Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:
We continue our series on working with children with bedtime problems. This time we discuss how to prepare a child for bedtime and a routine to go through.
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The City of Henderson is getting $10.7 million from the state’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund for its Sandy Creek Pump Station and Force Main projects.
The announcement came last week, when Gov. Josh Stein and the Department of Environmental Quality said that 48 projects in 27 counties would receive more than $204 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
The awards will improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, address PFAS and other forever chemicals, identify and replace lead pipes and improve resiliency after future storms, according to information on the DEQ website.
“When you turn on the faucet in your home, you shouldn’t have to worry about whether that water is safe for your family,” said Governor Josh Stein. “These investments will help ensure North Carolinians have access to clean drinking water and will help keep people safe when disaster strikes.”
“At DEQ, we’re committed to ensuring everyone in North Carolina has access to clean water,” said DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson. “This funding will address aging infrastructure and improve public health for communities large and small.”
The town of Warrenton also is set to receive $10 million for its Phase IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project.
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The 27th annual Chamber Challenge golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2 and now’s the time to register – the deadline is Sept. 22, but Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said not to wait too long – the spots fill up fast!
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Margier White-State Farm Insurance invite you to join us in making this event a fun and successful fundraiser at Kerr Lake Country Club.
The Chamber is seeking sponsors and donations for golfers’ gift bags as well as players for the tournament. It will be a day full of fun, food, golf and networking.
Here’s the link to the registration page, which contains information about sponsorship levels and more:
In its first two months of operation, the KARTS FLEX Ride van is living up to expectations. KARTS officials say the goal is to increase ridership with each month of operation – so far, so good.
KARTS Executive Director Randy Cantor said the program is “going really well.”
Finance Manager Tonya Moore has the data to back up that sentiment – in June, the first month of operation for the Uber-style transit that operates within the city limits of Henderson – there were 242 riders. July isn’t even over yet, and ridership is at 253 and counting, Moore said on Tuesday’s TownTalk. She and Cantor discussed the new transportation opportunity available from KARTS.
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State and federal dollars are paying for the first three years of the micro transit. KARTS is one of a growing number of transportation agencies getting funds to establish micro transit programs.
“The goal is to increase every month,” Moore said. New passengers, not necessarily the same individuals who use the KARTS van service, are taking advantage of the new, streamlined system.
The door-to-door service helps people get to and from work, to doctor’s appointments or anywhere else within the city limits. Riders can book online, with an app on their phone or simply call the KARTS office to schedule transportation.
And the on-demand service can pick you up within 30 minutes.
“We’re keeping statistics,” Cantor said. “All of our trips have been 100 percent on-time performance. And there have been relatively few no-shows. There’s one vehicle in service now, but a second is available as demands for the service rise. And there’s a third vehicle that can be easily changed from a KARTS van to a FLEX Ride van, he said.
Each trip is $6, and the driver accepts cash, but KARTS said the process is much more streamlined if you pay by card or set up an account that automatically deducts the cost of the trip.
“The majority are scheduling on the app,” Moore said. “That’s exactly what we wanted to see – it streamlines the process for everyone involved.”
Both Cantor and Moore said they believe that ridership will increase further once the weather cools off.
“When it’s extremely hot, when it’s rainy, extremely cold, cancellations increase,” Moore said.
“People don’t want to get out in non-desirable weather.”
Visit https://www.kartsnc.com/ to learn more.
— information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Monday, July 28, officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Ruin Creek Road following reports of active gunfire. Upon arrival at 381 Ruin Creek Road, a medical clinic, officers, along with deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, located one of the individuals involved in the incident, Marquis Lamar Skinner, 37, of Oxford.
Shortly thereafter, officers learned that a second individual involved in the altercation, John Lee Sutton Jr., 43, of Manson, had arrived at a local emergency department with non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident.
As officers conducted their investigation, collecting statements, processing the scene and reviewing evidence, Skinner was taken into custody and transported to the Henderson Police Department. A firearm believed to have been used in the incident has been recovered.
Skinner has been charged with the following offenses:
He was presented before a magistrate and is being held without bond at the Vance County Detention Center awaiting his initial court appearance.
The Henderson Police Department extends its gratitude to the public for their cooperation and to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office for their invaluable assistance during this incident.
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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:
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There are still a few spots available for Rebuilding Hope Inc.’s Kids Construction Camp, which gives young people an opportunity to learn about tools and how to use them.
The three-day camp takes place Aug. 6-8 at Rebuilding Hope’s facility, 414 Raleigh Rd. from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, said Tom Wille, co-director of Rebuilding Hope. The camp will be capped at 30; Wille said Monday there’s space for 5 or 6 more.
The camp is free and gives youngsters in 3rd-6th grade a chance to visit a variety of stations set up to learn about hammers and nails, electrical and plumbing, as well as block laying, roofing and more.
Wille said it’s a really good thing that the children get to learn some construction skills through hands-on activities, and “they learn a little about Jesus through the Bible Study,” he added.
Parents and guardians can find the application at www.rebuildinghopeinc.org or stop by the office, 414 Raleigh Rd. and pick up a paper copy.
The stations are mock-ups of real-life applications, but don’t worry – it’s all safe. The campers will be learning how to shingle a roof, but the roof is only waist-high, Wille said.
“Everything is safe, but they get the point to see how it’s done…see the tools that are involved,” he said.
The Kids Construction Camp could be a steppingstone to another opportunity for youth that Rebuilding Hope hosts each year: Servants on Site.
This weeklong program wrapped up last week, with 114 young people and even more adult volunteers working together to replace the roof on nine different homes in Vance and Warren counties.
“We were able to take the Gospel to our world – our Jerusalem, which is right here in Vance County and a couple of surrounding counties,” Wille said.
That in and of itself is good news, he said, but the even better news is that a number of youth participants and one of the homeowners professed their love of Christ during the week.
This year’s S.O.S. theme was “Follow Me,” and Wille said the participants got a chance to witness what it’s like to help those in need.
“They’ve made lifelong friends, seen things that they would (otherwise) not see and see how it directly affects the community around them. It’s a pretty awesome thing.”
The kids worked during the hottest week of the year and got a chance to see that hard work pays off – and makes a difference. “You get this opportunity to focus on thing of importance and things that matter,” he said. “It does become clearer…there are more important things than TikTok.”
The evenings were spent at Central Baptist Church, with high-energy Christian Rock music, a worship service, devotional time and small-group discussions about the goings-on of the day.
Several kids made the altar call, he said, a tribute to the power that comes with young people coming together to serve their community in the name of Jesus.
“We can talk about Jesus all we want to, but if we’re not out there relating to them, people are not going to see it,” Wille said.
“If we don’t get out there and show that compassion, that tenderness, the forgiveness, we don’t mirror God.”
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— information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel
Vance-Granville Community College is hosting two Applied Technology Program Open Houses for new and prospective students. Stop by on Wednesday, July 30, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. or Tuesday, August 5, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to explore VGCC’s Applied Technology programs in person before the new semester begins in August.
Meet instructors and program directors and tour lab facilities to get a close-up look at the latest equipment during the open house opportunities. College staff will be on hand to share information about admission, program pathways and other support services the college offers, as well as information about financial aid and registration, according to information from VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel.
Whether you are a recent high school graduate, a working professional, or someone considering a career change, VGCC has a variety of programs designed to meet you where you are and help you build a successful future. Visit just one program if you already know what skills you want to pursue, or you can explore all five to see which one fits your career goals.
Visit the Main Campus in Henderson to learn about Automotive Systems Technology, Electrical Systems Technology and HVAC Technology. The South Campus in Creedmoor will host the Mechatronics & Electronics Engineering Technology tour and the Franklin Campus will host the Welding Technology tour.
Visit https://www.vgcc.edu/ to learn more.
Please note the tours listed below take place at various Vance-Granville campuses. Addresses and directions to all campuses may be found at www.vgcc.edu/about-us/campuses.
Main Campus, Henderson
Location: Building 4, Room 4104
Contact: Program Head James Gibbs
gibbsj@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3204
Location: Building 8, Room 8110-B
Contact: Instructor Alvin Durham
durhama@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3211
Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC)
Location: Building 5, Room 5103
Contact: Program Head Mark Tillotson
tillotsonm@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3214
South Campus, Creedmoor
Mechatronics & Electronics Engineering Technology
Location: Building 1, Room G1124
Contact: Department Chair David Bullock
bullockd@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3541
Franklin Campus, Louisburg
Location: Building 3, Room 3101-1
Contact: Program Head Luke Gravel
gravelc@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3338
(This news item was originally posted July 24, 2025. This is not a paid ad.)
