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VGCC Culinary Arts student reflects on national competition
Dustin Gregory of Oxford, a student in the Culinary Arts program at Vance-Granville Community College, is back on campus after representing not only his school but the entire state of North Carolina in a nationwide competition. Gregory competed at this summer’s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. He qualified for the competition...
Robbery at Kerr Lake Bait and Tackle – Arrests Made
Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 9th robbery of Kerr Lake Bait and Tackle on Nutbush Road. Leonardo Martinez, 30, of Cary is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiring to rob with a dangerous weapon. He is currently housed in the Wake County Jail under a...
H/V Chamber to Hold Final Meet Me in the Street of 2016 Next Thursday
Steve Owens and Summertime is making a return engagement to the last of our three Meet Me in the Streets. The sounds of summer will certainly be in the downtown area on Thursday, August 25th as we wrap up our summer concert series. It’s truly a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind and...
Visitor Spending In Vance Up 4.7 Percent
The director of The Vance County Department of Tourism attributes increased visitor spending to a combination of marketing, a supportive board and successful events. When specifically asked to what she attributed the 4.7 percent increase, Tourism Director Nancy Wilson said, “A very strong marketing campaign, a good board that stands behind the tourism department and...
H/V Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Michael’s Florist
Hendersonians take note: you now have a new local florist option! On Friday, August 12, Michael’s Florist held a ribbon cutting celebration with the help of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and representatives from the business community. Michael’s Florist manager Michael Puckett, officially cut the ribbon and welcomed chamber members, Henderson officials, and area businesses. The...
