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TownTalk: Police Chief Barrow Talks Shop With A Cop
It may have been cold – it IS December, after all, but there’s a pretty good chance that area law enforcement officers and 47 youngsters in the community felt nice and warm on the inside during the annual “Shop with a Cop” event this week. Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow said individuals representing the police...
TownTalk: Protecting Animals In Bitter Cold
Whether you’re keeping up with weather forecasts as you stay warm indoors or whether you have to be out in the elements, here’s the main takeaway: it’s going to be bone-chilling cold for the next few days. And while we humans can add an extra layer of clothing or stay bundled up by the fire...
Cast Your Vote Through Dec. 31 For McGregor Hall, Rec Players In BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center and the Henderson Rec Players have been nominated for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards which recognizes regional productions. Now it’s up to you, the voting public, to cast your vote! It’s simple, free, and takes just a few minutes of your time. One vote can be cast per email address...
Granville Residents Safely Dispose Of 31,000 Pounds Of Recyclables, Hazardous Materials During November Clean-Out Event
The final tally is in and Granville County residents brought more than 16 tons of recyclable materials to the November 19 recycling and hazardous waste disposal event. Teresa Baker, recycling and sustainability coordinator for Granville County and Granville County Public Schools, said that by the end of the event, more than 31,000 pounds of everything...
Warren County’s CERT Class Set For Jan. 28-29
The Warren County Community Emergency Response Team will have a class to prepare individuals to help during emergencies, natural disasters and other events. The class will be held Jan. 28 and 29. There is no charge to take the class, which will take place at the Warren County Emergency Services Headquarters, 890 US Hwy 158...
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TownTalk: St. Paul’s Lutheran Plans Food Ministry
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeway is launching a food ministry to try to help residents in Vance and Warren counties who find themselves struggling with having enough food for themselves and their families. The food ministry, modeled after the story in the Bible of feeding 5,000 with two fish and five loaves of...
Southern End Elementary Schools Could Shrink From 5 to 4 In Granville County
The topic of school consolidation once again is circulating in Granville County, and the school board voted Monday to reconsider closing an elementary school in the southern end of the county and make it a middle school. During a work session to discuss the matter of closing and consolidation, the Granville County Board of Education...
Representative-Elect Sossamon To Be Sworn In On Jan. 10 At McGregor Hall
Frank Sossamon will be sworn in as the newest representative for N.C. House District 32 Tuesday and the public is invited to attend. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at McGregor Hall on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. Superior Court Judge John Dunlow will administer the oath of office. District 32 includes Vance and Granville...
TownTalk: Does Anyone Want To Talk About The Jail?
No matter where you stand on the issue, the Vance County Detention Center is not an ideal facility, neither for staff nor inmates. Sheriff Curtis Brame has been vocal about the physical condition of the jail, which has racked up numerous deficiencies in recent state inspections. The Vance County commissioners asked a Raleigh firm to...
