Aug 11, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardGranville County Board of Commissioners Award Presentation
The Granville County Board of Commissioners and the Granville County Human Relations Commission held a presentation ceremony to honor James Eddie McCoy with the Blackwell Award. The award, named in memory of the Reverend Robert O. Blackwell, recognizes individuals for their efforts in building bridges to better understanding in the community. The ceremony highlighted the recipient's work as a local historian and activist in documenting oral histories of African-American educators, as well as the Reverend Robert O. Blackwell's legacy of service and integrity.