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Vance County Commissioner Sean Alston has completed the Advanced Leadership Corps training offered each year to select local elected officials by the UNC-CH School of Government in Chapel Hill. The ALC is described as an intensive leadership development program designed by the School’s Center for Public Leadership and Governance. The weeklong residential program is a dynamic […]
The N.C. Forest Service reminds everyone to use extreme caution with all outdoor fires, especially yard debris burns, as thoughts turn to spring and tidying up landscapes. And don’t forget: You need a valid burn permit before you start a fire. In 2023, the Forest Service responded to more than 5,300 wildfires across the state. […]
What do you think about when you hear or read the phrase “food chain?” Some folks may think back to elementary school Science lessons that talked about little fish getting gobbled up by bigger and bigger fish. But the Kerr-Tar region Council of Government is scheduling a series of meetings – one in each of […]
The March 5 primary elections are upon us, and local elections officials are gearing up to make sure all goes smoothly. There are a couple of updates from state elections officials that could have an impact on how local officials process the early voting and absentee votes next week. With only two contested races in […]
Randolph Wilson hopes that monetary donations will pick back up so the parking lot and driveway at Rebuilding Hope can be repaved. It’s called Project “Roll On” and the goal is a lofty one – it’s going to cost about $100,000 to complete. Right now, the fund is sitting at $12,000, and Wilson, founder of […]
When you head downtown on Mar. 16 to sample fare from food trucks during the International Food Festival, you may come away having learned a little something about the state’s Medicaid Expansion and how it affects you. It took North Carolina a long time to get on board with Medicaid expansion, but it finally cleared […]
The legacy of Sam Watkins is alive and well – flourishing, in fact. Watkins died 10 years ago – family and friends no doubt still experience the void, but perhaps the grief has softened a bit and is slowly replaced by fond memories of a man who cared so much for his community. Not only […]
– Submitted by MPH Marketing Coordinator Donna Young In a world often overshadowed by negativity and turmoil, it’s truly heartwarming to witness acts of kindness that restore faith in humanity. The recent gesture by South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church toward our staff at Maria Parham Health is a shining example of the power of community and compassion. Led […]
-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communications Officer Aarika Sandlin Three students have been recognized as February’s Student Spotlight winners in Vance County Schools. Briarlyn Currin of E.O. Young Elementary, Kaiden Bates of Vance County Middle, and Jamehas Whitaker at Carver Elementary have been honored for their exceptional qualities and contributions to their respective school […]
Whether planning a wedding, family reunion or a party to celebrate one of those “milestone” birthdays, Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen said there will be something for everyone at Saturday’s Wedding and Special Event Expo. The event will be held on Saturday, Mar. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Creedmoor Community […]
