Entries by Laura Gabel

TownTalk: Community Partners Of Hope Helps Homeless Men

Delthine Watson’s got the math memorized: 365 times 365 equals 133,225. But when you apply that simple calculation to the plan for the Community Partners of Hope men’s emergency shelter, the result can have life-altering consequences. Watson, community network specialist for Community Partners of Hope, has complete faith that the community will help bring to […]

The Local Skinny! Restaurant Week Comes To Oxford

Local foodies, take note! Next week, innovative dining experiences are a short drive away as Oxford kicks off “Restaurant Week.” The event kicks off this Sunday, Sept. 25, with a Sunday Supper at Oxford Oaks Farm, located in Oxford Park, 3679 Oaklawn Dr., and Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen told Bill Harris on The Local […]

TownTalk: Infinite Possibilities Brings Awareness To Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and two upcoming events in the community are being organized as a way to boost visibility about the prevalence – and the local services that are available for those who may need help to get out of an abusive situation. Bratanya Simmons and Vanessa Henderson work with Infinite Possibilities, […]

TownTalk: The Story Of Drewry

. ACC basketball fans may know it as the hometown of the 1980’s Duke player David Henderson.  History buffs may know it by its earlier name of Enterprise. But anyone who remembers Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! may be able to recall that it is the teeny community of Drewry that, in the 1940’s had […]

TownTalk: Freedom Life Church Of God’s Camp Meeting Returns

According to Pastor Jeff Prewer, the upcoming camp meeting at Freedom Life Church of God will have all the markings of a traditional revival – there will be guest speakers and lots of special musical entertainment over the four-day event. But when you add technology – from video screens to social media platforms and podcasts […]

NC DOT Survey Open For Public To Comment On 10-Year Improvement Plan

The N.C. Department of Transportation has a survey available to gather public feedback on its draft of the 10-Year State Transportation Improvement Program. The STIP identifies the construction funding and schedule for transportation projects over a 10-year period. The survey window opened Sept. 1 and surveys can be completed and submitted through Oct. 28. There […]

TownTalk: National Cemeteries

Military veterans and their families may know about particular benefits that are available to them because of their service to the country, and those benefits extend to burial in a national cemetery. Through perseverance, carefully documented research and the help of a genealogist, Phyllis Maynard is planning a springtime memorial service at Salisbury National Cemetery […]

The Local Skinny! United Way Yard Sale

Whether you’re de-cluttering with a purpose, or whether you are finally taking a moment to clean out the garage or closet, Desiree Brooks says the items you are parting with be a big help to the community. Bring your gently used furniture, home décor items, electronics, baby and kid items and more to the United […]

TownTalk: McGregor Hall Continues Positive Impact With Upcoming Shows

From the stage, actors delight and entertain audiences with their performances. But the way Mark Hopper sees it, the local and regional actors who perform at McGregor Hall have important roles off-stage as well – Hopper sees them as ambassadors for the regional venue and for the community of Henderson, too. Rehearsals have begun for […]

TownTalk: Preserving The History Of Corbitt Trucks

The 20th annual Corbitt Truck Show and Reunion is coming up next month on Oct. 15, and it’s a great time to come out and view some of the vehicles that were manufactured right here in Henderson. Corbitt Preservation Association Vice President Tom Burleson said the reunion coincides with the Show, Shine, Shag and Dine […]