Warren County Democrats and Independent voters gathered on the Courthouse Square to listen to candidates vying for their vote in November.

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Hundreds from all over Warren County (and beyond) attended the first annual DubFest hosted by The Experience Executives on Sept. 14, making an indelible impression during WCHS Homecoming weekend.

With DJ Mike Dub, DJ Paul of Fame, The Wax Bully, DJ Fly Dre, and special guest DJ Brian Dawson entertaining the masses and food trucks, Soulbachi, Lawrence & Perry, Candi Queen, Soo Jamaican, Kings Southern Style Cooking, Mac Scoops, Integrity BBQ, and Wing Master E & Trinity Eats ready to serve, the Warren County Armory Civic Center overflowed with people ready for a fun-filled time in Warrenton.

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Hundreds gathered on the Warren County Courthouse Square for the annual WCHS Alumni Meet and Greet.

With the temperature just right, former classmates, most adorned in t-shirts flaunting the year they graduated, got reacquainted on a lucky Friday the 13th (9/13) and enjoyed taking group pictures, sharing memories, and shopping with local vendors and food trucks.

The vibe was all about having a great time and set the tone for the rest of Homecoming weekend.

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The Front Porch Grocery Co-op, in partnership with Turner Brothers Media LLC and Pink with a Passion, hosted “Catering to the Community,” a street food festival and voter registration drive on Saturday, September 7th in the parking lot of the forthcoming Mag’s Marketplace in Warrenton, NC.

Attendees gathered at the festival to enjoy a variety of vendors selling everything from made-to-order fry bread, Indian tacos, and fried fish dinners to assorted desserts and also candles. Children kept busy with cornhole, a bouncy house (Sisterly Dreams Co.), and face painting.

In addition to the delicious food, attendees were also provided with voter information from various political parties, encouraged to register to vote, and offered voter identification cards if they did not have a proper ID, courtesy of the Warren County Board of Elections who were on-site.

It’s important to note that voters will be required to show valid identification to vote in this year’s election.

For more information about The Front Porch Grocery Co-op and how to get involved, visit them on Facebook @TheFrontPorchCoop.

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The third annual Dinner Off Main ushered in the Labor Day weekend with food, music, and fellowship — all for a great cause.

Patricia Jones Crosson, a Warren County native and owner of BriCie Events, introduced the idea of Dinner Off Main as a way to thank her supporters for donating to the Virginia Levister scholarship. The scholarship was named in honor of a former guidance counselor at John Graham High who encouraged and financially supported Crosson when she was a student and credits her for the trajectory of her life.

This year’s recipients of the Virginia Levister scholarship were: MacKenzie Stallings (UNC-Wilmington); Clariza Ramirez (UNC-Chapel Hill); and Gabriela Vela-Leos (East Carolina University), all which received $450 to use towards their studies.

Not only did the name of the scholarship hold meaning for Crosson, but also the location: South Bragg Street. Crosson’s father, Frank Jones was a fireman for the Plummer Hook and Ladder Fire Department. As a child, she attended Warrenton Baptist Church and when she returned to Warren County to work, she lived in the house next door to the church.

If you missed this year’s Dinner Off Main or want to relive the moment, peep the photos below:

Thank you, Patricia Jones Crosson for creating a unique dining experience while assisting college-bound students in Warren County!

To learn more about Patricia Jones Crosson and her inspiration behind Dinner Off Main, watch the video below:

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In its third year, Dinner Off Main has become the perfect precursor for the Labor Day weekend.

Taking over South Bragg Street on Saturday, August 31st, the proceeds from Dinner Off Main benefit the Virginia Levister scholarship for college-bound high school students in Warren County, NC. Tickets are $50.

Warrenist TV met with Patricia Jones Crosson of BriCie Events to learn more about Dinner Off Main, the woman who changed her life’s trajectory, and why the party’s location carries such personal significance for her.

To purchase tickets, send her a message at: https://www.facebook.com/trish.jones.3914 or visit Bragging Rooster in Warrenton, NC.

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Local residents and elected officials from Warren and Vance Counties flocked to Lake Gaston Coffee on Thursday afternoon to meet and congratulate the new Warrenton Police Chief David Elliott.

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The Warren County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will hold its annual Freedom Fund Banquet at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Warren County Armory and Civic Center, located at 501 US HWY 158 Business East, Warrenton, NC.

This year’s theme, “Forward Together, Backwards Never,” honors our past, celebrates our accomplishments, and motivates us to move forward together in solidarity. The Freedom Fund Banquet is the Branch’s primary fundraising effort that supports activism, outreach, and scholarship opportunities for students.

Keynote speaker, Mrs. Mary D. Williams, is an educator who uses her unique talent of blending history, song, and knowledge of current events to engage audiences across generations. As an educator, Mrs. Williams facilitates graduate level seminars throughout the state and region. As a powerhouse gospel singer and historian, reminiscent of Mahalia Jackson, Williams’ stage presence commands attention as she melds power with perseverance through her unique delivery.

Tickets are available for purchase for $50. Color ad spaces are available for purchase, ranging in price from $25 to $200. Sponsorship opportunities are available and contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated. We ask that all contributions be sent to Warren County NAACP, PO Box 604, Warrenton, NC 27589 by September 5, 2024.

For more information, please contact LaTonya Andrews-Hunter, (910) 546-1643, lrandrewshunter@gmail.com or Dr. Cosmos George, (252) 213-2310, cng50_secut@yahoo.com.

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Yellow jackets will be all the buzz this weekend!

The John Graham High School alumni will gather and reminisce on the good times this Friday, August 23, 6-10:30pm, on the Warren County Courthouse Square in Warrenton, NC.

The celebration will include music by DJ Paul of Fame, vendors, food trucks RJ’s Grill and Wing Master E and Trinity Eats, and a back to school supply giveaway.

The following night, JGHS alumni will continue the reunion by dancing the night away at their Masquerade Ball being held at the Warren County Armory Civic Center. Tickets for the ball are currently on sale at Eventbrite.

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On Monday, August 12 at 7:15am, right before the doors officially opened for the new school year, Dr. Carol Montague-Davis was sworn-in as Interim Superintendent of Warren County Schools.

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