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Harrington Charged With Triple Homicide in 2018 Harrell St. Murders
-Press Release, Henderson Police Department On February 13, 2019, investigators from the Henderson Police Department and the State Bureau of Investigations served warrants on Antarious Harrington, age 23, for the murders of Devonte Jamal Jones, Tyheem Shabazz Person, and Dyrel Jermal Kittrell that occurred last year on March 14, 2018, at 227 Harrell Street. Antarious Harrington...
After Missed Test, Kerr Lake Regional Water Reports Nitrate Levels ‘Not Detected’
The Henderson-Kerr Lake Regional Water System recently sent notices with customers’ water bills indicating an annual EPA-required test for nitrate was not conducted, due to being “overlooked,” during the compliance period of 2018. The notice read, in part: “Henderson-Kerr Lake Regional Water has not met monitoring requirements. We are required to monitor your drinking water...
Public Comment Opportunity for NCDOT Division 5 Projects
-Press Release, NCDOT Area residents will get a chance to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s draft 10-Year transportation plan for 2020-2029 at a week-long open house in Durham next week. The department unveiled its proposed funding and construction plan in January with more than 1,600 transportation projects across the state. The...
Aycock Rec. Center Announces Spring 2019 Swim Lesson Schedule
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department announces its 2019 Spring Swim Lesson schedule. Lessons will be held at the Aycock Recreation Center’s swimming pool each Saturday from March 2 – April 6, 2019. Schedule: Preschool (ages 3-5) ~ 10 – 10:30 a.m. &...
Maloney Named New Branch Manager at Thornton Library
-Press Release, Granville County Government The Granville County Library System welcomes Andrew Maloney as branch manager of the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford. Maloney comes to Granville County from the Boston Public Library in Boston, MA, where he served in several capacities ranging from Fine Arts Archivist and Music Specialist to Readers’ Services Librarian...
Warren Co. High School to Hold ‘Around the World’ International Fair
-Information courtesy Tannis Jenkins, Warren County High School Warren County High School is sponsoring an “Around the World” International Fair on Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 4-6 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The public is invited to participate. The school is located at 149 Campus Dr. in Warrenton, NC. If you have any questions about the...
Vance Co. Schools Recognizes Student Spotlight Recipients
-Information courtesy Vance County Schools’ Facebook page Eight students who have been selected as Student Spotlight award recipients were honored on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the Vance County Board of Education meeting. Nancy Wykle, publisher of The Daily Dispatch, presented each recipient with a framed certificate. Honored were: Marisol Hernandez of E.M. Rollins Elementary;...
“Brides on Wheels” to Offer Bridal Couples Tour of Granville Vendors
Angela Allen, director for the Granville County Tourism Development Authority, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the second Annual “Brides on Wheels: Bridal Tour & Vendor Show,” or “BOWs” for short, taking place Sunday, April 14, 2019. “This event gives brides and their guests an opportunity to ride on a...
