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Granville Museum April 6 Reception To Feature Two Local Favorites: John Penn And Mark Pace
The Granville County Historical Museum will host an art unveiling and reception honoring a couple of local favorites – John Penn, one of three North Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Mark Pace, a local historian who brings Penn to life. Artist Frank Timberlake photographed Pace back in October 2024 as he portrayed...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-14-25 Noon
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Sheriff Curtis Brame: Suspect In Custody In Connection With Jan. 11 Murder
From the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On March 14, 2025, at approximately 10:30am, Law Enforcement Officers from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations and the Henderson Police Department located Deon Bullock. Bullock is now in the custody of the Vance County...
Cyber “Event” Disrupts Water Bill Payment Process For City Customers
City officials are blaming a recent “cyber event” for a disruption in the way residents’ water bills are generated. The problem was brought to light three weeks ago – on Feb. 20 – and, as a result, some computer systems the city uses had to be taken offline. At Monday’s City Council meeting, City Manager/Attorney...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Historical Markers
The state’s very first official historical marker was erected in 1936 – just a year after the Highway Historical Marker Commission was established. But where was it placed? Any ideas? If you said Granville County, you’d be correct. The first marker honors John Penn, one of North Carolina’s three signers of the Declaration of Independence...
The Local Skinny! Granville’s Creative Lifelong Learning Presents “The Regulators: Right Or Wrong” Debate
Before the American Revolution, North Carolina and the other 12 Colonies pretty much operated independently – the idea of a unifying federal system wouldn’t be a “thing” until the Constitution was ratified in 1789, replacing the Articles of Confederation, which largely preserved the sovereignty and independence of the 13 Colonies. A fellow named George Sims...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-13-25 Noon
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Granville Chamber Names Charles Currin John Penn Citizen Of The Year
— information courtesy of Granville County Chamber of Commerce The Granville County Chamber of Commerce named Charles Currin as John Penn Citizen of the Year, capping an evening of celebration during its 83rd annual membership meeting and banquet Monday, Mar. 10. Currin was recognized for his servant leadership and for giving selfless service to his...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Healthy Co-Parenting Part 2
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Commissioners Approve Lower Application Fee For Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market
The Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to drop the application fee for vendors at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market from $30 to $20 in an effort to attract more potential producers to sell their vegetables, fruit and other products at the seasonal market. Vance County Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon...
