Governor Stein issued a State of Emergency March 26 to expand the state’s capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina. The governor and emergency management officials are urging North Carolinians to be aware of high fire danger conditions across the state. All residents should pay close attention to local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications. “The wildfires in […]
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Causey sets hearing date for proposed automobile insurance rate increase
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set Sept. 22 as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 22.6% automobile insurance rate increase. “We are not in agreement with the Rate Bureau’s proposed increases filed Feb. 3. The next step, according to statute, is to set a hearing date,” Causey said. “The purpose of the hearing is […]
Law enforcement releases crime reports
Butner Public Safety March 1, PSO J. A. Mennella arrested David Early Pruitt, 76, of Creedmoor, for an outstanding order for arrest. Pruitt was issued a secured bond of $2,750 by Magistrate C. P. Bostic and was placed in the Granville County Detention Center. March 3, fraud was reported on Ridgeland Drive. The victim’s information was used to […]
Stein honors lives lost, reaffirms support for western North Carolina
On Thursday’s six-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein visited western North Carolina to honor the 106 lives lost and reaffirm his commitment to supporting the region’s full recovery, the governor’s office said in a press release. “Six months ago today, Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina and forever changed our state,” Stein said. “106 lives were tragically lost in […]
Development encroachment, airport future discussed
Commissioner Russ May voiced concern over potential subdivision development encroachment and the future of the Henderson-Oxford Airport during the March 17 meeting. May said the county has invested a significant amount of money in Triangle North, a potential industrial area for the county, near the airport. He said this situation is a much bigger picture for the county commissioners than […]
NCDHHS and Positive Childhood Alliance recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services along with Positive Childhood Alliance is holding an event as Governor Josh Stein proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina. Recognizing the role everyone plays in helping North Carolina’s children reach their full potential, this Child Abuse Prevention Month, community organizations, government agencies, businesses, faith groups and other […]
Granville briefs
South Granville softball alumni event The South Granville softball program will host its alumni event at 5:45 p.m. March 28 at the softball field. The game between South Granville and Granville Central will follow. For more information and to register for the event visit the South Granville Alumni and Fans Facebook page. Paws for Granville event A Paws for Granville […]
Local crime reports released
Creedmoor Police Department Feb. 28, Sarah Allison Newton, 27, of Butner, was arrested for obtaining property by false pretense, illegal use of electronic food and nutrition benefit and identity theft. March 16, a hit and run was reported at Lucky Den on N. Durham Avenue. March 22, Courtney Lynne Sykes, 36, of Creedmoor was arrested for driving under the influence, […]
City commissioners hold first budget review
Creedmoor commissioners were presented with a first review of the fiscal year 2026 budget at the March 18 work session. Several of the key takeaways from the review included planning for additional police personnel and vehicles as the city prepares for growth. During the budget retreat held in February, Police Chief Troy Wheless shared his plan for staying ahead of […]
Butner vape shop owner arrested
After a joint investigation by NC Alcohol Law Enforcement and Butner Public Safety, Abdulghani Abdo Mohamed Alashmaly, owner of Butner Tobacco and Vape on Central Avenue in Butner, was charged with five felonies and other criminal charges March 20. According to a press release from ALE, information from Butner Public Safety and Granville County Public Schools Safety Director Keith King […]
Open Burning Ban in effect for Franklin County
The Franklin County Fire Marshal has issued a ban on open burning in Franklin County until the statewide burn ban has been rescinded. Because of the continued hazardous fire conditions and the continuing drought, Franklin County Fire Marshal Trey Evans has issued a burn ban under the authority granted by the Franklin County Code of Ordinances regulating open burning. The […]
Plans underway for VGCC Foundation Golf Tournament
The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation will hold its annual golf tournament to benefit VGCC students May 5-6 at the Henderson Country Club. This year will mark 41 years of supporting students through golf at Vance-Granville. Golfers will choose whether to play on Monday or Tuesday. Each day will kick off with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by a boxed […]
Wohlfeil files formal appeal with GCPS
Jake Wohlfeil, a teacher at South Granville, has filed a formal appeal of what he terms arbitrary and capricious adverse employment actions by Stan Winborne, superintendent, and Courtney Currin, assistant superintendent, of the Granville County Public School System. After sharing an email he received March 6 regarding his staff reassignment notification, which Wohlfeil states is “tantamount to a termination notice,” […]
Tillis, Padilla reintroduce bill to help find missing persons
Senators Thom Tillis, R-NC, Alex Padilla, D-CA, Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV, Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, and Chris Murphy, D-CT, introduced the TRACE Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Justice to include an additional category to the existing National Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems (NamUs) database so the public and law enforcement partners can denote cases where […]
Wilkins hurls perfect game for Vikings
Cooper Wilkins became the third South Granville Viking to pitch a perfect game. He did so in the 13-0 no-hitter win over the Webb Warriors on March 11. He retired all 15 batters in the five-inning contest. He threw a total of 45 strikes in the contest, according to Gene Hollowell, statistician for the Vikings. Wilkins fanned 11 batters. According […]
Area agencies search for missing 7-year-old
Numerous agencies have been involved since Monday afternoon in a search for a seven-year-old boy who fell into the Tar River near Hodges Road in Franklinton, according to Franklin County authorities. A call came in around 5:30 p.m. Monday that the boy was missing. An active search began, involving numerous first responders. Shirbartis Alston, a relative of the missing seven-year-old […]
Joyner-Harris Forest Conservation launches shoe drive fundraiser
Joyner-Harris Forest Conservation is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser April 1-30 to raise funds for ongoing community advocacy and outreach mission to promote the sustainability of natural lands in the face of ongoing development in Wake Forest and the surrounding areas. Partnering with Funds2Orgs, JHFC will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used, […]
Area agencies search for missing 7-year-old
Numerous agencies were involved in a search Monday night and Tuesday for a seven-year-old boy who fell into the Tar River near Hodges Road in Franklinton, according to Franklin County authorities. A call came in around 5:30 p.m. Monday that the boy was missing. An active search began, involving numerous first responders. Shirbartis Alston, a relative of the missing seven-year-old […]
Cohn introduces Workforce Freedom and Protection Act
Rep. Bryan Cohn on March 5 announced the introduction of the Workforce Freedom and Protection Act. Cohn, who represents North Carolina’s 32nd House District, said in a press release that House Bill 269 aims to promote fair labor practices by repealing restrictions on labor organizing, banning non-compete agreements for most workers, and streamlining occupational licensing requirements. “North Carolinians deserve the […]
Creedmoor set to begin testing water
In response to citizens complaints about water quality, the Creedmoor commissioners voted during the March 4 meeting to begin testing water provided by South Granville Water and Sewer Authority. The board decided to award the contract to Pace Analytical at a cost of $1,551.20 per month for six months. Pace Analytical will collect five random samples from fire hydrants located […]
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