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Forecasters Predict ‘Significant Snowfall’ for Area; When & How Much Still Uncertain
-Information and weather chart courtesy Brian K. Short, Director of Emergency Operations, Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations and Ready NC Below is a briefing slide from the National Weather Service regarding a significant storm system that will affect our area over the weekend. The storm is still a few days away, making a definitive forecast difficult, but all indications are...
City of Oxford Breaks Ground on Water Line Replacement
-Information and photo courtesy the City of Oxford website The City of Oxford held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 5.8-mile water line replacement on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 210 Coleman Street. City of Oxford Mayor Jackie Sergent, City Manager Alan Thornton, City Engineer Amy Ratliff and Division of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure...
Whitten Avenue Home Declared Total Loss in Tuesday’s Blaze
Henderson Fire Department personnel responded to a fire at 520 Whitten Avenue at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Though firefighters were quickly able to control the blaze, the rental property, valued at $21,400, was declared a total loss. According to Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell, the fire was caused by improper use of drop...
Increased Alzheimer’s Funding, Expanded Research Methods Offer Hope for a Cure
Alice Watkins, a 27-year member of the NC Alzheimer’s Association, called into Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. While only one of several types of dementia, Alzheimer’s is, according to Watkins, “certainly the most prevalent.” Typically affecting those age 65 to 85, the currently irreversible...
Granville County Commissioners Sworn Into Service
-Press Release, County of Granville At the December 3 meeting of the Board, three Granville County Commissioners were sworn into service. With the November election of David Smith, Tim Karan and Edgar Smoak, the makeup of the Board remains unchanged as all incumbents were re-elected to represent their respective districts. Comm. David Smith, representing District...
Henderson Fire Department to Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant
-Press Release, Henderson Fire Department The City of Henderson Fire Department has received a US $2,832 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. FM Global representatives presented the award to Fire Chief Steve Cordell at the City of Henderson Fire Department Station 1 located at 211 Dabney Drive...
Baskerville Funeral Home Giving Away Free Holiday Fruit Bags to Children
-Information courtesy Charlie Baskerville, Jr., Baskerville Funeral Home, LLC. Baskerville Funeral Home, LLC. will be giving away FREE HOLIDAY FRUIT BAGS to all children on Saturday, December 22, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please come by at 104 S. Chestnut Street in Henderson and let us share with you through the spirit of...
Maria Parham Volunteer Services Announces Peanut Roaster Holiday Sale
Information courtesy Lisa Radford, Volunteer Coordinator, Maria Parham Health Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health will hold a one-day sale featuring holiday gift items from The Peanut Roaster on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. The sale will be held inside the John T. Church Classroom. Please come out and look for a few specials that...
Oxford Board of Commissioners to Hear on Potential Rezoning at Dec. 11 Meeting
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Agenda items include: Presentation by the Oxford Police Department – Crime Rate. Recognize Janice Murphy – Officer of the...
