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Little Hotel Fire Displaces 34 Residents
For the second straight nationally observed holiday here in the United States, the local Henderson community has been marked by fire. Mid-morning today, The Little Hotel on Garnett Street, which provides rented apartments to its residents now, suffered heavy smoke and water damage due to an electrical fire in a room on the first floor...
Keep Independence Day celebrations safe with these fire-safety tips
RALEIGH – Officials with the N.C. Forest Service encourage people to celebrate Independence Day by viewing public fireworks displays rather than risk starting fires with their own fireworks. “The careless use of sparklers, fountains, glow worms, smoke devices, trick noisemakers and other Class C fireworks can cause wildfires,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Each year...
Granville County Board of Education Appoints Acting Superintendent
On Thursday, June 29, the Granville County Board of Education announced several important updates regarding key leadership positions at the district level. Following the retirement of Dr. Dorwin L. Howard Sr. as Superintendent effective June 30, the Board appointed Dr. Michael A. Myrick, to serve as Acting Superintendent until the new Superintendent search process...
Granville County provides new option for proper disposal of worn U.S. flags
Oxford, June 29, 2017- In partnership with the National Association of Counties, the National Flag Foundation and the National Sheriffs Association, Granville County has installed a flag retirement box, at no cost to the county, at the Granville County Administration Building at 141 Williamsboro Street, Oxford. Flags should be folded respectfully before being placed in...
Granville Board to Meet July 10, 2017
Debra Weary, clerk to the Granville County Board of Commissioners, has announced to the media a change of the July meeting date. In an email she wrote, “The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, July 10, 2017 instead of Monday, July 3, 2017 as previously advertised due to the July 4th holiday...
The Crossing at Lake Gaston Coming August 12th
by Craig Hahn The Eaton Ferry Bridge is the place to be for a morning of fun for the entire family. The Crossing begins promptly at 9 am. Registration begins at 8:00 am. THE CROSSING is an annual event for the Lake Gaston Community and is sponsored by O’SAIL. The goal is to encourage the...
