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The Samaritan’s Purse ‘Operation Christmas Child’ collection week runs through Nov. 20, and there are several local drop-off spots that will be collecting boxes filled with gifts that will be distributed throughout the world for Christmas. This year’s goal is to reach 11 million children with the traditional “shoeboxes.” North Henderson Baptist Church is the […]
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS The Victory Bell remains in Chapel Hill after an emotional battle between the North Carolina Tar Heels and long-time rival Duke Blue Devils called for double overtime. UNC quarterback Drake Maye completed 28 passes for 342 yards and one touchdown. Maye also ran 12 times for […]
The Warren County Memorial Library is getting its outreach services back on track and has hired Benjamin Griffith to the library staff to help provide materials into the community once again. Scheduled stops should be in place by December. “Ben is a great addition to the library staff. I look forward to working with him […]
-information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III Franklin County is the site for a new plant that will produce hemp food products, representing a $10 million investment and the creation of dozens of jobs. China-based Q-power Inc. is in the final phase before it begins operation at 3959 NC-39 […]
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel The Vance Granville Community College Foundation is helping the community get into the holiday spirit with a Festival of Trees Online Silent Auction. Bids will be accepted Nov. 12-19 for the pre-decorated holiday trees, according to information from VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel. All fundraiser […]
Those familiar donation kettles are getting set up and ready for the holiday season in Henderson as the Salvation Army kicked off the Red Kettle Campaign Thursday morning in front of Belk department store. This year’s goal is $75,000, but placing spare change and bills into the iconic kettles is just one way to contribute […]
Henderson police arrested one man on numerous drug charges Wednesday. Acting in response to a drug complaint, police officers conducted a search at 1932 Oxford Rd. and recovered heroin, Ecstasy, drug-making equipment and a stolen handgun. Arrested was Marselle Rasheed Johnson, 35, according to information released Thursday by Police Chief Marcus Barrow. The search was […]
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College is making course materials more affordable and accessible for students. November 3 the college announced the launch of the new VGCC Textbook+ initiative, which lowers the cost of learning materials through a partnership with textbook publisher Cengage. Beginning in the spring 2024 semester, […]
Oak Level United Church of Christ in Manson is hosting a program on Saturday, Nov. 11 for the community to come out and learn about how to help young people stay safe from gangs, drugs and gun violence. It’s called “Around the Table – Substance in the Community,” and Rayenna Wimbush said the two-hour event […]
A Granville County resident who has worked with the N.C. Forest Service for more than 20 years has been named its assistant commissioner. N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the promotion of Greg Hicks was effective Nov. 1. Hicks had been assistant commissioner overseeing operations at the forest service. He replaces Scott Bissette, who is […]
