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Join in the fun tomorrow evening (Tuesday) as Aycock Elementary lights up the night with its second annual Festival of Lights. “Come experience the magic of the season and see just how much our teachers have put together for our small community,” said Aarika Sandlin, director of communications and marketing for Vance County Schools. The […]
The Vance County Teen Court Club is an organization designed to help young people understand the justice system while learning how to take responsibility for their actions. The club is looking for volunteers ages 12 and up to participate. Youth and adult volunteers are needed, according to Tara Goolsby with the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks […]
(This is not a paid ad.) Kerr Lake Outfitters is the place to go to get hats, pullovers and other clothing items, many of which sport a Kerr Lake logo. Owner Mike Moore said he hopes folks remember to shop local this holiday season and to stop by and pay them a visit. Moore has […]
The N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective Tuesday at 5 p.m. until further notice. Breezy conditions, low humidity, a lack of rain and so many fallen leaves are factors that contribute to the higher risk of wildfire, and N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve […]
Raleigh Nov 30, 2021 Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency after 5 years of service to the state. Governor Cooper has appointed Kody Kinsley, current NCDHHS Chief Deputy Secretary for Health and lead for […]
Michael F. Easley, Jr. is the newest U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. His nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Nov. 19, 2021 and U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III administered the oath of office last week, according to a press statement. “It is an honor and a privilege […]
The Click It or Ticket campaign is now underway for the extended Thanksgiving holiday period and will be in effect through Sunday, Nov. 28. During Click It or Ticket enforcement and education campaigns, law enforcement agencies increase the number of patrols and officers in an area, set up checking stations, and use local media to reach […]
— from the Office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Press Release – November 19, 2021 On or about the 19th day of November 2021, Tiara Seaward delivered herself to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office for the service of Warrants related to the murder of Devontae Cheek. Cheek was shot and killed during a confrontation, which […]
There’s a slight chance of rain early next week, but local forest service officials are encouraging area residents to hold off burning those leaves or other yard debris until the area has had some good rainfall. It’s fall wildfire season and the area has been put in the abnormally dry to moderate drought category, according […]
An aerospace engineering company that provides thousands of products to customers worldwide has announced plans to almost double their existing footprint in southern Granville County. Ontic launched “Project Sunrise” this week, setting in motion a major commitment to expand their facility on E. Lyon Station Road in Creedmoor. The three-phase expansion will nearly double the […]
