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Applications Being Accepted Now For Lincoln Height Apartments
The Vance County Housing Authority at Lincoln Height Apartments is accepting applications for two- and three-bedroom apartments. Applications are accepted on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 224 Lincoln St., Henderson. Executive Director Bonita R. Hawkins said applicants must bring original birth certificates and original Social Security cards for everyone whose name appears on...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 10-15-24 Noon
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TownTalk: Show, Shine, Shag & Dine Event Friday and Saturday
Back for its 22nd year, the Show, Shine, Shag & Dine takes over Garnett Street in downtown Henderson Saturday, Oct. 19 for a daylong celebration of all types of cars – custom, antique, racers and more. But there’s also a pre-show BBQ and cruise-in that takes place at Satterwhite Point Park on Kerr Lake Friday...
‘Cops on Top’ for Special Olympics
The “Cops on Top” fundraiser to support Special Olympics has wrapped up. It was held from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2024 at Chick-fil-A of Henderson. City and county government leaders joined representatives of local law enforcement agencies at the Dabney Drive location for a chance to purchase t-shirts and hats, with...
The Local Skinny! Fall Festival At Perry Memorial Library
Perry Memorial Library is getting ready for its fall festival, and Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters said there will be something for everyone to enjoy, including carnival games and more. The festival will be Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the weather forecast is calling for perfect autumn weather, with sunny...
TownTalk: Salvation Army Basketball Tournament Fundraiser
The Salvation Army is looking for another basketball team to come out and support its inaugural effort to raise money for playground improvements. Three teams are signed up, but the Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club Area Director Hope Allen said she’d like one more to sign up, which would allow for a double-elimination format...
Henderson City Council Approves Adding Two Staff Positions
The Henderson City Council approved on Monday the creation of two new staff positions – a public information officer who will report to the city manager and a part-time administrative support position to assist the mayor’s office with scheduling and other tasks. The council voted unanimously for the public information officer position, but the vote...
Granville DSS Director Receives Alumni Honor From University Of North Florida
Granville County Department of Social Services Director LaToya Toussaint was recently honored by the University of North Florida Black Alumni Association for achievement as a non-profit professional. Toussaint received the award, along with other alumni, at a ceremony in Jacksonville, FL. Toussaint began her current role in Granville County in 2023 and has more than...
Warren Holds Public Hearing On Grant Funding Wednesday, Oct. 16
The second of two public hearings for the county’s application for Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization funding will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Armory Civic Center in Warrenton. The public hearing begins at 6 p.m. Warren County Community & Economic Development received more than 40 applications from homeowners between July 22...
State Of Transportation Topic Of Oct. 30 ‘Lunch And Learn’
The “State of Transportation” Lunch and Learn session sponsored by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 12 noon at the Henderson Country Club. NCDOT Division 5 Engineer Brandon Jones is scheduled to be the featured speaker. Jones, a 28-year employee of NCDOT, oversees operations for the seven...
