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-Press Release, Granville County Government
On June 29, the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford will host a musical concert as Grammy award winner Dom Flemons performs a selection of American folk tunes, ballads and bluegrass music.
Known as “The American Songster,” Flemons has traveled all over the world, performing on banjo guitar, harmonica and percussion instruments. This Saturday at 2 p.m., Flemons will bring his talents to Oxford for a free show that is open to the public.
On June 29, the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford will host a musical concert as Grammy award winner Dom Flemons performs a selection of American folk tunes, ballads and bluegrass music. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)
Now embarking on a solo career, Flemons has performed with leading musicians such as the Old Crow Medicine Show, Taj Mahal, Guy Davis, Mike Steeger, Joe Thompson, Martin Simpson and Boo Hanks.
In 2005, the musician co-founded the “The Carolina Chocolate Drops,” a group which has been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. In 2010, “The Carolina Chocolate Drops” was singled out for a Grammy award in the category of “Best Traditional Folk Music.”
Over the past ten years, Flemons’ tours have included stops at Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and other popular venues, as well as the Opening Ceremony for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American history and Culture.
His most recent solo album, “Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys,” pays tribute to the music, culture and history of the Wild West, following the footsteps of the thousands of African-American pioneers who helped build the country’s trails and rails. The recording, part of Folkways 70th Anniversary and the African-American Legacy Recording series, spent 31 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Bluegrass chart.
The Richard H. Thornton Library is located at 210 Main Street in Oxford and is one of four branches of the Granville County Library System. Others are located in Creedmoor (South Branch), Stovall and Berea.
To learn more about Flemons and his musical work, visit TheAmericanSongster.com website, which has been selected by the Library of Congress for inclusion in the American Music Creators Web Archive.
For more details about other upcoming programs and events hosted by a library branch near you, visit https://granville.lib.nc.us.
Grammy Award Winner Dom Flemons To Perform at Thornton Library
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-Press Release, Granville County Government
On June 29, the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford will host a musical concert as Grammy award winner Dom Flemons performs a selection of American folk tunes, ballads and bluegrass music.
Known as “The American Songster,” Flemons has traveled all over the world, performing on banjo guitar, harmonica and percussion instruments. This Saturday at 2 p.m., Flemons will bring his talents to Oxford for a free show that is open to the public.
On June 29, the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford will host a musical concert as Grammy award winner Dom Flemons performs a selection of American folk tunes, ballads and bluegrass music. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)
Now embarking on a solo career, Flemons has performed with leading musicians such as the Old Crow Medicine Show, Taj Mahal, Guy Davis, Mike Steeger, Joe Thompson, Martin Simpson and Boo Hanks.
In 2005, the musician co-founded the “The Carolina Chocolate Drops,” a group which has been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. In 2010, “The Carolina Chocolate Drops” was singled out for a Grammy award in the category of “Best Traditional Folk Music.”
Over the past ten years, Flemons’ tours have included stops at Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and other popular venues, as well as the Opening Ceremony for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American history and Culture.
His most recent solo album, “Dom Flemons Presents Black Cowboys,” pays tribute to the music, culture and history of the Wild West, following the footsteps of the thousands of African-American pioneers who helped build the country’s trails and rails. The recording, part of Folkways 70th Anniversary and the African-American Legacy Recording series, spent 31 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Bluegrass chart.
The Richard H. Thornton Library is located at 210 Main Street in Oxford and is one of four branches of the Granville County Library System. Others are located in Creedmoor (South Branch), Stovall and Berea.
To learn more about Flemons and his musical work, visit TheAmericanSongster.com website, which has been selected by the Library of Congress for inclusion in the American Music Creators Web Archive.
For more details about other upcoming programs and events hosted by a library branch near you, visit https://granville.lib.nc.us.
Wise to Celebrate 19th Annual Independence Day Parade & Festival
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-Information courtesy the Wise NC Independence Day Celebration Facebook page
The small community of Wise, NC is gearing up for its 19th Annual 4th of July Parade & Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Events will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. along Wise’s “main street” – US Hwy 1. The public is encouraged to bring a lawn chair and seek a shady spot. Veterans will be honored at noon.
Following the parade, a festival will be held at Wise Baptist Church. Don’t miss food, fun and games for the whole family, with a special music performance by the TNT Band.
Frank Newell will serve as grand marshall for this year’s event.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 06/25/19
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Town Talk: Kerr Lake Fireworks; Dolly Parton Imagination Library 06/24/19
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On Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program, Vance County Tourism Development Authority’s Pam Hester and Norman Dickerson provided details regarding the 2019 Independence Day Celebration at Kerr Lake.
Scheduled for Saturday, July 6, the celebration will feature new, kid-friendly activities and events. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m.
Also on Town Talk, Garry Daeke, development coordinator for Franklin-Granville-Vance (FGV) Smart Start, discussed local success with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program.
Founded by singer and entertainer Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation, the Imagination Library offers youth one free book a month – via mail – from birth through age five.
To hear Monday’s Town Talk in its entirety, including additional details on the Independence Day celebration and ways to enroll your child in the free Imagination Library program, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.
Vance Co. Schools’ Student Spotlight Winners Tour Washington, D.C.
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-Press Release, Vance County Schools
Twelve of the 16 Student Spotlight award winners from Vance County schools this school year participated in a trip to Washington, D.C., on June 20.
The trip was part of their award recognition. The award recipients were each honored with surprise visits to the classrooms in their respective schools during the year. In those surprise visits, they were presented with several gifts. Later, all of the Student Spotlight winners were recognized during Vance County Board of Education meetings and were presented with framed certificates commemorating their awards.
During the trip to our nation’s capital, they visited with U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield in his offices and U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in the U.S. Capitol. Both Butterfield and Tillis are from North Carolina and represent Vance County in the U.S. Congress. The students, who were accompanied on the trip by their parents and some younger siblings, also visited several of the Smithsonian Institution Museums located along the National Mall. Everyone also had special guided tours of the U.S. Capitol building.
The students’ trip was made possible by sponsors of the award program including the Vance County Public School Foundation. Other major sponsors of the Student Spotlight program are The Daily Dispatch, Prim Residential Properties and Rentals, Mako Medical Laboratories, Maria Parham Health and Vance County Schools.
Student Spotlight award winners from Vance County Schools are shown with U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield outside his office in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. (VCS photo)
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis stands in front of the Student Spotlight award winners in the U.S. Capitol as he visited with them during their trip to Washington, D.C. (VCS photo)
West End Community Watch Hears From Planning Director on Required Permits
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-Notes courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch
West End Community Watch met on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. The speaker was Sam Hobgood, director of Planning and Development.
Hobgood explained that the planning and development end of his job involves property outside the City of Henderson. However, his office is responsible for issuing permits and doing inspections of all new construction, additions, repairs, etc. in the entire county, with Henderson included.
Any change in the footprint of current structures requires a zoning permit, as well as building permits. Any construction costing over $15,000 requires a permit.
Those in attendance were surprised at the work which requires permits. Homeowners may perform their own electrical work if they own the land and will personally occupy it. Otherwise, licensed electricians must be hired. Reputable contractors will handle all aspects of the permits and will include the $55 fee in their bills. Homeowners should receive a copy of the permit, if they so request.
The addition of a microwave, ice-maker, toilet, gas heater, gas fireplace insert, etc. in a place where the item had not been previously requires a permit. Any change to the type of light fixture being installed requires a permit. Any new gas appliance, gas heater, air conditioning system, etc. requires a permit. Running a new electrical line to an existing outbuilding will, also, require a permit.
The addition of a detached carport which is larger that 12-feet in any measurement (height, width or length) requires a permit. Two sides of a carport may be enclosed, but not three because it is then considered to be a garage and would require a permit. A portable carport not exceeding 400 square feet with a roof no higher than 12-feet does not require a permit.
A homeowner planning to do projects such as those mentioned should first call Planning and Development (252) 738-2080 to check about the legal requirements. Alternately, a licensed contractor should be called to handle the project. The contractor will then handle all necessary permits.
Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Fast-Track Afternoon Swim Lessons
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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will offer afternoon/evening fast-track swim lessons at the Aycock Recreation Center for youth ages 3 – 13 years old. Lessons will be held on July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 24.
The fee for the series of six lessons is $30. Registration forms and fees are due by Friday, July 5.
For additional information, including class times by age, please see the posted flyer below.
Contact:
Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor
lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us ~ (252) 438-3160
Granville Co. Government’s Summer Civic Leadership Program Underway
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-Press Release, Granville County Government
The Granville County Board of Commissioners’ Summer Civic Leadership Program for rising Granville County high school seniors began on June 13. The program, now in its twentieth year, gives students “hands-on” experience in the operation of local government.
Pictured (left to right, front) are Brooklyn Pridgeon and Sarah Elliott; (back row) Anthony Goreman, Tanaura Harrison and Akoya Penny-Campbell. (Granville Co. Govt photo)
Interns will work for five weeks during the summer months, rotating through Granville County departments to learn more about general government, human services, public safety and community services.
After a competitive application and interview process, five students out of the fifteen who applied were selected. Interns for the summer of 2019 include Brooklyn Pridgeon of Oxford, a student at J.F. Webb High School; Anthony Goreman of Oxford, who is home-schooled; and Tanaura Harrison, Sarah Elliott and Akoya Penny-Campbell, all of Creedmoor, who are students of Granville Early College High School.
Anahi Galven of Butner, also of Granville Early College High School, was chosen as an alternate.
Upon completion of the Summer Civic Leadership Program, each participating student will receive educational assistance in the amount of $1,400.