BOONE — This fall, 20 students in Appalachian State University’s Beaver College of Health Sciences started classes as Beaver Scholars, qualifying for scholarships of $10,000 per academic year. …
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Granville Community Briefs
Granville Briefs
Community United Methodist Church, 405 West E. St., Butner will have its annual Beef Roast today from 4-7 p.m. at the education building at the church. There will be eat-in and …
Grocery theft suspects arrested in Granville
OXFORD — The Wake Forest Police Department said a man and woman wanted in connection to the theft of food from grocery stores were arrested in Granville County last week.
Police had earlier …
Man sentenced after grabbing cash, leading cops on chase
OXFORD — A man has been labeled a habitual felon and will spend up to eight years in prison related to an incident in which he led officers on a car chase.
According to a press release from …
Westfall recognized with Distinguished Service Award
Granville/Person County Extension Director Paul Westfall was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the National Association of County Agriculture Agents Annual Meeting and Professional …
2019 Election: Voting one-stop dates and times
The following is one-stop dates and times for all locations during the early voting period, which begins Oct. 16. Election Day is Nov. 5.
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 17; …
Creedmoor set to repair sidewalks
CREEDMOOR — The Creedmoor Board of Commissioners approved spending $5,619 to repair sidewalks in and around Creedmoor at its Monday meeting.
Many of the repairs are considered minor but are …
VGCC sees enrollment growth
Vance-Granville Community College received welcome news as it celebrated its 50th anniversary recently — an increase in enrollment over the same time last year.
As of the beginning of the fall …
Woman gets 10 years for heroin sales
OXFORD — A woman will serve as many as 10 years in prison following a conviction of trafficking in heroin.
Michael Gaberiona Frye pleaded guilty to the charge last month in Granville County …
A respite from negative news, but who cares?
Last week, when this column was posted on the Facebook page of one of the newspapers in which it appears, a reader took time out of his busy schedule to comment on the post. I am sure it was a …
One man’s journey to citizenship: Granville County employee describes what it means to be a U.S. citizen
On Sept. 17, Citizenship Day was observed to recognize all who have chosen to become U.S. citizens. It is an observance that is held each year, but the day has special meaning for one local citizen, …
Laura Mae Hardy Bradberry
STEM — Laura Mae Hardy Bradberry, 94, a longtime resident of Stem, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29.
Online condolences can be made to www.eakesfuneralhome.com.
Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor is …
Edith Pauline Frazier Blackwell
OXFORD — Edith Pauline Frazier Blackwell, 93, a lifetime resident of Granville County, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29.
Online condolences may be made to www.eakesfuneralhome.com.
Eakes Funeral …
Gloria Dudley Adcock
CREEDMOOR — Gloria Dudley Adcock, 75, a resident of Creedmoor, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 27 with family by her side.
Gloria’s journey began on June 21, 1944 in Florence, South …
Change needed in how we pay teachers
About this time last year, progressive activists and Democratic politicians were trumpeting the news that North Carolina was 49th in the country in friendliness to teachers, according to a study by …
Constance Zimmerman Baker
CREEDMOOR — Constance Zimmerman Baker, 57, a longtime resident of Granville County, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 26 at her home.
A native of Granville County, she was the daughter of …
South Granville edges rival Granville Central
STEM — The Granville Central volleyball squad gave it their best effort on Sept. 24 but came up a little short in the 3-0 loss to South Granville in volleyball.
Granville Central athletic …
Vikings batter Red Rams 56-14
FRANKLINTON — The South Granville football team had their best game of the season amassing 485 yards on the ground in a 56-14 win over the Franklinton Red Rams last Friday.
The defense was just …
Granville Central swats Yellowjackets
ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Granville Central Panthers rolled over the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets 38-21 in football last Friday. Jed Evans scored four touchdowns to pace the Panthers.
The Panthers …
Panthers claim first in boys cross country
STEM — The Granville Central boys cross country team finished in first place in the Sept. 24 conference meet on their home course. Runners faced a 3.1-mile trail that goes across the campus and …
