NORTHWICH
Guardian readers have been reacting to the news the town s most iconic store will be closing its doors for good. Bratts announced on Tuesday morning that it would not be re-opening the doors to its Witton Street store, a site it has occupied for more than 160 years. The business was one of those badly affected by the Storm Christoph floods in January and although there was hope it would recover and re-open, those hopes have been dashed by the news. After sharing the breaking news on our Facebook page on Tuesday morning, many of you reacted and commented, some of you recalling your fond memories of shopping at the store over the years.
Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus was the guest speaker at the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon Tuesday.
Razmus updated chamber members on local business developments and progress of projects throughout Corbin, such as the annexation of Exit 29.
Regarding the annexation, Razmus stated, “I know that it has been very tumultuous right now, there is a lot of hard feelings that are going on.”
On Friday, Senate Bill 274, which was introduced by Senate President Robert Stivers, passed 20 to 12.
“It [SB 274] finally gives Corbin the opportunity to do something with this exit that has been stagnate for decades,” said Razmus.
To stop London’s attempt to annex a portion of Exit 29, Corbin filed a lawsuit against the city.
HENDERSON â Area residents will find it easier to receive COVID-19 testing this spring.
Granville-Vance Public Health, OptumServe, the state of North Carolina, the Vance County Schools and the Granville County Public Schools are collaborating to make the testing available for members of the community.
Lisa Harrison, Granville-Vance health director, said the service is being offered at one central site in Vance County and at two sites in Granville County.
The sites and their hours of operation are:
⢠The parking lot for the Vance County Schools administration building, 1724 Graham Ave., Henderson, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
⢠Butner Stem Middle School, 501 East D St., Butner, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Autism Speaks Rally Day discussion February 22, 2021 at 5:56 PM EST - Updated February 22 at 5:56 PM
WPTV is sponsoring this year s Autism Speaks Virtual Walk being held on Sunday, March 7.
WPTV NewsChannel 5 Anchor Jay Cashmere hosted a virtual discussion Monday to raise awareness for next month s walk.
Cashmere was joined by Florida Atlantic University Alpha Xi Delta Chapter President Doris Senjec along with Marla Garchik and Lisa Harrison, co-chairs of the Autism Speaks Walk.
Register now for the Autism Speaks Walk on March 7
Participants are encouraged to walk 1.54 miles with their friends and family or get together with their team to celebrate locally while maintaining safe social distancing recommendations.