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Rabid Bat Discovered in the 2100s Block of Warrenton Road
Vance County Animal Services sent off a bat for testing March 6, and the test came back positive for rabies. Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, said his team responded to the call in the 2100s block of Warrenton Road. In a press release, Nobles said, “At this time, animal services is asking...
Rosalyn Green Named 2022 John Penn Citizen Of The Year
-information courtesy of Lauren Roberson, executive director of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce A Granville County native who returned home to live was named the 2022 John Penn Citizen of the Year at Monday’s Granville County Chamber of Commerce membership meeting and banquet. Rosalyn Green was honored as a tireless community volunteer who has...
The Local Skinny! Upcoming Events At Perry Memorial Library
When Melody Peters joined the staff of Perry Memorial Library back in July 2022, she was faced with the challenge of drawing teens back through the library doors. Story times are great for little ones, and older patrons were clamoring to return after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but teenagers? What’s a youth services...
TownTalk: Vance County Republican Convention Coming Up
Local Republican Party leaders are putting the finishing touches on plans for upcoming county conventions, that vital first step of electing delegates that will ultimately select delegates for upcoming state and national events in advance of the 2024 elections. Jimmy Barrier chairs the Vance County GOP, which plans to have its county convention on Friday...
Petco Provides $10k More for Vance Animals
The Petco Foundation awarded Vance County Animal Services $10,000 in early March. The Save Pet Lives Grant will be used for just that, lifesaving efforts of pets in Vance County. Chief of Vance County Animal Services Frankie Nobles said in a press release, “These funds will help save lives of animals at the Vance County...
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Bust on Townsville Landing Road
Information provided by the Office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant March 3 at the residence of Kelly Hemann, located at 358 Townsville Landing Road. The warrant was served as the result of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug sales at the residence. Members of the...
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Three Face Murder Charges In February Killings
Three people have been arrested and charged with murder after two men were found dead in a vehicle in a Henderson neighborhood last month. On Monday, Henderson police, along with officers from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Oxford Police Department and the SBI made the arrests, according to information from Police Chief Marcus Barrow. Antonio...
Older Than 45? Time For A Colonoscopy
-information courtesy of Maria Parham Health and Colleen Truax MSN, APRN, FNP-C March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If you are 45 or older, it’s time to think about getting a colonoscopy. Health experts say screening increases the chance of early detection – which increases greatly the odds of successful treatment. During a colonoscopy...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Commissioners To Meet Tonight
Update 10 p.m. Monday: The Vance County Commissioners voted Monday to authorize the execution of the “second wave” of Opioid Settlements written about below, meaning Vance County would receive an additional $2.76 million between 2023 and 2036 Original Update 5:30 p.m. Monday: The Vance County Commissioners are scheduled to hear this evening all about what...
