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Committees to Discuss Vacant School Properties, Jail & RVs – Mon., Sept. 24
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance Please be informed that the County’s Properties Committee (Brummitt, Taylor, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Monday, September 24, 2018, at 3 p.m. to discuss vacant school properties and jail intercom video and door lock modernization. The Planning/Environmental Committee (Faines, Kelly, Wilder) will meet...
Update to Granville Co. Road Closures; Three to Remain Closed Indefinitely
-Information courtesy Lynn Allred, Public Information Officer/Grants Coordinator, County of Granville Update on Road Closures – Wednesday, September 19 After an assessment of Granville County roads by the Department of Transportation yesterday, several will remain closed indefinitely, until long-term repairs can be made. These roads are Community Road, Smart Road and Enon Road. If traveling...
Forecast for Tar River in Louisburg Changes; Minor Flood Stage Reached
-Information courtesy Kristen G. King, Clerk to the Board, County of Franklin UPDATE: Wednesday, September 19 at 9:30 a.m. The latest forecast indicates that the Tar River in Louisburg will peak at 21.1 ft tonight, Wednesday, September 19 at 6 p.m. Minor flood stage for the Tar River in Louisburg is 20.0 ft. Moderate flood...
City of Henderson/M.R. Williams Collecting Items for Hurricane Relief Efforts
-Information courtesy Frank Frazier, City Manager, City of Henderson In response to the tragic and horrendous effects that Hurricane Florence left on our east coast, the City of Henderson has joined in partnership with M.R. Williams to do our part with the relief efforts. The City asks that our community assist us in this effort...
Henderson Fire Station Open House, ‘Look, Listen & Learn’ Day Among Fall Activities
Lee Edmonds, captain with the Henderson Fire Department, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss October’s Fire Prevention Week and other upcoming fire department events. The next event on the fire department’s busy fall list will be a dedication and commission for the City’s new fire truck, along with an open...
Free Prostate Screening Event at Maria Parham, Wed. Sept. 19
-Information and flyer courtesy Maria Parham Health Free Prostate Screening Event at Maria Parham Wednesday, September 19, 2018, from 5 – 7 p.m. Enter through the main entrance of the hospital. No appointments necessary. For questions or more information call (252) 436-1605. The American Cancer Society (ACS), among many other organizations, recommends an annual serum...
Public Invited to Vance Co. ‘State of Our Schools’ Community Report
-Press Release, Vance County Schools The public is invited to attend the “State of Our Schools” report to our community, led by Superintendent Anthony Jackson, on Thursday, September 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vance County High School at 925 Garrett Road, just south of Henderson. Dr. Jackson will be making a presentation on...
Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Collecting Items for Hurricane Florence Victims
-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Volunteers at Rebuilding Hope are collecting items needed by victims of Hurricane Florence. Items may be dropped off at the Rebuilding Hope warehouse at 414 Raleigh Road, Henderson. The items include cleaning supplies, buckets, towels, gloves, paper towels, water, Gatorade, plastic totes, trash bags, feminine products, nonperishable foods, snacks, blankets...
Tar River in Louisburg Expected to Peak Just Below Minor Flood Stage
-Information and chart courtesy Kristen G. King, Clerk to the Board, County of Franklin As of Tuesday, September 18, the latest forecast is that the Tar River in Louisburg will peak at 19.05 ft tomorrow, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at 6 p.m. Minor flood stage for the Tar River in Louisburg is 20.0 ft...
