HENDERSON — Vance-Granville Community College formally welcomed its new leader on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with an inauguration ceremony for Rachel M. Desmarais, the college’s seventh president, in the …
2019-08-14
Granville Community Briefs
GRANVILLE COMMUNITY BRIEFS
The Butner Church Council food pantry at Community United Methodist Church, 507 W. E St., Butner is open on Tuesdays from 1:30-3 p.m. and Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. The pantry …
New SGWASA director hears public comments
BUTNER — New South Granville Water & Sewer Authority executive director Scott Schroyer was welcomed to his new position by a host of public comments from residents during Tuesday’s board …
Superintendent McLean receives contract extension
OXFORD — The Granville County Board of Education voted 4-2 to extend Granville County Public Schools Superintendent Alisa McLean’s contract at a special meeting held Aug. 8 at the Masonic Home …
The story of Tigger and Elsa: Local author pens new book
OXFORD — Granville County native Cameron Pendergraft’s new book features the story of Tigger, a funny-looking dog and a new playmate, Elsa, in a book called, “The Story about Tigger and …
VGCC president recognizes outstanding employees
Vance-Granville Community College President Rachel Desmarais recently presented medallions to honor the college’s faculty and staff members of the year for 2018-19.
The medallions are provided …
Broadcasters should restore commitment to political balance
What is it about birthdays that make you reflect on what has been and think about what’s to come? The birthday I recently observed wasn’t one of those milestone events, but after you pass your …
Creedmoor commissioners vote against mayoral term extension
CREEDMOOR — A proposal by Creedmoor Mayor Bobby Wheeler to extend the length of the term of the job he currently occupies was defeated in its infant stages in a split vote at Monday’s meeting of …
Trade wars hurt Carolina workers
The political temptation to protect “domestic” industries from “foreign” competition is strong, persistent, and understandable. But for the vast majority of North Carolina workers, their …
Antoinette Barbari Monteleone
CREEDMOOR — Antoinette “Tiny” Barbari Monteleone, 78, a longtime resident of Granville County, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Online condolences may be made to …
Boone’s career comes to a close
CREEDMOOR — Erin Boone was one of the most prolific softball players ever to step on the field at South Granville. She took those talents to Lenoir-Rhyne in 2016 and made an immediate impact on the …
Granville Central volleyball begins new era
STEM — Granville Central volleyball’s first-year coach Angela Breaker thinks this season will be a transitional one for the team.
That being said, Breaker expects the players to rise to the …
Panthers soccer hoping to get over the hump
STEM — “Our goals have been the same every season — win the conference championship and go as far in the playoffs as we possibly can. This year is no different,” Granville Central soccer …
Lady Firebirds drive for third title
BUTNER — The Falls Lake Academy Lady Firebirds golf team has several goals this season, starting with winning their third straight conference title.
The next goal is to make it to regionals as a …
Vikings football reloads with young talent
CREEDMOOR — One year after finishing the season with 11 wins, the South Granville football team will experience a youth movement of sorts to start the 2019 campaign.
“We did not get as far as …
Volleyball jamboree serves as final tune-up for season
STEM — The South Granville Lady Vikings hosted an eight-team volleyball jamboree at Granville Central High School on Saturday.
The jamboree format allows coaches the opportunity to see how their …
Firebirds soccer developing core principles
BUTNER — The Falls Lake Academy soccer program will take a different direction this season under head coach Jon Bruno. The Firebirds will focus on their visions, values and standards to help …
South Granville soccer looks to build on last season’s momentum
CREEDMOOR — The South Granville soccer team was on the verge of turning its 2018 season around and then the year ended. This season, head coach Jim Vasilko sees his program becoming competitive …
Defending state champs to be tested
BUTNER — The Falls Lake Academy volleyball team will have a championship-sized target on their backs this season, as the defending 1A state champions will be highlighted on every opposing team’s …
South Granville looks ahead to rebuilding season
CREEDMOOR — New South Granville volleyball coach Abby Hooker recently brought players together after a grueling preseason open gym workout and told them it was only going to get better.
This …
