Granville County

100+ texts: Former GOP leader told election official how to vote during contentious public hearing

During the board’s discussions, the GOP leader at times texted the election official specific instructions such as “just say no” and “interrupt her” and “just vote no.”

Funeral to be held Sunday for 16-year-old South Granville High School student killed in crash

"Emma was such an amazing person and so full of life. She was a light you didn't just see – you felt."

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Why one NC school district is taking the laptops away and turning to old tech: paper and pencils

School districts have already been cracking down on cellphones. Now education leaders are setting their sights on a new target: the laptops they issue to students.

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Arrested in the attic: Man wanted on kidnapping charges found hiding in home

46-year-old Ryan Scott is being held in the Durham County Jail after he was charged with kidnapping and armed robbery.

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Strong overnight storms topple trees, knock out power for hundreds in Granville County

Duke Energy's outage map showed close to 1,000 customers in the area were without power as of early Tuesday morning.

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Victim dies from injuries, new details released after shootout at Granville County home

Deputies provided new details on Wednesday about a late-night shooting that happened on Monday, saying one of the victims has died.

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Polling site battles spread across NC as early voting faces new pressure

Fights over early-voting locations are unfolding across North Carolina. The disputes come as Republican leaders back proposals to shorten the state's early voting period, raising new questions about voter access ahead of the 2026 elections.

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NC lawmaker reverses course, jumps back into competitive 2026 race

As Democrats seek to chip away at GOP power in the state House, there could be a 2026 rematch between a former state lawmaker and the man who unseated him in 2024, for a district covering Granville and Vance counties.

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Inmate found dead in Granville County jail, SBI investigating

Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate inside the Granville County detention center early Wednesday morning.

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NC public schools are being forced to close, and more are on the chopping block. Here's why.

These tough decisions for school districts seem to be impacting everyone – from rural areas to suburban and urban areas. District leaders point to budget pressures, aging facilities and declining enrollment.

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Granville County father charged with murder of 5-month-old daughter

John Wheeler, 34, of Franklinton, is charged with second-degree murder and child abuse after the death of his 5-month-old daughter, Kylie Wheeler. Deputies found the infant unresponsive with multiple injuries consistent with child abuse on May 10.

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2 additional arrests made in connection to Oxford shooting that injured a man

Two men were arrested last Thursday after Oxford police said they were connected to an April 5 shooting that sent one man to the hospital.

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Man in serious condition after Oxford shooting; suspect in custody

According to the Oxford Police Department, officers were called around 12:26 a.m. to a home on Raleigh Road. When they arrived, they helped Highway Patrol and the Granville County Sheriff's Office secure the area.

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Dollar General in Granville County seriously damaged by fire

A photo captured by a WRAL viewer showed a large plume of smoke coming from the building Thursday night. It is unclear what caused the fire. Officials said they are working to rule out every possibility, including arson.

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'He's on a ventilator': Mother shares update on teen's recovery after Granville County shooting

Julian "JuJu" Stovall remains in critical condition, according to his mother. Stovall was shot on Friday in Granville County. Another person died in the shooting.

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1 dead, juvenile in hospital from Granville County shooting

A person died and a juvenile was taken to the hospital from a shooting on Friday night in Granville County. A 19-year-old faces murder charges.

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Butner authorities: Man arrested, four more wanted for robbing store & tying up employees

According to Butner Public Safety officers, they were dispatched to an armed robbery on Sunday that happened at a Skillz located on 1555 NC Highway 56 in Creedmoor. When they arrived, they learned two masked men went inside and robbed the business at gunpoint.

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Man suspected in Granville County double shooting dies following hours-long standoff

The double shooting suspect at the center of an hours-long standoff with the Granville County Sheriff's Office died on Tuesday night. The two victims, a man and a woman, are still in the hospital recovering.

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Granville parents shocked, saddened that elementary school will be closed

The Granville County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to close Wilton Elementary School.

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Granville County school leaders consider closing two elementary schools

Granville County Public Schools may close CG Credle and Wilton Elementary, sparking community outrage. Parents voiced concerns over losing distinguished programs and stability for their children. Potential closures aim to save over $1.3 million annually amidst declining enrollments.