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Warren County officials have announced that the John Graham gym, located at 113 Wilcox St., Warrenton, will be closed beginning Monday, Mar. 6 as it undergoes some renovations. The renovations are expected to take until June to complete, according to information from the county. When the facility reopens, the completed improvements will include upgrades to […]
A live person will answer your call 24/7 in English or Spanish. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and although the month is over, Families Living Violence Free offers some facts about teen dating violence that are relevant all year long. FLVF Executive Director Peggy Roark said that violent behavior in young people usually […]
For the first time in the history of the state of North Carolina, students at STEM Early High picked, researched, designed, and on May 11th, will be testing scientific experiments in zero-g, lunar, and martial gravity environments. — Vance County Schools Press Release — STEM Early High School teacher Milton Lima represented Vance County Schools […]
The Northeast Regional beef conference is coming to Warren County next month to provide updates that are relevant and important to beef cattle producers. Pregistration is requested by contacting your local livestock agent or by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northeast-regional-beef-conference-tickets-543191308827?aff=erelexpmlt#search. The meeting will be held on Mar. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunrise Ridge Farm, […]
If that old tractor that your granddaddy used all those years ago still runs, whether it’s that special shade of green or red or blue, there may be a spot for it during the upcoming Got to Be NC Festival later this spring. Festival organizers say there’s still space for those farm-equipment items that hobbyists […]
The Warren County 4-H program is sponsoring an eight-week dairy calf project for interested individuals and their families. Come out to an informational meeting on Mar. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more. The 2023 Dairy Calf Project pairs Jersey calves with 4-Hers for weekly sessions in preparation for a couple of upcoming livestock shows, […]
February is Heart Month, and Maria Parham Health is holding a Healthy Heart Day heart fair on Tuesday, Feb. 28, featuring information and resources to help the Henderson/Vance County community live longer and stronger. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives […]
The Henderson Fire Department recognized several of its own during a recent awards and commendation ceremony at Clearview Church. Interim Fire Chief Curtis Tyndall said Justin Crowder, an engineer with the fire department received the firefighter of the year award and fellow engineer Justin Simmons received the Chief’s award. Tyndall spoke with John C. Rose […]
The Granville County Convention and Expo Center will transform into a one-stop shopping venue for the upcoming Wedding and Events Expo on Saturday, Mar. 4 . Angela Allen, Granville County Tourism Development Authority director, said the event will be a perfect opportunity for anyone looking for ideas as they plan special events, from birthday celebrations […]
NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic With overdose deaths in 2021 increasing 22%, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services continues to extend mobile crisis care, treatment programs and other efforts to improve behavioral health services across the state. — press release courtesy of NCDHHS RALEIGH – With overdose deaths in 2021 increasing […]
