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‘The Backyard Bluegrass Boys’ to Sing at Joy In The Lord Baptist
-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Pastor, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church Joy In The Lord Baptist Church will hold a gospel singing by the “The Backyard Bluegrass Boys” on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 1238 Debnam Ave. in Henderson, NC...
Tar River Elementary Principal Completes Distinguished Leadership Program
-Press Release, NCPAPA Courtney Currin, principal of Tar River Elementary, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year‐long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association and sponsored by the American Express Foundation through the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD)...
First Baptist of Roanoke Rapids to Present ‘The Joy of Easter’ Outdoor Play
-Information courtesy Rev. Don West, First Baptist Church – Roanoke Rapids “The Joy of Easter” outdoor Musical Passion Play will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, 2019, at 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Becker Drive in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The musical Passion play takes place in the church’s amphitheater...
Third Annual Arts Alive! to Showcase Vance Co. Students’ Talent
Terri Hedrick, public information officer for Vance County Schools, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the school systems’ upcoming Arts Alive! event. Arts Alive! is open to the public and will be held at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The third annual...
Traffic Violation Stop Turns Into Drug Arrest for Coleman
-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office On March 24, 2019, Lieutenant B.I. Gooch was traveling southbound on Highway 39 near Rice Road when a 1993 red Nissan pick-up truck crossed the center line into his lane. Lieutenant Gooch stopped the truck for the traffic violation. During the traffic stop, 4-ounces of marijuana packaged for sale...
Henderson Kiwanis Club to Hold Annual Azalea Sale
-Information courtesy Arthur Faulkner, Henderson Kiwanis Club The Henderson Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Azalea Sale, Friday, April 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. in front of Wendy’s on Dabney Drive in Henderson. Azaleas (1 and 3-gallon sizes), Knock-Out Roses, Helleri Holly (3-gallon...
City Council’s Public Works Committee to Meet March 29
Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson The Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet on Friday, March 29, 2019, to discuss items relative to applications for funding, bid award and generator replacement. This meeting will take place at 3 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose...
Granville Co. Social Services Still Accepting Energy Assistance Applications
-Information courtesy the Granville Co. Government’s Facebook page The Granville County Department of Social Services is currently accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Applications will be taken through Friday, March 29, 2019, or until funds are exhausted. This program provides assistance to local residents for payment of their heating bills. To be...
Privette Arrested on Breaking & Entering, Stolen Vehicle Charges
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On March 21, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Dustin Privette, a Franklin County resident. Dustin Privette was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and Enter, one (1) count of Larceny after Break and Enter, and one (1) count of Felony Larceny of Stolen...
