff’s Office at (919) 693-3213.
Heroin Arrests Continue: Two Charged in Recent Traffic Stop
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-Information and photos courtesy the Henderson Police Department
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, officers of the Henderson Police Department recovered 1,189 dosage units of heroin during a traffic stop and subsequent search warrant on a residence located at 423 East Rockspring St.
During the service of the warrant, drug manufacturing equipment, $3,506 in U.S. Currency, marijuana, two semi-auto pistols and ammunition were located.
Joseph Jones, Jr. and Mercedes Perry were arrested in regards to this investigation.
The two subjects were charged with:
-Two Counts of Trafficking Heroin of 14 grams or more but less than 28 grams
-Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling place for a Controlled Substance
-PWIMSD Heroin, Manufacture Schedule I, Possession of Marijuana
-Possess a Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a School
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia
Joseph Jones, Jr. had an additional charge of Possession of a Firearm By Felon.
Due to being on post-release and probation, Joseph Jones, Jr. received a no bond pending his appearance in court, and
Mercedes Perry received a $25,000 secured bond.
Joseph Jones, Jr.
Mercedes Perry