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Vance County Revenues Expected to Increase for FY 2018-19
The Vance County budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, a grand total of $56,131,498, was adopted unanimously at the June 4, 2018, Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting. According to County Manager Jordan McMillen, despite a lack of increase in the general fund tax rate or water rates, revenues will increase slightly over prior years...
Anderson Weighs in on Downtown Henderson
Tom Anderson, a member of the community and downtown property owner for approximately 20 years, was on WIZS’ Town Talk program Thursday to discuss revitalization efforts and issues concerning the downtown Henderson area. Shortly after moving to Vance County Anderson, along with his wife Letha, purchased the old Farmers & Merchants Bank Building at 135...
Vance Co. Middle and High School Announce Mascots and School Colors
The mascots and school colors for Vance County High School and Vance County Middle School were revealed on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at school assemblies for the students who will be attending the schools in 2018-2019. The high school mascot is the Vipers and the school colors are green, black and white. The middle school mascot...
Maria Parham Health Announces Exciting Community Partnership
-Press Release, Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health (MPH) is excited to announce a partnership with community members from the communities they serve. The MPH Patient and Family Advisory Board (PFAB), will provide a formal communication vehicle for patients and families to take an active role in improving the patient experience at MPH. The board...
Oxford Commissioners to Hold June’s Board Meeting Tues., June 12
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Among the agenda items: -Public Hearing for the FY 2018 – 2019 Budget. -Consider adopting the FY 2018-2019...
Historic 1830’s Grape Hill Home in Need of a New Location
— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook Here’s what they have to say on the Preservation North Carolina website about Grape Hill: (you can also see plenty of great interior pictures here) “Built during the agricultural boom years of the 1830’s, Grape Hill is an unusual blend...
Chick-fil-A Princess Night to Feature Miss NC & Miss Henderson (TONIGHT)
Miss North Carolina Victoria Huggins and Miss Henderson Shanice Street will be the guests of honor at Chick-fil-A of Henderson’s Princess Night being held Thursday, June 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress up like their favorite princess and enjoy princess-themed items and activities. Huggins and Street will be on-hand to...
Perry Memorial Library Announces Summer Reading Programs for Youth
-Information courtesy the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library and www.perrylibrary.org Join the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library for Summer Reading 2018! June 16 – August 3 Fun weekly prizes, exciting entertainment, storytimes, reading incentives and grand prizes! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration to be held Saturday, June 16 at noon...
Our State Magazine Announces Third Annual Made in NC Awards
— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook “Show us what you’re made of, North Carolina.” Prouder words were never spoken. Our State magazine, now in its 85th year, and presenting sponsor Mast General Store are celebrating the astounding talent of the people who make North Carolina so...
