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Who: The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) Foundation
What: 3rd annual Fill the Pantry Craft Fair. Join us for a day of shopping, community, food, raffles and giving back. Local vendors will offer a variety of handmade goods—perfect for early holiday shopping—while helping to stock the pantry shelves. In addition, grab a bite to eat from Bun on the Run or enjoy a coffee and/or treat from The Double Shot.
When: Friday, October 10th from 2 pm to 7 pm
Where: VGCC Civic Center, 200 Community College Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: The event supports the VGCC food pantry, which provides essential resources to students in need.
Fee: Cost of admission is 3 canned goods, nonperishable food items, or paper goods.
Contact: The VGCC Food Pantry for more information or to learn how to be a vendor.
Phone/email: 252-738-3323 or douglasa@vgcc.edu
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Who: Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department
What: Stew Sale
When: Oct 11 at 7a until sold out
Where: Firestation at 1516 S. Cokesbury Rd
Why: Supports the volunteer fire dept.
Other: $10 per quart
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Who: ACTS of Henderson
What: “Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord” Benefit Concert. Tickets are available now.
When: October 11th, 2025 at 7pm
Where: McGregor Hall, 201 Breckenridge St, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: Tickets are $5, kids under 12 years old enter free
Contact: Thomas Blackwell for sponsorship forms or for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-8231 tdblackwell@actsofhenderson.org
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Who: Reclaiming Our Youth Leadership Program
What: 3rd Annual Charity Scholarship Ride & Worship. In Memory of Mr. Michael Perry & Mr. James Davis.
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Where: Motorcycle Ride @ 10:00 Roses on Norlina Rd. Henderson. Worship & Lunch with Ashley Grove Baptist Church @ 11:00 (2425 Nutbush Rd. Henderson)
Why: To raise money for student scholarships for college
Fee: $20 (Ride, Worship, and Lunch)
Contact: George Henderson for more information
Phone/email: (252) 915-9865 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Young Memorial United Holy Church
What: 24th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration of Pastor Elder Walter P Young
When: Oct 12 at 3:30p
Where: 1379 Brookston Rd, Henderson NC 27537
Other: Pastor Michael Alston of Ransom Way of the Cross will be guest speaker. Dinner will be served.
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Who: West End Baptist Church
What: Fish Fry Fundraiser
When: Oct 13 4p-7p
Where: 220 Seafood
Why: Supports local ministries such as ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, GRACE Ministries, Rebuilding Hope
Other: $10 per plate
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: BBQ Chicken Plate Sale, Plates will consist of 1/2 a BBQ chicken, corn, green beans, bread & dessert. Eat in or take out.
When: October 18th, 4-7pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C
Fee: Plates are $10 each
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Parker’s Peace Pool
What: 5th Annual Oyster Roast
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Where: The Sidney at 184 Henry Ayscue Road, Henderson
Why: Fundraiser for the 65-year-old community pool
Additional Details: $50. Gates Open at 4pm. Dinner from 5pm to 7pm. Raffle at 6:30pm. For tickets go to www.parkerpeacepool.com or email parkerpeacepool@gmail.com. Menu includes: Steamed Oysters, Pork BBQ, Fried Catfish, Steamed Shrimp (shell on), Baked Beans, Slaw, Hush Puppies, Tea/Water
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church
What: 145th Church Anniversary
When: October the 19th at 11:00am
Where: Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church on 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane Henderson NC
Additional Details: Pastor Charles Burwell will preach the message and the combined choir will be singing. Pastor Charles Burwell and the Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church members invited everyone to come and celebrate this 145th church anniversary with us. Contact Dorothy Wimbush at 252-425-7366 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com.
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Trunk or Treat. Kids 12 years old and younger can come dressed in their costumes and Tick or Treat in a safe environment.
When: October 25th, from 3-5pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C in the church parking lot.
Fee: Free event
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Free Coat Giveaway
When: Oct 25, 3p-5p
Where: 1211 N Garnett St. Henderson, NC 27536
Why: Kids need coats to stay warm this winter
Other: Must be present, taking place during Trunk or Treat
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Who: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church
What: Second Annual Community Trunk or Treat
When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26
Where: At Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Bobbitt Road
Additional Details: There is no fee to participate in the event, presented by Journey, Plank Chapel’s youth outreach ministry. Children 15 and younger are invited to walk the Trunk or Treat trail and collect candy along the way. Youngsters may wear their Halloween costumes when attending. Games with novelty prizes will also be offered as well as a crafts table. Anyone wishing to participate on the Trunk of Treat trail with a vehicle may reserve a space by contacting Ron Gustafson at (203) 641-2889. Vehicle participants must also provide candy to distribute. The church will also have information available for children and youth interested in joining Journey. For more information visit plankchapel.org
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Who: Amran Shriners
What: Circus
When: Oct 28, shows at 4p and 7p
Where: NC State Fair Grounds Gov. Hunt Horse Complex, Raleigh
Other: Tickets are $20 at gate or by calling 919-848-7972
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Who: New Sandy Creek Baptist Church
What: Trunk or Treat
When: Wednesday, October 29th, from 6-8pm
Where: New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldons Mill Rd., Henderson, NC 27537
Additional Details: Free Event, Come Dressed Up. Rain or Shine. The event will be inside if it rains. There will be nachos, popcorn, loads of candy with a prayer tent.
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: Veteran’s Day Service
When: November 9th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: ISH Cancer Ministry of South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church
What: Cake Auction
When: Nov 15 at 6p (doors open at 4:30p)
Where: South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church
Why: Supports those with cancer diagnoses with visitations and financial assistance
Other: Our annual auction is a lot of fun and fellowship with delicious homemade cakes, pies ,breads, candies , gift baskets , homemade BBQ sauces and so much more . For more information please call the church at 252-438-3322 or Greg Tapson at 252-820-2368
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: 140th Church Anniversary Service
When: December 14th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Clothes closet is open to the public. If you have a clothing need, please don’t hesitate to come by
When: Each 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536. The clothing closet building is located in the rear of the church parking lot.
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: First United Methodist Church of Henderson
What: Tag Sale
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM-1PM. Please enter through the Church Office entrance, and a volunteer will guide you through several rooms of the Tag Sale.
Where: First United Methodist Church of Henderson, 114 Church St, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: All proceeds from the Tag Sale ministry go to support the missions of the United Women in Faith. These missions include the following: Hand-in-Hand, Soup Kitchen, Pinkston Street Elementary Weekend Packs, Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS), the Boys & Girls Club, Lifeline, Community Partners of Hope, Good Neighbor Fund, YMCA Children’s Programs, NC Conference Missions, Methodist Home for Children, and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
Contact: FUMC of Henderson for more information or Tom Church if a shopping time beyond these hours is needed.
Phone/email: FUMC – (252) 438-8791. Tom Church – (252) 432-3845 or tchurch219@gmail.com
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Who: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department
What: Beginner Yoga, instructed by Beryle Lewis. Classes are based on basic yoga techniques to inspire physical, mental, and spiritual peace from within through balance, stretching, and breathing.
When: On Thursday Nights, from 6:15pm-7pm
Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson, NC
Fee: The cost is $1 for Members and $2 for Non-Members
Registration link: You can register by going to hvrpd.recdesk.com or stopping by the Aycock Rec Center
Contact: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-9400
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Who: The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) Foundation
What: 3rd annual Fill the Pantry Craft Fair. Join us for a day of shopping, community, food, raffles and giving back. Local vendors will offer a variety of handmade goods—perfect for early holiday shopping—while helping to stock the pantry shelves. In addition, grab a bite to eat from Bun on the Run or enjoy a coffee and/or treat from The Double Shot.
When: Friday, October 10th from 2 pm to 7 pm
Where: VGCC Civic Center, 200 Community College Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: The event supports the VGCC food pantry, which provides essential resources to students in need.
Fee: Cost of admission is 3 canned goods, nonperishable food items, or paper goods.
Contact: The VGCC Food Pantry for more information or to learn how to be a vendor.
Phone/email: 252-738-3323 or douglasa@vgcc.edu
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Who: Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department
What: Stew Sale
When: Oct 11 at 7a until sold out
Where: Firestation at 1516 S. Cokesbury Rd
Why: Supports the volunteer fire dept.
Other: $10 per quart
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Who: ACTS of Henderson
What: “Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord” Benefit Concert. Tickets are available now.
When: October 11th, 2025 at 7pm
Where: McGregor Hall, 201 Breckenridge St, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: Tickets are $5, kids under 12 years old enter free
Contact: Thomas Blackwell for sponsorship forms or for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-8231 tdblackwell@actsofhenderson.org
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Who: Reclaiming Our Youth Leadership Program
What: 3rd Annual Charity Scholarship Ride & Worship. In Memory of Mr. Michael Perry & Mr. James Davis.
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Where: Motorcycle Ride @ 10:00 Roses on Norlina Rd. Henderson. Worship & Lunch with Ashley Grove Baptist Church @ 11:00 (2425 Nutbush Rd. Henderson)
Why: To raise money for student scholarships for college
Fee: $20 (Ride, Worship, and Lunch)
Contact: George Henderson for more information
Phone/email: (252) 915-9865 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Young Memorial United Holy Church
What: 24th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration of Pastor Elder Walter P Young
When: Oct 12 at 3:30p
Where: 1379 Brookston Rd, Henderson NC 27537
Other: Pastor Michael Alston of Ransom Way of the Cross will be guest speaker. Dinner will be served.
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Who: West End Baptist Church
What: Fish Fry Fundraiser
When: Oct 13 4p-7p
Where: 220 Seafood
Why: Supports local ministries such as ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, GRACE Ministries, Rebuilding Hope
Other: $10 per plate
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: BBQ Chicken Plate Sale, Plates will consist of 1/2 a BBQ chicken, corn, green beans, bread & dessert. Eat in or take out.
When: October 18th, 4-7pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C
Fee: Plates are $10 each
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Parker’s Peace Pool
What: 5th Annual Oyster Roast
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Where: The Sidney at 184 Henry Ayscue Road, Henderson
Why: Fundraiser for the 65-year-old community pool
Additional Details: $50. Gates Open at 4pm. Dinner from 5pm to 7pm. Raffle at 6:30pm. For tickets go to www.parkerpeacepool.com or email parkerpeacepool@gmail.com. Menu includes: Steamed Oysters, Pork BBQ, Fried Catfish, Steamed Shrimp (shell on), Baked Beans, Slaw, Hush Puppies, Tea/Water
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church
What: 145th Church Anniversary
When: October the 19th at 11:00am
Where: Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church on 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane Henderson NC
Additional Details: Pastor Charles Burwell will preach the message and the combined choir will be singing. Pastor Charles Burwell and the Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church members invited everyone to come and celebrate this 145th church anniversary with us. Contact Dorothy Wimbush at 252-425-7366 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com.
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Trunk or Treat. Kids 12 years old and younger can come dressed in their costumes and Tick or Treat in a safe environment.
When: October 25th, from 3-5pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C in the church parking lot.
Fee: Free event
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Free Coat Giveaway
When: Oct 25, 3p-5p
Where: 1211 N Garnett St. Henderson, NC 27536
Why: Kids need coats to stay warm this winter
Other: Must be present, taking place during Trunk or Treat
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Who: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church
What: Second Annual Community Trunk or Treat
When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26
Where: At Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Bobbitt Road
Additional Details: There is no fee to participate in the event, presented by Journey, Plank Chapel’s youth outreach ministry. Children 15 and younger are invited to walk the Trunk or Treat trail and collect candy along the way. Youngsters may wear their Halloween costumes when attending. Games with novelty prizes will also be offered as well as a crafts table. Anyone wishing to participate on the Trunk of Treat trail with a vehicle may reserve a space by contacting Ron Gustafson at (203) 641-2889. Vehicle participants must also provide candy to distribute. The church will also have information available for children and youth interested in joining Journey. For more information visit plankchapel.org
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Who: Amran Shriners
What: Circus
When: Oct 28, shows at 4p and 7p
Where: NC State Fair Grounds Gov. Hunt Horse Complex, Raleigh
Other: Tickets are $20 at gate or by calling 919-848-7972
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Who: New Sandy Creek Baptist Church
What: Trunk or Treat
When: Wednesday, October 29th, from 6-8pm
Where: New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldons Mill Rd., Henderson, NC 27537
Additional Details: Free Event, Come Dressed Up. Rain or Shine. The event will be inside if it rains. There will be nachos, popcorn, loads of candy with a prayer tent.
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: Veteran’s Day Service
When: November 9th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: ISH Cancer Ministry of South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church
What: Cake Auction
When: Nov 15 at 6p (doors open at 4:30p)
Where: South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church
Why: Supports those with cancer diagnoses with visitations and financial assistance
Other: Our annual auction is a lot of fun and fellowship with delicious homemade cakes, pies ,breads, candies , gift baskets , homemade BBQ sauces and so much more . For more information please call the church at 252-438-3322 or Greg Tapson at 252-820-2368
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: 140th Church Anniversary Service
When: December 14th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Clothes closet is open to the public. If you have a clothing need, please don’t hesitate to come by
When: Each 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536. The clothing closet building is located in the rear of the church parking lot.
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: First United Methodist Church of Henderson
What: Tag Sale
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM-1PM. Please enter through the Church Office entrance, and a volunteer will guide you through several rooms of the Tag Sale.
Where: First United Methodist Church of Henderson, 114 Church St, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: All proceeds from the Tag Sale ministry go to support the missions of the United Women in Faith. These missions include the following: Hand-in-Hand, Soup Kitchen, Pinkston Street Elementary Weekend Packs, Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS), the Boys & Girls Club, Lifeline, Community Partners of Hope, Good Neighbor Fund, YMCA Children’s Programs, NC Conference Missions, Methodist Home for Children, and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
Contact: FUMC of Henderson for more information or Tom Church if a shopping time beyond these hours is needed.
Phone/email: FUMC – (252) 438-8791. Tom Church – (252) 432-3845 or tchurch219@gmail.com
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Who: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department
What: Beginner Yoga, instructed by Beryle Lewis. Classes are based on basic yoga techniques to inspire physical, mental, and spiritual peace from within through balance, stretching, and breathing.
When: On Thursday Nights, from 6:15pm-7pm
Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson, NC
Fee: The cost is $1 for Members and $2 for Non-Members
Registration link: You can register by going to hvrpd.recdesk.com or stopping by the Aycock Rec Center
Contact: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-9400
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Henderson Municipal Elections Results
/by WIZS StaffA political newcomer appears to have secured a spot on the Henderson City Council as Kenia Gómez-Jimenez got more than 55 percent of the vote for the Ward 1 at-large seat, besting incumbent Sara Coffey in Tuesday’s nonpartisan municipal election.
Gómez-Jimenez got 911 votes, compared to 174 for Coffey and 525 for challenger Geraldine Champion. Clementine “Tina” Hunter got 35 votes.
The Ward 1 at-large seat was one of four contested seats on the Henderson City Council that were up for grabs in Tuesday’s election. Ward 4 incumbent Ola Thorpe-Cooper told WIZS Tuesday night that she will call for a runoff. She is 12 votes behind challenger Catherine “Kitty” Gill.
According to results from the N.C. State Board of Elections, Gill had 117 votes to Thorpe-Cooper’s 105 votes. Fred Robertson got 65 votes in the Ward 4 contest and there were two write-in votes.
“Most definite I will ask for a runoff,” Thorpe-Cooper told WIZS Tuesday evening.
The other contests weren’t as close, with incumbents Garry Daeke and Lamont Noel getting more votes in their respective races.
Noel, the Ward 2 at-large incumbent, had 1,153 votes – just over 70 percent – to challenger George Mayo’s 459 votes, just shy of 28 percent.
Ward 3 Council Member Daeke got 224 votes – 62.57 percent of the vote – to challenger Deryl vonWilliams’s 99 votes, which represents 27.65 percent of the total votes. Other challengers in the Ward 3 contests were Jason Spriggs (24 votes) and Clifford High (10 votes). There was one write-in vote.
According to the SBE website, 1,656 of Henderson’s 8,898 registered voters cast ballots – that represents a little more than 18 percent of the voters who turned out
See complete results on the N.C. State Board of Elections site at https://er.ncsbe.gov/
TownTalk: Frances Garrett And Friends Present $45,080 To American Cancer Society In Washington, D.C.
/by Laura GabelFrances Garrett is not one to rest on her laurels – actually, it seems like she’s not one to rest at all when it comes to raising money to support the work of the American Cancer Society. For the second year in a row, Garrett and her team of faithful volunteers was recognized at a gathering in Washington, D.C. for their fundraising efforts.
The cancer society has a representative in every Congressional district in the nation, Garrett explained on Tuesday’s TownTalk with Scout Hughes.
Last year, the group presented more than $30,000 to fight cancer. “We did better than that this year,” she said, with a total of $45,080 to the society’s Cancer Action Network.
And the cherry on top is that Garrett was named to the inaugural CAN Fundraising Hall of Fame.
About 750 advocates like Garrett raised more than $900,000 in 2024-25, and this year’s goal is a modest $1 million.
Garrett said she’s ready to do her part. The first estate sale of the new fundraising year begins Thursday, Oct. 16 at 602 S. Garnett St.
That’s the weekend of the annual car show in downtown Henderson, and Garrett said the sale will begin two days beforehand so local shoppers can stop by before parking spots are gobbled up by the car show.
Come by anytime Thursday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and then again on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
How does Garrett and her team do what they do? “It’s our people supporting us by coming in and buying,” she said. She also said folks regularly contact her about making donations in memory of friends or family who have lost their battles with cancer.
“My dream and hope is that we can help at least one person have a better life,” Garrett said.
The sale will take place in a building owned by Jason Stewardson, who Garrett said has been most kind in donating for their use.
“We couldn’t have done anything without him,” she said. “He has been remarkable for us.”
There are lots of Christmas decorations and many items of interest, from home décor and furniture to kitchen ware and children’s toys.
To learn more, contact Garrett at 252.425.8852.
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SportsTalk: Louisburg College Football Update and MLB Playoffs
/by Scout HughesLouisburg College Head Football Coach Quinderra Spellman joins SportsTalk for a weekly update on the Hurricanes Program. Scout Hughes and Steve Lewis give their update on the MLB Playoffs.
NJCAA DIII Football Rankings for Week 7:
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The Local Skinny! Life Skills For Teens, VV Mitchell, Fall Festival Await Patrons Of Perry Memorial Library
/by WIZS StaffThe second in a three-part Life Skills for Teens series on Money Matters takes place Thursday, Oct. 9 at Perry Memorial Library.
Participants will be assigned different roles to experience how job, education and family growth affect finances, and the library’s Youth Services Director Melody Peters said it’s like having a dose of reality before adulthood gets “real.”
The program is from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Got your first paycheck? Great! Now how much is left after you pay your bills – think rent, phone bill, car payment – the list seems endless. Teens get a chance to learn in a fun way the importance of financial literacy from Coastal Credit Union’s Wendy McCoy.
Then on Monday, Oct. 13, Varonica Mitchell, known by many as “VV” Mitchell, brings The VV Show to the library for a program called “Get Hype About Reading.” Come on out from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and enjoy an Italian ice from Mac Scoops while sharing all the great things that come from reading.
The Fall Festival is just around the corner and the library staff is busy preparing for all the fun, including games, prizes and more! The festival is from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, with a special Trunk or Treat to follow from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the library parking lot.
Learn more about these programs and all the programs and services at Perry Memorial Library at https://www.perrylibrary.org/home
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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 10-07-25 Noon
/by WIZS StaffListen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F
WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM
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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Cover Crops
/by WIZS StaffMichael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:
This week we talk about the importance of cover crops to the home gardener.
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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Two Arrested On Drug Charges Monday
/by WIZS Staff– from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
During the morning hours of October 6, 2025, a multi-agency operation involving the service of four search warrants was conducted at separate locations within Henderson and Vance County. The search warrants were executed at 150 Falkner Street, 724 Jefferson Street, and 441 Pearl Street, all within the City of Henderson, as well as 57 Meredith Lane in Vance County.
This coordinated effort included personnel from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Wake Forest Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Oxford Police Department, and the Henderson Police Department.
As a result of this operation, two individuals were immediately arrested (possible future charges pending further investigation), and illegal narcotics, firearms, and U.S. currency were seized.
Arrests and Charges
Kyrick Jykise Alston (19) of 57 Meredith Lane was charged with:
Alston received no bond and was remanded to the Vance County Detention Center.
Viola Alston (73) of 150 Falkner Street was charged with:
Viola Alston received a $25,000 secured bond and was bonded prior to transport.
Items Seized
150 Falkner Street:
724 Jefferson Street:
441 Pearl Street:
57 Meredith Lane:
Regional operations such as this and the one held last month continue to produce significant results in our ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime and illegal narcotics activity within our communities. The Henderson Police Department extends its appreciation to all partnering agencies for their continued cooperation and commitment to public safety.
SportsTalk: Vance County Football Week 7 Recap
/by Scout HughesScout Hughes and Doc Ayscue recap the weekend that was with Vance County’s football game against Wake Forest, in addition to the other games in High School Football. The guys also talk about the college and NFL games from over the weekend.
High School Football Scores from Week 7:
Area College Football Scores for Week 6:
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