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Sorority honors area women for community service
Accomplished and service-oriented women were honored at the 35th Annual Breakfast for M’Lady sponsored by the Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Breakfast for M’Lady, an event honoring womanhood and community service, was held May 11 at 10 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Henderson.The event featured music by Saxophonist JaShaun Peele, a catered breakfast by Grissom […] The post Sorority honors area women for community service first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Karan cites Hawley rec center as top priority
The chairman of the Granville County Board of Commissioners said Monday that his top priority is the development of a recreation facility and community center on the fomer G.C. Hawley Middle School property in southern Granville County. Tim Karan, who chairs the county board, said in remarks at the commissioners’ meeting Monday night that his top priority is to honor […] The post Karan cites Hawley rec center as top priority first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Trump ‘veepstakes’ enters the homestretch
Former President Donald J. Trump is tied up a Manhattan courtroom, but he’s active online. One of his fundraising efforts asks supporters to help him choose his running mate. In a mass email, Trump asked, “Which person would you select as your next Vice President? Type in the person’s name here.” Trump will make up his own mind, but the […] The post Trump ‘veepstakes’ enters the homestretch first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Louisburg native honored by Sertoma Club in Durham
Wendell Tabb has been honored as Educator of the Year by the James E. Shepard Sertoma Club. Tabb, a native of Louisburg, “has exhibited major contributions to the profession, his students, Hillside High School and the overall Durham community,” the club said in presenting the award to Tabb. The Educator of the Year Award is intended to honor someone who […] The post Louisburg native honored by Sertoma Club in Durham first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firebirds fall in softball third round
After multiple weather delays, the Falls Lake Academy Firebirds finally made the trip to play Vance Charter in the softball 1A East division. Falls Lake seeded tenth had already defeated Clover Garden and Warren County to get to second seeded Vance Charter. The Firebirds had a difficult time putting the bat on the ball with two players making contact. Leah […] The post Firebirds fall in softball third round first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement round-up
Butner Public Safety May 2, communicating threats were reported on East Lyon Station Road. A juvenile was threatened by another juvenile. May 2, PSO A. H. Creech arrested Casey Lee Flowers, 52, of Creedmoor, and charged him with DWI. Flowers was issued a secured bond of $1,000 by Magistrate C. F. Knott and was placed in the Granville County Detention […] The post Law enforcement round-up first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Board frustrated over proposed tax rate
The Creedmoor Board of Commissioners granted preliminary approval Monday to the 42-cent property tax rate proposed by city administration. The public hearing on Creedmoor’s budget will be held June 4 at 6 p.m. Several of the Creedmoor city commissioners are at polar opposites when it comes to the proposed tax rate, which was presented to the board by Finance Director […] The post Board frustrated over proposed tax rate first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Williams: Growth, other factors impact facility decisions
The decision to close or consolidate school buildings is a complicated one that involves a number of different considerations, the chair of the Granville County Board of Education said recently. Some Granville County officials have expressed concern about declining student enrollment numbers in Granville County Public Schools, contending that the student numbers indicate facilites are not being used as efficiently […] The post Williams: Growth, other factors impact facility decisions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Falls Lake crushes Eagles
The Falls Lake Firebirds cruised to a 20-3 win over the Warren County Eagles in the second round of the 1A softball playoffs. Falls Lake jumped out to an early five run lead in the top of the first inning. Reagan Yancey led off with a walk and Cameron Kendrick followed with a single. Khloe Massengill watched the pitches closely […] The post Falls Lake crushes Eagles first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Chamber anounces Student Spotlight
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce highlights the remarkable achievements of local student and shines a light on their extraordinary talent, unwavering dedication, and boundless potential. “With genuine pleasure, we present Allie Currin in the fourth installment of our Student Spotlight series,” the Chamber said in a press release. Allie, a junior at Oxford Preparatory School, was nominated by Laura […] The post Chamber anounces Student Spotlight first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vikings fall to Martin County
South Granville’s baseball season came to a close with a 4-2 loss to the Martin County Knights in the second round of the 2A state playoffs. Both teams had opportunities to put runs on the board in the first three innings, but no runner was able to cross the plate. Finally in the fourth inning the Vikings struck gold with […] The post Vikings fall to Martin County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fifteen graduate CommUNITY citizens police academy
Ever wanted to learn about police work? Fifteen local residents graduated from Creedmoor’s citizens police academy with the knowledge of various police operations and how officers are trained. Graduates of the academy have a better understanding of the services provided by the police department. By attending the class it helps develop a collaborative environment between the community and the officers […] The post Fifteen graduate CommUNITY citizens police academy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County budget talks eye school facilities, tax rate
The proposed property tax rate and funding for school facilities remain areas of concern for some county commissioners following two days discussing the proposed 2024-2025 county budget. Although no major changes were made to the budget during work sessions May 13 and 15, Commissioner Russ May said he was not yet satisfied with the proposed tax rate. May, who represents […] The post County budget talks eye school facilities, tax rate first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pace to present on Camp Butner
Local historian Mark Pace will present "Camp Butner 1941-1947 Created From a World at War" May 23 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Exhibit Hall at 1 Museum Lane in Oxford. The event is hosted by the Granville County Historical Society and Museum. The Granville County Historical Society is open Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is […] The post Pace to present on Camp Butner first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Adams to address Granville Republican Women’s Club
N.C. Senate District 18 candidate Ashlee B. Adams will be the featured speaker at the May 18 gathering of the Republican Women's Club of Granville County. The lunch gathering will be at noon at George’s Restaurant in Oxford. The public is invited to attend. The Republican Women’s Club of Granville County encourages Granville County and Wake County citizens residing in District 18 to […] The post Adams to address Granville Republican Women’s Club first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Universities should cultivate civic leaders
Most students and their families invest time, effort and resources into higher education for vocational reasons. They expect the knowledge, skills and relationships acquired at a college or university will lead to good jobs — which will, in turn, generate income for graduates to support themselves and their families as well as the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from productive […] The post Universities should cultivate civic leaders first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Who was arrested?
Butner Public Safety April 23, a vehicle chase occurred in Butner, and ended in Stem after the suspect wrecked his vehicle. The suspect then ran on foot and was apprehended after a brief foot chase. The suspect, Chad Lee Boyd, 37, of Stem, was transported to the hospital for minor injuries. A warrant was obtained for Boyd charging him with […] The post Who was arrested? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Knott, Boliek, Weatherman top runoff GOP Primary
Granville County voters followed district-wide and statewide trends in opting for Brad Knott, Dave Boliek and Hal Weatherman in Tuesday’s runoff Republican Primary. Knott received 19,581 votes -- 90.77% -- to Kelly Daughtry’s 1,991 to get the Republican nomination for U.S. House of Representatives in the 13th District. Daughtry had withdrawn from the race but her name remained on the […] The post Knott, Boliek, Weatherman top runoff GOP Primary first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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