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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, […]

Creedmoor Police Department hosts March Mayhem

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March means one thing in North Carolina — basketball — and the Creedmoor Police Department will once again team up with South Granville High School to host the “Badges vs. Vikings” March Mayhem charity basketball tournament March 22.  Come out and support our local high school and law enforcement teams as they try to take the trophy away from the […]

Martin awarded Order of Long Leaf Pine

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Rep. Frank Sossamon presented retired trooper William “Bill” Nission Martin with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on March 10, 2024. Martin did not receive the award upon retirement and Sossamon felt it necessary to get this community leader his long-overdue recognition.  With a 30-year career in the highway patrol, Martin rose to the rank of Master Trooper, leaving […]

Granville Health System honors 2023 Spotlight of the Year recipients

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Granville Health System is proud to announce the recipients of its Employee Spotlight of the Year and Leadership Spotlight of the Year awards for 2023.  These awards recognize exceptional individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to advancing the mission, vision, and values of Granville Health System, according to GHS officials. Thomas Stevenson has been with Granville Health System for over […]

Egg hunts scheduled for March 23

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The Easter Bunny will be hopping around and hiding lots off eggs around the community on Saturday, March 23. Creedmoor’s Lake Rogers Park will be the site of the Easter egg hunt for children ages 8 years and younger. The event will feature crafts, snacks and photos with the Easter Bunny.  The event begins at 11 a.m., but arrive early […]

School officials eye single campus for Granville Academy

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Granville County school officials expect to consolidate the in person instruction of the hybrid Granville Academy at a single site next school year on the Mary Potter campus. The Granville Board of Education’s Committee on Operations discussed the change for the 2024-2025 school year during its meeting Monday morning. The change is driven by issues with the facility at the […]

Mt. Energy annexation in view for Creedmoor

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The Granville County Board of Education could soon ask the city of Creedmoor to annex the Mt. Energy Elementary School site — a move that could pave the way for a Creedmoor Police officer to serve as a school resource officer at the school. The possibility of that annexation request was discussed Tuesday morning at the meeting of the school […]

Women’s Health Awareness event April 13

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The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will host a Women’s Health Awareness event April 13 in Creedmoor. A Women’s Health Awareness Conference will be held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Creedmoor Community Center, 108 E. Wilton Ave. in Creedmoor. The event will include free health screenings, health education sessions, healthy living sessions, and health resources.  “What you […]

Granville Sheriff’s Office reports missing person located

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A man reported missing March 7 has been located, according to the Granville County Sheriff’s Office. On March 7, a report was filed with the Granville County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a missing person. Kenny Ogle had been last seen on Feb. 29 at 9 p.m. at a residence located on Matt Currin Road in Oxford. The last time […]

Murdoch Center Foundation donates to volunteer services

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Murdoch Center Foundation presented two checks to Murdoch’s Volunteer Services Department totaling $1,250 on Feb. 29.  The donations will be used to enhance outdoor activities for the people living at Murdoch. One enhancement includes adding to the story trail which winds through Murdoch’s beautiful campus. The trail takes pages from a deconstructed book to tell a story as the men, […]

Solid Waste adjusts hours for convenience centers

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With the beginning of daylight savings time on March 10, Franklin County Solid Waste will be adjusting its hours of operation. Beginning March 11, convenience center sites will operate 12 hours per day opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday and Saturday. Convenience Center #12 at 5 Landfill Road in Franklinton will operate […]

News briefs

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Men’s Day at Tally Ho Sunday The Tally Ho Missionary Baptist Church in Stem will be celebrating its annual Men’s Day Service March 10 during its morning service starting at 11 a.m. The speaker for this occasion will be the Rev. Kelvin Langley from Youngsville. THMBC is also hosting a Men’s Day brunch March 9 starting at 10 a.m. The […]

School board, GOP Primary winners thank voters for support

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Winners in Tuesday’s Republican Primary in Granville County Commissioner District 3 and Granville County Board of Education election in District 7 thanked voters for backing them. Gwen Russell, who was elected to the District 7 seat on the school board, cited her experience in education as a factor in her victory. “I am so very grateful to all the people […]

Officials to negotiate landfill contract

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Granville County officials this week opted to negotiate a landfill contract with Huff Soil Conservation in hopes of finding terms agreeable to both the county and the firm, The target timetable for awarding a new landfil contract indicated a decision to award the contract might come as early as Monday night’s meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners, but […]

County promises correction of revaluation manual mistake

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Publication of incorrect information in the manual of the 2024 tax revaluation for Granville County has created quite a stir among taxpayers — but county officials said Monday they believe the error did not lead to incorrect valuations of properties. County Attorney Jim Wrenn reported on the error at Monday’s meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners, and tried […]

Griffin tops Hinman in GOP county commissioner Primary

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Political newcomer Mark Griffin defeated incumbent Granville County Commissioner Sue Hinman in the Republican Primary in Commissioner District 3 Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. Granville County voters also chose Vicki Baker, Helen D. Lindsey, Katrina Burton Waters and Gwen Russell for  seats on the Granville County Board of Education. Griffin won with 72.85% of the vote to Hinman’s 27.15%. […]


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