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There are several blood drives scheduled for the area, and the American Red Cross could use your help. June’s donations were down by 12 percent, and donations are desperately needed to prevent a blood shortage this summer, according to information from Cally Edwards, regional communications director for the American Red Cross Eastern North Carolina. Following […]
Mako Medical Labs is matching contributions up to $10,000 made to the Vance County Public School Foundation, so now it’s up to interested individuals and other businesses and organizations to step up to help achieve this goal. “We are excited to announce a strong business-education alliance between Mako Medical Labs and the Vance County Public […]
— Vance County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Information — On or about the 15th day of July, 2022, Hakeem Dortch voluntarily surrendered himself to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Dortch was served with three indictments — first degree murder, accessory after the fact to murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle. Hakeem Dortch is being held […]
Henderson police arrested one man Tuesday who had outstanding warrants in connection with previous offenses and added several weapons and drug charges to the list upon placing him in custody. Detectives of the Henderson Police Department observed Orlando Khayil Gibbs, 25, in a vehicle at a store located at 601 West Andrews Ave. and “were […]
The newly approved $27.9 billion budget that Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law this week includes funding for several local projects, according to a press statement from Rep. Terry Garrison, who represents District 32 that comprises Vance, Warren and Granville counties. The City of Henderson will receive $5 million for water and wastewater infrastructure projects; Vance […]
-Information courtesy of Granville Education Foundation In partnership with event sponsors, the Granville Education Foundation is hosting the 7th Annual Pig ‘n a Raffle Dinner and Raffle fundraiser on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at Tobacco Wood Brewing Company in downtown Oxford. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and include a catered meal […]
The Warren County Cooperative Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance training for cattle producers on Aug. 16, beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is required. Interested individuals can contact Warren County ag agent Matthew Place at 252.257.3640 with questions. For members of the N.C. Cattlemen’s Association, the registration fee is $15; the cost for non-members […]
A local man is in jail on various drug charges stemming from a multi-agency investigation into controlled substances, according to Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame. Michael Allen, whose address was listed as 1000 Foster Rd., Lot 35, Henderson, was arrested on Thursday, July 7 and placed in the Vance County Detention Center under a $180,000 […]
HPD Press Release — In the early morning hours of July 7, 2022, Henderson Police Officers observed Kenny Parker (37) of 130 Tarheel Ln, operating a 2003 Honda Accord in the area of N. Cooper Drive. When officers attempted to stop Parker, he fled. The pursuit carried on for several miles, finally ending at Parker’s […]
Granville County Board of Education member Dr. G. Tom Houlihan last week submitted his resignation, effective July 31. Houlihan represents District 2 and has been on the board since 2014. In his letter, Houlihan expressed his gratitude to the community during his time as on the school board. “Best wishes to all and thanks to […]
