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Flags Flying at Half-Mast in Memory of El Paso, Dayton Victims

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government

Amerian flags are being flown at half-mast today in honor and in memory of the victims of the tragedies in El Paso, Texas and in Dayton, Ohio.

Earlier this week. the White House issued the following proclamation:

“Our Nation mourns with those whose loved ones were murdered in the tragic shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, and we share in the pain and suffering of all those who were injured in these two senseless attacks… Through our grief, America stands united with the people of El Paso and Dayton. May God be with the victims of these two horrific crimes and bring aid and comfort to their families and friends.”

Pictured: flags at half-mast at the Granville County Courthouse, in honor and in memory of the victims of the tragedies in El Paso, Texas and in Dayton, Ohio. (Granville Co. Govt photo)

 

 

Granville’s New Teacher Homecoming Tailgate to be Held Tues., Aug. 13

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-Press Release, Granville County Chamber of Commerce

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce and Granville Health System are sponsoring a welcome event for new teachers coming to Granville County on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, from 3 until 5 p.m. on the grounds and in the cafeteria at the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford.

This event will welcome and recognize new employees to Granville County who are being employed at Falls Lake Academy, Granville County Public Schools and Oxford Preparatory School.

The Homecoming Tailgate event will provide an opportunity to meet local elected officials, as well as business owners and leaders in Granville County.

Upon arrival, new teachers will be met by Chamber of Commerce staff and volunteers and will be encouraged to take selfies of their “First Day of School” with their cellphone cameras. Cheerleaders from each of the schools have been invited to greet and welcome the new teacher arrivals to the event.

Presiding will be Tanya Evans/Duke Energy, President of the Chamber, with remarks from event sponsor Granville Health System CEO John Snow.

Guests will enjoy typical tailgate food in the cafeteria and will hear remarks from Vance-Granville Community College President, Dr. Rachel Desmarais, as well as each administrator from the three schools.

The outside grounds at the Masonic Home will have a tailgate atmosphere with tents where Chamber of Commerce member businesses have been invited to set up tables with their business information and to bring interactive games to go along with the tailgate/Homecoming theme. Sponsor Granville Health System plans to have a sports medicine tent at the event.

The Chamber is preparing new teacher gift bags, provided by GHS. Chamber member businesses wishing to contribute items for gift bags for the 100 new teachers should contact either of the Chamber’s offices – Toni Anne Wheeler, 919.528.4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com or Wanda Garrett, 919.693.6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com.

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Granville Co. Board of Education to Hold Special Meeting – Aug. 8

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NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS

The Granville County Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 5 p.m. at the Masonic Home for Children, St. John’s Building Conference room.

The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss policy matters related to Board operations, and to enter session pursuant to General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(6) to prevent the disclosure of confidential personnel records and to consider matters relating to employee performance, and to consult with the Board’s attorney.

Dywanda Pettaway, Clerk to Board of Education

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Bears Spotted in Oxford! City Offers Safety Tips to Avoid Confrontation

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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford

There have been several bear sightings in the City of Oxford recently. Here are a few bear safety tips to help avoid confrontation:

*If you see a bear, remain calm and leave it alone. Never feed, approach or surround a bear.

*If you absolutely must feed your pets outside, make sure all food is consumed and empty bowls are removed.

*Clean all food and grease from barbecue grills after each use.

*Keep birdseed, bird feeders and hummingbird feeders where a bear can’t reach.

*If a bear is in the area, remove all bird feeders — even those advertised as “bear-proof.”

*Don’t leave birdseed outside.

*Keep trash cans stored in a garage, basement or other secured areas, if possible.

*Look into purchasing bear-proof garbage cans or garbage enclosures.

*Keep all garbage sites clean.

Bear sightings are quite normal during this time of the year when bears are starting to forage for food and look for mates. The black bear is the only species found in North Carolina and tend to be shy and non-aggressive toward humans, but if frequently fed, bears can become dependent on human food, leading to more interactions with people.

If you encounter a bear that is not aware of your presence, back away and leave the area. Give the bear plenty of room.

If you spot a bear cub, remain alert. The cub’s mother is sure to be near, state officials say.

If you meet a bear at close range, speak to it in a calm, assertive voice, wildlife experts advice, “Stay calm and do not run. Remain upright and back away from the bear. Avoid direct eye contact, which the bear may perceive as a threat.”

Oxford, Creedmoor to Hold ‘National Night Out Against Crime’ Events – Aug. 6

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government

Granville’s “National Night Out Against Crime” will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6, 2019. “National Night Out” brings the community and law enforcement together with food, fun, educational activities and demonstrations.

Oxford’s event will be held at the Masonic Home for Children, from 5 until 8 p.m. and Creedmoor’s event will be held at South Granville High School, from 6 until 9 p.m.

The Granville County Sheriff’s Office and Granville County Crime Stoppers will be participating in this annual event. Get to know your local law enforcement officers while helping make our neighborhoods a safer and more caring place to live!

Volunteers Needed for Hot Sauce Contest; Great Opportunity for Students

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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford

Volunteers are needed for the 2019 NC Hot Sauce Contest taking place in downtown Oxford on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

This is a great opportunity for volunteers that need service hours for school (must be 16 or older) or if interested in supporting this community event. We are asking for a minimum of three-hour shifts with very specific job responsibilities!

To receive a volunteer form or if you have any questions, please contact Mary Yount, downtown development director for the City of Oxford, at (919) 603-1164.

For more details on the contest, including sponsor information, vendor forms and entry, please visit the NC Hot Sauce Contest website at www.nchotsaucecontest.com.

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Granville County Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., August 5

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, August 5, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

1. Contingency Summary

2. Budget Amendment #1 for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020

3. Minutes

4. Tax Refunds and Releases for 06/2019

5. Resolution for 2020 Census

Recognitions and Presentations

6. Recognition of Service – James J. Hayes, Jr.

7. Teen Law Academy Presentation

8. Summer Civic Leadership Intern Program

Public Comments

9. Public Comments

Public Hearings

10. Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – Coletti

11. Public Hearing For Economic Development – Project Cookie

12. Public Hearing for Economic Development – Project IVAC

Solid Waste Matters

13. Solid Waste Residential, Collection Franchise and Convenience Site Management

14. Consulting Services – Labella Associates

Purchasing

15. HVAC Service Agreement for South Branch Library & Early College High School

16. Purchase of Dodge Charger Police Vehicles

Appointments 

17. Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Committee Appointments

18. Five County Community Operations Center Oversight Board

County Manager’s Report

19. NCACC Voting Delegate

20. Renewal of Recycling Coordinator MOU

21. School Funding Request – Stovall-Shaw Elementary Project

22. Granville County Information Technology (IT) Policy

23. IT Staffing Needs

County Attorney’s Report

24. County Attorney’s Report

Presentations by County Board Members

25. Presentations by County Board Members

Any Other Matters

26. Any Other Matters

Closed Session

27. Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) – Property Acquisition

28. Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) – Personnel

To view Granville Co. Board of Commissioner meeting agendas and minutes, click here. 

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Granville Co. Board of Education to Hold Regular Monthly Meeting Aug. 5

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NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS

The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular board meeting on Monday, August 5, 2019, 6 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.

The Board will also meet in a Closed Session with the Board’s attorney in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 on this evening.

2019-20 ‘Granville Today’ Publication Ready for Distribution

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— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com

The 2019-2020 issue of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s “Granville Today” publication has just been received for distribution.

The Chamber is grateful to the advertisers for making this annual publication available and encourages shopping local with these very supportive merchants and businesses.

Copies are available at the Granville County Chamber of Commerce office locations – 1598 NC Hwy 56/Suite 4, between Butner and Creedmoor and 124 Hillsboro St., Oxford.

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee previews the new edition of “GRANVILLE TODAY” – the 2019 – 2020 issue that has just been received for distribution. Left to right: Jason Finch/Union Bank, Treasurer; Cecilia Wheeler/Vance-Granville Community College, President-elect; Larry Wilson/Lewis Electric of Oxford, Vice-President; Tanya Evans/Duke Energy, President; and Hal Muetzel/Express Employment Professionals, Past President. (Granville Co. Chamber Photo)

 

Granville Co. Library System to End Summer Reading Program With Truck Rally

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government

The last weekly event of Granville County Library System’s Summer Reading program is scheduled for Thursday, August  1, 2019.

Come to the Thornton Library in Oxford at 10 a.m. or the South Branch Library in Creedmoor at 2 p.m. to learn more about trucks during this community truck rally. Participants will be able to see and interact with fire trucks, garbage trucks, police vehicles, etc. Great for kids of all ages!

The area in front of Thornton Library on W. Spring St. in Oxford will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit https://granville.lib.nc.us/ for more details about upcoming library events and programs.