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Full Plate for Granville Co. Board of Commissioners at August Meeting

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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 6, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

  • Budget Amendment #1
  • Recommended Recreation Grants Awards for FY 2018-2019
  • Recognition of Service – Bonnie Humphries
  • Recognition of Civic Leadership Program Participants
  • Presentation – Granville-Vance District Health Update and Grant Project with Dr. Deron Coy
  • Presentation – Outdoor Shooting Range Program

Planning Matters:

  • Presentation – Granville County Law Enforcement Center and Animal Shelter
  • Public Hearing – Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – off Peake Road and Old 75 Highway
  • Public Hearing – Granville County Land Development Code Text Amendment Petition
  • Public Hearing – Preliminary Assessment Roll – Montgomery Place Subdivision
  • Public Hearing – Preliminary Assessment Roll – Falls Meadow Subdivision

Sheriff’s Office Matters:

  • E-911 EMS Mobile Data Information System Software
  • Sheriff’s Dodge Charger Vehicle Purchase
  • Sheriff’s Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle Purchase
  • Sheriff’s Dodge Durango AWD Pursuit Vehicle Purchase
  • Sheriff’s Vehicle Equipment Purchase
  • Sheriff’s Office Firearm Upgrade Purchase
  • School Resource Officer for Oxford Preparatory School

Purchasing Matters:

  • Emergency Management Performance Grant Project
  • Stormwater Utility Service Manager Scope of Services for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
  • Consulting Services with Joyce Engineering for Fiscal Year 2018-2019

County Manager’s Report: 

  • NCACC Voting Delegate Designation
  • Commissioner Assignment to Needs Assessment Focus Group for School of Government
  • Disposition of Surplus Grant Property
  • Consider Calling for a Public Hearing for Financing on the Law Enforcement Center and Animal Shelter Project
  • Granville County Broadband Initiative’s Broadband Enhancement Request for Proposals

Oxford Board to Discuss Street Resurfacing/Parking at Monday’s Agenda Meeting

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

The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold an agenda meeting on Monday, August 6, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall.

Among the agenda items:

  • Discussion on parking in front of the courthouse
  • Discussion on resurfacing streets to coincide with DOT’s schedule
  • Informational item – street resurfacing financing options
  • Informational item – review a copy of the draft Backflow Prevention Ordinance
  • Set the agenda for the Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Regular Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall for their regular August meeting.

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.