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They are everywhere – in office buildings and schools, under kitchen sinks and in so many other places where fires could break out. But just because we see fire extinguishers throughout the course of a day doesn’t mean we know how to use them. Vance County Schools puts a strong emphasis on providing students with […]
-information courtesy of Franklin County A new industrial development has been announced in the southwestern side of Franklin County. Summit Real Estate Group – a private commercial real estate company – intends to build a five-building business park near 2380 Long Mill Road in Youngsville. The multi-phase project, known as U.S.-1 North Commerce Center, […]
Two people have been arrested and charged with larceny in connection with the theft of merchandise from the Dollar General store in Kittrell. Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame said that Takara Chanel Cozart, 22, of Henderson was arrested Jan. 20 on three counts of larceny by an employe and two counts of aiding and abetting […]
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Granville County has received $30,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation’s Emergency Preparedness fund, most of which will be used to purchase automated external defibrillators and supplies used to operate emergency shelters. Granville is one of 24 organizations across the state to share $750,000 from the Duke […]
The spike in egg prices has gotten everyone’s attention lately. Just a couple of years ago, a dozen eggs cost less than $1. Today, that same dozen will set you back close to $5 – or more. Inflation, coupled with avian flu outbreaks affecting the poultry industry, are the chief culprits, analysts say. Could this […]
The Tobacco Trust Fund Commission’s grant cycle is open and is now accepting grant applications through Mar. 3, 2023. Access the application, guidelines and other information about the funding opportunity by clicking here. Federal, state and local governments can apply for grant funding, as well as economic development groups, educational institutions and nonprofits Individuals can also […]
Applications to enter the Vance Charter School lottery for 2023-24 are being accepted through Feb. 28, according to information from the school’s board of directors. The application can be found at www.vancecharter.org, said board member John Sossamon. The website also has a link to a list of questions and answers regarding the lottery process, among […]
Chocolate fondue. Sewing on a button. Legos. Not necessarily what you’d associate with a library. But Melody Peters, youth services director at Perry Memorial Library says all these things – and more – are available for library patrons. From Mother Goose Story Time on Thursday mornings to Life Hacks sessions, Peters said the library […]
Henderson is scheduled to be an overnight stop on the 24th annual “Mountains to Coast” bicycle tide this fall. More than 900 icyclists from across the country are predicted to begin the trek in Banner Elk, wending their way along a route that will eventually take them to Emerald Isle, according to information from Visit […]
The Community Collaborative of Vance County’s mission is to be a catalyst for change to create a stronger, healthier and more compassionate community. The partnership includes Triangle North Foundation, The Salvation Army and the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, who formed the group as a way to gather together a diverse group of non-profit organizations, […]
