A woman died in a house fire Saturday night on Westover Drive in Henderson.
According to Henderson Fire Chief Tim Twisdale, the fire happened about 11 p.m. on Saturday at 2506 Westover Drive.
The victim was identified as Kathryne Powell King, Twisdale said.
Twisdale said fire officials spent much of Saturday night investigating the cause of the fire.
An initial investigation is calling the fire accidental at this time, Twisdale said.
A local supplier and manufacturer of specialty power cords for data centers and industrial markets has received the 2025 Rural Business Export Award at this year’s Governor’s Export Awards, presented by Gov. Josh Stein and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
Henderson-based StayOnline, established in 1987, has grown from a regional retailer into an internationally recognized manufacturer, holding ISO 9001:2015 certification and serving customers worldwide from its Vance County facility, according to information from the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission.
“StayOnline is exactly the kind of company that makes Vance County special,” said Ferdinand Rouse, CEcD, Director of the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission. “They’ve built a world-class operation right here in Henderson — manufacturing a specialized product, serving a global market, and doing it with decades of expertise. This award is well-deserved, and it’s a reminder that companies that call Vance County home have everything they need to reach customers anywhere in the world.”
The Governor’s Export Awards, now in its ninth year, honors North Carolina companies that have expanded their presence in international markets. StayOnline was recognized in the Rural Business category, which highlights companies based outside major metro areas that have successfully competed on a global scale.
EDPNC’s International Trade team supported 418 businesses across the state in the past year, with nearly half located in Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties like Vance County. The company offers custom-assembled and molded products with same-day shipping and worldwide reach. Learn more at stayonline.com.
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The Vance Charter School Athletic Booster Club has room for a few more teams at the 5th golf tournament, scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 2 at Henderson Country Club.
Get that team registration in by the Friday, Mar. 6 deadline to ensure a spot in the tournament, which has a 12 noon shotgun start. The tournament will cap entries to 22 four-person teams.
Don’t know a birdie from a bogey or a wood from a wedge? No worries – you can still come out to the post-tournament gathering that begins about 6 p.m. Tickets to that event are just $25. Come out for food, fellowship, a cash bar and live music from Whiskey Bent, a Granville County band.
VCS Athletic Director Lance Stallings said the school works to provide its student-athletes, and students as a whole, with the best experience possible. “It’s not possible without the booster club and the athletic department,” Stallings said. “We’re very fortunate to have the best of the best at Vance Charter School.”
The golf tournament is one of the booster club’s major fundraisers each year, and Booster Club President Caroline Overby said the activities surrounding the tournament will include again this year a silent auction. Tournament winners will be announced at the evening event as well.
The golf tournament has several presenting sponsors – Drake & Seymour Dentistry, Sossamon Funeral Home and Chick-fil-A – but there are other sponsorship levels to choose from, too:
The golf tournament is designed to be a fun event, but organizers are keeping their sights on the real reason for the tournament – raising money that will provide meals, additional equipment and uniforms for the school’s athletic program.
Proceeds also go to fund scholarships, awarded to two seniors to help with their post-graduation plans.
Citing the school’s non-profit status, Overby said, “every single penny goes back straight back to the kids.”
Visit https://www.vancecharter.org/page/athletics to learn more or find them on Facebook or other social media platforms.
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Come to the Mar. 10 Community Information Series program at Baskerville Funeral Home to learn more about treatment options for opioid use disorder and more from an expert with VANCE RECOVERY.
The event is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Baskerville Funeral Home, 104 S. Chestnut St., Henderson.
Katie Lee, a registered nurse and director of Vance Recovery, will present information to educate and offer support to individuals and families dealing with the effects of opioid use disorder.
Topics of discussion include: Mood & Mental Health
For additional information, please contact 252.430.6824.
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It’s takeout only at 220 Seafood in Henderson on Mondays. There’s no dining room service on Mondays either, but the kitchen is cooking on all cylinders. Monday at 220 is for fundraisers.
The first three Mondays in March are booked for local organizations that include a school, a church and a nonprofit organization.
The menu is fresh fried trout, cole slaw, French fries and hushpuppies. The price is $11. Repeat customers know the drill: Just stop by the restaurant at 1812 N. Garnett St. between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – no advance ticket purchase needed.
The Mar. 2 fundraiser benefits Vance County Middle School. There are tickets available for purchase at the school’s front desk, but customers don’t have to purchase that ticket in advance.
On Mar. 9, the trout plate fundraiser is being sponsored by the Men’s group at West End Baptist Church to support a number of local ministries.
“We get our money from fish fries,” said organizer Jerry Parrish.
The church recently made financial donations to ACTS, Lifeline, G.R.A.C.E. Ministries and Rebuilding Hope.
Then on Mar. 16, stop by 220 to pick up a trout plate to support ACTS, Area Christians Together in Service. ACTS has a food pantry and makes hot meals daily for those in need in the area.
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A subcommittee of Vance County’s America 250 group is in the process of collecting photos and information for the 124 service members from Vance County veterans who were killed in action. Since January, the committee has gotten about 10 additional photos to add to the 58 that had already been located. The photos are going to be printed on banners that will be displayed on several downtown streets in conjunction with plans to observe the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Vance County Historical Society Vice President Tem Blackburn said some of the new photos they’ve located are of veterans for whom photos hadn’t been available; others are simply better photos of veterans they did have images for. Blackburn is secretary of the Vance County America 250 committee.
Each banner will feature the name and photo of a Vance County individual who have died in service to their country.
The plan, Blackburn said, is to have the banners installed by Memorial Day.
“I expect that photos will continue to filter in even after we deploy the banners. Those that do will go on replacement banners that will be worked in for Memorial Day 2027,” he said.
As of this publication, it’s about half and half the number of photos available versus not yet available.
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:
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The HUBZone Technology Initiative is launching a virtual race to raise money to further its mission of empowering communities through technology access.
The Digital Bridge Run begins March 1 and goes through May 31, according to HTI Marketing Director Rachel Taylor.
Participants can run, walk, bike or race their own way at any time during the period.
For an entry fee of $37, participants can complete their race at their own pace and location, making the event accessible to individuals of all fitness levels. After registering, participants are encouraged to share their time and a photo with HTI to celebrate their achievement. All registered participants will receive an official limited-edition 2026 Digital Bridge Run medal, shipped directly to them.
Proceeds from the Digital Bridge Run support HTI’s mission to transform donated technology into new opportunities for individuals and families in need. By providing laptops and digital resources, HTI works to expand access to education, workforce development, and essential online services in underserved communities.
“Community members, families, businesses, and teams are encouraged to participate and help power positive change!” Taylor said. “Every mile helps connect someone in our community to a better future.”
Registration is now open. Community members, families, businesses, and teams are encouraged to participate and help power positive change!
For more information or to register, visit https://givebutter.com/DBR26.
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