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County residents who are trying to decide whether to tap into the countywide water system have an incentive: Vance County commissioners have set the signup fee at $125 and have extended the reduced rate to be effective for the duration of construction of Phase 1B. As Commissioner Tommy Hester explained it, “We’re trying to get […]
People are quick to blame social media for many of society’s ills lately, but Melody Peters, Youth Services Librarian at Perry Memorial Library, gives it credit for a growing interest in crafting. So she’s riding that wave and launching a monthly gathering for young people to learn the art of crochet. “It is a ‘thing,’” […]
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The North Carolina Community Foundation administers nearly 140 college scholarships totaling close to $1.8 million. Most of the applications are open until Mar. 3 for students looking for ways to help pay for college. There is no cost to apply and students can apply online using NCCF’s Universal Scholarships Application, which matches student information with criteria for […]
On Vance County Cooperative Extension with Micah Sharpe: The Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge is happening in March. Vance County will take on other teams from other counties in the State. This is a perfect opportunity for kids to showcase their culinary skills. There will be a Game of Drones Competition in April! Kids […]
— information courtesy of Vance County Schools and Vance-Granville Community College More than 100 of the region’s best young musicians will show off their skills at the 3rd annual Community Youth Honor Band Concert, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7 at the VGCC Civic Center. The concert, which is free and open to the public. begins […]
For Tom Wille, the message and mission of Rebuilding Hope is simple: The book of Acts calls upon Christians to be the witness in Jerusalem, and to spread the Gospel message. “Here we are, working in our Jerusalem,” Wille said on Monday’s TownTalk. As co-director for the past couple of years, Wille said he has […]
UPDATED: 2 p.m. February 4 The Vance County Board of Commissioners and county staff spent Friday, Jan. 31 at a planning retreat to discuss a wide range of issues, ranging from conditions and maintenance needs at the county detention center and creation of a possible emergency services complex to changing the property tax revaluation cycle […]
— courtesy of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page “The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the State Bureau of Investigations, and with the assistance of the Youngsville Rescue Dive Team, executed searches in Vance County on 1/30/2025. During the search, possible human remains were discovered. The remains were sent to the NC […]
In just about one month, the anticipated $5 million renovation project will begin at Maria Parham Health to enhance the Emergency Department’s ability to provide high-quality care, with special consideration for patients with mental health and substance abuse challenges. The start date for Phase One is Mar. 3, and hospital officials are ready. “We are […]
