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Fire Destroyed 106 Year Old House; Cause Undetermined
The fire that destroyed a local, well-known house and church on North Garnett Street will be listed as having an undetermined origin. City of Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell told WIZS News, “We are determined that it’s undetermined. We know the area that it started in. We are very confident in our investigation as far...
Papa John’s Delivery Driver Robbed in Henderson
On October 16, 2016 at approximately 9:44 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 1526 Dabney Dr. (Papa John’s) in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a delivery driver for Papa John’s had been robbed in the roadway and in front of 617 Roberson St. for an undetermined amount of...
Northern and Southern Vance to host College/Career Days
Vance County Schools is hosting two Career/College Day events, November 9, at Southern Vance High School and November 17, at Northern Vance High School. Both events will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and are open to high school juniors and seniors and their families. The focus of the events is to provide representatives...
Community Voices Program Continues Tonight
Community Voices group meets again tonight at 6-8 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market for training with Dr, Michelle Eley from NC A&T State University and local facilitators leading the session. Last week, participants worked on listing some improvements they would like to see in our community. Tonight we will explore narrowing those...
Domino’s Pizza Delivery Driver Robbed in Henderson
On October 12, 2016 at approximately 11:26 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 901 S. Beckford Dr. (Domino’s Pizza) in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a delivery driver for Domino’s Pizza had been robbed in the roadway of the 800 block of Hughes St. for an undetermined amount...
Feeding NC Livestock could be an Issue this winter
Flooding in eastern North Carolina and drought in western counties has state agricultural officials concerned about feeding livestock and horses this winter. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is utilizing a website, www.ncagr.gov/hayalert, to help livestock and horse owners in sourcing hay. The Hay Alert website was first launched during the drought in...
Overnight Fire Destroys Historic Building
Overnight Fire Destroys Historic Building UPDATE: 10:30 a.m. A house that must be over 100 years old and that was a home place, later a funeral home and a present-day church was destroyed by fire overnight. It’s historic from a standpoint of its age, but also because of the well-known and respected families and organizations...
H/V Chamber and HPD to Partner for Reverse Raffle
Update 11-1-16: Reverse Raffle to benefit Shop With a Cop is THIS Saturday. Purchase your tickets now and donate items. —————– The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce along with the Henderson Police Department (HPD) are partnering to host a reverse raffle. The event will benefit a program serving local underprivileged children called “Shop With a...
Local Men’s Homeless Shelter Opens Today
The local Men’s Homeless Shelter opens today for the season, and volunteers are needed immediately for overnight shifts, greeting shifts and to help feed the guests. Community Partners of Hope facilitates the operation of the shelter at The First Presbyterian Church here in Henderson, and CPOH has an email publication available to volunteers and perspective...
