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Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Set For Monday To Formally Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget
Update 6-16-25 at 1 p.m. The Henderson City Council took just a few minutes Monday to formally adopt the FY 2025-26 budget during a special called meeting that took place at 12 noon in Council chambers. City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry introduced the budget and Council Member Tami Walker made a motion – seconded
TownTalk: 06/11/25
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TownTalk: Faith in Mental Health
When he was serving in the N.C. House as District 32 representative, Frank Sossamon introduced a bill to create a faith-based initiative on substance abuse and mental health. He served one term in the House, and his bill didn’t get through the Senate to become law, but Sossamon was undeterred. In partnership with Granville Vance
TownTalk: Elder Abuse Awareness Conference Coming June 13th
The Kerr-Tar Council of Governments is hosting the 11th annual elder abuse awareness and prevention day on Friday, June 13 at the Warren County Armory Civic Center. This event is free and open to the public, and Kim Hawkins, KTCOG’s regional ombudsman, said it’s the perfect time to come out and learn more about what
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Natural Disasters
If you’re a Baby Boomer, chances are you grew up hearing stories from parents or grandparents about Hazel. That’d be Hurricane Hazel, the October 1954 storm that tore through this part of North Carolina on a path that went all the way to Canada. It’s just one example of a natural disaster that people use
TownTalk: N.C. Strength Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony June 21
The Brick Power Team will host an induction ceremony for the N.C. State Strength Sports Hall of Fame on June 21 at 220 Seafood Restaurant in Henderson. Harry Orr said Randy Perry and Will Lynch are this year’s honorees. Orr, executive director of the statewide group, also is part of the Brick Power Team, said
TownTalk: Progress Being Made In Repairs To Vance County Jail
The Vance County Board of Commissioners offered thanks Monday – and a round of applause – to show their appreciation for the work that Special Projects Coordinator Frankie Nobles has done so far to tackle a long “to-do” list at the county detention center. In providing an update on the progress made since he was
TownTalk: Vance Elections Board Merges 5 Precincts To Create Newly Named Central Henderson, South Henderson Precincts
With the proposal to consolidate five voting precincts into two approved by the N.C. State Board of Elections, County Elections Director Haley Rawles presented the plan to county commissioners at their meeting on Monday. North Henderson 1 and East Henderson 1 precincts are going to become Central Henderson voting precinct, and voters will go to
TownTalk: Remembering Talmadge R. “Pete” Burgess
Talmadge R. “Pete” Burgess passed away at his home in Durham on Sunday, June 1. He was 92. Burgess was a native of Vance County and proudly gave back to his community for decades, farming in the Epsom community and making the Vance County Regional Farmers Market a reality. In a 2020 interview with WIZS,
TownTalk: Community Outdoor Revival Coming June 2-6 at Back to Eden
This year’s Blessed Trinity Ministries Revival begins Monday, June 2 and runs through Friday, June 6. The revival begins at 7 p.m. each evening at Back to Eden, located at 105 Spellman Loop off Satterwhite Point Road, and organizer and pastor Rev. Dr. Almice Floyd Gill invites the entire community to come out and be
