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Oxford’s Annual Turkey Trot Scheduled for Thanksgiving Morning
-Information courtesy Laura Gabel, Area Congregations In Ministry (Food Bank – Oxford, NC) The 14th Annual Turkey Trot is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 22 – Thanksgiving morning – in downtown Oxford. Registration for the fun run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at Oxford United Methodist Church, located at the corner of College and...
Gospel Play ‘Such A Time As This’ to Benefit Recent Hurricane Victims
-Information courtesy Connie Ragland, A Brighter Horizon Project & Connie Ragland Productions A gospel stage play entitled “Such A Time As This” will be held on Saturday, December 1 at 2 p.m. at E.M. Rollins Elementary School auditorium. The play is a story of triumph after tragedy and will speak to the heart and soul...
KVA’s Lane White to Play Baseball at Chowan College
-Information and photo courtesy Frank Wiggins, Headmaster, Kerr-Vance Academy Lane White, a senior at Kerr-Vance Academy, signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Chowan College. Pictured with Lane are his mother Sallie, father Chris, and coaches Mike Rigsbee and Todd Wilkerson. Lane will begin his studies at Chowan in the fall. ...
Camp Recognized as an ‘Educator of Excellence’ at Recent Reception
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools Robin Camp, an Exceptional Children’s Program (ECP) “Teacher of Excellence“ with Granville County Public Schools (GCPS) was recognized last week at the Educator of Excellence Reception at the ECP Conference. Camp works at Granville Central High School in Stem, NC. Dr. Stan Winborne, public information officer for GCPS, congratulated...
H-V Chamber’s Annual Banquet to Feature Keynote Speaker Allison Capps
-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s Sept./Oct. “Focus” Newsletter The 81st Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the VGCC Civic Center. This year’s keynote speaker is Allison Capps, Assistant District Attorney for North Carolina’s 9th Prosecutorial District. Allison Siler Capps grew up...
This Weekend is Your Last Chance to Shop VCRFM Before Thanksgiving!
-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market This Saturday’s market will be your last opportunity to purchase locally grown fresh produce to enhance your Thanksgiving feast! Saturday is also our annual Handcrafted Holiday Market, so you will find lots of unique gifts, decorations and goodies for the holidays as well! Our...
Granville Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Economic Development
-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, November 19, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford. Agenda items include: Consent Agenda 1. Minutes 2. Contingency Summary Public Comments 3. Public Comments Public...
Vance County Arts Council Presents ‘Tidings of Comfort and Joy’ Christmas Music
-Information courtesy the Vance County Arts Council Facebook page The Vance County Arts Council presents “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” with Christmas music to soothe the soul on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center. Music begins at 4 p.m. and admission is free. Performers include “Brotherhood,” gospel recording artist Lynn Cooper...
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist to Celebrate 147th Anniversary This Sunday
-Information courtesy Angela Crawford, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 147th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at 11 a.m. during morning worship service. The theme for this year’s celebration is “God’s Grace.” The guest speaker for the occasion is Bishop Richard Batts of Higher Faith Tabernacle...
Samaritan’s Purse Collecting Boxes for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ Through Monday
Robin Pate, area coordinator with Samaritan’s Purse, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss “Operation Christmas Child,” the global ministry’s program to provide children around the world with both fun and necessary items. According to their mission statement, Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid...
