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Shriner’s Fish Fry 2015
On Wednesday, May 20th 2015 the Henderson Shrine Club held its annual fish fry at Vance Square Shopping Center on Old Super 10 Raleigh Rd. in Henderson, NC. Members of the Henderson Shrine Club served hand-breaded white fish, fresh cut potatoes, and hushpuppies all cooked and prepared on site with a side of Cole slaw...
H-V Crime Stoppers August Crimes of the Month
Shooting Case: On August 3, 2015 around 12:21 AM, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Highland Green Apartments, 111 S. Pinkston Street Henderson, NC in reference to shots being fired. While in route, officers were advised that there was a 9 year-old female that was transported by a personal vehicle to a local...
Commissioners Will Meet Sept 8th, not 7th
RESOLUTION by the Vance County Board of Commissioners Changing the Date of the September 2015 Commissioners’ Meeting WHEREAS, the Vance County Board of Commissioners normally holds its regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-40 provides that in the event the Board of Commissioners...
New DHHS Secretary
Governor McCrory Appoints Brajer Secretary of DHHS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 919-814-2100 Wednesday, August 5, 2015 ...
City of Henderson Committees
Volunteers Needed –The City of Henderson has Committee openings that need to be filled. You can help. These openings are for City Committees that usually meet once a month to (1) Hear citizens’ concerns and complaints (2) Review pending changes and make recommendations to the City Council (3) Make plans for upcoming events/organize subcommittees or...
TownTalk Tribute to Dr. Franklin Mills
HENDERSON- Dr. John Franklin Mills, age 61, a resident of Henderson died Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home. Born April 30, 1954 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Dr. Randolph Dennis Mills and Marion Callaway Mills. He graduated from Wake Forest University and Bowman Gray School of Medicine. Dr. Mills...
Dog Flu in North Carolina
WIZS is an affiliate of the North Carolina News Network, and NCNN programming can be heard hourly, Monday-Friday from 5:55am until 4:55pm. NCN News is also available on WIZS Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. A highly contagious canine flu virus that blanketed the Midwest in the spring made it’s way to North Carolina in July...
June Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in June, decreased in four counties, and remained unchanged in one county. Graham County had the highest unemployment rate at 12.3 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 4.7 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases. Among the...
Vance Board of Commissioners Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Monday, August 3 at 6:00pm. The Commissioners meet the first Monday of each month in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. On the agenda: County-wide water planning committee reports including wrap up of Phase 1, information about five...
Starting Your Own Small Business
Dos and Dont’s to be Considered Have a Game Plan. What is the product or service? Location, home or in a known shopping area? Having access to the business is very important. Who are going to be the workers? The new business will be time consuming and usually stressful. Are you ready for this? What...
