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When you’re a fifth grader, it’s tough to visualize where you may see yourself in the future, but thanks to L.B. Yancey Elementary’s Career Day and Expo, but at least one young person’s eyes were opened to the possibility of becoming a photographer when she grows up. The “I Am Tomorrow” career expo was held […]
Learn how to become a volunteer weatherspotter for the National Weather Service at a training in Oxford, Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Granville County Emergency Management is hosting a SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center. This is a free event and open to the public. Registration is […]
The Granville Tourism Development Authority is accepting grant applications for the upcoming fiscal year through April 21. This mini-grant program helps Granville County organizations and agencies promote and market events and activities, all of which encourage tourism and bring visitor dollars to the community, explained TDA Director Angela Allen. The idea is to provide some […]
Paul Ross, director of the Henderson Family YMCA, spoke to the West End Community Watch and shared expansion plans for what is shaping up to be a bright future for the Ruin Creek Road facility. Henderson is the smallest city in the state to have a full-service YMCA, Ross told the group at the monthly […]
— Press Release Information from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On March 22, 2023 officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant at 716 Eaton St. in response to a drug complaint. Approximately 350 dosage units of heroin, 942 grams of marijuana, 30.5 grams of cocaine, drug manufacturing equipment, $8,591.00 in cash, and […]
Join the City of Henderson in a community-wide Cleanup Day on Friday, April 21. It’s a great way for individuals, businesses and other groups to come together to spiff up city roadsides, neighborhoods and commercial spaces. The cleanup event really proves the adage “many hands make light work,” and City Manager Terrell Blackmon said participants […]
Warren County Emergency Services will host a Duke RACE-CARS trial meeting March 30 to share information about a partnership whose goal is to save lives. RACE-CARS is an acronym that stands for Randomized Cluster Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest Systems and Warren County is taking part in the trial study to test the implementation of community […]
On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam, marking the end of this country’s involvement in a war that remains largely a reviled and divisive conflict for soldiers and civilians alike. Now designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29 is a time to pay tribute to those military veterans who […]
There are several blood drives coming up in the area, and the American Red Cross is asking individuals to “spring” into action to donate life-saving blood, plasma and platelets. As an extra incentive, all those who register for one of the upcoming drives will receive a $10 Visa prepaid card as well as a […]
Join a team of health professionals later this month for an educational “lunch and learn” to boost awareness about colorectal cancer. Maria Parham Health invites the community to a lunchtime event next week to discuss the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer, held in conjunction with National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. MPH Cancer […]
