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Kerr Lake’s Independence Day Celebration Set for Sat., June 30
-Information courtesy Norman Dickerson, Admin. Assistant, Vance County Department of Tourism Independence Day Weekend Celebration – Fireworks, Entertainment & Food Fireworks over the water at Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point, in Henderson, NC on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Entertainment presented by “Frankie Faucet & The Drips” Band. Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or...
Stay Cool and Exercise Caution in Extreme Heat
It’s a scorcher out there, folks! According to the National Weather Service website, Henderson is expected to see dangerous heat and humidity this week with the high for today reaching 96 degrees. Heat index values reached as high as 104! According to some forecasts, today was the hottest day of 2018 thus far. The excessive...
Two Arrested for Breaking/Entering/Larceny in Youngsville
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff On June 15, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Franklinton Police Department, and Youngsville Police Department responded to a Breaking and Entering on Bert Winston Road, Youngsville. All agencies established a perimeter in the area and Jesus Reyes Carreon and Pedro Antonio Castro...
Lake Holt Fireworks Display Set for Tues., July 3
-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority The City of Creedmoor and Town of Butner will host a spectacular fireworks display at Lake Holt, located on Old Highway 75 in Butner, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Concessions offering a selection of hot...
High Number of NC Homicides Makes Families Living Violence Free Say “Enough!”
-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free As of June 3, there have been 32 domestic violence homicides in North Carolina in 2018! The youngest victim was 7 months old… It’s time to say “Enough!” SPEAK UP! If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic...
NCDOT’s Office of Civil Rights Seeking Stakeholder Participation
-Press Release, NCDOT DURHAM – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is inviting stakeholders not limited to but including small businesses, general contractors, suppliers and supportive and professional service providers, to participate in the department’s next session of it’s 2018 Community Engagement Series. “This series is designed to offer networking and...
Schedule Released for Saturday’s Bee Jubilee in Oxford
-Information courtesy Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron The Granville County Beekeepers Association (GCBA), will hold their 3rd Annual Bee Jubilee this Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center, 4605 US-15 in Oxford. The Bee Jubilee is held in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, and...
Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies to welcome new Chamber members: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Rebuild Durham, 133 Church Street, Henderson, at 10 a.m. Dysart Willis, 1108 Dabney Drive, Henderson, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Home...
Community Bingo for Seniors at Aycock Rec. Center
-Information courtesy Crystal G. Allen, Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks announces Community Bingo for Seniors! Bring a prize and a little luck! Thursday, July 5, 2018 Thursday, August 2, 2018 Thursday, September 6, 2018 From 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson...
