Letters
Cellphones nothing but a distraction in classrooms
Even if you don’t have children, you have to be dismayed with the plight our schools are facing. Not...
Firefighters applauded for all they do
On July 31, firemen with SBA were checking the gym for gas leaks. They went around until the source ...
We the People celebrate America
July Fourth, we as a nation celebrated our 245th anniversary. The countless generations before us ha...
Creedmoor citizens, please donate to fire department
At the Creedmoor Board of Commissioners meeting, I read the message below, but would like to share i...
SGWASA’s lack of effort suggests subterfuge
If you are a South Granville Water and Sewer Authority customer, you have received a bright orange s...
Old-school politicians need to get the boot
Unless you happen to like expensive water bills, poor water quality and low-performing schools, you ...
School board doesn’t know what it’s doing
The Granville County Board of Education wants you to know “Your Voice Counts.” So, the BOE conducte...
School board stuck in a box
We received several inquiries asking the purpose of the four questions posed to the Granville County...
Sheriff’s switch an attempt to curry favor
A very popular song was produced in 1935 with lyrics by Andy Razaf and music by Thomas “Fats” Waller...
Are Granville public schools a sinking ship?
The Granville County Board of Education is confronted with no easy choices as it seeks to restructur...
Leaders need an outsider’s perspective
Are more outsiders needed in local government? For me, the answer is unreservedly “Yes!”. Since retu...
Vote out SGWASA board members
John Mayo of Butner noted in a letter here on June 18 (“Karan doesn’t have his priorities straight”)...
Pandemic housing crisis not yet over
It may feel like the pandemic is ending and everything is returning to normal, but we need to rememb...
Karan doesn’t have his priorities straight
Is Tim Karan deluded, confused, or just overly ambitious? I am compelled to ask this question public...
Elections revolve around promises
In any election, candidates lose because they cannot give the people what they want. When jobs were ...
Obituaries
David Sidney Hager
Wilson — David Sidney Hager, 77 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A celebration of life will be held...
Gail Edwards Hamm
Lucama — Gail Edwards Hamm, 74 of Lucama went to be with her Lord and savior Friday, at her home. A...
William Lawrence Ellis, Jr.
Wilson — William Lawrence Ellis, Jr. 60 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Private services will be h...