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The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Health Remembers Lives Lost In Service To Country
-Information courtesy of Donna Young, MPH Marketing & Communication Coordinator Maria Parham Health invites the public to its third annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday, May 25, 2023. This year’s theme is “Reflection and Celebration.” The service will begin at 10 a.m. by the flagpoles in front of the hospital, where attendees will remember and honor...
TownTalk: Kerr Tar Council of Governments Presents Bike Safety Bash
When it comes to sharing the road, it’s important for both vehicle drivers and bicyclists to know what the rules are to keep everyone safe. Young bicyclists will have the chance to learn about bike safety, get some free safety equipment and test their skills on an obstacle course during the upcoming Bike Safety Bash...
Franklin County Manager Proposes Nearly $112 Million 2023-24 Budget
Residents of Franklin County can expect some increases in fees next year, but no increase in the property tax rate if the proposed $111 million 2023-24 budget is approved by the Franklin Board of Commissioners next month. Manager Kim Denton presented the budget on Monday, May 15. A copy can be found at www.franklincountync.gov. A...
Warren County To Offer Farmworker Safety Workshop En Español
Warren County Cooperative Extension is offering a farmworker safety training for Spanish speakers on June 8, 2023. The workshop – which will be conducted in Spanish – will begin at 9 a.m. at the Warren County Armory, according to Matthew Place, Warren County’s livestock and field crop agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension. Place expects the...
Specifics On New Voter Photo ID Rules
In response to the state’s new voter ID law, the state board of elections has issued information that may be helpful for citizens to keep in mind before their next trip to the polls. Voters will be asked to show a photo ID, starting with the 2023 municipal elections. A driver’s license or other photo...
Granville To Bring High-Speed Internet To Underserved Areas Of County
Granville County Board of Commissioners have finalized a partnership with Brightspeed and the NC Department of Information Technology to provide high-speed fiber internet access to close to 2,000 homes and businesses in rural spots across the county. Through the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant Program, Brightspeed will have two years to install internet infrastructure capable...
Farmers Market Pops Up On Thursdays In Stovall Library Parking Lot
If you live in or near the community of Stovall in northern Granville County, you’ve got a new option for locally sourced produce and other handcrafted items: as of May 18, there’s a new farmers market that pops up on Thursdays in the parking lot of the Stovall branch of the public library. More than...
Michele Burgess Named George Watkins Citizen Of The Year
Michele Eaves Burgess has been named the George Watkins Citizen of the Year by the Occoneechee Council of Boy Scouts of America. Burgess officially received the honor at an awards ceremony Thursday in Henderson. This award is Scouting’s premier event and major fundraiser in Vance County, and honors extraordinary community leaders in recognition of their...
Chamber’s “Local Ladies In Leadership” Program Set For June 8
Registration is now open for the next “Women in Business” session. Vance County Economic Development Director McKinley Perkinson will be the speaker for the second in a series titled “Local Ladies in Leadership.” Perkinson will bring updates and information about local trends in economic development. The lunch and learn will begin at 12 noon on...
Warren Parks and Rec Summer Sports Camps
Warren County Parks and Recreation is offering multiple sports camps this summer. Fees below are the regular registration fees. Summer sports camp offerings include: Girls Basketball Camp ($25): June 26-29, Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; ages 8-14 (Registration deadline is June 10) Co-Ed Volleyball Camp ($25): June 26-29, Monday-Thursday; 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; ages 8-14...
