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The Local Skinny! A Pawsitive Impact in Vance County
A Henderson teen is focused on reducing the pet surrender rate in Vance County as she works toward her Girl Scout Gold Award achievement to make a “Pawsitive Impact.” Sophomore Neleh-Kate Sandlin said she is partnering with Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society and Vance Cares Community Center to increase awareness to young people about being...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. This Saturday is Honey Day at the Market. There will be honey door prizes. Plenty of local honey for sale. With ample rain forecasted later this week next week would...
The Local Skinny! Municipal Elections, Ward 4
Editor’s Note: Early voting for the Oct. 7 nonpartisan municipal elections has begun and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4. As part of WIZS’s ongoing coverage of the four Henderson City Council contests, Wednesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! focuses on the Ward 4 seat. Challenger Catherine “Kitty” Gill responded to a list of questions from...
The Local Skinny! Municipal Elections, Ward 1 At-Large
Editor’s Note: Early voting for the Oct. 7 nonpartisan municipal elections has begun and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4. As part of WIZS’s ongoing coverage of the four Henderson City Council contests, Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! focuses on the Ward 1 at-large seat. Challengers Kenia Gómez-Jimenez and Clementine “Tina” Hunter responded to a...
The Local Skinny! Municipal Elections, Ward 2 At Large
Editor’s Note: Early voting for the Oct. 7 nonpartisan municipal elections has begun and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4. As part of WIZS’s ongoing coverage of the four Henderson City Council contests, Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny! focuses on the Ward 2 at-large seat. Lamont Noel, the incumbent, and challenger George Mayo responded to...
The Local Skinny! Municipal Elections, Ward 3
Editor’s Note: Early voting for the Oct. 7 nonpartisan municipal elections has begun and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4. As part of WIZS’s ongoing coverage of the four Henderson City Council contests, Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny! focuses on the Ward 3 seat. Garry Daeke, the incumbent, and challenger Jason Spriggs are the two...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Collect your soil samples ASAP. Sow tall fescue this week. Check collards for aphids, cabbage worms and harlequin bugs. Control Fire Ants now that the weather is cooler. Check nurseries...
The Local Skinny! Activities For All In The Fall At Perry Memorial Library
If you’ve got a pair of pants that are too long and you’re 13 years old – or older – there’s a class at Perry Memorial Library on Sunday that could fit you just right. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters is having a “Fix It” Lab that will help participants learn how to hem a...
American Legion Post #60 Gets OK For Veterans Memorial
In a unanimous vote at its regular September meeting, the Henderson City Council approved a request from the American Legion Post #60 to create a Veterans Memorial at the entrance to the Henderson Police Station on Breckenridge Street. The circular space is about 25 feet in diameter and currently is planted with shrubbery. The American...
The Local Skinny! Middleburg Baptist Church BBQ Plate Fundraiser September 20th
The Middleburg Baptist Church Brotherhood is having a barbecue plate fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20. Justin Simmons, a member of the men’s group that is organizing the event, said plates will be ready for pick up beginning at 12 noon. The cost is $15 and includes baked beans, potato salad, slaw, bread and homemade desserts...
