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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...
Grace Ministries to Offer FREE Soup, Sandwich & Prayer Event
Grace Ministries is offering FREE soup, sandwich and a prayer on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the food is gone. The giveaway will be held at the old Century Link building at 855 Burr Street in Henderson, NC (enter from Crozier Street). For more information, call Bobby at (252) 432-7124...
Granville Chamber Announces 2019 ‘Alive After Five’ Dates
— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Board of Directors of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce information for our three 2019 events. Beginning Thursday, May 23 in downtown Oxford’s parking lot between Main and Gilliam Streets, the first Alive After Five will feature “THE...
Larceny of Chainsaws, TV on Granville Co. Crime Stoppers’ Radar
-Information courtesy Granville Co. Crime Stoppers Approximately 2 – 4 weeks prior to February 24, 2019, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Range Road, Rougemont, NC and criminally removed one (1) Husqvarna 350 chainsaw, (1) Husqvarna 231 chainsaw, (1) Husqvarna 150 backpack leaf blower (with an...
