Entries by Bill Harris

CITY INVITES COMMUNITY INPUT ON ELMWOOD DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ON JULY 22nd

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The recently reestablished Henderson Redevelopment Commission is holding its first public listening session on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in order to learn about community priorities and goals for redevelopment in this greater Orange Street area neighborhood. The session is open to all and participants can attend in-person or join by Zoom or phone. The listening […]

The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for July 13th, 2021. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.   Medical Careers Readiness of North Carolina Jobs Available: […]

Hot Sauce Festival Seeking Volunteers

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Are you ready for the heat? Volunteers are needed for the 15th Annual Hot Sauce Contest and Festival that will take place in downtown Oxford Saturday, September 11th from 11am until 5pm. If you are interested in volunteering for the Hot Sauce Contest and Festival or for other city or Department of Economic Development Commission […]

Catalytic Converter Theft on the Rise in Vance County

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According to information posted on the Vance County Sheriff Office Facebook page, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in the county. The sherriff’s office is currently working on this issue and have made some arrests. The sheriff’s office advises citizens to be aware of their property and their neighbor’s property especially at night. The […]

Children’s Community Day Planned for July 24th

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The Vance County Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a free community children’s day on Saturday, July 24th from 10am until 1pm at 305 Young St. in Henderson. The event will include fun interactive activities for children and informational vendors from community agencies such as Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start Inc., Vance County 4-H Club, Gang Free, Inc., […]

Stephen Horton of Oxford to serve as commissioner of NC State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision

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Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Stephen Horton of Oxford to serve as the commissioner of the North Carolina State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision. The Appointment became effective June 17. Horton is the deputy compact administrator for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles at the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice. Horton and other state and […]