A lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday claims the Wilson County sheriff’s administration in the 1970s not only framed Ray Finch for the murder of a Black Creek store owner but that several …
2019-12-04
Oxford woman accused of insurance fraud in reported motorcycle theft
RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced last week the arrest of Allison Waymer, 50, of 1614 Sunset Road, Oxford. Waymer is charged with insurance fraud, a …
Chamber breakfast introduces Granville Greats
OXFORD — No holiday season would be complete without the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Thanksgiving Breakfast. This year’s event on Nov. 27 was most memorable with the …
2020 election filing period begins
The filing period began Monday at noon and ends Friday, Dec. 20 at noon.
The Granville County Board of Elections office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will not close for lunch. The …
School board member resigns, joins Creedmoor board
OXFORD — Ed Mims announced his resignation from the Granville County Board of Education during the board’s regular meeting Monday as he will transition into a new role as a Creedmoor city …
Church Briefs 12-06-19
Pine Grove Baptist Church
Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have another Brunswick stew sale Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at 1624 NC Highway 56, Creedmoor. Pre-orders can be made by …
Four Granville schools set for ‘version 2.0’ reboot
Since early 2016, the North Carolina State Board of Education has provided a little known option for schools that face challenges in “making the grade.” A state-designated “Restart” status …
Butner Public Safety Crime Reports 12-06-19
The following incidents were reported by Butner Public Safety.
Nov. 21
• David John Autry, 32, of Butner, was arrested for an outstanding warrant for probation violation. Autry was issued a …
Sheriff’s office seeking rifle-toting suspect
OXFORD — Detective Keith Campbell with the Granville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the identity of a person wielding an assault rifle outside of the Bridgestone Bandag …
Granville Board of Education talks Hawley Middle renovation
OXFORD — A Raleigh-based architecture firm appraised the Granville County Board of Education on a potential renovation of Creedmoor’s G.C. Hawley Middle School at a special work session Nov. …
Granville Community Briefs 12-06-19
Candle-making workshops
The Granville County Beekeepers Association will host beeswax candle-making workshops Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Granville Expo Center, 4185 U.S. Highway …
Willie Cole
CREEDMOOR — Willie Lou Evans Cole, 88, a lifetime resident of Granville County, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28.
Online condolences can be made to www.eakesfuneralhome.com.
Eakes Funeral Home …
Shirley Mae Barbour
CREEDMOOR — Shirley Mae Barbour, 75, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Hudson Funeral Home in Durham is assisting the family.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions can be made to St. …
Panthers overwhelm Bulldogs, win 64-26
ROXBORO — The Roxboro Community School girls basketball team, coming off a recent win against Eno River Academy, was looking to make it two in a row with a Nov. 26 night clash against Granville …
Christopher Dean Hull
CREEDMOOR — Christopher Dean Hull, 42, passed away peacefully at his home Nov. 4.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Barrett (Danny) of Burlington and his sister, Jennifer Hull (Jason) of …
Marker acknowledged during Pine Grove worship service
CREEDMOOR — During a special Nov. 10 worship service at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, a bronze marker was revealed acknowledging the church’s 149 years of being established in the Hester …
Recapping the run of a champion
A look back at Falls Lake volleyball’s title chaseCREEDMOOR — Coming into the season the Falls Lake Lady Firebirds knew they would have a target on their back after winning the 1A championship last season.
To make the target a little bigger, …
Panthers scratch and claw past Bulldogs
ROXBORO — The Roxboro Community School gym was packed full of basketball fans who were on-hand to watch the RCS-Granville Central boys basketball game. This was RCS’ eighth game of the season and …
Football: South Granville season ends in third round
Vikings downed by Randleman TigersRANDLEMAN — South Granville faced the 2AA top seed Randleman Tigers in the third round of the playoffs Friday, and while the Vikings put up a valiant fight, they could not top the Tigers in the …
Boys basketball: Firebirds tumble at Louisburg
LOUISBURG — Falls Lake Academy dropped a 97-71 decision to the Louisburg Warriors on Nov. 26 despite Kysuan Russell’s highlight reel night with 19 points. Elijah Jamison scored 41 points for the …
