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Maria Parham Health Emergency Department Renovation Update
Maria Parham Health is kicking off the first phase of a major renovation to its Emergency Department, with a focus on enhancing care for individuals facing behavioral health challenges. “We are excited to begin this important renovation, which will allow us to provide even better care to those who need it most,” said Bert Beard, CEO...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Growing The Spring Vegetable Garden Event will be on Monday March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Resist the temptation to plant tall fescue. Prune as soon as possible. Order your bees for pollination ASAP Apply crabgrass preventer...
TownTalk: GVPH Director Lisa Harrison Keeps Eye On Health Issues, Funding For Federal Programs Like Medicaid, WIC
In addition to all the health-related issues that Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa M. Harrison monitors, lately she’s been keeping a close watch on what’s happening in Washington, DC as politicians consider cost-saving measures to address a focus on government efficiency and tax cuts. For Harrison, what happens in Washington has a direct effect...
Social Media And Its Effect On Youth Topic Of Upcoming Vaya Health Program At Boys & Girls Club In Oxford
The public is invited to come learn more the role of social media in young people’s lives on Saturday, Mar. 22 at the Granville Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina in Oxford. The program, “Unfiltered, The Effects of Social Media” is presented by Vaya Health Tri-County System of Care...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-12-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-12-25 Noon...
Vance County Sheriff: Two Adults, One Juvenile Face Drug Charges
–information from the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Thursday, March 6, 2025 members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 130 Lynnbank Estates Rd. in Kittrell after receiving complaints that narcotics were being sold from the residence. During the search of the residence, investigators located heroin...
‘Shamrocks On Breckenridge’ Returns To Downtown Henderson Monday, Mar. 17
Monday, Mar. 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, and the community is invited to Shamrocks on Breckenridge in downtown Henderson to celebrate all things Irish from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The first 200 folks to arrive get a free meal – hotdog, chips, a cookie and a drink. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Brian...
TownTalk: Rodeo This Weekend at Franklin Brothers Nursery Sunday, March 16
Franklin Brothers Nursery is hosting a rodeo this weekend, featuring barrel racing and more. Thomas Franklin said it’s wholesome entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. And Franklin has plans for more shows in the future – it’s all part of an overall vision to make the best use of the property. This is just...
The Local Skinny! Shaw Alumni Event Coming March 29
Join area alumni of Shaw University at an event designed to celebrate education, faith and community impact on Saturday, Mar. 29 in Henderson. The Granville, Vance and Warren alumni chapter invites the community to Shaw Day, which organizers say will promote support and awareness. “This is your chance to support students of Shaw University, engage...
TownTalk: Fuqua Receives Recognition from City Council
Henderson’s Finance Director Joey Fuqua received some special recognition at Monday’s City Council meeting for excellence in financial reporting. And though it was more a formality than anything else, Fuqua was officially sworn in as finance director – before Council Member Tami Walker read a proclamation expressing gratitude on behalf of the Council for the work...
