OXFORD -- A movie about the killing of black man in 1970 in Oxford and its effect on race relations in the Granville County city will be released in February, timed to coincide with Black History Month.
"Blood Done Sign My Name" will be released to about 100 screens nationwide on Feb. 19.
The movie is based on the book of the same name by Timothy B. Tyson, a Duke University senior research fellow, who grew up in Oxford.
Screenwriter Jeb Stuart, who wrote action films such as "Die Hard" and "The Fugitive," also directed "Blood Done Sign My Name." The movie will star Rick Schroeder and Nate Parker.
The film tells the story of the 1970 Oxford murder of Henry Marrow, a 23-year-old black employee of Umstead Hospital in Butner. The alleged killers, Robert Teel and his two sons, who were white, were eventually acquitted by an all white jury despite eyewitnesses to the murder.
Open mansion for holidays
RALEIGH -- The Executive Mansion in Raleigh will be open to the public for a holiday open house Dec. 10-13, beginning with the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view the mansion's decorations and enjoy holiday entertainment provided by musical and choral groups from across the state.
The governor's mansion, 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh, will be open from noon-8 p.m. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 and 1-4 p.m. Dec. 13.
Visitors are asked to arrive at least an hour prior to closing. For more information, call (919) 807-7950 or -- toll-free -- (866) 724-8687.
Santa breakfast set for Dec. 11
CHAPEL HILL -- Resident physicians at UNC Hospitals are hosting their second annual Charity Breakfast Buffet with Santa on Dec. 11.
The charity event run from 8-11 a.m. at the Spice Street restaurant at University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill.
Proceeds will be used to support four charities, including the Ronald McDonald House, SECU Family House, the Food Bank and Toys for Tots.
Cost is $5 for children and $10 for adults. Guests will be able to take pictures with Santa and make crafts and are asked to bring new toys to donate.
For more information, call Qionna Tinney Railey (919) 843-4041 or e-mail qtinney@unch.unc.edu.
Contact Mark Donovan at mdonovan@heraldsun.com or (919) 419-6655. E-mail news of interest to our readers to news@heraldsun.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
