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The Vance County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution opposing wording in N.C. Senate Bill 214 that would give Franklin County the authority to take property from Vance County without the commissioners’ approval. The vote was swift and unanimous and the emergency special called meeting lasted less than 10 minutes. The vote was 6-0; Commissioner […]
(Picture of Kerr Lake Regional Water System receiving 9th consecutive gold award) N.C. Department of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley visited Henderson Tuesday to present awards to businesses and industries in Vance and Granville counties for excellence in workplace safety. In remarks before the awards presentation, Farley said he hoped the employers who received the Gold […]
With the recent announcement that the Mars Petcare plant will close its doors in the next few months, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson said she and her staff will be doing all in their power to support the 150 employees who will be without jobs when the facility ceases production. “Let me just […]
In her role as manager of the Warren County Farmers Market, Tamara Small has many tasks and logistics on her to-do list this time of year: with Opening Day less than two weeks away, Small no doubt is arranging details with vendors, scheduling special activities, cooking demonstrations and more. But Small draws comparisons with her […]
The next ‘Faith in Mental Health’ forum is scheduled for Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m. to share information with individuals and church representatives interested in learning more about available mental health resources in Vance and Granville counties. The session is free to attend and will take place in the cafeteria on the campus of […]
Rebuilding Hope is gearing up for its spring barbecued chicken plate fundraiser, which is scheduled for Friday, Apr. 24. Come on out to 414 Raleigh Rd. beginning at 11 a.m. to pick up plates in the convenient drive-thru lane or park and head inside the Rebuilding Hope headquarters to dine in. Tickets are $12. Call […]
The annual Granville Gardeners Expo takes place Saturday, Apr. 18, and Vendor Coordinator Christi Henthorn said this year’s event features educational workshops, vendors, local handcrafted items as well as the plants, vegetables, herbs and more for gardeners to scoop up and add to their own landscapes. Come out to the Granville County Convention & Expo […]
People find all kinds of items when they clean out parents’ and grandparents’ attics that can provide insight into bygone times – diaries, vintage clothing and photographs all provide glimpses into the past. But what about whole communities? Once-vibrant places where folks could go for mail, fabric for new clothes and other provisions? Communities literally […]
The City of Henderson is $500,000 closer to providing key water system upgrades to a group of households near Skenes Avenue. Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott said Monday’s check presentation by U.S. Congressman Don Davis will make possible the first phase of a water line extension to eight households, which she called “essential to the health […]
National Ag Day may be officially celebrated one day each year, but for the dedicated staff at the Vance County N.C. Cooperative Extension, EVERY day is Ag Day. As the county’s extension director, Dr. Wykia Macon said she encourages the local agents to get out into the community as much as possible. It’s a way to […]
