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TownTalk: Watkins VFD Plans BBQ Fundraiser
Watkins Volunteer Fire Department’s upcoming barbecue and chicken fundraiser on Friday, May 5, is one way the firefighters have to help make sure the residents inside their fire district – and beyond – have everything they need when it comes to fire, EMS and other services. Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Link said this is one...
Volunteers Join Voices To Read Bible Aloud From Genesis To Revelation May 3
About a dozen local churches are taking part in this year’s Public Bible Reading Day. If everything falls into place like it’s supposed to, volunteers will have read the Bible – from start to finish – by the end of the day. This special day happens Wednesday, May 3 and it is specifically timed to...
“Spring Fling” At Vance Farmers Market Kicks Off New Growing Season May 6
Join vendors at the annual Spring Fling at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Whether you’re looking for fresh-picked produce or any of the other items that the market offers, Market Manager Pat Ayscue invites everyone to come out and see what all the buzz...
Granville Library System Adds LinkedIn Learning To Patron Amenities
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Granville County Library System patrons now have access to a free service that offers thousands of courses and trainings that can be used for professional and personal development. LinkedIn Learning offers more than 16,000 courses – from leadership and computer skills to foreign language classes...
Oxford Police, ALE Agents Arrest Four On Drug Charges
Four Oxford residents face a slew of drug charges following an investigation by the Oxford Police Department and ALE special agents earlier this week. On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, ALE special agents and the Oxford Police Department, executed a search warrant at Four Corners Food Mart, located at 1104 Goshen St. in Oxford, after receiving complaints...
SportsTalk: Viper Football Starts Spring Workouts
Football may be months away but the Vance County Vipers are busy with preparations as they start Spring workouts. Coach Aaron Elliott is back for his second season and is the only coach in the school’s history to return after their initial year. “We have been wide open for Spring workouts with great numbers. We...
Granville Opioid Advisory Committee To Hold Public Input Meeting May 4
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood The Granville County Opioid Advisory Committee will host a second public input meeting on Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m. to educate and engage with the community on strategies to fight the opioid epidemic in Granville County. The meeting will be held in the Willow...
Vance Charter FFA Students Attend AgFest, Set Goals For Future
Members of Vance Charter School’s Future Farmers of America were among the more than 1,800 FFA and 4-H’ers who attended the 8th annual AgFest recently at the University of Mount Olive in Wayne County. The club’s advisor, Kelly Dixon, said Vance Charter is one of only four charter schools in the state with an FFA chapter...
SportsTalk: Highland Games Coming To Oxford Saturday
Kilts and haggis and all things Scottish will descend on Oxford’s Central Children’s Home this Saturday for the Premier Highland Games. Buck Buchanan, a board member of the Central Children’s Home, Organizer of the games and Scottish Descendent is expecting a big turnout for the event. “Last year we raised $10,000 in our first year...
