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SGWASA eyes rate hikes for 2024-2025

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The  South Granville Water and Sewer Authority — citing its debt load and increases in operating expenses — has proposed increased water and sewer rates for the budget year that begins July 1. “To meet the debt obligations and the increased operational costs of the organization, the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget includes a rate increase applied to all base […]

Local arrest reports

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From staff reports Butner Public Safety March 15, a larceny was reported on Gate #2 Road. The suspect(s) stole a ring belonging to the victim.     March 16, PSO D. T. George arrested Michael Juan Gallegos, 34, of Creedmoor, for an outstanding failure to appear. Gallegos was issued a secured bond of $2,500 by Magistrate Al Kearney and was […]

Searching for the golden eggs

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Children in the Butner, Creedmoor and Stem area were ready for the next big event, the Easter egg hunt where they all looked for the big golden eggs. The town of Butner moved its event inside Soldiers Memorial Sports Arena. Hundreds of children lined up waiting for the doors to open and the egg hunt to begin.  Kids participated in […]

Harrison named N.C. Health Director of the Year

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Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Macon Harrison has been named Health Director of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors. Harrison was presented the award March 13 at the association’s annual awards ceremony luncheon. The organization recognized Harrison for a decade-plus commitment to leading Granville Vance Public Health and lifting the work, value and voice […]

FACT to present Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.

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The Franklinton Area Community Theatre will present performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. April 11 –  14. FACT is a nonprofit theater for kids 5 – 18. There are 55 students in the spring production from all over the areas of Wake County, Franklin County and Granville County. Performances are scheduled for April 11 at 7 p.m., April 12 at […]

Creedmoor Police investigating car theft

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The Creedmoor Police Department is investigating a larceny of a 2018 Dodge Charger. The vehicle, which is grey with black racing stripes, was stolen from 2015 Francis Court in Creedmoor, according to the Creedmoor Police Department. The stolen vehicle was displaying NC license plate KAC-4140. The larceny occurred between 8 p.m. March 22  and 5:30 a.m. March 23.  Anyone with […]

County board makes appointments

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The Granville County Board of Commissioners made a number of appointments to advisory boards and authorities at its March 4 meeting. The board appointed: • Mary Ellen Lemberg to the Granville County Social Services Board. She will be joined on the Social Services Board by Ernestine Howard who was appointed by the North Carolina Social Services Commission. • Rob Adkins […]

Egg hunt rescheduled

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The Creedmoor Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled to March 25. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Monday. This free egg hunt is sponsored by the City of Creedmoor, South Granville Woman’s Club, Creedmoor Volunteer Fire Department and First Baptist Church. In addition to the egg hunt there will be refreshments and photos with the Easter Bunny. The event […]

Tar River Elementary 3rd Quarter honor rolls

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A/B honor roll Third-graders are Hudson Bartlett, Blake Burnette, Jacob Garcia Romero, Kennedy Jeffreys, Diego Medina-Guadalupe, Denisse Nolasco Islas, Hazel Owen, Brayden Piper, Sebastian Resendiz, Sasha Sparrow and Bryden Sutton. Fourth-graders are Elijah Allen, Bailee Baker, Carly Bare, Zyla Bennett, Caiden Bowling, Lillian Brame, Maci Brewer,  Ryder Canaday, Robert Cifers, Melissa Climaco, Haniley Hackett, Hunter Hall, Tamia Horne, Gibson Mauget, […]

Sossamon to hold child care forums

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In an effort to raise awareness and assist businesses, churches, etc., in considering the possibility of opening or expanding a child care facility, Rep. Frank Sossamon is planning a Child Care Forum on April 30 at Perry Memorial Library and on May 23 at “The Grand at Oxford” at Days Inn & Suites Forum partners include the Department of Health […]

Third quarter honor rolls at Wilton Elementary School

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A Honor Roll Fifth-graders are Isabella Cruz and Anthony Kirby. Fourth-graders are Mylla Gallops, Ja’Kai Hawkins, Holland Miller, Finley Ortiz, Cedric Peary, Jase Roberson and Kaden Scott. Third-graders are Maya White, Beau Abbott, Allison Ahumada, Avery Archer, Ella Brooks, Autumn Daniel, Pember Dombrowski, Alan Gurganus, Sawyer Haws, Braylee Holder, Ty’Naya Jones, Brody Keith, Henry Nelson, Cameron Phillips, Jase Trube and […]

Third quarter honor rolls at Butner-Stem Elementary School

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A Honor Roll Fifth-graders are Jeffrey Adock, Anderson Alfaro Martinez, Emma Brooks, Christina Chappel, Jason Goodin, Ismael Hernande Herra, Easton Millet, Angelica Navez Sanchez, Omar Rodriguez Orozco, Morgan Williams, and Luz Zoyoquila Aparico. Fourth-graders are Angie Aguilar Aguilar, Jahmer Early, Aiden Guardian-Jeronino, Fernando Ortega Aburto and Zayra Paneda Ceja. Third-graders are Caroline Brewer, Aiden Burroughs, Heidi Campos-Ortiz, Aiden Levisky, Dulce […]

Franklinton native named Murph of the Week aboard USS Micheal Murphy

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachery Brown, a native of Franklinton, was recently named Murph of the Week aboard USS Micheal Murphy. Brown, a 2019 Franklinton High School graduate, joined the Navy four years ago and currently serves as a fire controlman (aegis). “I joined the Navy because I wanted to see new places and serve my country,” said Brown. “My […]

Board praises tax office personnel for handling of revaluation questions

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County Commissioners praised the staff at the tax office for answering what seems like hundreds of questions daily about the 2024 property revaluation. “Questions are coming in by phone, email and in person,” said Jenny Short, Granville County tax administrator. Short went through a brief update about the revaluation process. She said owners of real property in the county began […]

GCPS district athletic director earns state award

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The North Carolina Athletic Directors Association awarded Mike Carroll an Athletic Director of Excellence Award at its conference March 18. This award is presented annually to nationally certified athletics administrators with at least five years of experience who have been recognized for excellence and significant contributions to athletics within their conference, region, or across the nation. Carroll has served as […]

Money will not be returned to CVFD

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After strongly debating the issue, the Creedmoor City Board of Commissioners rejected a proposal to return $23,000 the Creedmoor Volunteer Fire Department paid for the apron and driveway repair repaving project at the fire station.  The fire department, a nonprofit entity, entered into a contact with the city, and those officials in turn  entered into a contract with the N.C. […]

Agency offers guidance as animal encounters increase in spring

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March 19 marked the beginning of spring, and critters have begun emerging from their winter slumbers and started producing offspring. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering guidance for occasions when you encounter various wildlife as they become more visible this time of year.  Black bears Black bears emerge from their dens in spring and become more active. BearWise offers […]

Durham Community Land Trustees, The Conservation Fund offer fellowship

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March 22 is the deadline to apply for a new fellowship designed for people interested in conservation and community action. Durham Community Land Trustees has formed a pioneering partnership with The Conservation Fund, which is introducing the Urban Conservation and Community Fellowship Program. This initiative aims to identify talented individuals interested in collaborating with community-based nonprofit organizations. This partnership signifies […]

Chamber honors Knott as 2023 John Penn Citizen of the Year

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The 2023 John Penn Citizen of the Year award was presented to Crawford Knott at the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s 82nd Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet March 11. More than 220 Chamber members of the turned out for the event, which was sponsored by Granville Health System and held at The Barn at Vino. The catered meal was accompanied […]

Invincible? Maybe not

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I often think I am invincible doing this job and have worked long and hard hours to try to bring the best possible local news to our community.  Many people have called me stubborn, hard-headed and even stupid as I have struggled alone to do this job.  Even my editor said it takes two people to do your job. Recently, […]


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