North Carolina’s in-person early voting started Thursday, and the second Primary Election Day is May 14. Runoffs, or second primaries, are necessary following the March 5 Super Tuesday results because state law permits second-place candidates to file the request if no candidate in a race receives more than 30% of the votes. There are two statewide races, another on the […]
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GCPS Legislative Committee backs state funding changes
The Legislative Committee of the Granville County Board of Education is calling for more equitable funding to improve school safety, serve students who are learning English as a second language, and meet other student needs. The committee at its meeting April 25 discussed six resolutions related to funding, tweaked some of them slightly, and recommended they be forwarded to the […]
Medicine drop-off
Bring your unused or expired prescriptionsor over-the-counter medicines to the Creedmoor Police Department Drug Take-Back Event. The no contact drop off will be April 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Creedmoor Community Center, 114 Douglas Drive in Creedmoor. This event is being held in cooperation with the Vance-Granville Community College pharmacy technology program.
Buckhout stresses border security in Granville visit
Republican congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout said during a visit to Granville County Saturday that she is committed to protecting Americans by closing the border. “The situation right now is not good,” Buckhout said in a speech that emphasized border security while also talking about inflation, crime and other concerns. There are criminals, terrorists, and drugs such as fentanyl crossing over […]
Butner Public Safety welcomes newest officer
Butner Public Safety welcomed its newest officer, PSO Leonard “Ty” Wilson II, on April 22. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Butner Town Hall at 1 p.m. Wilson was officially sworn in by Butner Mayor Linda Jordon. The ceremony was attended by town staff, Butner Public Safety officers, and Wilson’s family. Prior to accepting a full-time position, Wilson had served […]
Chase ends in arrest
Chad Lee Boyd, 37 of Stem, was arrested Tuesday morning after a chase that began in Butner, according to Capt. Kevin Bryant. Sgt. Lomena with Butner Public Safety began the chase around 4:30 a.m. and was assisted by Granville County Sheriff’s deputies. Also it should be noted that the suspect was apprehended after a foot chase by Officer Dominguez and […]
Angel Wings celebrates Independent Bookstore Day
Angel Wings Bookstore is participating in the 11th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day. The bookstore, located inside Tobacco Wood Brewing in Oxford, will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with many different deals and activities April 27 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. “We will beparticipating in the spirit week days for the week with each day being a specific theme,” […]
Local crime reports
Butner Public Safety April 4, PSO A. H. Creech arrested Michael Douglas Myers, 48, of Oxford, for an outstanding fugitive warrant from Colorado. Myers was issued no bond by Magistrate R. R. Roberts Jr. and placed in Granville County Detention Center. April 5, Sgt. K. M. Rigsbee arrested Dwayne Keith Herndon II, 28, of Creedmoor, and charged him with […]
SGWASA: I-85 project key to growth, efficiency
The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority used an April 17 open house at its Butner headquarters to tout the benefits of the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project for efficiency and community growth. The planned $75 million project “will replace aging materials to maintain an infrastructure that meets Granville County’s present and forthcoming capacity demand,” SGWASA states in a brochure […]
Award winning “Blues” light up the stage
South Granville’s show choirs hit the stage with perfecting its performances as a top priority before heading to the to the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities Show Choir . The choirs performed the entire set in full costume for the students from G. C. Hawley Middle School. The Chord on Blues show theme was “Aiming Higher” with songs that […]
Sossamon to address 2024 VGCC Commencement
Rep. Frank Sossamon will deliver the keynote address at Vance-Granville Community College’s 55th annual commencement ceremony. The ceremony, which will honor several hundred students who completed graduation requirements over the last year, will take place May 10 at 6 p.m. on the grounds of the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson. All members of the community are invited to attend. Sossamon […]
Law enforcement crime reports
Butner Public Safety March 21, PSO M. B. Butler arrested April Bullock Tant, 42, of Durham, for an outstanding order for arrest. Tant was issued a secured bond of $6,000 by Magistrate A. K. Kearney and was placed in the Granville County Detention Center. March 21, a larceny was reported on East Lyon Station Road. Two suspects […]
Granville Academy celebrates science with students, community
Granville Academy’s Hawley campus was abuzz with hands-on experiments and a scampering robotic dog Tuesday evening as students and the general public explored a wide world of science at a community science fest. Part of the 2024 North Carolina Science Festival, Granville Academy’s Science Night was funded by a grant from Duke Energy and held in conjunction with the University […]
Board recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Granville County Board of Commissioners recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Commissioners Sue Hinman and Tony Cozart presented LaToya Toussaint, Department of Social Services director, and Joe Tartamella with a proclamation Monday providing awareness of the seriousness of the situation for children. The board also approved the final financing for the North Granville Senior Center. The loan goes […]
McClenny charged
Michael McClenny, 44, was arraigned on 10 counts of Felony Second Degree Sex Exploit Minor, according to the North Carolina Court Date website and an arrest report from the Granville County Detention Center. McClenny was confined to the GCDC on April 10 under $400,000 active bond. He made bond as was released on April 10. He is awaiting trial in […]
Wilkins opposes tax increase for doughnut hole residents
Creedmoor Commissioner Archer Wilkins has expressed concerns and raised questions regarding taxation of those living in the doughnut hole areas within the city boundaries. Wilkins, who requested through City Manager Mike Turner that the Butner-Creedmoor News recognize his statements concerning potential taxation for those residents, conveyed the comments and questions during the April 2 regular meeting as the board discussed a […]
SGWASA working to meet new PFAS regs
The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has a plan to bring its drinking water into compliance with federal rules announced this week for so-called “forever chemicals.” SGWASA Executive Director Scott Schroyer said the announcement was long-awaited, and noted SGWASA had already begun making plans for remediation of the substances known as PFAS. “SGWASA is pleased that the U.S. EPA […]
Crime reports released
Butner Public Safety March 31, PSO Creech served a criminal summons on Dewayne Keith Herndon, 56, of Butner, for school attendance law violation. April 1, Sgt. Rigsbee served a criminal summons on Emily Connor, 28, of Creedmoor, for school attendance law violation. April 3, PSO George arrested Pamela Gwen Cates, 53, of Durham, for an outstanding warrant probation […]
GOP women hosting Buckhout in Oxford
District 1 Republican Congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout will be appearing at George’s Restaurant in Oxford April 20 as the featured guest speaker at a luncheon sponsored by the Republican Women’s Club of Granville County. The public is invited to attend the event, which begins at noon. Attendance is free. Seating is limited. Registration is required: Call or text Deborah Gaul, […]
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