Entries by John C. Rose

TownTalk: Henderson City Council Opposes Specific Wording of SB 214

Too much opposition, and Senate Bill 214 has been removed from both the N.C. Senate and N.C. House calendars as of this writing April 28, 2026. For the day, that is success, depending on who you ask.  It is a medium-sized battle victory in an overall water war.  Strong language, but the label does suggest […]

Rabies Case Tungsten Mine Road, Monday, April 20, 2026

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE! Confirmed Rabies Case Vance County Animal Services has verified a rabies-positive fox, found off of Tungsten Mine Rd. in Henderson, on Monday 20th. PLEASE ensure your pet is up to date on their rabies vaccine. The rabies vaccine is always offered at Vance County Animal Shelter during open hours for $5.00 a […]

Statewide ‘Speed a Little. Lose a Lot’ Campaign Targets Dangerous Driving

Law enforcement increasing patrols to crack down on speeders The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is launching its statewide “Speed a Little. Lose a Lot” campaign to remind drivers that speeding comes with serious, and often deadly, consequences. Now through April 5, law enforcement officers throughout the state will increase patrols and checkpoints to […]

During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Stein Reminds North Carolinians about Readiness Tips

March 1-7 Is Severe Weather Preparedness Week During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Josh Stein is joining emergency management officials in urging North Carolinians to be prepared should severe weather impact their communities. “North Carolina is no stranger to severe weather that can strike anywhere in the state,” said Governor Josh Stein. “North Carolinians can […]

Duke Energy: Voluntarily Reduce Energy Use from 4-10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2

— press release courtesy of Duke Energy Extremely cold temperatures – 10 to 20 degrees below normal – are driving unusually high energy demand across the East Coast, including the Carolinas. Duke Energy is asking all Carolinas customers to voluntarily reduce their energy use from 4-10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, to help lessen the […]

Alert, NC Christmas Parade Sat., Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.

Who: Larry Ayscue What: Alert Christmas Parade When: Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. but come about an hour earlier if you want to be IN THE PARADE. Where: “A-lert,” the community that’s just over the Franklin/Vance County line beyond Epsom, near the intersection of Alert and Jordan School roads. Additional Details: Good old-fashioned entertainment. […]

Delays/Closings 12-5-25

— (This information was last updated on 12-5-25 at 7 a.m. and is now out of date as of 11 a.m. on 12-5-25.  This coverage has concluded at this time.) ******************* Vance-Granville Community College – All VGCC campuses will open at 10 a.m. for students and employees on Friday, 12-5-25. Henderson City Hall – Due to […]