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The Henderson Rec Players community theater organization has cast 75 local performers to present “The Wizard of Oz” at McGregor Performing Arts Center in July, according to Jo Ellen Nowell, director, and Mark Hopper, musical director. Leading the cast will be 15-year-old Becky Hunt of Henderson as Dorothy, Andy Dickerson of Henderson as the Scarecrow, […]
Vance County Schools For Immediate Release June 26, 2017 The Vance County Schools Nutrition Program is providing free meals again this summer to children in various programs in our county. Their delivery guys get covered here for insurance, for that’s an integral part while delivery. Through a federally funded Summer Nutrition Program, the school system’s […]
New Teacher Bag Donations We need your help to welcome our new teachers to Vance County! Snacks, gum, candy, water bottles, notepads, pens, pencils, coupons etc. are just a few of the things we need to pack in the bags. Make sure your business name and contact information is on the items you donate. This is a great […]
Vance County Schools For Immediate Release June 26, 2017 Construction and cleaning crews are busy in June preparing E.M. Rollins Elementary for its first year-round school year for 2017-2018. Teachers begin work on July 17 and students start classes for the new year on August 1. Work is ongoing to replace the heating and air-conditioning […]
Oxford, NC, June 23, 2017 – In preparation for future construction of its own law enforcement complex, Granville County elected officials and staff toured the recently constructed Bladen County, North Carolina, Law Enforcement Facility on Wednesday, June 22. The Bladen County facility, yet to be occupied, was toured by four Granville County Commissioners- Tim Karan, […]
DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S SCHEDULE JULY 2017 Mon, July 3 Warren Trial Court (Rozier) – Fuller, Raymond Franklin District Court (Keith) – Gardner, Roberson Vance District Court (Burnette) – Erdmann, Watson/Hargrove Granville District Court (Davis) – Gregory, Dickerson Granville County Clerk’s Office Hours, Attorneys, 2:00-4:00 pm – Gregory Tues, July 4 Holiday Wed, July 5 Granville District […]
Downtown Henderson Independence Day 2017 set for Saturday July 1st! Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. from Rose Avenue, celebration afterwards on Breckenridge Street. Parade Entry Forms are here: https://hendersonncdowntown.com/parade-entry/ Free general admission, and free kids activities and bounce houses! Check out our vendor list at https://hendersonncdowntown.com/event/independence-day-2017-celebration/ More vendors are welcome! Fill out our vendor form here: https://hendersonncdowntown.com/vendor-application/ […]
Summer is officially here… and so is your fresh, local summer produce at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market! Support your local farmers and stop by the VCRFM this week. Summer fruits and vegetables are available at your farmers market now! To celebrate we are going to have our annual PEAK SEASON KICKOFF June 24th! […]
CREEDMOOR, N.C. — Vance-Granville Community College today announced it received an in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software, with a commercial value of $31 million. The in-kind grant gives students access to the same technology that companies around the world depend on every day to develop innovative products in a wide variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, machinery, shipbuilding, high-tech electronics […]
by Craig Hahn It’s one of my favorite events of the year…the Annual Ridgeway Cantaloupe Festival. Join your friends and neighbors on 8 July from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Departments for this iconic festival. Enjoy cantaloupes, Brunswick stew, hot dogs and festive refreshments. Come see historical displays, kiddie rides, […]
