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Nits Nats Music Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Bill Harris, co-owner of Nits Nats Music in Henderson, was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the music stores recent 50th anniversary. Originally opened in downtown Oxford in 1969 by Phillip and Cheryl Hawkins, the business has called several locations in Oxford, Henderson and Louisburg home during its 50 years in...
City of Henderson Reports Discharge of Untreated Wastewater
-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson Discharge of Untreated Wastewater The City of Henderson experienced heavy rain on Sunday, March 3, 2019, that caused the Sandy Creek Pump Station to overflow and discharge untreated wastewater. The discharge was an estimated 10,800 gallons at the Sandy Creek Pump Station, located at 482...
Early College High School Accepting Applications for Rising Sophomores/Juniors
-Information courtesy the Vance County Schools’ Facebook page Vance County Early College High School is now accepting applications for rising 10th and 11th graders for the 2019-2020 school year. The application deadline is Monday, April 1, 2019. Applications are available on the school’s website (click here)...
Local Attorneys, Law Enforcement to Speak at ‘Know Your Rights’ Forum
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center A “Know Your Rights” forum will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at E.M. Rollins Elementary School Auditorium at 1 p.m. This is a public forum to discuss basic legal rights. The panel will consist of judges, attorneys, juvenile...
Joy In The Lord Baptist to Host ‘The Watchman Quartet’
-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church Joy In The Lord Baptist Church will host a gospel singing featuring “The Watchman Quartet” from Rocky Mount, NC on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 1238 Debnam Avenue, Henderson, NC...
Granville Co. Public Schools on the Move…Literally!
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools GCPS IS ON THE MOVE – LITERALLY! You probably see our school buses just about every day at some point on our roads. Chances are, you’ve probably ridden a school bus at some point in your life. But I bet you didn’t know...
Henderson-Vance Chamber Names Interim President
-Press Release, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Vanessa Jones has been named as interim president. “I look forward to working with our members and the Chamber staff and board as we continue to move our community forward,” Jones said. Jones has extensive knowledge of both Chamber...
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation’s 2019 Grant Cycle is Open
-Press Release, Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Triangle North Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced the launch of its 2019 grant cycle, now open through May 17, 2019. The Foundation seeks programs and projects that will provide positive results in one or more of the five focus areas: Chronic Disease, Mental Health and Substance Use...
Cooperative Extension to Offer ‘Vance Co. Women in Agriculture’ Leadership Program
-Information courtesy Turner A. Pride Jr., County Extension Director, NC Cooperative Extension This year the Vance County Cooperative Extension Office is turning our focus to the women in agriculture in our area. As integral parts of the agriculture community, we want to provide support for their endeavors and push them to the forefront. In the spring...
