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HFD Participates in ‘Smoke Alarm Saturday;’ 9V Battery Donations Needed
Fire departments across North Carolina participated in the 2nd annual “Smoke Alarm Saturday” campaign on June 1, 2019. “Smoke Alarm Saturday” is North Carolina’s one-day, statewide, smoke alarm canvassing event aimed at highlighting the importance of functional smoke alarms and fire safety. The event, held on behalf of Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike...
VCHS’s Medical Academy Honors Nurse Aide Graduates
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Nurse aide graduates from Vance Medical Academy at Vance County High School were honored during the evening of May 29, 2019, at their pinning ceremony. All seven graduates have completed their studies and nurse aide training to qualify for the certified nursing assistant exam. The graduates include: Jenna Dement, who...
City of Oxford Operating New Street Sweeper; Offers Yard Waste Reminders
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford’s E-Newsletter The City of Oxford recently placed a new street sweeper into service. Citizens and visitors to Oxford will once again see the City’s streets clean and free of debris. The new sweeper will continue to follow the route previously established by the City of Oxford. A Friendly Reminder...
Reminder: Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers to Perform This Sunday!
-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center will feature The Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Show starts at 2 p.m. A Part of the Music at McGregor Series The Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers, founded in 1998 by Joel F. Reed, promote choral artistry by modeling the...
Time Change for Vance Commissioners’ Budget Work Session
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, 122 Young Street in Henderson. Please note this a time change from the previously scheduled 6 p.m. meeting...
Go ‘In the Wild’ at Blessed Hope Baptist’s Vacation Bible School
-Information courtesy Lauren Elliott, Blessed Hope Baptist Church Blessed Hope Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 6 until 9 p.m. nightly Sunday, June 9 – Thursday, June 13, 2019. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. each evening. There will be classes, crafts, missions and recreation for ages 4 – adults. Bring the...
Join Downtown Oxford for Music & Movies on Main St.
-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority Come to Historic Downtown Oxford to dine, shop and explore Main Street this summer for: Music on Main Series: “The Konnection Band” on Friday, June 21 at 6 p.m. “Carolina Soul Band” on Friday, July 26 at 6 p.m. “Wood & Steel” on Friday, August 23...
Senator Thom Tillis Visits Vance County High School
-Press Release, Vance County Schools U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina was welcomed to Vance County High School by students and school administrators during the afternoon of May 30. He spent quite a bit of time in the school’s media center meeting with students from the high school and the Early College High School...
Vance Commissioners to Hear on Proposed Budget, Senior Center Relocation
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, June 3, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by Pastor Rhonda Pulley, South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church. Agenda items: 1. Public Comments...
Granville County Principal Named N.C. School Hero
-Press Release, NC Education Lottery Michael Allen, principal at Joe Toler-Oak Hill Elementary School in Oxford, is known for always going above and beyond for his students. He helps to create a safe, nurturing school environment where every single child feels special. Allen is rarely in his office. He can usually be found in the...
