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Jason Michael Carroll to perform at Louisburg College

Jason Michael Carroll to perform at Louisburg College

FROM STAFF REPORTS Jason Michael Carroll will perform at Seby Jones Performing Arts Center, on the Louisburg College campus on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. Youngsville resident Carroll rose to fame after being discovered at a local talent competition in 2004 and later signed to the Arista Nashville label in 2006, releasing his debut album […]

Storm postpones Blessing of the Animals

Storm postpones Blessing of the Animals

The 21st Annual Blessing of the Animals, scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, has been postponed until Oct. 15 because of the expected bad weather from Hurricane Ian. The storm formed in the Caribbean on Monday, Sept. 26, and is tracking toward Florida. The Humane Society of Granville County joins with Bullocks Methodist Church […]

June 9: SGAA summer basketball sign ups

June 9: SGAA summer basketball sign ups

From Staff Reports The South Granville Athletic Association has in person sign-ups for Summer Basketball Thursday, June 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 at the Butner Athletic Park. A table will be set up at Field #2. You can also register here: https://register.sgaa.me/ If you have signed up and not paid, a link has been […]

July 1: Local governments collaborate to host annual fireworks

July 1: Local governments collaborate to host annual fireworks

For The Oxford Examiner The City of Creedmoor, Town of Butner, Granville County Government, City of Oxford and the Town of Stem have partnered again to host a fireworks display for southern Granville County. The 2022 event is scheduled for Friday, July 1 at Lake Holt, located at 1100 Lake Holt Road off Old Highway […]

July 2: Cornhole tournament to benefit veterans

July 2: Cornhole tournament to benefit veterans

From Staff Reports Tobacco Wood Brewing Company in Durham is partnering with SICA (Send It Cornhole Association) to host a Cornhole Tournament on July 2. This is a fundraising event for Operation Homefront, a 501 charity helping veterans and their families. Winners get some amazing prizes too. Come out on July 2 to TWBC’s Durham […]

June 6: Flag football clinic

June 6: Flag football clinic

Who’s ready for some Flag Football!? For kids ages 4-12, come out on June 6th at 6 pm for a FREE flag football clinic. Kids will learn the basics of football & the value of teamwork & sportsmanship. Registration began May 23 and can be done online at oxfordnc.recdesk.com or by call 919-603-1135 for more […]

June 5: Brooks family reunion

June 5: Brooks family reunion

From Staff Reports The annual family reunion for the family of Richard David Brooks will be Sunday, June 5 at Hester Baptist Church on Hwy. 96 North in Oxford. All are welcome to the covered dish luncheon. The reunion will start after church. -30-

June 3: Vigil for mass shooting victims

June 3: Vigil for mass shooting victims

From Staff Reports A vigil to honor the victims of recent mass shootings will be held at the Veterans Memorial at noon on Friday, June 3. The Granville County Interdenominational Ministrial Alliance, Oxford Mayor Jackie Sergent and Oxford Mayor Pro Tem Patricia Fields are hosting the event. The Veterans Memorial is located in front of […]

June 6: School Board meets

June 6: School Board meets

For The Oxford Examiner The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular Board meeting on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00pm at the Mary Potter Center of Education, 200 Taylor Street, Oxford, NC 27565. Members of the public are invited to view via livestream. To join the livestream meeting, please use the […]