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Granville and Warren counties receive NCDIT grants
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced on Monday an additional $112 million in Completing Access to Broadband program projects to connect 25,903 households and businesses in 19 counties to high-speed internet. Granville and Warren counties are among those recipients, receiving grants that will provide broadband access to ...
Sheriff’s office investigates death
The Granville County Sheriff’s Office and the SBI are currently investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Corey Faison. Faison’s body was discovered in Granville County at 4052 Old Franklinton Road, Franklinton. His body was discovered on June 26. No other information is available currently. Granville Sheriff Robert D....
Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passes House
Legislation introduced by Rep. Frank Sossamon to establish the Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passed the North Carolina House of Representatives 113-1. The bill, HB 982, aims to address the ongoing mental health crisis in North Carolina by harnessing the power of faith-based organizations to provide critical support and advocacy for those in need. The program is slated for launch […] The post Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passes House first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement releases crime reports
Butner Public Safety June 18, PSO M. B. Butler arrested Rajuan Migel Carter, 30, of Greensboro, for an outstanding domestic violence warrant. Carter was issued no bond by Magistrate A. K. Kearney and was placed in the Granville County Detention Center. June 19, PSO M. B. Butler arrested Julius Cesar Owens Jr., 51, of Oxford, for an outstanding domestic […] The post Law enforcement releases crime reports first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Eighth annual Bee Jubilee draws crowd despite heat
People were all abuzz at this year’s Bee Jubilee. The Granville County Beekeepers Association brings together local apiaries, lecturers, and artisans fo the Bee Jubilee, which is a gathering for people to learn about and celebrate bees and beekeeping. The bee jubilee was set up to spread awareness of the decreasing bee population, raise money for the bee association, and […] The post Eighth annual Bee Jubilee draws crowd despite heat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Barberio to lead creative learning
Russ Barberio has been named the new coordinator of the Creative Lifelong Learning program run by Granville County Senior Services. Barberio takes over for Marilyn Howard, who is retiring from Granville County at the end of June. Barberio joins Granville County after spending a few years in retirement following a long career in finance and computer software consulting. He came […] The post Barberio to lead creative learning first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School board receives financial updates
The Granville County Board of Education closed its fiscal and school year with a special called meeting on June 24, to review the projected year-end budget, discuss insurance coverage and go over some areas of the 2024-2025 budget. Vickie Hines, chief financial officer for Granville County Public Schools, said the year-end closeout process is underway and will be completed by […] The post School board receives financial updates first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
GCPS and Granville Library System receive $400K technology grant
Granville County Public Schools was awarded the Digital Champion Grant June 18. This grant, which totaled $400,000, was written in partnership with the Granville County Library System. The federal American Rescue Plan Act funds the grant program to expand digital equity programming and advance digital inclusion and opportunity across North Carolina. “This is a perfect example of school-community collaboration and partnership,” […] The post GCPS and Granville Library System receive $400K technology grant first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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