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Granville-Vance Public Health Director Lisa M. Harrison is the 2021-22 president of the board of directors of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), which represents nearly 3,000 local health departments across the country. “It is a privilege to serve as NACCHO’s board president while public health continues to work so diligently […]
Turning Point Community Development Corporation is sponsoring a raffle Friday. Tickets are $10.00 each. The grand prize is an HVAC Unit plus installation (up to 4 ton unit size and must be in Vance County or surrounding area for installation). Turning Point CDC Director Chalis Henderson said, “Grand prizes are the HVAC from Ranes (Heating […]
— from a press release courtesy of Sheriff Curtis Brame On October 17 at approximately 12:44 a.m., Emergency First Responders along with Vance County Sheriff’s Office personnel were dispatched to Kerr Lake at 547 Frank Bullock Rd., regarding a drowning. According to a witness, the victim—Jody Brooks Massey—attempted to swim out to retrieve a boat […]
Birthday presents come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, recipients have an idea of what’s inside a wrapped box before they even open it. Other gifts, however, may be a complete surprise. And that’s what Henderson native Donald C. Seifert got on the occasion of his 90th birthday – a surprise. From North Carolina Governor […]
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that two men have been arrested and charged in separate incidents – one involving theft of catalytic converters and the other with breaking into vehicles in the Dabney community. According to information from Sheriff Curtis R. Brame, the criminal investigation division of the sheriff’s office arrested Dakota Wilson […]
The wait is over. It’s showtime for the annual Vance County Tourism Show Shine Shag and Dine car show and events. Friday morning the pre-show cruise-in happens at Satterwhite Point Park on Kerr Lake from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. SG Smoke House food truck will be on site. Enjoy great brisket and more. Classic […]
Various organizers have a lot planned for everyone in the area. Friday, October 15 – From 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., it’s the Hispanic Heritage Festival at 200 Breckenridge Street. Dr. Alice Sallins, chairperson of the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission’s Promotions Committee, said, “It will be such a great honor to have the culmination activity […]
If you’ve ever been awakened in the middle of the night by that annoying little chirp of the smoke detector signaling the need for a new battery, consider this: that annoying little chirp could be a life-saving sound that could avert tragedy in a real emergency. October 3-9 is Fire Safety Week, and Henderson Fire […]
— submitted by Erin Carter, domestic violence and sexual assault victim’s advocate with Infinite Possibilities October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)! Every year, Infinite Possibilities, Inc. remains committed to raising awareness, urging leaders, communities, and individuals to use their voice to speak up and out against Domestic Violence. In honor of victims and survivors, […]
In the past 7 days, there have been 140 new cases in Vance County. The percent positivity rate in Vance County is 6.6%. In the past 7 days, there have been 114 new cases in Granville County. The percent positivity rate in Granville County is 4.4%. In Vance County, 64% of those over the age […]
