Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • Start planning your fall garden on paper now. Locate sources of transplants and seeds.
  • When buying grass seed in bulk. Check the germination % on the bag you want a minimum of at least 90% germination rate.
  • Get your copy of Carolina Lawns if you plan to renovate your lawn.
  • Be on the lookout for yellow legged hornet. If you see one, kill it and contact Cooperative Extension.
  • Check your garden for weeds that may start.
  • When canning and freezing vegetables, contact Cooperative Extension for updated information.
  • Keep rain gauges cleaned after every rain and record the amount of rain in your garden journal.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • Get your vegetable publications from Cooperative Extension.
  • Check houseplants, dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Perry Memorial Library

The Local Skinny! Programs Ramping Back Up At Perry Memorial Library

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Perry Memorial Library’s Aug. 26 Read-Out is scheduled to take place at the new – and wildly popular – Skateboard and Splash Park. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters invites the community to come out for the back-to-school celebration that will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the park, located at 104 N. William St. at the corner of William and Montgomery streets.

Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott will be there to read a special selection, Peters said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny!

The park has a nice, covered shelter, so the Read-Out will take place rain or shine.

The Read-Out is a lead-in to fall programming at the library, which includes la couple of twists on some long-time favorite activities.

The Reading Buddy program is coming back this year, but instead of having to sign up, Peters said it’ll be a drop-in session on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

“It’s a standing invitation” for families to take part in without the commitment that comes with signing up and then having to miss because of things that may pop up at the last minute.

She’s recruiting heavily for teen volunteer reading buddies who may be looking for ways to get those community volunteer hours in.

Volunteers will be ready and waiting for younger readers and they’ll have a chance to read, discuss and converse one-on-one for a half hour or so.

Teen Time is back, but it’s on Mondays this fall, beginning on Sept. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Peters said teens had put in special requests for some new Wii games, so stop by and check it out. The format is the same – there will be snacks and different themes reflected in craft activities and more in the Maker Space.

And anyone who wants to see just what all the library has – in addition to all those books – should stop by the Open House between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 28.

It’s all about getting folks through the doors to learn more about the library and what it offers the community. “We want the community to explore all the fun things about the library,” Peters said.

Sure, you know you can check out books and movies, but did you know the library also has a cool new button maker? Find out all about it at the Open House!

Visit www.perrylibrary.org for a complete schedule of programs and activities.

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The Local Skinny! City of Henderson Continues Search To Fill Opioid Advisory Board

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The City of Henderson continues to accept applications for membership on the Opioid Settlement Advisory Board. The original deadline to submit applications had been July 31, and Interim City Manager Kendrick Vann shared seven applications with City Council at the August meeting for the 8-member board.

But some Council members expressed concern at that Aug. 10 meeting about not having representation from each of the city’s four wards, so Vann and staff set about amending the CAF to include wording that says two advisory board members would be selected from each ward.

It was originally stated that prospective advisory board members include individuals with professional backgrounds in drug addiction/treatment, health care and mental health and public health fields.

Council member Geraldine Champion said there should be a representative from each of the city’s four wards and also said she’d like to see individuals with “life experience” with overcoming opioid use.

Mayor Melissa Elliott agreed. “I think it’s imperative that we have at least one person on that board who has overcome” opioid addiction.

The council tabled a vote on individual applicants because they didn’t know which wards some of them live in. One applicant lives in the county.

Vann said the call for advisory board members would go back out into the community; the wording of the CAF will need to be changed to reflect the council’s desire to have balanced ward representation, since that was not originally specified.

The City Council approved the change to the CAF as part of its emergency called meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

The deadline to apply is Mon, Aug 24 at 5 p.m.  Submit your application to Tracey Kimbrell by  email or give her a call at 252.430.5705. traceykimbrell@henderson.nc.gov. For more information, contact Brandi Dukes at 252.430.5702 or email brandidukes@henderson.nc.gov

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First Methodist Church

The Local Skinny! Special Tag Sale for August at FUMC Henderson

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The United Women in Faith’s tag sale for missions is underway now, with additional discounts on furniture and home décor through the month of August.

The showroom floor is open for customers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St.

Enjoy an additional 25 percent discount this month on everything from dining and kitchen tables to bedroom suites, as well as upholstered sofas and chairs – and that’s just for starters.

Customers can shop on the fifth Saturday of the month, as well – that’s Aug. 29 – from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Proceeds support a wide variety of missions, including Hand In Hand, the soup kitche, Pinkston St. Elementary weekend packs, ACTS, Boys & Girls Club, Lifeline, Community Partners of Hope, Good Neighbors Fund, YMCA Children’s program, conference missions, the Methodist Home for Children and United Methodist Church on Relief.

Enter through the church office entrance when you come to shop.

Call 252.438.8791 to learn more.

 

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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • The Fall Vegetable Garden will take place on Monday, August 17th at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Start planning your fall garden on paper now. Locate sources of transplants and seeds.
  • Start preparing for lawn renovation 1, soil test 2, and purchase a variety of seeds needed.
  • Get your copy of Carolina Lawns if you plan to renovate your lawn.
  • Be on the lookout for yellow legged hornet. If you see one, kill it and contact Cooperative Extension.
  • Do not let weeds mature to seed.
  • When canning and freezing vegetables, contact Cooperative Extension for updated information.
  • Keep rain gauges cleaned after every rain and record the amount of rain in your garden journal.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • Get your vegetable publications from Cooperative Extension.
  • Check houseplants, dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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The Local Skinny! KVA Volleyball Tournament Coming Aug. 14th & 15th

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In the month or so since he’s been Kerr-Vance Academy’s athletic director, Mike Ramel has been busy getting oriented to his new job, making connections on campus and in the community.

And while students and their families were welcomed back to campus Monday for a back-to-school event in advance of Wednesday’s first day of class for students, Ramel is dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s on this weekend’s volleyball tournament, hosted at KVA.

Fall sports practices began last week, Ramel said on Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny! With cross country, golf, soccer and volleyball cranking up, Ramel’s got a lot on his plate.

But first up is the KVA Invitational, which includes eight games on Friday, Aug. 14 and 12 games on Saturday, Aug. 15

“This will set the tone, for sure,” Ramel said of the tournament, which he billed as an action-packed weekend of competitive volleyball. It’s an early-season opportunity to compete with some local teams and others from a little farther away.

The tournament will begin with pool play and continues with a championship bracket and a consolation bracket.

Teams from Henderson Collegiate and Crossroads Christian will make the short drive to KVA’s Crawford Gym; other teams include KIPP Pride Littleton, Lighthouse, Excelsior, Carolina Collegiate and Triangle Math and Science, Ramel said.

He hopes having a good blend of local teams promotes good attendance – he’d love to see folks fill the stands.

“It makes it fun for the kids,” he said.

Visit https://www.kerrvance.com/ to find a complete schedule and pairings for the KVA Invitational.

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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, August 10th at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • The Fall Vegetable Garden will take place on Monday, August 17th at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Start planning your fall garden on paper now. Locate sources of transplants, seed.
  • Start preparing for lawn renovation 1, soil test 2, and purchase a variety of seeds needed.
  • Now would be a great time to take soil samples if you are planning a lawn renovation.
  • Take out any vegetable plants that have finished production. Compost if not showing signs of disease.
  • Do not let weeds mature to seed.
  • When canning and freezing vegetables, contact Cooperative Extension for updated information.
  • Keep rain gauges cleaned after every rain and record the amount of rain in your garden journal.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • Get your vegetable publications from Cooperative Extension.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Perry Memorial Library

The Local Skinny! With Summer Programming A Big Success, Perry Memorial Library Staff Prepare For Fall

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Fresh off a jam-packed summer program, Melody Peters sums up the seven-week period filled with theater troupes, music, birds of prey and – of course – reading in just a few words: “Whew! it was a whirlwind!”

But a whirlwind in the best ways possible, said Peters, Youth Services Librarian at Perry Memorial Library.

More than 2,500 people attended 67 – 67! – different programs. In addition, 167 participants in the summer reading program got weekly prizes in exchange for turning in reading logs.

“It was just a fantastic summer reading program,” Peters said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! “I am thrilled with the turnout, with the new families, with the old families…just a really great program.”

And while August is a time when Peters and the library staff can take a short rest before the fall programming begins, they’re not ones to be idle. “We’re still moving behind the scenes,” she said.

There may be some quality vacation time between now and Labor Day, but the library remains open and Peters said library representatives go to many of the area back-to-school events and open houses before the new school year begins later in the month.

And then there’s putting the finishing touches on planning for the fall programming – this is the time of year that Peters and others on the staff look at the last quarter of the year – December will be here before you know it!

Visit www.perrymemorial.org to find out about all the programs and services available at Perry Memorial Library.

 

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VGCC Foundation Craft Fair Vendor Deadline Sept. 25 For Oct. 9 Event

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— Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel

The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation will host the 4th annual “Fill the Pantry” Craft Show on Friday, Oct. 9, from 2–7 p.m. inside the VGCC Civic Center in Henderson.

This popular community event brings together local artisans, crafters, and vendors for an afternoon of shopping, creativity, and giving back. Proceeds from the event will directly support the VGCC Food Pantry, which provides essential resources to students facing food insecurity across Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties.

The Foundation is currently seeking vendors to participate in this year’s event. Booth spaces are available for $25 for each 10′ x 10′ space ($50 for a 10′ x 20′ space), plus a donated item to be used for raffles. This event offers an affordable opportunity for local businesses and creators to showcase and sell their products while supporting a meaningful cause.

“The ‘Fill the Pantry’ Craft Show continues to grow each year, thanks to the incredible support of our community,” said Angela Douglas, Food Pantry assistant. “This event not only highlights local talent but also helps ensure our students have access to basic needs so they can focus on their education and future success.”

Community members are encouraged to attend, shop, and support the cause. A wide variety of handmade goods, crafts and unique items will be available. The entry fee for shoppers is three canned goods or non-perishable items.

To register as a vendor, complete the online interest form at https://bit.ly/4vQVsyR. Please note vendors will not be considered registered unless they have paid before the deadline of Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Vendors must offer items for sale.

For additional information or questions, please contact Angie Douglas douglasa@vgcc.edu or 252.738.3323.

(This news text above was originally published July 17, 2026.)

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Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

The Local Skinny! Live Music at the VCRFM this Saturday

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This Saturday, Aug. 1, the Vance County Regional Farmers Market is offering up a little musical food for the soul to go along with all that fresh produce, yummy baked goods and colorful cut flowers, courtesy of Mysti Mayhem.

The Durham-based singer and songwriter brings her unique sound of soulful blues to the market for a performance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Market Manager Stephen Wolf said folks are in for not just a musical treat, but a culinary one as well.

Mayhem’s husband is going to conduct a cooking class that involves making homemade mozzarella and different types of pesto.

Having live music is just one way Wolf wants to try to attract new visitors to the market. He’s been in the job close to a month now, and he said he’s pleased with the level of vendor participation and patrons.

And on days when there’s special entertainment, like this Saturday, the market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving customers an extra hour to shop.

Last weekend’s rainy weather didn’t dampen attendance, he said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny!

There were more than 500 shoppers from Vance and other nearby counties, he said.

“Everyone is seeing the importance of shopping local,” he said, adding that he wants that sentiment to continue to grow.

From produce, fruit, baked goods and farm-raised meats to cut flowers and handicrafts, the market’s vendors provide a wide variety of products for customers to enjoy.

“I’ve gotten so much great feedback from the shoppers and vendors alike,” Wolf said, expressing their satisfaction with turnout and advertising, all to support the “eat local” philosophy.

Another way to support the “eat local” phenomenon with younger customers involves using technology. And QR codes.

Tech-savvy customers can create a personal QR code to get their names in the bucket for a raffle at the close of the season, Wolf said. There’s also a loyalty program that will reward repeat customers with a branded, reusable shopping bag after three trips. Customers who shop at the market five times will earn a little off their total shopping bill, he explained.

Of course, the QR code may not appeal to everyone and that’s fine, too.

While it’s one way to see how many visitors the market has on a given day, Wolf said he’d continue to use that ancient, muscle-powered device known as the handheld clicker.

“I will definitely still be operating the clicker,” he said.

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