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 […]
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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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
Purchase of body, in-car cameras approved by commissioners
County commissioners approved the purchase of 15 body cameras and 40 in-car cameras for the Granville County Sheriff’s Office during the March 3 meeting. The sheriff’s office will use asset forfeiture funds totaling $33,994.01 for the first year in a five-year contract. The remaining four years cost of $137,111.80 will come from the county’s General Fund. Under a separate contract, […]
Wohlfeil claims he’s targeted by GCPSS
The community is up in arms over Granville County Public School System’s decision to have all coaches and athletic directors reapply for their positions. Jake Wohlfeil, a physical education teacher and South Granville’s varsity boys basketball coach, said he feels targeted by the schools system’s decision to have coaches reapply for their position. Wohlfeil called it a “witch hunt” in […]
Coaches, athletic directors must reapply for positions
As part of the school consolidation restructuring, coaches and athletic directors were notified by email March 5 that all positions have been vacated and will be posted on the Granville County Public Schools website. “All current coaches will need to reapply and engage in the interview process,” according to Courtney Currin, GCPS spokesperson. The postings appeared on the website March […]
Police investigating auto theft in Creedmoor
The Creedmoor Police Department is investigating the larceny of a 2020 Honda Civic that occurred on Holly Creek Landing in Creedmoor. The stolen vehicle was white in color and was displaying North Carolina license plate KMV-8160. The theft is thought to have occurred around 3 a.m. Tuesday. Anyone with information or knowledge of this larceny is urged to call the […]
Vietnam era veterans honored
The war in Vietnam began in November 1955 and ended on May 15, 1975. Over 58,000 American men and women, nearly the population of Granville County, died during the conflict. The committee honored the 11 Granville County natives that did not return from war with a roll call reading of their names. The war had divided […]
Law enforcement releases arrest reports
Butner Public Safety Feb. 14, an assault was reported on Capital Drive. The victim new the suspect. Feb. 16, a breaking and entering was reported on West E Street. Nothing was taken from within the vehicles. Feb. 16, an assault was reported at McDonalds. A female assaulted a male by slapping him within the face. The two parties knew each […]
Granville briefs
Town of Butner budget retreat schedule The town of Butner has scheduled three separate budget retreat dates. The first is set to begin at 12 Noon, on March 12 in the Camp Butner Room, Town Hall, 415 Central Ave. The second event is scheduled for 3 p.m., Tues., April 1 and the final event is scheduled for 3 p.m. on […]
Sheriff: “I must have misspoken”
During Sheriff Robert D. Fountain Jr.’s presentation to the county commissioners Feb. 21, he made several statements that clarified — and in some cases conflicted with — statements made in a listening session Feb. 5. Sparks flew when Fountain was asked about a statement he made Feb. 5, that in-car cameras would cost about $140,000 that would be paid for […]
Granville County Museum, a cornerstone to the past
Did you know that part of the Granville County museum was once a freezer locker building? Did you know that the second museum building was part of the Granville County jail? The Granville County Historical Society Museum is a destination point for visitors from all over the United States according to Toni Anne Wheeler, assistant director at the museum. Wheeler […]
Weather creates increased 911 call volume
The 911 call center was extremely busy during the recent snow event that began Feb. 19. According to Stacy Hicks, 911 director, the call volume increased about 250 percent over the typical average. During this time, telecommunicators handled a variety of weather-related incidents including 30 traffic crashes involving property damage only, 17 traffic incidents involving injury and 37 reports of […]
Growth, needs, priorities are county retreat focus
Granville County’s Board of Commissioners closed its two-day retreat Feb. 21 with a request to prioritize the use of the G.C. Hawley property in Creedmoor. Commissioners Russ May and Timothy Karan led the charge to start this project as soon as possible. After giving its consensus to move forward with the Hawley project, Drew Cummings, county […]
Law enforcement releases crime reports
Butner Public Safety Feb. 11, Lt. Long citied Benjamin Tavera-Garcia 24, of Butner for simple possession of marijuana, and speeding Tavera-Garcia was released on scene. Feb. 11, PSO Coeburn arrested Hermilo Martinez, 41, of Butner for an outstanding warrant for his arrest for indecent liberties with a child from Franklin County. Martinez was seen by Magistrate R. Roberts and placed […]
CFCA performs “A walk through history”
Students from Christian Faith Center Academy lead a Black History Month program that carried members of the community on a walk though history. The program, held Feb. 18 at the Creedmoor Community Center, focused on the historical accomplishments of Black Americans and the effect on the world today. CFCA students from kindergarten through the eighth-grade participated […]
Local crime reports
Creedmoor Police Department Jan. 31, Damanti Smith, 31, of Oxford, was arrested for and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Feb. 14, Geovani Olivera, 41, of Creedmoor, was arrested for child abuse and was placed under $1,000 bond and confined to Granville County Detention Center. Feb. 15, Nathan Juwan McLean, 25 of Fayetteville, was arrested for felony probation violation […]
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