Entries by John C. Rose

Oxford Prep Over Henderson Collegiate 4-11-18

— submitted by Tommy Anstead, OPS Softball Coach OPS defeated Henderson Collegiate 9-0 on 4-11-18. ———————– Oxford Prep had 19 hits (on 4-9-18). Kaci Roberson drove in four runs on three hits leading OPS to a 22-1 victory over Voyager Academy. Claire Yancey took the circle for OPS yesterday, allowing one hit and one run […]

United Way of Vance County Yard Sale 4-14-18

— submitted by Terri Hedrick Support our United Way of Vance County Yard Sale this Saturday, April 14, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the United Way office location at 715 South Garnett Street in Henderson. Proceeds will support basic needs of local families. Adult and children’s clothing, children’s toys, bicycles, furniture, household goods and […]

Free Food Distribution Thurs, Apr 12, 2018

The First Baptist Church of Henderson, NC will coordinate a free food distribution on Thursday, April 12 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.  It will take place at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, located at 210 Southpark Drive, off Beckford Drive. First Baptist volunteer Betty Boyd said, “In partnership with St. James Missionary Baptist […]

VGCC Offers Medical Office Assistant Course at South Campus and Franklin Campus

— VGCC Press Release VGCC Offers Medical Office Assistant Course at South Campus and Franklin Campus Area residents interested in getting jobs in medical offices will have two opportunities for learning new skills this summer through continuing education programs at Vance-Granville Community College. The Medical Office Assistant course is scheduled to begin in mid-May on […]

Donate Blood at Oxford Prep 4-12-18

— submitted by Andrew Swanner, Executive Director Oxford Preparatory School Donate Blood at Oxford Prep! Thursday April 12th: 12:30 – 5 p.m. Sponsored by the OPS Interact Club Blood is a vital modern medicine. It is used everyday to treat patients with blood disorders, those receiving organ transplants, being treated for burns, or undergoing cancer […]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

— press release from Families Living Violence Free April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual assault is an act in which a person sexually touches another person without that person’s consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will. If you or someone you know is a victim of […]

Henderson Kiwanis Club 2018 Annual Azalea Sale

— submitted by Arthur Falkner Please come out and support the Kiwanis Annual Azalea Sale on Fri., April 13th 1-6 p.m. and Sat., April 14th 7 a.m. -4 p.m. Located on Dabney Drive in front of Wendy’s. We will have 1 and 3 gallon Azalea’s, Helleri Holly, Knock-out roses and Various Shrubs.

4-7-18 Country Breakfast at North Henderson Baptist Church

— submitted by Catherine Abbott on behalf of North Henderson Baptist Church Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Country Breakfast North Henderson Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, April 7, 2018, 7:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. All Proceeds go to Relay for Life/American Cancer Society Please submit your qualifying public service announcements online at https://wizs.com/psas/ and view our complete […]