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Farmers, families and gardeners in the area are invited to stop by the Warren County Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension for the first-ever Ag Fest, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5. Paul McKenzie, agriculture extension agent for Vance and Warren counties, said folks can drop in between 9 a.m. and noon to learn about low-cost […]
The newly formed Warren County Community and Economic Development department has added two staff members to further the mission of comprehensive and strategic development for the county. Cynthia Jones is the assistant director of the new department, which merged with the county’s planning and zoning department over the summer. Jones replaces Ken Krulik, who retired […]
The Granville County Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the gym at Tar River Elementary School. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments regarding the idea of transforming the elementary school into a middle school. Tar River Elementary is located at 2642 […]
The parking lot of Maria Parham Health will be the site of a COVID-safe, drive -through Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 29. Children in costumes don’t have to navigate sidewalks or uneven driveways to fill their bags with goodies – they stay in their cars and get their candy and treats handed to […]
Vance County middle schoolers have a unique opportunity this Thursday that involves food, gift cards, COVID-19 vaccinations and pumpkins. Lots of pumpkins. Henderson-based Gang Free Inc. has partnered with Food Lion, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, among others, to sponsor “Pumpkin, Paint and Pizza at Vance County Middle School on Thursday, […]
Vance County Schools recommends, but will not require, a parent or guardian attend sports events with their middle school-age students. According to information from VCS public information officer Aarika Sandlin, the district will place additional middle school staff to be on hand at high school sports events to make sure the VCS code of conduct […]
The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center announces its 2021-22 lineup and there seems to be something for everyone, from a holiday ballet to the Big Band sound, with a little Parrothead music thrown into the mix. Tickets are now on sale for the McGregor Live! Series package and the five individual shows. The ticket booklet […]
Infinite Possibilities Inc., a Henderson-based domestic violence and comprehensive support services agency, invites the public to “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” to support awareness of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the 2021 theme is #Every1KnowsSome1. The walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
According to data from the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., second only to skin cancers. Moreover, it is the most common cancer globally, accounting for 12 percent of new cancer cases. But deaths from breast cancer have been steadily dropping, according to information from Emma […]
The Vance/Warren Master Gardener℠ volunteers will host a series of “garden chats” for local gardening enthusiasts. The virtual, interactive lecture series is titled “Fall & Winter: The Most Important Gardening Season.” The first session is Thursday, Oct. 21 and begins at 2 p.m. The gardening tasks of the fall and winter seasons set the stage […]
