Perry Memorial Library

The Local Skinny! April Excitement at Perry Memorial Library

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The staff at Perry Memorial Library has planned some extra activities for young people for the week leading up to Easter, when many traditional public school students will have Spring Break.

Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the library is a gathering place for the whole community, and Spring Break is the perfect time for young people to come have some fun at the library while they enjoy a few days off from school.

In addition to the regular programming like the 11 a.m. Thursday Story Times for the little ones and Pajama Story Time on Tuesday, Apr. 8 at 6:30 p.m., the library team has put together

Arts and Crafts activities for Monday, Apr. 14, Movie Day on Tuesday, Apr. 15 and STEaM Club beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 17.

While those activities are geared for younger children, teens will have the Maker Space to call their own each afternoon during the week, Peters said. “You don’t have anything to do? – Come to the library!” The Maker Space will be open from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and teens can enjoy snacks, gaming and arts and crafts activities, she said.

Members of the library staff will be at the Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, Apr. 16 which will take place at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center.

This month’s First Friday activity takes place on Friday, Apr. 4 and features construction of a lava lamp, Peters said. First Friday programs feature a Science theme, and lava lamps are a perfect way to show kids how liquids mix – and separate.

“Add a little food coloring, and you’ve got a lava lamp,” she explained. Throw in an Alka-Seltzer just adds to the fun. The 10:30 program is for preschoolers and the 1 p.m. program is geared to multi-aged homeschool groups.

Then Michael Ellington from N.C. Cooperative Extension will help library patrons celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, Apr. 22 and will bring lots of hands-on activities for young people – think seed planting, Story Walk and more. “It’s going to be a great day,” Peters said.

Check out all the activities and programs at Perry Memorial Library at https://www.perrylibrary.org/

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TownTalk: Pathways 2 Peace

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According to the 2020 Census, the population of Vance County is 42,578. According to state government statistics, there are 720 nonprofit organizations located in the county. Simple math will tell you that’s one nonprofit for roughly every 59 residents.

Matthew Todd and Charles J. Turrentine Jr. had absolutely no idea that they’d be part of creating nonprofit number 721, but that’s exactly what has happened.

Pathways 2 Peace is gathering steam and its members have their sights set on making a difference in Henderson and Vance County.

At a Mar. 17 listening session hosted by Partners 2 Peace, community members gathered to voice opinions and concerns, as well as offer possible solutions to problems like gun violence and crime that have plagued the area.

There’s state money available to launch a range of projects and programs, according to folks at the Governor’s Crime Commission who attended the listening session, but Pathways 2 Peace has a little work to do first.

Gov. Josh Stein is allocating money – earmarked by Gov. Roy Cooper – to stop violence in impoverished counties in the state, Todd said on Tuesday’s TownTalk. A message that was repeated several different times during the listening session involved the number of nonprofits in the county and the apparent disconnect among them.

There’s a need to “connect the dots,” so the folks who are giving the money know the folks who are spending the money are doing everything above board.

“What sets us apart is we’ve got a governor’s administration behind us and they’re helping us navigate the nonprofit world,” Todd said.

“They are both willing to guide us through the process and keep us in the right path,” Turrentine said.

Turrentine wants to see the group “come up with practical ways that we can collectively come together as a board or committee to inflict positive change in our town,” he said. One thing he and board members are passionate about is helping youth.

Last summer’s collaboration with AIMHigh’s Park and Play program is one example of connecting the dots. Turrentine said Jessica Rice Hawkins and team visited low-income housing neighborhoods.

“The kids were excited when they saw the van and it was time (for) Park and Play,” Turrentine said.

He got the Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Soup Kitchen on board to provide meals for the participants.

This year, Pathways 2 Peace is looking forward to sponsoring those 75 youth in an upcoming road race that AIMHigh is sponsoring in downtown Henderson. “We’ll sponsor these kids and they’ll run for free,” Turrentine said.

Last summer, AIM High went to the children. This year, the children are headed into the larger community to take part in something positive and beneficial.

Nonprofits working together = dots connecting.

“We want to teach people about accountability,” Todd said. Whether you’re 5 or 6 years old on the playground, a teenager on the ball field or court or whether you’re 25 or 30 years old in a board room, taking personal accountability for your actions is critical.

Programs that involve youth are programs that are worthy of investment.

“We’re on the ground floor with Pathways 2 Peace,” Todd said.

With a mission statement that reads “Through unity, environmental design and intentional actions, we create safe spaces, shifting mindsets and changing the narrative of Henderson and Vance County, one step at a time,” Pathways 2 Peace could be a key partner in coalescing efforts from other local nonprofits in addressing challenges like gun violence and promoting youth programs.

“Through good works, through honest works, we can change things for the better,” Turrentine said.

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Pollen Isn’t Completely Bad

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

Today’s show dispels a common myth about pollen and allergies while making the case that pollen isn’t completely bad. Event reminders are also included:

Division of Air Quality Pollen Monitoring

https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-monitoring/pollen-monitoring

Community Garden Volunteer Form (April 11th)

https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden

Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness Event (May 2nd)

https://go.ncsu.edu/foodfarmacy

Vance County Regional Farmers Market Information (Opening Day May 3rd)

https://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/vance-county-regional-farmers-market/

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Maria Parham Health Earns Accreditation For Chest Pain Center, Included Among America’s Best Hospitals For Quality Heart Care

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— information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young

Maria Parham Health has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Quality Heart Care, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional cardiovascular care and to improving patient outcomes.

Maria Parham Health was featured in a recent issue of U.S. News & World Report specifically for its Chest Pain Center Accreditation, according to a press release issued Monday. This accreditation by the American College of Cardiology focuses on the hospital’s ability to deliver efficient and effective emergency care for acute coronary syndrome patients. The Chest Pain Center Accreditation program helps hospitals refine their cardiovascular care processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards in the care and treatment of heart patients.

“Receiving the Chest Pain Center Accreditation is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our cardiovascular team at Maria Parham Health,” said Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health. “We are honored to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology and to be listed among the nation’s best hospitals for heart care. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing the highest standard of care to our community, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible outcomes.”

In addition to the Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Maria Parham Health’s Cath Lab has also been recognized for its registry in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry. This registry assesses the characteristics, treatments and outcomes of cardiovascular disease patients who undergo diagnostic catheterization and/or percutaneous coronary intervention procedures. By participating in the NCDR, Maria Parham Health is able to leverage data-driven insights, research and analysis that inform clinical and operational decisions to enhance the overall quality of care delivered to every patient.

“Participation in the NCDR allows us to monitor and improve the care we provide to our cardiovascular patients by utilizing comprehensive data and evidence-based practices,” Beard said. “This registry enables our team to make informed decisions that ultimately result in better care and better outcomes for our patients.”

The ACC’s accreditation and the NCDR registry provide patients and caregivers with assurance that Maria Parham Health is committed to delivering the best cardiovascular care. The ACC’s Seal of Approval serves as a symbol of the hospital’s excellence in the field of heart care and its ongoing efforts to improve patient care and safety.

Patients and caregivers can trust hospitals and centers that participate in the NCDR and receive the ACC’s Accreditation Seal of Approval for delivering the best cardiovascular patient care. For more information on Maria Parham Health’s cardiovascular care programs and its recognition as one of America’s Best Hospitals, visit https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc

Items to Buy and Sell

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

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TownTalk: Purple Heart Signs Reign In Henderson

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The Purple Heart is a combat medal for members of the military who have been wounded in battle.

Sometimes, the person gets the award while he or she is living; but the award can be given at any time to veterans who qualify and also can be awarded posthumously.

At a recent ceremony in Henderson, local veterans, city leaders and others gathered to officially designate – with signs along key roadways and elsewhere – that the city is a “Purple Heart City.”

The original designation was made more than a decade ago, in 2012, said Hartwell Wright with American Legion Post 60 and with Chapter 637 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

But that’s as far as things went, Wright said. “No formal action was ever taken,” he said.

The state didn’t provide funds to create signs for the designation, but city leaders decided to change that.

There are signs at NC 39 North near the water treatment plant, two small signs on Beckford Drive, one at the movie theater and one at the Henderson Fruit & Produce on Old Norlina Road, and city staff may be placing additional signs soon, if there aren’t more up already. The Purple Heart chapter donated some of the smaller signs that have been placed in the city; the city created signs that are placed at the city limits.

The signs are tangible ways to recognize all purple heart recipients as they come through town, either as visitors or as residents – “to show we appreciate them and show them they’ll never be forgotten,” Wright said.

According to information provided Tuesday by Henderson Public Information Officer Salonia Saxton, the city is providing 25 Purple Heart signs that are located under each entrance to the city and under the speed limit signs throughout the area.

Wright, himself a Purple Heart recipient, provided remarks during the Mar. 7 ceremony to provide those in attendance a little history of the medal.

It is the oldest U.S. military award still given, he said.

Originally known as the Badge of Military Merit, it was established by George Washington in 1782 as a way to recognize rank and file fighting men, Wright said. At the time, only the elite officers would receive any type of commendation for combat-related actions, but Washington sought to create a medal for the average soldier.

In 1932, it was reimagined and was given the name it still has today.

Although there’s no way to know exactly how many Purple Heart recipients reside in Vance County today, Wright said he is among a group of people that is planning – with input from city staff – a veterans memorial that will be located just in front of the police department.

“We don’t have one in Vance County,” Wright said. Once the plans make their way through the design phase, Wright said the fundraising will begin.

Veterans are invited to a free veterans breakfast next Monday, Apr. 7 beginning at 8 a.m. at the VGCC Civic Center (Building 9), located at 200 Community College Rd., Henderson.

Contact Albert Spiess with Granville County Veterans Services

at 919.693.1484 or via email albert.spiess@granvillecounty.org to learn more.

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TownTalk: Utility Payment Scam Calls

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There’s another scam circulating in the area, according to the Henderson Police Department. This time, police officials say, they’ve received reports that someone is calling claiming to be from a utility company.

The caller says the utility service is being cut off and then provides another number to call to provide payment information – that can either be made from your bank account or cryptocurrency.

The police have one simple bit of advice: HANG UP!

Call the utility company yourself, using the number printed on your utility bill or from the company website – do NOT use the call-back number provided by the caller.

Often, the call-back numbers are fake, officials say. And if the message came via text, do not respond; rather, mark the number as junk or spam and report.

Customers should continue to use their regular method of payment and not follow the directions of the caller.

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