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Granville Commissioners to Hold Joint Public Hearings With Planning Board

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

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, October 21, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Joint Public Hearings

1. Adoption of FEMA FIS and Flood Insurance Rate Maps

2. Land Development Code Text Amendment Petition

Recess

3. Recess

Consent Agenda

4. Contingency Summary

5. September 2019 Tax Refunds and Releases

Public Comments

6. Public Comments

Public Hearings

7. 5310 Transportation Grant – In-town Oxford Fixed Route

8. Public Hearing Notice for Economic Development – Project Sunrise

Grant Matters

9. Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) FY 2020

Economic Development Matters

10. CDBG Planning Documents

Purchasing

11. Granville County Law Enforcement Center

Appointments

12. Granville County Human Relations Commission

13. Granville County Economic Development Advisory Board

14. Tourism Development Authority

County Manager’s Report

15. Thank A Vet Program Request

16. Update on Use of Granville County ID Badges

County Attorney’s Report

17. County Attorney’s Report

Presentations by County Board Members

18. Presentations by County Board Members

Any Other Matters

19. Any Other Matters

Closed Session

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

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

Granville County Public Schools

Granville BOE to Discuss School Improvement Plans, Possible Meeting Relocation

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

The Granville County Board of Education will meet on Monday, October 21, 2019, at 5 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.

The purpose of the meeting will be to receive and discuss information regarding School Improvement Plans and possible relocation of Board of Education meetings.

The Board will also enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the Board’s attorney regarding the matter of Granville Board of Education v. New Atlantic Contracting, Inc., and Johns Manville, Inc., Granville Superior Court 19-CVS-442 and 19-CVS-656.

To view Granville County Board of Education agendas, please click here.

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Granville Co. Senior Center to Host Annual Veterans’ Breakfast

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-Information courtesy the County of Granville

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford, in partnership with Amedisys Home Health and Hospice, will host the annual Veterans’ Breakfast on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center, with all branches of the military invited to attend.

Speakers and a pinning ceremony are planned, along with a catered meal. Those interested in participating should register by Friday, November 1.

For more details, contact the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford at 919-693-1930.

The Granville County Expo and Convention Center is located at 4185 US Hwy. 15 South in Oxford.

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One-Stop Early Voting for Granville Municipalities Begins Tomorrow

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Board of Elections

One-Stop Early Voting for the City of Creedmoor, City of Oxford, Town of Butner, Town of Stem and Town of Stovall non-partisan elections will be available Wednesday, October 16 – Friday, November 1, 2019.

Polls will also be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on election day – Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Early voting will be held at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford (in lieu of the Board of Elections office) and at the South Branch Library in Creedmoor on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, October 16 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 17 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday, October 18 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Monday, October 21 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 22 – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 23 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 24 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday, October 25 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 26 – 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Monday, October 28 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 29 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 30 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 31 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday, November 1 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Richard H. Thornton Library is located at 210 Main Street in Oxford, NC. The South Branch Library is located at 1550 South Campus Drive in Creedmoor, NC.

For additional information, please visit the Granville County Board of Elections website by clicking here.

Town Talk 10/14/19: Local Airport’s Military Show Kicks Off Veterans Day Observances

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Lyn Breisacher, with the Veterans’ Affairs Committee of Granville County, was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss the 4th Annual Military History Show to be held Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Henderson-Oxford Airport.

The airport is located at 6514 Airport Road in Oxford, NC.

The event, to be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., will feature various military displays including uniforms, equipment, weapons, vehicles and many other military historical articles. Admission is free and open to the general public.

Started in 2016 by World War II buff and war reenactor Harry Coombs, the show continues to gain popularity every year.

“The excitement keeps growing; we’ve seen more this year as people are becoming more aware of it,” said Breisacher.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Granville County Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “Harry very graciously gives proceeds from the show to the committee to help with the need of veterans throughout our area,” Breisacher said.

The show kicks off the beginning of Veterans Day celebrations and remembrances in Granville County, culminating in Veterans Day, officially observed this year on Monday, November 11.

Vendor spaces are available and donations are accepted. For more information, please contact Coombs at (919) 691-7697 or email harry4th@centurylink.net.

 

To hear the Town Talk interview in its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

 

Granville Crime Stoppers

Granville County Crime Stoppers to Host Annual Banquet

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Granville County Crime Stoppers will host their Fourth Annual Banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

The event will be held at the First Baptist Church in Creedmoor to recognize and to show support for local law enforcement officers all across the county. Awards will also be given to businesses and individuals who are instrumental in helping Crime Stoppers achieve their goal of making our communities a safer place to live.

Special guest and keynote speaker will be Superior Court Judge John Dunlowe. The former attorney, who now sits on the bench, has extensive knowledge of the role of law enforcement in the criminal justice system.

This year’s event will be opened by the presentation of colors, courtesy of the Sheriff’s Honor Guard, and the singing of the National Anthem by the chorus of one of Granville County’s Public Schools. The meal, served by local volunteers, will consist of bbq chicken, two sides, bread, dessert and beverages.

Individual tickets are now available, or tables can be reserved for businesses, organizations, churches, agencies or civic clubs.

Granville County Crime Stoppers is comprised of members of the community, the media, law enforcement agencies and businesses that work together to help solve crimes. Citizens are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminals.

If interested in attending and showing support for law enforcement officers of the Granville County Sheriff’s Office, Butner Public Safety, or Police Departments of Creedmoor, Oxford, Stem or Stovall, please contact Vickie Boyd at 919-514-7063.

J.F. Webb Wrestling Team to Hold Fish Fry Fundraiser

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The J.F. Webb Wrestling team will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser in the Roses’ parking lot in Oxford, NC, on Friday, October 18, 2019. Fish plates will be available from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The $8 plates include two pieces of fish, boiled potatoes, green beans, bread and drink.

Tickets are available for purchase prior to or day of the event.

Please call George Kittrell at (434) 446-3921 or Rebecca Kittrell at (919) 690-5687 with additional questions or to purchase tickets.

Reminder: 9th Annual Masonic Homecoming Festival Happening This Sat.

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-Information courtesy the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford

The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College St., will hold its 9th Annual Masonic Homecoming Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Admission is free and festivities are open to the public. Campus tours of the Masonic Home will be available.

Enjoy a fun day full of games and activities for kids, homecoming activities for alumni, music, food and the annual Shrine and Community Parade. The parade begins at the fire department at 11 a.m.

$10 lunch tickets will be sold on-site and include all-you-can-eat samples from the BBQ contest.

Don’t miss music performances by The Tams with hits such as “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy,” “What Kind of Fool” and “Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me.”

For more information, please visit www.mhc-oxford.org.

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Granville County Public Schools

Houlihan Says GCPS Must Improve Student Performance ‘Despite Politicians in Raleigh’

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-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools

Dr. Tom Houlihan, Chair of the Granville County Board of Education, presented the following information at Monday night’s Granville County Board of Education meeting:

“As Chair of the Granville County Board of Education, tonight I would like to share a few thoughts about the number one priority (after safety) of our school system this year. The board of education and the superintendent have mutually agreed to focus on one overriding goal for the school year. That goal relates to the improved performance of our staff and students.

Student achievement this past year was extremely disconcerting to all of us. Such performance must not become the norm of our system. We must replace mediocrity with a general level of expectation that is well beyond where we are today.

We must have a sense of urgency that drives us every single day. We must come to grips with a changing demographic make-up of our students and that more of the same is not acceptable. We absolutely must bring about change in performance and it must begin with us.

The board has great faith in Dr. McLean’s [GCPS Superintendent] leadership and willingness to be the driving force in the transition so badly needed. She has our support 100%. Yet we also know it is going to take time to transform this school system and we cannot wait any longer to get started. Let’s be clear– the board of education takes seriously the role all will play, including us, in helping to support significant performance improvement.

It is up to the administration to develop a set of strategies to carry out our goal for the year. We recognize that it will take time to see the fruits of the hard work it will take. Turning around a school system in North Carolina, a state that is stifling creativity and change, is not easy, but we can’t give up. We must do all we can in spite of the politicians in Raleigh. Given all we face, perhaps by combining long term improvement with short-term win-wins is a viable way for all to see improvement.

The purpose of this statement is to make sure everyone understands where this board of education stands regarding improvement. We will move forward hand in hand with Dr. Mclean. We know she needs the board’s unanimous support. We have extremely high expectations. There are no excuses. We must do better, and we will, and the Board will be right there to help as the journey of transformation moves.”

Charmain Day-Heggie Named Principal of Butner Stem Elementary School

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

At their regularly scheduled meeting on October 7, 2019, the Granville County Board of Education approved Charmain Day-Heggie to be named Principal of Butner Stem Elementary School.

Ms. Day-Heggie will assume her duties at the school on October 21.

The Granville County Board of Education named Charmain Day-Heggie Principal of Butner Stem Elementary School. Ms. Day-Heggie will assume her duties at the school on October 21. (GCPS photo)

Principal Day-Heggie has over twelve years of experience in public education, beginning her work as a Career & Technical Education Teacher in Wake County Schools. She has served in Granville County Public Schools since 2012, working as an Assistant Principal at West Oxford Elementary School, Butner-Stem Elementary School, and most recently at Butner-Stem Middle School.

Day-Heggie is a National Board Certified Teacher and holds an undergraduate degree from Longwood University, an MBA from Strayer University, an MSA from NCSU, and is currently seeking her doctoral degree from Walden University.

Superintendent McLean offered her thoughts, stating, “We are extremely excited about this new role for Ms. Day-Heggie, and look forward to working with her as she leads this school toward higher academic performance. We are confident that her leadership will make a significant difference in making sure BSES is on the move! Go Bulldogs!”