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Rodney Jermaine Ragland, 34, of Oxford, was arrested on March 10 during a traffic stop and charged with possession of a schedule I substance and driving while impaired. Ragland was issued a $6,500 … more
Creedmoor Elementary School of the Arts PTA awarded grant
CREEDMOOR — National PTA has awarded Creedmoor Elementary PTA with a $1,000 grant to host a Digital Families Community Event at the school between Jan. 1 and May 1. During the event, families … more
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SGWASA hires firm to help with debt analysis
BUTNER — Facing close to $53 million in debt while needing an additional $40 million, the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority hired a firm at its March 12 meeting to help address its … more
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Community Briefs: United We Sing event to support Crime Stoppers
A United We Sing event will take place Saturday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 W. C St., Butner featuring Unashamed, Lynn Cooper and Clifton Preddy. A love offering will be taken to … more
Pictured (left to right) are Eric Boyette, chairman of North Carolina 9-1-1 Board; Pokey Harris, executive director, North Carolina 9-1-1 Board; Dr. Robbie Taylor, vice president of Workforce and Economic Development for Richmond Community College; and Trent Brummitt, Granville County Sheriff’s Office emergency communications center manager. Contributed photo.
Granville sheriff’s communications manager graduates from public safety training program
Granville County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center Manager Trent Brummitt has graduated from the Public Safety Answering Point Manager’s Executive Training Program. The class … more
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Stem man charged with child sex offenses
STEM — A 61-year-old Stem man faces multiple child sex charges after he was arrested at his home on Friday, March 8. Vernon Keith Ellis is charged with seven counts of first-degree rape of a … more
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New kids equipment to be installed at Jack Day Park
STEM — Stem children will have new equipment to check out soon at Jack Day Community Park. The Stem Board of Commissioners approved the newest piece of equipment to be installed at the Jack Day … more
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Smith resigns from Granville County Board of Education
OXFORD — Granville County Board of Education member Toney Smith announced his resignation at the board’s March 4 meeting. “After careful consideration and much thought, I have decided to … more
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Butner council votes to replace street lights
BUTNER — Butler residents can look forward to more sidewalks on Central Avenue in the near future. The Butner Town Council voted to award a contract to PGA Construction, a Cary-based … more
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Butner public safety reports
Butner public saftey reports • Crystal Lilliana Chavez, 25, of Youngsville, was arrested on March 3 during a traffic stop for an outstanding order for arrest for DWLR. Chavez was issued a … more
Granville County leaders and staff man the shovels and hardhats during Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony in Oxford for the Granville County Law Enforcement Center and the Granville County Animal Shelter.
‘A big step forward’
OXFORD — The official groundbreaking ceremony for the $31 million Granville County Law Enforcement Center and the Granville County Animal Shelter was held Tuesday in Oxford. The state-of-the-art … more
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County contractors conducting tax appraisals
OXFORD — Annual tax appraisals for new construction are now being conducted. According to Granville County Tax Administrator Sharon Brooks-Powell, representatives of Pearson Appraisal Service, … more
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Schools weigh hefty funding requests
BUTNER — The Granville County Board of Education held a budget workshop last Thursday at Butner-Stem Elementary School to prepare for the 2019-20 budget cycle. School officials said $955,770 … more
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Greater New Hope marks pastoral anniversary
CHURCH NEWS OXFORD — Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Raleigh St.,will celebrate Pastor Spotswood Burrell and first lady Patricia Burwell’s 14th pastoral anniversary beginning … more
City moves forward on sidewalks, park, community center
CREEDMOOR — City commissioners agreed during a Feb. 23 planning retreat that three ongoing projects — a sidewalk trail, Lake Rogers Park improvements and the Creedmoor Community Center — are … more
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Granville spelling bee set for Thursday
Ten students from elementary schools around Granville County will compete for the local spelling bee trophy sponsored by the public school system. The second annual Granville County District … more
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Methodists face split over LGBT issues
United Methodist churches may sever ties with their denomination, and some congregations could face a membership exodus over the church governing body’s vote to reject same-sex marriage and refuse … more
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Stem votes to match state grant for fire department
STEM — Town commissioners approved $15,810 in funding for Stem Fire and EMS during a Feb. 26 special meeting. “At our last work session, the Stem fire department made a presentation to the … more
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Martinez
Martinez named editor; new design premieres
Award-winning journalist Logan Martinez was named editor of The Wake Weekly and the Butner-Creedmoor News this week, President and Publisher Keven Zepezauer announced. Martinez, 27, will oversee … more
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Jacob Brin, 18 was recognized for being the youngest veteran in attendance during a Saturday salute to American service members at the Granville Expo and Convention Center.
County salutes veterans
OXFORD — Local leaders thanked veterans and active-duty troops for their service Saturday during the Granville County Veterans Affairs Committee’s fifth annual veterans appreciation … more
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