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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 […]
Oxford elected Guillermo Nurse to be its mayor Tuesday, making him the first Black mayor in the city’s history. Nurse got 1,090 votes to Debbie Ramsey’s 461. There were seven candidates running for three Town Commissioners spots. The top three vote-getters were two newcomers – Carlos Velez and Curtis McRae – and one incumbent, John […]
Henderson voters have elected Melissa Elliott to be the city’s next mayor, creating a historic moment on two fronts: The Mayor-Elect will be the first woman and the first Black to lead the city. Tuesday’s runoff election was the last piece of the puzzle that provides a complete picture of city leadership; four City Council […]
Are you a nurse looking for a change of scenery? Or maybe you’re a nursing student who is looking ahead for employment after the classwork is complete. Then again, if you feel like nursing is your true passion and you’re ready to make a career change, there’s an event coming up on Thursday, Nov. 16 […]
The “mitten tree” at Perry Memorial Library will be up soon, providing some holiday cheer as a wintertime decoration as well as a resource for those in need of mittens and hats during the cold months ahead. Last year’s tree was a success, but it was also funded with a “Kindness” grant, said Melody Peters, […]
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-information courtesy of MPH Marketing & Communication Coordinator Donna Young Maria Parham Health has received a third consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Maria Parham Health’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by […]
Close to 2,000 Henderson residents voted during the early-voting period for tomorrow’s mayoral runoff election between Melissa Elliott and Greg Etheridge. If you were NOT one of the 1,940 who has already voted in the runoff election, Election Day is tomorrow – Tuesday, Nov. 7. The polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 […]
It may be hard to believe, but the Henderson Christmas parade is less than one month away. The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 beginning at 2 p.m., according to parade organizers. And groups that want to be in the parade have until Nov. 24 – the day after Thanksgiving – to submit […]
The 7th annual Grace Ministries Thanksgiving meal giveaway is taking shape and organizer Bobby West said the plan is to provide 3,000 meals to folks in the community on Saturday, Nov. 18. In addition to the Grace Ministries location at 215 Crozier St., West said there are a number of locations where individuals across Vance, […]
