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VGCC Franklin Campus to Hold ‘Community Engagement Night’
-Information courtesy Christopher LaRocca, Director of Communications, VGCC Vance-Granville Community College will hold a “Community Engagement Night” event at their Franklin Campus in Louisburg on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The community is invited to hear campus updates and discussion on the community college vision and VGCC’s strategic direction. An open dialogue session will also provide...
More Food Trucks on the Way for Farmers Market
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will be opening on Saturday, April 27 for the season, according to market manager Tracy Madigan. Following a decision made by the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their Monday night meeting, there will be a greater presence of food trucks at the market this year. Vance County Manager...
City Seeking Grant for Park at Corner of Williams/Montgomery St.
At the corner of Williams and Montgomery Streets in Henderson, NC used to stand the Vance Hotel. The big beauty burned to the ground in the early 1980s. Now the City of Henderson plans to revitalize the area with a park. When asked if the City was moving forward with the item that appeared on...
NC Drivers May Soon Face Stricter Restrictions on Cell Phone Use
State lawmakers are working on getting a bill passed that would ban NC drivers from talking on their cell phones while operating a motor vehicle. HB 144 proposes fines for first offenses of talking on the phone while driving. Subsequent convictions would result in fines and insurance points. Exceptions would allow drivers to talk on...
Vance Co. Properties Committee to Discuss Architect for DSS Relocation
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners The following committee meeting will be held in the Administrative Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC: Properties Committee (Brummitt, Taylor, Wilder) Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. – Architect for DSS Relocation...
Granville Board of Education to Hear Updates on School System Finances
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will meet Monday, March 25, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina for the purpose of receiving a presentation and updates from staff on School System finances. The...
Granville Co. Senior Services Invites Ages 50+ to ‘Get Walking’
-Information courtesy Granville County Government’s Facebook page If you’re age 50-plus, Granville County Senior Services invites you to participate in a “Get Walking” class, a part of the “Fit Past Fifty” exercise program. This class features an easy stroll around Granville Athletic Park while mixing in easy-to-perform exercises and stretches. “Get Walking” meets at the...
Franklinton Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Homicide Investigation
-Information and photos courtesy the Franklinton Police Department’s Facebook page The Franklinton Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying the two individuals pictured below. These individuals are persons of interest in a homicide investigation. The homicide occurred on January 18, 2019, on Fairlane Ave. in Franklinton. If anyone was in the area between 7...
Walt Bowen Talks Fishing on Kerr Lake
Walt Bowen, a name often associated with Kerr Lake fishing, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the lake’s vast potential and to provide a fishing “tall tale” or two. Bowen, a Henderson native and retired IT executive for Sara Lee and Hanes, said he and his son started fishing on...
