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“Brides on Wheels” to Offer Bridal Couples Tour of Granville Vendors

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Angela Allen, director for the Granville County Tourism Development Authority, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the second Annual “Brides on Wheels: Bridal Tour & Vendor Show,” or “BOWs” for short, taking place Sunday, April 14, 2019.

“This event gives brides and their guests an opportunity to ride on a limo bus to view four different venues, including Granville County’s own Cedar Grove Acres, Vino Oasi, Carlee Farms and Thorndale Oaks,” said Allen.

The bridal tour will depart the Clarion Inn and Suites located at 913 MLK Ave. in Oxford, NC at 1 p.m. and will return at 6 p.m. Prior to the tour, the Clarion Inn will be the site of a public vendor show to be held in the ballroom from 12 until 4 p.m.

Participants who purchase the $35 combo ticket for the tour and the show will have a sneak-peek opportunity of the vendors’ ware in the Clarion ballroom beginning at 11 a.m. This combo ticket also includes a goodie bag filled with items from participating vendors. Seating is limited.

Tickets for the vendor show only are available for $20.

To promote the local area, Granville County vendors have first dibs on registration for the show. “We invite all Granville County vendors involved in the event planning business, such as photographers, caterers, florists and DJs, to participate,” Allen said.

All interested Granville vendors are asked to register by this Friday, February 15, 2019. After Friday, vendor registration will be open to areas outside of the county.

“We really want to showcase all of the wonderful things we have right here in Granville County to offer brides and anyone who wants to put together a special event,” said Allen.

According to Allen, last year’s tour – the first annual event – attracted eight brides, one groom and their family members, and was considered a success. “I’m happy to say three out of the four venues were booked from that particular tour. We had a diverse group of brides – some from the local area, some from Raleigh and some from the Greensboro/High Point area.”

Created as a way to promote Granville County, Allen said the bridal tour and show boosts the local economy, promotes local vendors and makes both residents and nonresidents alike aware of what the county has to offer.

“We’re not that far away; I-85 makes us very convenient to a lot of people,” Allen said. “Come hop on the bus with us!”

Tickets are available through Event Brite. Please click here to follow the event on Facebook.

Interested brides, family members or vendors may contact Allen at (919) 693-6125 or email angela.allen@granvillecounty.org with additional questions or for registration assistance.

To hear the Town Talk interview with Angela Allen in its entirety, including additional conversation regarding tourism in Granville County, please click here.

Jarvis Dante Perry, Suspect in Vance Co. Murder, Found in Oxford

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Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow told WIZS News that as of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019, Jarvis Dante Perry was in custody.

Perry is a suspect in a shooting case in Henderson.

According to an earlier press release from Chief Barrow, Saturday, February 9 around 2 a.m. in the 400 block of Charles Street, shots were fired into a vehicle occupied by Ileana Jones, age 37, and two others.

Ileana Jones was struck by the gunfire and later succumbed to her injuries at a medical facility.

Barrow said Wednesday afternoon that Henderson Police received “reliable information that he was located in Oxford. We went and swore out a search warrant for the location in Oxford.”

Barrow said, “Our guys went over there, got up with Oxford PD, and went and executed the search warrant, and took him into custody without issue.”

Wednesday night, Barrow issued the following press statement, “Today, the 13th day of February, the Special Operations Division of the Henderson Police Department developed information that Javius Dan’te Perry was located in the apartment complex on Hillside Drive, Oxford NC. Agents contacted Oxford Police Department and ascended on this location, taking Javius Dan’te Perry into custody. Perry was brought back to Henderson for questioning and will be taken to the Vance County Jail after his appearance before the Magistrate.

“The Henderson Police Department is grateful for the assistance and support received from the SBI, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, the Oxford Police Department, and especially the family of the victim.”

Story of ‘Two Races, One Family’ to Come ‘Home’ to Granville County

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-Press Release, Granville County Government 

What started as two separate genealogical research projects – one by a woman of primarily African ancestry and one by a man of European descent – eventually intersected when a DNA match connected the two, leading them back to Granville County.

The story of the ancestral search of Pamela Williams of Virginia and James Wilson of South Carolina has been presented in educational programs at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh and twice at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation of Williamsburg, VA.

On Saturday, February 23, the story will come “home” to Granville County during a program in celebration of Black History Month.

Pamela Bagley Williams and James Wilson pose in front of the 1760’s Wilson home in Granville County. Photo courtesy Granville County Government.

“Two Races, One Family” will be presented at 1:30 p.m. at the Richard H. Thornton Library as Ms. Williams describes the journey that led to finding her ancestor “Henry,” a Granville County slave prior to the Civil War. What she had not counted on, however, was finding a modern-day relative, James Wilson, who had also been researching his own family tree.

Through online genealogical research, as well as through centuries-old documents and court records, both Williams and Wilson followed leads to an 1842 court case involving the intestate estate of Robert Burton Wilson (James’ 4th great-grandfather) which listed 28 slaves. One of these slaves was Williams’ second great-grandfather “Henry,” along with his mother “Hanah,” who would have been Williams’ third great-grandmother.

Through DNA testing in 2016, it was determined that Williams and Wilson had a common paternal ancestor, which made them distant cousins.

The February 23 presentation at the Thornton Library will include the story of Williams’ and Wilson’s personal ancestral journeys, focusing on Williams’ traditional and online genealogy research, Wilson’s ancestry research and family tree development, and the DNA testing that brought the two researchers together.

The presentation will also bring to light the cultural norms of the period and an insight into the slave/master relationships of tobacco plantations during the Colonial/Antebellum era.

The 1760’s Wilson home in Granville County. Photo courtesy Granville County Government.

A retired Probate Specialist from the Spotsylvania Circuit Court (VA), Pamela Williams – a native of Granville County and a 1977 graduate of J.F. Webb High School – is a paralegal employed with Herndon Law, P.C.  in Glen Allen, VA. She has 20 years experience in ancestry research and preservation and has spoken at numerous conferences on genealogy and the importance of court records and historical documents in researching ancestral heritage.

James Wilson, who began his genealogical research as a hobby, is Chief Performance Officer for a North Carolina 100 company. He grew up on a plot of land that was once owned by his 5th great-grandfather John Wilson, who was one of the early European settlers in Granville County in the 1760s. Today, James lives in Greenville, SC.

Wilson’s daughter, Dr. Jamie Wilson, provided the cultural context of the research conducted by both Williams and her father. Dr. Wilson holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History and is an adjunct professor of history at the University of South Carolina. She is considered an expert on antebellum slavery.

“Every journey in life leaves a trail,” Williams said of her experience. “Follow the trails and they will lead to the paths of your ancestors.”

The “Two Races, One Family” presentation is open to the public and all interested in learning more about genealogy, the use of historical archives, Colonial plantations, slavery laws in Granville County and how the lives of these two researchers eventually intersected are invited to attend.

For further information about this program, contact the Richard H. Thornton Library at (919) 693-1121.

Granville History Museum to Host ‘A Night at the Museum’ on Feb. 13

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-Information courtesy the Granville Co. History Museum/Harris Exhibit Hall Facebook page

The Granville County History Museum will host “A Night at the Museum” on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Harris Exhibit Hall in Oxford.

Visitors will have the chance to view the “GRANVILLE GREATS: Footprints in History” exhibit. Also, in celebration of Black History Month, the museum will host a small exhibit on Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughn.

Due to copyright issues, the movie Hidden Figures will not be shown.

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Granville Co. Animal Shelter Announces Change to Operating Hours

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Government’s Facebook page

Beginning Wednesday, February 20, 2019, the hours of operation for the Granville County Animal Shelter will change. Every third Wednesday of each month, the Shelter will be closed for staff development. Animal Control officers will still be on call during these hours.

Regular hours for the rest of the days will remain unchanged – Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For questions about operating hours, please contact the Animal Shelter at (919) 693-6749.

The Shelter is located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, NC.

 

 

Thornton Library to Host Free Concert Featuring Buck Meek & ‘Twain’

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The Granville County Library System provides more than just books and informational resources, serving as a local cultural center with programs scheduled for all ages and backgrounds.

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, the Richard H. Thornton branch will welcome Buck Meek – a musician influenced by blues, jazz and western swing – as well as “Twain,” a longtime artist in folk music circles.

With musical roots in the Texas countryside, Buck Meek was taught to play the guitar by his mother, who showed him chords on an acoustic guitar when he was only six years old.  His first “gig” was booked as a teenager playing rhythm for a local band as his love of music continued to grow.

Meek would later move to New York, where he met and formed a strong friendship with singer/songwriter Adrianne Lenker. The two became a duo and made recordings together while playing their songs at various events and venues as they developed a grassroots following.

Their partnership gradually grew into a band called “Big Thief” which included Lenker, Meek and Max Oleartchic on bass. Together they would play shows and make new recordings with their engineer, James Krivchenia, who later became the band’s drummer.

Their collaborative work became a collection of songs called “Masterpiece” in 2016.  “Capacity” was recorded in 2017 as the band set out on a North American tour, performing all over the country.

Meek went on to record a new released self-titled solo album, and has scheduled tour dates in locations from California and Oregon on the west coast to Maryland and North Carolina on the eastern seaboard. North Carolina stops include Durham and Asheville, where concert tickets can be reserved in the $10 to $12 range.

Opening for Meek is “Twain.” Mat Davidson, a singer/songwriter in his own right and member of a multi-instrumental band, is a native of Franklin County, VA. Davidson has a long history in folk music circles and served as opening act for “Big Thief” on several occasions. He has performed with groups “Low Anthem” and “Spirit Family Reunion” as well as recorded several self-released albums.

Taking a break from their concert tour, Buck Meek and “Twain” will perform their music at the Thornton Library, 210 Main Street in Oxford, from 6 until 8 p.m. on Feb. 21. This concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Ashley Wilson at 919-693-1121. Visit https://granville.lib.nc.us to learn more about the programs and services offered by the Granville County Library System.

 

Oxford Board to Consider Rezoning Requests, Demolitions at Feb. Meeting

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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall.

Agenda items include:

Consider accepting the annual financial report for FY 2017–2018.

Consider the issue regarding insurance benefits for retired elected officials.

Consider adopting a resolution requesting the City Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the annexation petition for the parcel of land adjacent to the Hardees property located on Industry Drive.

Consider calling for a public hearing at the March 12, 2019, Regular Board meeting regarding the amending of the B-1 zoning ordinance.

Consider calling for a public hearing for the March regular Board meeting for a rezoning request from Eddie Caudle to rezone 8 acres of land from R-A to B-2.

Consider adopting a demolition ordinance for the property located at 311 McClanahan Street.

Consider adopting a demolition ordinance for property located at 100 King Street.

Consider approving a subdivision plat which includes subdividing a 3.00-acre tract of land from an existing 10-acre tract. The remaining acreage will create a 7.11-acre tract of land. The zoning for the property is located off of Tobacco Rd.

Award the bid for the WWTP West Sludge Lagoon Rehabilitation.

Re-appoint James Crawford to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Consider appointing Jacalyn Thomas to the Historic Preservation Commission.

To review the full agenda, please click here. 

Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville Co. Chamber Looking to Build Ambassador Team

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

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is looking to build its team of Chamber Ambassadors. Being a part of this team not only allows you to be a vital part of helping our chamber grow and be successful, but it also allows you to grow your network by working closely with other Chamber members and assist with bringing new members on board.

Our ambassadors attend chamber events such as ribbon cuttings, Sunrise Forums, Business After Hours, Alive After Five events, Monthly Ambassador meetings, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast, Cluck-n-Shuck, Annual Member Picnic and the Annual Chamber Banquet, just to name a few.

If this is of interest to you, then we want you on our team. Please contact us for additional details:

Ruth Ann Bullock, Ambassador Chair

919.880.6262

rbullock15@gmail.com

Toni Anne Wheeler, Membership Coordinator

919-528-4994

tawheeler@granville-chamber.com

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Oxford Preparatory School Honors Academic Excellence

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-Information courtesy Oxford Preparatory School

On Thursday evening, January 31, Oxford Preparatory School presented honors to students who demonstrated academic excellence for the first semester of the 2018/2019 academic year.

Students in the lower school were recognized for making all A’s or A’s and B’s. Names of these students were published in January.

Students in grades 7-12 who have maintained a 3.0 with no grade below a C were granted honors designation. Those students who successfully reached a GPA of 3.5 or above and had no grade below a C merited Directors’ List status.

In addition to the honors certificate, those students on the Directors’ List received a special pin that they will display on their drape at their commencement. Students have the opportunity to earn a total of 12 pins – one for each semester they maintain a 3.5 GPA.

Oxford Prep recognized the following students:

7th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Hunter Crute, Jada Goodin, Logan Hite, Jimmy Jeffries, Jessi Keeton, Callie McDuffie, Seth Murray, Kendall Sizemore, Zach Tinsley, Chapel Westbrook and Micayla Williams

7th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Haylee Adcock, Jackson Higgins, Kylena Jones, Elijah Alston, Gavin Owens, Camden Boone, Reagan Owens, Gracie Bullock, Peyton Pernell, Chevy Chiem, Josh Roberson, Harley Culbreath, Chloe Satterfield, Elizabeth Ellis, Devin Taylor, Jamari Glover,  Justin Thomas, Chloe Hernandez and Caitlyn Tinsley

8th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Kenny Averett, Jesse Griffin, Savanah Ayscue, Ryan Grissom, Jackson Barker, Travis Harris, Brianna Boyd, Kwa’Nasha Hicks, Kamryn Brooks, Paige Meadows, Marissa Burleson, Reese Moss, Randall Burwell, Mary Roberson, Robert Faulkner, Elizabeth Rudd, Brayden Garrett, Grace Stovall, Chance Gresham and Reagan Tingen

8th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Hailey Aycock, Emily Hobgood, Lillian Brooks, Samantha Huff, Holly Currin, John Hunt, Julianna Dale, Alexis Hunter, Kierra Davis, Reese Newton, Cameron Doby, Kaylee Preddy, Taylor Firtick, Carson Reese, Jordan Greenway, Meredith Reese, Madison Haley, Sheona Shibu, Matthew Harris, Sydney Sinnema, Emma Hicks, Otelia Thomas, Coleman Hines, Alexis Wilson Maggie Wilkinson and Cadence Woodlief

9th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Leanne Adams, Drake Hobgood, Aaliyah Alston, Zoe Holland, Lillian Bissett, Lucas Juntunen, Annette Carlos-Tejada, Ahlori Long, Judah Eaton, Mona Mohammed, Skylar Edwards, Noah Watson, Paige Ellington, Matt Wilkinson, Chris Hayes, Sam Young and Lacie Heath

9th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Layla Brewer, Eric Osborne, Makayla Cox, Ashlyn Roberson, Jaci Crute, Cayton Sievert, Jane Faulkner, Trinity Swartz, Daniel Hoyle and Isaac Watkins

10th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Suzanne Alsayde, Brock Perry, Keenan Coley, Brandon Sullivan, Rebecca Currin, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Dunn, Avery Thomas, Kirsten Ellis, Caitlyn Williams, Brian Harvey, Luke Woltz and Jack Hopper

10th Grade Directors’ List  – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Zach Biggs, Madison Hight, Hailee Bissett, Haley Patterson, Lionel Burnette, Carla Rodriguez, Adam Corbett, Alex Rote, Zoey Elliott, Molly Stallsmith, Nick Ellis, Cassidy Stokes, Emily Faucette, Molly Thrift, Bryce Garrett  and Sophia Williford

11th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Danny Gillis, Krystal Parrish, Misty Holloway, Allie Reeder, Ronnie Murray, Catherine Slack, Morgan Nance and Kaitlyn Spain

11th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Wesley Aitken, Sophia Metcalf, Ey’Mania Alston, Kamarion Moore, Rorie Brewer, Emily Osborne, Lindsey Haley, Hampton Short, Robert Hopper, Lexi Simmons, Ridge Huff, Ian Simmons, Emily Iannuzzi, Alex Slack, Abbie Mann, Sarah Slack and Nathan Metcalf

12th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Quincey Burreal, Maranda Mynatt, Victoria Gill, Rick O’Neal, Sandra Inman and Jaylen Rose

12th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Aymen Alashmli, Sydney Landers, Sala Algathi, John Linge, Alex Bare, Shawn Matthews, Josh Blackburn, Luke Overby, Hannah Brewer, Mira Patel, Brian Burch, MacKenzie Pendergrass, Erica Evitts, Kara Ray, Nelson Fuentes, Adam Sizemore and Kaylah Hunt

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Granville Vance Health Announces Opening of Dental Clinic in Oxford

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Sandra Micou and Wendy Smith, representatives of the Granville Vance District Health Department, were on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the recent opening of the health department’s Carolina Fellows Family Dentistry Clinic along with February’s designation as “National Children’s Dental Health Month.”

Located at 115 Hilltop Village in Oxford, the non-profit dentistry clinic serves Granville and Vance County residents of all ages, both the insured – through Medicaid or private insurance – and the uninsured.

A sliding fee scale for services is available for uninsured residents depending on income status and household size.

Dental services are offered to the entire family and include cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorative and emergency services.

With two dentists, two dental assistants, a dental hygienist and a bi-lingual front desk assistant, all from the local area, Smith said a visit here feels like time spent with good friends. “All are from this community; it’s like coming home when you go there. They are friendly and want you to feel comfortable and educated about your oral health.”

This friendly atmosphere is sure to make children, notoriously skittish about visiting the dentist, feel more relaxed.

In honor of “National Children’s Dental Health Month,” Micou reminded listeners that children should have their first dental visit by the time their first tooth emerges, or no later than their first birthday.

First appointments include a check on emerging teeth and their condition as well as an application of “teeth vitamins” otherwise known as fluoride.

Micou said children should be brushing at least twice a day for two minutes each time, or 30 seconds per quadrant. Dental visits are recommended at least once every six months.

Tips to avoid cavities include limiting children’s intake of sweets, such as candy or juice, and wiping teeth with gauze or a wet rag if the child drinks a bottle before going to sleep for the evening.

While many children get their first baby tooth before their first birthday, Micou said children begin losing their baby teeth around the age of six. This is also the age that children develop their permanent molars.

“As those permanent molars come in, because they are going to be with them the rest of their lives, we suggest getting them into the dentist to have sealants done,” said Micou.

Sealants are a thin coating that sits on top of molars to prevent bacteria and sugar from creating cavities in the grooves. Initial sealant applications last approximately 10 years.

Recognizing the difficulties parents have getting children to dental appointments during the work week, Smith said the health department is looking into setting up a mobile unit that would travel to Granville and Vance County schools to provide dental care. Smith clarified that implementation of such a program is still a year or two away.

In the meantime, the Carolina Fellows Family Dentistry Clinic is conveniently located in Oxford and available to help local children with their dental needs. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.; appointments can be made by calling (919) 693-8797.

For more information or to stay updated, please visit the clinic’s newly created Facebook page by clicking here.

To hear the interview with Micou and Smith in its entirety, please click here.