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Oxford’s First ‘Alive After Five’ of the Year Set for Thurs., July 26
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 26 as the first Alive After Five event of 2018 will be held in downtown Oxford’s parking lot at Littlejohn, Main and Gilliam Streets from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Gary Lowder & SMOKIN’ HOT Band will be...
Beat Summer Boredom and Bring the Kids to the Farmers Market!
-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market Bring the Kids! Have the kids become bored during their summer break yet? Need something to entertain them? Bring them to the Vance County Regional Farmers Market this week for a fun family outing. The VCRFM provides you with wholesome, healthy food while you...
Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Offers a Number of Volunteer Opportunities
-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. – July 2018 Newsletter How to Bring a Group to Rebuilding Hope, Inc. (RHI) RHI has a number of volunteer opportunities throughout the year and will work with you or your group (youth or adult) to not only meet the needs of homeowners but also to meet the needs of...
Super Bowl Champ Ellis Wyms to Participate in Community Day, Sat. Aug 4
-Information courtesy Chalis S. Henderson, Executive Director, Turning Point Community Development Corporation Ellis Wyms, Super Bowl Champion and Founder of Athletes For Computer Science, in collaboration with Oasis of Hope Ministries and Turning Point CDC, will host the 9th Annual Community Day on Saturday, August 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Henderson, NC. This...
Search Committee Appointed To Seek Next VGCC President
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College A search committee of six members of the Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees has been appointed to find a successor to Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the college’s president who is taking a position with Duke University in August. Deborah F. Brown has been appointed chair of the search committee, and...
Vance Co. Cooperative Extension Offers Exciting Programs for Youth & Adults
Turner Pride, director of Vance County Cooperative Extension, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss the center’s many upcoming programs and events. Cooperative Extension is active in every state in the country and is funded through each state’s university. “We are fortunate enough to have two universities in North Carolina –...
Commissioners to Discuss Relocation of Vance County Dept. of Social Services
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to the Board, Vance County The Vance County Commissioners’ Properties Committee (Brummitt, Taylor, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Monday, July 30, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. Topics to be discussed include an offer on a foreclosed...
Don’t Miss ‘Music on Main’ in Downtown Oxford!
-Information courtesy the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page Music on Main – Downtown Oxford Friday, July 20, 2018, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Streets will begin closing at 3 p.m. Performance by Wood and Steel Band Bring a lawn chair, blanket, bug spray and your dancing shoes for a night of family fun!...
Granville Co. Crime Stoppers: Stolen Utility Trailer/Lawn Mower
-Press Release, Granville County Crime Stoppers Sometime between Monday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 18, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property located off Noblin Road, Oxford, NC and criminally removed one 1998 black in color Leonard/Carson 12 ft. long X 7.5 ft. wide with 4 ft. expanded metal tailgate utility trailer...
