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Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville Chamber’s John Penn Citizen Award Nominations Due Jan. 2

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

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Recognition Committee announces that the committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 John Penn Citizen of the Year Award.  This prestigious award, named for Granville County’s signer of the Declaration of Independence, is presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Banquet.

The 2020 event will be held Monday, January 27, 2020, in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College.

Nomination forms may be obtained at a Chamber office or may be downloaded from the Chamber’s website, www.granville-chamber.com.

This award was designed to recognize a person(s) for outstanding service to the community. Past recipients include Dr. Joseph Colson, Mrs. Robinette Husketh, Hubert Gooch, Rev. G. C. Hawley, Mrs. Gladys Satterwhite, Hugh Currin, Sr., Rev. Harrison Simons, Tom Speed, John Mackie, Dr. Roy Noblin, Dr. David Noel, John K. Nelms, J. J. Medford, Mrs. Mildred A. Jenkins, Tom Johnson, Mrs. Virginia Tuck, L. Clement Yancey, Mrs. Nancy W. Darden, Leonard M. Dunn, Mrs. Carlene Fletcher, Hubert L. Cox, Leonard Peace, Sr., Marshall Tanner, Harold Sherman, Boyce Harvey, Paul Kiesow, Ms. Johnsie Cunningham, Stan Fox, Doan and Bette Laursen, Dr. John B. Hardy, Jr., L. C. Adcock, Jim Crawford, Xavier Wortham, Dr. Richard and Julia Ann Taylor, Gary Bowman, James “Lump” and Mary Ann Lumpkins, Laura Gable and Annette Myers.

Nominations are due no later than Thursday, January 2, 2020. 

Formal invitations to the banquet will be mailed to Chamber members. Persons interested in attending may contact one of the Chamber’s offices – wanda@granville-chamber.com, 919.693.6125; tawheeler@granaville-chamber.com, 919.528.4994.

South Branch Library to Celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government

Kids can celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” at the South Branch Library on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.

Kids and their grown-ups are invited to celebrate with crafts, snacks and games as the library counts down to the new year…just a little early.

The South Branch Library is located at 1550 S. Campus Drive in Creedmoor. Contact Penelope Mason for more details at 919-528-1752.

Public Invited to ‘Chat & Chew’ at GCPS’ Equity Conversation

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

You are invited to join Granville County Public Schools for an equity conversation titled “Improving Performance by Closing the Opportunity Gap” on Thursday, January 9, 2020, from 5 until 6:30 p.m.

The conversation will be facilitated by Mr. James Ford, founder of the Center of Racial Equity in Education (CREED), at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office located at 101 Delacroix Street in Oxford.

Refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public.

Granville County Public Schools

Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet Jan. 6

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS

The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular board meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Mary Potter Campus, 200 Taylor 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.

To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.

Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Columbine Shooting Survivor to Speak at Annual Granville Chamber Banquet

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-Information courtesy The Granville County Chamber of Commerce

In celebration of its 78th anniversary, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2020 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.

The guest speaker for the occasion will be Kacey Ruegsegger Johnson, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting. Come hear her inspiring story of the devastation of Columbine and her “arduous recovery for her body and soul.”

Tickets are available for $40 per guest. Reserved seating for corporate tables of eight is available for $300, corporate tables of 10 for $380.

Checks, cash or credit card payments are accepted by contacting one of the Chamber’s offices – 919.693.6125/Wanda, wanda@granville-chamber.com or 919.528.4994/Toni Anne, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com.

The Chamber requests that guests kindly respond by January 17, 2020.

Sponsors include BB&T, Certainteed, Duke Energy, Granville Health System, Hicks Wrenn, PLLC, The School of Graphic Arts and Vanness Chevrolet.

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Granville Board of Elections Announces End of 2020 Filing Period

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government

The Granville County Board of Elections has announced that the filing period for the 11 local seats for the 2020 election officially ended at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019. Local offices up for election include County Commissioner seats for Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5; Board of Election seats for Districts 1, 2 and 6; and the Register of Deeds seat.

Seats for N.C. House District 2 and 32, as well as N.C. Senate District 22, are also up for election.

For more details, including a complete list of candidates, please visit https://www.granvillecounty.org/…/board-of-elections/ or call the Board of Elections office at 919-693-2515.

Due to the large volume that file at the State Board of Elections, paperwork submitted by noon on December 20 may still be processing. Please check the State Board website for any updates.

Creedmoor Elem. Teacher Awarded NC Outdoor Heritage GO Grant

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

Fourth grade Creedmoor Elementary School of the Arts Teacher, Leslie Nunnery, was awarded an NC Outdoor Heritage Advisory GO Grant for $2500.00. This will allow her 4th-grade students to visit penpals that they’ve corresponded with throughout the year and attend Heritage Days at Maple Grove.

L to R: Superintendent Alisa McLean, Teacher Leslie Nunnery, State Senator Mike Woodard and Principal Latisa McKnight. (GCPS photo)

GO Grants are $250 to $2,500 grants that will be provided to access field study locations and assist with other expenditures that result from taking students outdoors. Qualifying for grants requires instructors to demonstrate how the experience will address topics currently being taught in class and how the experience meets the goals of the Outdoor Heritage Trust Fund plan.

The GO Grants are awarded by the North Carolina Outdoor Heritage Trust Fund for Youth Outdoor Heritage Promotion which is administered by the North Carolina Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council. The Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council and Trust Fund were established in 2015 by the North Carolina General Assembly in an effort to expand the opportunities for persons age 16 and under to engage in outdoor recreational activities.

More information can be found at  www.hickorylandmarks.org.

Granville Co Sheriff

Recent Fraud Incidents Prompt Granville Co. Sheriff’s Office to Issue Warning

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The Granville County Sheriff’s Office reports incidents of fraud as residents – especially senior citizens – are being targeted during the holiday season. Detective Lieutenant Bob Critcher advises all residents to be cautious of phone calls that ask for money or the purchase of “green dot” cards.

Some callers are identifying themselves as representatives of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and are requesting payments over the phone. Detective Critcher offers a reminder that the IRS does not ask for payments by phone, and to also be careful of those selling items online, as not all sellers are legitimate.

If anyone has any concerns or questions about a phone call in which money is requested, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 919-693-3213.

Granville County Government Employees Recognized for Service

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Employees of Granville County Government were recognized for milestone years of service at an appreciation breakfast held earlier this month. Earning recognitions were staff members with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 year-careers, representing many departments and agencies under the Granville County Government “umbrella.”

Employees of Granville County Government were recognized for milestone years of service at an appreciation breakfast held earlier this month. Earning recognitions were staff members with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 year-careers, representing many departments and agencies under the Granville County Government “umbrella.” (Granville Co. Govt photo)

35 years:      

Warren Daniel, Granville County Soil and Water District

30 years:   

Dale Evans, Inspections Department

25 years: 

Luanne Cox, Department of Social Services

Angela Wright, Granville County Senior Services

Chris Smoot, Granville County Sheriff’s Office

20 years:     

Sharon Ellis, Granville County Library System

Sharon Jones, Granville County Tax Office

Amy Humphries, Granville County Library System

Lowell Wilkins, Granville County Sheriff’s Office

Emma Green, Granville County Sheriff’s Office

Timothy McCall, Granville County Sheriff’s Office

Tara Short, Department of Social Services

Laura Thomas, Department of Social Services

Benji Laws, Granville County Sheriff’s Office

15 years:   

Angela Balmer, Register of Deeds Office

Charissa Puryear, Granville County Cooperative Extension

Stacy Adams, Department of Social Services

Sherry Stainback, Department of Social Services

Robin Edwards, Granville County Emergency Services

Willie Richards, Environmental Programs

Nicole Duke, Department of Social Services

10 years:   

Debra Weary, Administration

Justin Jorgensen, Planning Department

Raymond Allen, Parks and Grounds Department

Brad O’Briant, Granville County Sheriff’s Office

Daniel Tillotson, Granville County Sheriff’s Office

Chris Brame, Information Technology

Kimberly Hargrove, Department of Social Services

Stacy Hicks, Granville County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Communications

5 years:    

Jontrell Bullock, Granville County Detention Center

Danya Rumple, Granville County Animal Management

Beverly Ferrell, Department of Social Services

Elliott Carver, Granville County Sheriff’s Office

Matthew Katz, Granville County Animal Management

Trent Brummitt, Granville County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Communications

Jennifer Griffin, Granville County Tax Office

“Each of these employees demonstrates dedication to the job every day,” said Board of Commissioners Chair David Smith in his welcoming remarks. “Their hard work makes a difference in our county, our region and our state, and we thank them for all they do for the many residents who live here.”

The annual breakfast was held on Dec. 5 in the fellowship hall of Oxford United Methodist Church. On behalf of the Board and County Manager Michael Felts, Chairman Smith also thanked volunteers of the church who served the meal and helped organize the event.

Students Tour VGCC’s Culinary Program, Granville Health Systems

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-Information and photos courtesy Granville County Public Schools

This month, Granville County Public Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE) students visited the Vance – Granville Community College Culinary Arts program. The students learned from expert chefs and small business executives from the local culinary scene, Laura Hackney from RiceWrap and Julia Blaine from Strong Arm Bakery.

South Granville High School Health Science-II students toured Granville Health Systems and heard from department managers about career opportunities and how to maintain safety in a healthcare facility. Their visits included Granville Medical Center, Brantwood, Harold Sherman Adult Day Care and Granville House.

Students learned the benefits of volunteering, internships, and future employment opportunities in our local community related to their curriculum in the CTE Culinary and Health Science pathways.