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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s Sept./Oct. “Focus” Newsletter The 81st Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the VGCC Civic Center. This year’s keynote speaker is Allison Capps, Assistant District Attorney for North Carolina’s 9th Prosecutorial District. Allison Siler Capps grew up […]

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market This Saturday’s market will be your last opportunity to purchase locally grown fresh produce to enhance your Thanksgiving feast! Saturday is also our annual Handcrafted Holiday Market, so you will find lots of unique gifts, decorations and goodies for the holidays as well! Our […]

-Information courtesy the Vance County Arts Council Facebook page The Vance County Arts Council presents “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” with Christmas music to soothe the soul on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center. Music begins at 4 p.m. and admission is free. Performers include “Brotherhood,” gospel recording artist Lynn Cooper, […]

-Information courtesy Angela Crawford, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 147th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at 11 a.m. during morning worship service. The theme for this year’s celebration is “God’s Grace.” The guest speaker for the occasion is Bishop Richard Batts of Higher Faith Tabernacle […]

Robin Pate, area coordinator with Samaritan’s Purse, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss “Operation Christmas Child,” the global ministry’s program to provide children around the world with both fun and necessary items. According to their mission statement, Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid […]

-Press Release, Henderson Police Department On November 14, 2018, around 8:30 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department located the vehicle matching the description of the vehicle used in a string of robbery incidents throughout the region. The officers conducted a traffic stop and the occupants were detained pending further investigation.  Another individual identified as […]

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Handcrafted Holiday Market will be held Saturday, November 17, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The annual event will feature some of the area’s best craftsmen, artists, bakers and farmers.In addition to fantastic fresh fall produce, meats, eggs, […]

-Information courtesy Edward Woodlief, Zeb Vance Ruritan Club The Zeb Vance Ruritan Club will be cooking and selling Boston Butts for Thanksgiving; pre-sale only – $25.00. Orders must be in by Sunday, November 18. They will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 21 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Bearpond Fire Department parking […]