Granville County Coverage

School district launches career-based curriculum focused on tech

The SparkNC Lab program launched in Granville County. WRAL's Destinee Patterson spoke to county leaders about what it means for career placement for students looking to work in tech.

Granville County Schools launches career-building curriculum focused on tech

This is the first year of implementation across the state. Granville County is one of 17 school districts partnering with SparkNC. That includes Wake County Public Schools, which is in the process of launching the program.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Sheriff: Woman shot in Granville County was not intended target

Anderson was shot to death Oct. 20 at about 8:47 p.m. on Southern Court in Oxford. Granville County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Granville deputies looking for multiple suspects in October homicide investigation

Granville County deputies are still looking for the suspects involved in the shooting death of Malinda Anderson.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Woman killed, man critically hurt in shooting

One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Granville County.

One dead, another critically injured in Granville County shooting

One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Granville County.

One dead after crash on I-85 in Granville County

One person was killed in an early morning crash on Interstate 85 in Granville County.

One person killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-85 in Granville County

One person died in an early morning crash Thursday on Interstate 85 in Granville County.

Advanced manufacturing, applied technology facility in the works for Granville County

The new facility aims to be a worthy investment that will better prepare students for jobs in the rapidly evolving manufacturing sector.

Vance-Granville Community College to build new advanced manufacturing center

A new center for advanced manufacturing center and applied technology is in the works in Granville County.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Former Granville County sheriff pleads guilty to obstruction, failure to discharge

The charges stem from an incident in 2014 in which Brindell Wilkins was accused of urging someone to kill a deputy he thought was about to expose his alleged use of racially offensive language.

Former Granville Sheriff's fall continues with latest plea deal on six criminal charges

Brindell Wilkins pleaded guilty Wednesday to four felony counts of obstruction of justice and two misdemeanors for failure to discharge duties.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Investigates

Virtual teachers beam into NC to give short-staffed schools some classroom consistency

Understaffed school systems are turning to virtual teachers who teach via video, often hundreds of miles away from the classroom. Why students at one Granville County are getting more comfortable with the idea.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

'It's tough out there': NC recruiters scour the country for K-12 teachers

With hundreds of openings, school systems are traveling far and wide to find your child's next teacher.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Granville county couple plans to pay off their house with $2 million Powerball win

New North Carolina residents Ngoc Truong of Creedmoor and her husband can already pay off a home they just bought after winning $2 million in Monday's Powerball drawing.

People stabbed at Oxford McDonald's, Walmart and office building; suspect in custody

Three people were stabbed Monday at a McDonald's, a Walmart and an administration building in Granville County, according to the sheriff and Oxford police.

WRAL staff

Granville County donkey rescue described as 'one for the books' after lifting animal from sinkhole

Fire crews and the North Carolina Animal Rescue created a lifting system to lift Dora, the donkey, out of the hole Sunday morning.

Man with young children nearly hit by bullet

A standoff began Tuesday night in Butner at the Edgewood Bridge Apartments, where a man was barricaded inside an apartment for eight hours before being taken into custody.

Bullet nearly hits father bathing child; man surrenders after 8-hour standoff at Butner apartment

A man is in custody after barricading himself inside the Edgewood Bridge Apartments in Butner, leading to a standoff that lasted more than eight hours.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

Granville County leaders address law enforcement staffing shortages

In Granville County, leaders are working to train new hires and make the job attractive for prospective employees.

Granville County leaders work to address law enforcement shortages

Across the country, law enforcement agencies are working to fill the gaps in their labor force.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Man committed to state hospital after he was found unfit to stand trial in Stokes Co. deputy shooting escapes facility

A patient escaped a psychiatric hospital on Saturday, according to a Butner public safety Facebook post.

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New proposed map changes official location of Franklin-Granville County line

Leaders in Franklin and Granville counties are requesting more time to officially establish the boundary line as it currently stands.

New proposal changes official Franklin-Granville County line

Leaders in Franklin and Granville counties are requesting more time to officially establish the boundary line as it currently stands.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Metal detectors approved for Granville County elementary schools

Granville County School District has proposed implementing metal detectors in its elementary schools due to upsurge of gun violence in schools.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter