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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
All Oxford residents are invited to attend a City-wide neighborhood watch informational meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in the third-floor Commissioners Board Room of Oxford’s City Hall. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Get the information and support needed to start a Community Watch program in your neighborhood, receive the latest on crime in the area and learn about crime prevention from the Oxford Police Department.
Oxford City Hall is located at 300 Williamsboro Street.
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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
The Public Safety Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Friday, January 24, 2020, at 1:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the City of Oxford’s coordinated response efforts to reduce unlawful activity.
All those interested are invited to attend.
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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
The Property, Buildings, and Real Estate Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Armory.
The Public Works Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, January 29, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford.
The purpose of the meeting is as follows:
Discussion of traffic signalization with John Sandor, District Engineer, NCDOT Div. 5
Staff update on City of Oxford Infrastructure Improvement Initiative Projects
Update on KLRWS Water Treatment Facility Renovations and Expansion Project
All those interested are invited to attend.
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The Oxford Police Department worked two incidents where three people were shot on January 11 and January 12. In addition, arrests have been made in a homicide case from December 31, 2019, and in the aftermath of an altercation on December 9, 2019, where a suspect fired multiple shots at a motor vehicle. Both of the December incidents involve 16-year-old suspects.
According to information obtained from the Oxford Police Department:
January 12, 2020, the OPD responded to Granville Medical Center for two persons who had been shot. Officers talked with both victims – Jerome Bumpass, 20 years old, and Lakeem Lyons, 27 years old and determined that the incident took place on Hicks Mill Rd. Both victims were transported out to other medical facilities for treatment. Neither had life-threatening injuries. No suspects have been identified in this case.
January 11, 2020, the OPD responded to Speedway on MLK Blvd. in reference to a shooting victim. The victim, Matthew Jones, 33 years old, reported that he had been shot in the leg by Leo McCoy, 31 years of age. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Warrants have been obtained for McCoy, however, he had not been located as of this publication. Oxford Police Chief Alvin Coley told WIZS News the warrants for McCoy were for “assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.”
The homicide victim from December 31, 2019, was identified as Ms. Sharday Thorpe, age 34, of 306 Lanier St. An arrest warrant was obtained for 1st Degree Murder and the suspect was taken into custody. However, the suspect is 16 years old and the name cannot be released. This is an active investigation and a motive cannot be released.
December 9, 2019, at or near the intersection of Leak and Wilmington Avenues, an altercation occurred where a suspect fired multiple shots at a motor vehicle. The suspect in this case is 16 years old and has been taken into custody. No additional information can be released.
Chief Coley said he believes the crimes are unrelated. He said, “However, I can’t say for sure if all of our recent crimes were all random. However, it does appear that in some cases individuals were purposely shot or shot at for unknown reasons.”
Oxford Mayor Jackie Sergent said, “As you might imagine, the City and Police Department are working hard to address the recent incidents, and we feel secure that they will prevail in their efforts to restore the peace.”
Coley said, “As always, each act of crime is a public safety concern, and we will continue to work towards the apprehension of the perpetrator(s).”
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-Press Release, Oxford Preparatory School
Oxford Preparatory School celebrated Homecoming on Friday, January 10, 2020. The newly selected 2019-2020 OPS Homecoming King and Queen, chosen from members of the senior class by their peers, is Ridge Huff and Sophia Metcalf.
Oxford Preparatory School celebrated Homecoming on Friday, January 10, 2020. The newly selected 2019-2020 OPS Homecoming King and Queen, chosen from members of the senior class by their peers, is Ridge Huff and Sophia Metcalf. (OPS photo)
Quincy Burreal, the 2018-2019 OPS Homecoming King, crowned the newly elected King and Queen. Quincy was joined by Ey’mania Alston, President of OPS Interact, Hailee Bissett, Interact Vice President and Avery Thomas, Interact Secretary.
The OPS Senior Homecoming Court representatives were Catherine Slack, daughter of Penny Slack; Ridge Huff, son of Sandy and Randall Huff; Sophia Metcalf, daughter of Mary and Ken Metcalf and Alexander Slack, son of Penny Slack and Bob Slack.
Catherine Slack is already a successful college student in the CCP program, an honors scholar and a key OPS leader on the cross-country trail and on the basketball court. With a consistently positive attitude, others often look to Catherine for her leadership and support.
She plans to attend Montreat College with a running scholarship so that she can pursue a career as a Physical Therapist.
Also an honors scholar, Ridge Huff has earned a large number of college credit hours while also being a standout athlete on the soccer field and on the basketball court. Ridge is a leader in academics, in athletics and in serving others through school and with his church. His peers look to Ridge to see the positive in every situation.
Ridge will be attending NC State and majoring in Biomedical Engineering and will pursue a career as a dentist.
Sophia Metcalf is an honors scholar who has already earned 24 college credit hours. She is a highly talented musician, a skilled artist and a nationally decorated equestrian. Sophia is the founder of the OPS Equestrian Club. As a leader, Sophia works to make certain that others feel valued and included.
She will be attending either NC State or Averett University to pursue a career in Biology.
OPS Senior Homecoming Court representatives Catherine Slack and Alexander Slack are pictured above. (OPS photo)
Alex Slack has also maintained status as an honors scholar while successfully earning college credits. He is an extremely skilled musician and a key contributor to the OPS strings with not only his talent but also the kind manner in which he urges others to try harder and to reach higher, along with the spark of humor he adds to each endeavor.
Alex will attend UNCG to major in Psychology and to pursue a career as a Therapist.
The 7th-grade homecoming court representatives were Emily Wilkinson, daughter of Nancy and Chance Wilkinson and Davis Faulkner, son of Marian and Starr Faulkner.
8th-grade representative Janari Johnson, daughter of Tasha Blackwell and Jerry Johnson was escorted by 8th-grade representative Jonathan Gouldman, son of Shannon Wilkerson.
9th-grade was represented by Reese Newton, daughter of Mary and Chad Newton. She was escorted by Zack Crosby, the son of Alwason and Robert Crosby.
10th-grade representatives were Zoe Holland, daughter of Tracy and Christopher Holland and Lucas Juntunen, son of Tammy and Jon Juntunen.
11th-grade representatives were Rachel Daniel, daughter of Cindy Woodard and the late Gerald Daniel and Bryce Garrett, son of Shelby and Todd Garrett.
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-Information courtesy Granville County Government
Granville County Animal Control reports the pickup of a skunk that tested positive for rabies. The rabid animal was collected in the vicinity of Cornwall and Greenway Roads in Oxford.
As mandated by North Carolina law and for their own protection, all dogs, cats and ferrets over four months of age are required to have current rabies shots. Dogs and cats should also receive a rabies booster vaccine one year after the first vaccine and every three years thereafter if the vaccine is licensed for three-year use.
Granville County Animal Control offers a reminder that one-year vaccinations are available at the Granville County Animal Shelter, Mondays through Fridays, from noon until 4:30 p.m. The cost of each shot is only $6. Call the Shelter, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, at 919-693-6749 for details.
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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, January 14, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall in Oxford.
Agenda items include:
Report – The 2018-2019 Audit Report will be presented by Carleen Evans of Winston, Williams, Creech, Evans and Company, LLP
a) Consider accepting the annual financial report for FY 2018-2019 from Winston, Williams, Creech, Evans, and Co., LLP
Presentation to Harold Slaughter
Presentation to Gina Chappell
Consider authorizing the city clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the petition for a non-contiguous annexation for Oxford Preparatory School and certifying its sufficiency.
Consider annual review and signing of the Code of Ethics for the Board of Commissioners.
Consider calling for a public hearing to be held at the February 11 Board of Commissioners meeting regarding approval for a 58 +/- Planned Unit Development on Lewis Street (adjacent to the solar farm).
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-Information courtesy Pastor Cam Ford, New Horizons Baptist Church
New Horizons Baptist Church in Oxford will be having a Brunswick Stew Sale this Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Quarts are $8 apiece, and you’ll be able to pick these up from the Granville County Shrine Club located at 706 Roxboro Rd. in Oxford from 9 until 11 a.m. that morning.
Pastor Ford and the congregation look forward to seeing you there!
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-Information courtesy Pastor Cam Ford, New Horizons Baptist Church
New Horizons Baptist Church in Oxford will be having a Brunswick Stew Sale on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Quarts are $8 apiece, and you’ll be able to pick these up from the Granville County Shrine Club located at 706 Roxboro Rd. in Oxford from 9 until 11 a.m. that morning.
Pastor Ford and the congregation look forward to seeing you there!
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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, December 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall in Oxford.
Agenda items include:
Consider accepting the official results of the municipal election held on November 5, 2019.
Consider appointing Justin Paynter and Ashley Newton to the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Presentations to and remarks by outgoing Commissioners.
30 MINUTE RECESS – refreshments will be served in the first-floor lobby.
Administering the Oath of Office to elected officials – City Manager, M. Alan Thornton
Jackie Sergent – Mayor-Elect – Administering Oath, Carolyn J. Thompson
Ron Bullock – Commissioner-Elect – Administering Oath, S. Katherine Burnette
John Tovey – Commissioner-Elect – Administering Oath, Cynthia Bowen NCCMC/CMC, City Clerk
Teresa S. Gilreath – Commissioner-Elect – Administering Oath, Mayor Jacqueline Sergent
Reconvene for the purpose of conducting business by Mayor Sergent.
Elect Mayor Pro Tempore.
Consider appointment of City Clerk, Cynthia Bowen.
Consider appointment of City Attorney, J. Thomas Burnette.
Administering the Oath of Office:
Mayor Pro Tempore – Administering Oath, (To be selected by Mayor Pro Tempore elect)
City Clerk – Administering Oath, Jacqueline Sergent, Mayor
City Attorney – Administering Oath, S. Katherine Burnette, 19th District Judge
Appointment of Board Committees:
Budget & Finance
Public Safety
Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure
Recreation, Parks, & Environment
Property, Building, & Real Estate
Planning, Business & Community Development
Personnel
Appointment of City Representatives:
COG Representative
DOEDC Representative
Kerr Lake Regional Water System Representative
Granville Greenways Advisory Council
Masonic Home For Children Community Advisory Committee
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