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New Dispatch System, Mobile CAD to Better Connect 911 & First Responders
Brian Short, director of Vance County Emergency Operations, was on WIZS’ Town Talk program Tuesday to provide updates on the 911 call center’s new computer-aided dispatch system. Short, who has been the director of emergency operations since 1997, said his entire staff has been working diligently on replacing the old computer system over the past...
Oxford’s ‘Music on Main’ Series Continues With BIG LOVE
-Information courtesy the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page Music on Main – Downtown Oxford Friday, August 24, 2018, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Streets will begin closing at 3 p.m. Performance by BIG LOVE. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, bug spray and your dancing shoes for a night of family fun! (This is not a paid...
Maria Parham Health’s Volunteer Services to Host “Books Are Fun” Sale
-Information courtesy Lisa Radford, Volunteer Coordinator, Maria Parham Health Attention Book Lovers… Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health will be hosting a “Books Are Fun” sale in the John T. Church classroom on Wednesday, September 19 fro 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday, September 20 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. This sale brings a variety...
City of Oxford Seeking Local Photographs for Annual Greeting Card
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website The City of Oxford would like to feature local scenes on the front of its annual greeting card. We invite photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels to enter their best photos for a chance to be featured on the front of the City of Oxford’s 2018 or 2019...
Upchurch Charged With Two Counts of Assault With a Deadly Weapon
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff On August 17, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Danny Clark Upchurch, a Franklin County resident. Danny Clark Upchurch was charged with two (2) counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. This incident is alleged to have...
Vance Co. Water Topic of Tuesday’s Called Commissioners’ Meeting
-Information courtesy Jordan D. McMillen, County Manager, Vance County NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Thomas S. Hester, Jr. has called a special meeting for Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the...
Granville Co. Public Schools Celebrate Arrival of New Teachers
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools On Friday, August 17, 2018, Granville County Public Schools, elected officials, and members of the community celebrated the arrival of NEW teachers to the district. These amazing educators from around the world joined the GCPS family to serve the students of our community...
Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Saturday Swim Lessons This Fall
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will offer fall swim lessons at the Aycock Recreation Center for ages 3 – adults. Beginning Saturday, September 15, 2018, lessons will be held each subsequent Saturday through Saturday, October 20. The fee for the series...
Oxford Public Works Committee Meeting Rescheduled for Thurs., Aug. 23
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 10 a.m. in the First Floor Training Room of City Hall, Oxford. All those interested are invited to attend...
