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Reminder: Eichner to Perform at McGregor Hall Friday Evening
-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center A Part of the Classical and Chamber Performance Series Pianist Solomon Eichner will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson on Friday, April 19, 2019, at 8 p.m. Declared by the American Liszt Society as “A sensitive pianist, Solomon’s playing is poetic, beautiful...
Troxler Encourages Horse Owners to Vaccinate Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
-Press Release, NCDA&CS Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus. “April until November is prime mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina and when horses are at risk if not properly vaccinated,” Troxler said. “EEE is fatal 90 percent of the time in...
Franklin Co. Sheriff Partners With ALE to Make Drug Arrests, Seizures
-Press Release, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation On Tuesday, state and local authorities raided two houses and seized over 26 ounces of methamphetamines valued at more than $218,000 following an operation in Franklin County. Over the last three months, ALE special agents and Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies partnered with a reputed orlando drug trafficking...
‘Community Voices’ Kick-Off Session Draws Interest; Next Meeting April 30
Turner Pride, County Extension Director with Vance County Cooperative Extension, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the revival of the center’s “Community Voices” program. The community-based program, sponsored by Vance County Cooperative Extension and N.C. A&T State University, helps citizens tackle community issues while developing effective leadership skills. “Community Voices...
Kerr Lake Set for T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Tournament
-Press Release, Fishing League Worldwide WHAT: The FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament season will continue Saturday, April 27, 2019, with a T-H Marine FLW BFL North Carolina Division tournament on Kerr Lake. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively in the one-day...
City of Henderson Announces Recent Untreated Wastewater Discharges
-Press Release, City of Henderson Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a Public Notice when untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. The City of Henderson experienced heavy rainfall on April 13, 2019...
Granville Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Vacant District 1 Position
-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill the vacant position of the office of District 1, Board of Education. This position will be filled by appointment by the remaining six members of the Board until the 2020 election. The appointed member is eligible to participate...
Altec Industries Sponsors VGCC Golf Tournament’s Afternoon Round
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Altec Industries of Creedmoor recently made a contribution to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund to serve as the afternoon round sponsor for the upcoming 35th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament. The company is a longtime supporter of the golf tournament and partners with VGCC training programs related to advanced...
State Highway Patrol Concludes ‘Operation Drive To Live’
-Press Release, North Carolina Dept. of Public Safety The State Highway Patrol has concluded a week-long campaign held annually each year to combat fatal collisions involving teen drivers. During the week of April 8 through April 12, troopers participated in Operation Drive to Live, placing emphasis on education and enforcement across the state. Troopers were...
