The Daily Dispatch

Daily newspaper covering Vance, Granville and Warren counties in North Carolina.

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"With every moment of this season, I was just trying to live in the moment and enjoy the ride because I knew we were putting things together," Coghill said. https://t.co/bUZC3plmQj

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With the victory, Oxford Prep improved its overall record to 21-4 after only winning two of the nine games it played in the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season. https://t.co/hLp4uY2rGx

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“At this time, we can confirm we lost two students from Vance County High School this morning,” Sandlin said via email. “We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that has impacted the family and our school community.” https://t.co/jnWtO99CiL

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The proposed grant agreement between the county government and MR Williams indicates that the company is intending to add at least 20,000 square feet of freezer storage space. https://t.co/Ri69iJFpLc

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Vance Furniture, in conjunction with the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated 80 years in business Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting at its downtown location.  https://t.co/t9NTaWY0gi

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A mid-term vacancy on the council has added a fourth seat to the mix, even while incumbent Mayor Walter Gardner was assured of another term because no one filed to run against him. https://t.co/XQaM0xLfMa

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They are looking for a way to close a $1.7 million budget gap triggered by the loss of students to charter and private schools, renovation costs and a lack of funding generally. https://t.co/GMRptVjg4s

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Every election night for Sergent has been filled with stress and she does not expect that to change while she waits for the results on Tuesday. https://t.co/DofGUUWhv6

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The event aimed to bring the community together and provide fall fun for all ages. All proceeds from the event and raffle go towards the various programs that Turning Point CDC provides. https://t.co/O6RXwdwlx6

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There has not been any frost yet, and our delicious tomatoes are still making their way to the market. https://t.co/CrTyuGijA4

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She enrolled in classes through the Career & College Promise program, which provides opportunities for qualified high school students to take certain courses, tuition-free. https://t.co/gFUau0zuxr

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“We had some very recent violations of our student code of conduct, which resulted in the ineligibility of multiple players on our team,” Winborne said. https://t.co/Ybwgs9WZ2Q

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“I knew [Riverside-Martin] had some strong outside hitters,” Stallings said. “They had a good setter as well so we just did everything we could to prepare in practice. Everyone played hard [on Tuesday] and everyone played together.” https://t.co/KuRlrcLUjQ

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With the loss, Crossroads finishes the 2021 season with a 15-9 overall record, with Adcock, Shah and sophomore Will Alston combining to score 101 goals while Edwards accumulated 205 saves. https://t.co/rBVNcw4zQv

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“We had such a great group of girls playing,” Woodside said. “They were all very excited throughout the season and just embraced the challenges and opportunities that were in front of them." https://t.co/W75SuudqO6

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“Between the increased vaccination rates and natural immunity, COVID presentations for inpatient stay are dropping,” Young said. https://t.co/go7gGW6GVG

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“We’re very excited to be able to take time to celebrate our educators,” said Chief Human Resource Officer Jennifer Carraway. “No matter what role they served in, they all touched children and we’re just excited to be able to celebrate that with them https://t.co/Oad1VHmoeg

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With a playoff berth all but secured for Vance County, Pender has been focused on getting his players prepared physically and mentally for a tough game against a J.F. Webb program that will challenge his offense and defense. https://t.co/Ptmo6D9tQY

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On Tuesday, the Warren County school board also voted to make Friday, Nov. 12, a “Wellness-Focus Day” for students and staff. https://t.co/Dc2MPWL3bz

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“There’s no telling what they can do [next year],” said Vance Charter’s Hope Howard, who was named the league’s girls coach of the year following the championship meet. https://t.co/ZWxAohrEsw