Oxford News

OXFORD a ' A welcoming is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday at the site of the future Shalag Industries plant at 917 Oxford Loop Road S.E. near the Interstate 85 and U.S. 158 interchange just east of Oxford.

Voters in Granville County today will be going to the polls to choose leaders in all five municipalities.

OXFORD a ' As voters on Tuesday go to the polls to choose Oxforda TMs leaders, the stakes will be even higher because the municipal government relies extensively on the committee system in conducting business.

Al Woodlief has won re-election to his mayoral seat in Oxford while Danny Currin, Calvin "C.J." Harris Jr., Ron Bullock and Jackie Sergent have won the four seats up for election on the Oxford City Commission.

The former Jones drugstore on Friday morning reopened with the same Jones name, minus the pharmacy, but with the old time lunch counter, grill and soda fountain intact in a remodeled interior with an Internet cafA© and a custom framing shop.

Arrests a Chasity Chavis, 20, of 310 Linden Ave., was booked Oct. 23. Felony possession with intent to sell and deliver illegal drugs.

Frank Strickland said he has published a book about Oxford's government and politics because he wanted to record some of what has gone on "behind the scenes." "It's always nice to say a lot of good things about a town, but it's important also to remember the bad things that happened in town and to ensure that history is not repeated over and over ...

Arrests a Willie Morris Perry, 16, of 576 Lake View Road was arrested Oct. 23. Felony malicious conduct by a prisoner.

Arrests a Nannie C. Stovall, 46, of 505 Henderson St., Oxford, was booked Oct. 15. Two counts of failure to appear.

An Oxford couple says they started a blog to shine light on gatherings in Oxford and what the Oxford City Commission and the Granville County Commission are doing and to give citizens the opportunity to read about this, post their opinions and engage in on- line discussions.

Arrests a Ralph Hester, 60, of 306 Granville St., was booked Oct. 16. Misdemeanor driving while impaired.

A 54-year-old man assigned to replace sky lighting at Oxford-Henderson Airport died Tuesday morning after falling, Granville County Sheriff Brin Wilkins said.

OXFORD a ' A 43-year-old Northern Granville Middle School teacher is charged with 10 counts of felony third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and is suspended from his job, Oxford police and the Granville County schools administration told the Dispatch.

The two of the three candidates for mayor who participated in a debate Tuesday at the Senior Center emphasized the change theme from the start of the gathering.

One-Stop Early Voting began Thursday for all five municipal elections in Granville County.

Arrests a Rodney Sizemore, 17, of 119 Alston Court, was booked Oct. 10. Misdemeanor assault.

The City Commission has signed off on a list of grant requests for hundreds of thousands of dollars from the N.C. Rural Center to help pay for improving Oxford's utilities infrastructure.

The City Commission on Tuesday evening gave the go-ahead to replace a worn- out boiler at the Police Department for a far less cost than was discussed at the previous week's agenda meeting.

Shalag Industries Ltd., an Israel-based supplier of nonwoven fabrics used in the hygiene and wipes markets, will open a new plant in Oxford, N.C., according to Gov.

Israeli company Shalag Industries plans to build a $17 million manufacturing facility in Oxford that will create 42 jobs, Gov.