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The Local Skinny! “Little Mermaid” Performance Brings People Together
Ariel or Sebastian or Flounder or King Triton may not have said it in so many words, but Victoria Huggins did: The story of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is about pursuing your dreams, no matter what. And in a way, that’s exactly what a stalwart group of local leaders did to make McGregor Hall a...
Henderson Police Investigate Separate Weekend Incidents That Sent Two To Hospital
Henderson police are investigating separate incidents that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 5 which sent two men to the hospital – one the result of a hit-and-run and the second the result of a physical altercation. A pedestrian was struck by a car about 7 p.m. Saturday evening while he was walking along US 1 between...
Warren County’s Duncan Among 20 “Trailblazers” Honored For Work In Small Towns
Warren County’s Community and Economic Development Director, Charla Duncan has been named a “trailblazer” by Business North Carolina magazine. Duncan is among a group of 20 young leaders identified in the October issue of the magazine for their efforts in improving some of the state’s smaller cities. “On behalf of the county, I...
Reminder: Turn Back Clocks, Test Smoke Alarms This Weekend
-information courtesy of American Red Cross As daylight saving time ends on Nov. 6, the American Red Cross reminds people that it’s also a good time to test smoke alarms to stay safe from home fires. “Home fires claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined, but working smoke alarms can...
Farmland Preservation Grant Applications Due Dec. 19
-information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Agriculture County governments and nonprofit groups may now apply for funding assistance from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund for farmland preservation projects. Applicants have until Dec. 19 to apply. “The latest study from the American Farmland Trust projects North Carolina losing more than a...
Granville Commissioners Begin Roles With NCACC
Two Granville County commissioners have begun leadership roles with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The NCACC kicked off a new term with the swearing in of new district directors, which include local commissioners Tony Cozart and Zelodis Jay, according to information from the NCACC. Jay begins a two-year term as the District 8...
G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Site Of Nov. 12 Gift Box Giveaway
There will be a gift box giveaway this Saturday, Nov. 12 at G.R.A.C.E. Ministries on Burr St., Henderson. All are welcome to participate in coming out to this event is welcome. Organizers said vehicles should enter at 215 Crozier St. Each box contains various household items valued at more than $100 each and will be...
TownTalk: ‘Clearview Today’ Show Airs On WIZS M-F At 10 A.M.
One of the team members at Clearview Church describes pastor Dr. Abidan Shah as a scholar with a pastor’s heart. That’s a winning combination, to be sure. And the Henderson church has launched a new show called Clearview Today to share his insights and message to others. John Galantis and Ryan Hill are two members...
Men’s Shelter Open; Donations Needed
The local men’s shelter opened a month ago – one month earlier than last year. That puts Delthine Watson and others who work with Community Partners of Hope closer to their goal of being able to provide emergency housing year-round instead of just during the winter months. In a recent update, Watson, who is CPOH’s...
Bridgestone Bandag Gets $450,000 Reuse Grant For Expansion Project
Information courtesy of Terry Hobgood, Granville County public information officer The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced the award of a Building Reuse Grant in the Existing Building category to Bridgestone Bandag, LLC of Oxford. A $450,000 grant will support the renovation of a 225,000 square-foot building. Bridgestone Bandag will invest $1,623,990 into the project that will...
