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Downtown Oxford to Hold Annual Sidewalk Sale This Fri. & Sat.

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-Information courtesy Mary Yount, Downtown Development Director, City of Oxford

Downtown Oxford is holding its annual Sidewalk Sale this Friday and Saturday, August 3 & 4, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (regular store hours).

This Downtown Oxford merchant-driven event has traditionally been the kickoff to “Back to School” sales as well as a last push for heavily discounted summer items.

“It has been a successful way for new customers to find ‘bargains’ and visit Historic Downtown Oxford,” said Downtown Development Director Mary Yount. “Most all retail merchants downtown are participating.”

Downtown Oxford merchants hope to see you there!

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Oxford’s First ‘Alive After Five’ of the Year Set for Thurs., July 26

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— 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 the performers for this 15th-anniversary celebration.

Based out of North Myrtle Beach, SC, the band is known as a “Soul, R & B and party band.” Their musical repertoire covers decades of hits from your favorite artists and genres of music including soul, rhythm and blues, funk, reggae, jazz standards, country, 50’s, 60’s and Carolina Beach Music.

In addition to performing some of the most current hits that are topping the charts today, the group has had many successful chart-topping hits on local radio and internet stations across North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Florida. Gary Lowder & SMOKIN’ HOT are comprised of multi-talented musicians who have come together to produce incredible performances each and every time they take the stage.

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Don’t Miss ‘Music on Main’ in Downtown Oxford!

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-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 Crime Stoppers

Granville Co. Crime Stoppers: Stolen Utility Trailer/Lawn Mower

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-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 with a 2-inch ball hitch, white rims with round bullet hole design and a dent in passenger fender.

Also, a 2017 John Deere 920-M green in color zero turn lawn mower, which was loaded onto the trailer was taken.

If you have information concerning this incident, please contact the Granville County Sheriff’s Office at 919-693-3213 or call Crime Stoppers 919-693-3100.

THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED THE PAYMENT OF A REWARD OF UP TO $1,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST/INDICTMENT(S) OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS CRIME.  IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS CRIME OR ANY OTHER SERIOUS CRIME(S) IN GRANVILLE COUNTY, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS IN OXFORD AT 919-693-3100.

Oxford’s Public Works Committee Meeting Rescheduled, Mon. July 23

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

The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled for Monday, July 23, 2018, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford.

The purpose of the meeting is to follow up on the items from the last public works meeting including; automated meters, the road condition survey and the existing downtown trash compactor. There will also be a discussion regarding backflow prevention.

All those interested are invited to attend.

Granville County Chamber of Commerce

A New Day Realty to Host Business After Hours at The Hub in Oxford

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— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
A New Day Realty will host a Business After Hours event on Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 6 – 9 p.m. at The Hub, 100 Main St., Oxford. The focus of the event will be on the promotion of “A New Day Realty is Going Mobile.”
According to their website, a New Day Realty LLC provides detailed real estate market information for Creedmoor, Franklinton, Henderson, Oxford, Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Youngsville.
For more information, please call Ellen Padgett, Broker/Owner, at (704) 490-5554
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Oxford’s Public Works Committee to Meet Thurs., July 19

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

The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford.

The purpose of the meeting is to follow up on items from the last public works meeting, including automated meters, the road condition survey, and the existing downtown trash compactor. There will also be a discussion regarding backflow prevention.

All those interested are invited to attend.

Granville Co. Recreation Advisory Committee to Meet Tues., Aug 14

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

The Granville County Recreation Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 5 p.m. This is a change from the originally scheduled August 21 meeting. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We hope that you can attend and look forward to seeing you at Thornton Library, 210 Main St., Oxford.

Family Movie Nights Heat Up Downtown Oxford

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-Information courtesy the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page

Downtown Oxford Movie Nights

Save the date for these upcoming summer movie nights in downtown Oxford:

Thursday, July 19, 2018 – “Jumanji”  (rated PG-13) starts at 8:30 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Oxford.

*What to bring: lawn chairs, blanket, bug spray and flashlight.

Thursday, August 16, 2018 – “The Incredibles” (rated PG) starts at 8:30 p.m. at Oxford City Hall Theater, 300 Williamsboro St., Oxford.

*Beat the heat and leave your lawn chairs at home for this one.

For more details or updates, check out the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page.

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Oxford Police Dept

Oxford Police Dept. to Host ‘Coffee With a Cop’

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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website

On Thursday, July 12, 2018, officers from the Oxford Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 9 a.m. at McDonald’s, 106 East Industry Drive, Oxford, NC. Please contact Captain Ford with questions: (919) 693-3161, pford@oxfordncpd.org.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Oxford’s neighborhoods. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction. “We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” said Police Chief Al Coley. “These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.