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TownTalk: Upcoming Job Fairs In Warrenton And Roxboro Are Open To All
The Kerr-Tar Council of Governments is hosting a job fair next week at the Warren County Recreational Complex. Desiree Brooks, business services manager for the workforce development board, said more than 20 employers will be on hand at the event, set for Thursday, Oct. 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. “One thing we have...
McGregor Hall Announces 2021-22 Lineup
The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center announces its 2021-22 lineup and there seems to be something for everyone, from a holiday ballet to the Big Band sound, with a little Parrothead music thrown into the mix. Tickets are now on sale for the McGregor Live! Series package and the five individual shows. The ticket booklet...
‘Walk A Mile In Her Shoes’ To Honor, Remember Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors
Infinite Possibilities Inc., a Henderson-based domestic violence and comprehensive support services agency, invites the public to “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” to support awareness of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the 2021 theme is #Every1KnowsSome1. The walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m...
Mammograms Key To Early Detection, Treatment For Breast Cancer
According to data from the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., second only to skin cancers. Moreover, it is the most common cancer globally, accounting for 12 percent of new cancer cases. But deaths from breast cancer have been steadily dropping, according to information from Emma...
SportsTalk: Pender Preparing Vipers For Rain And Vikings
While the Vikings of South Granville High School may not come from the land of ice and snow, as the song says, weather may very well be a factor in tomorrow night’s homecoming game at Vance County High School. South Granville brings a 1-5 record to Henderson to face the 4-1 Vipers but Vipers Coach...
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Garden Chat Series Offers Tips, Suggestions For Gardeners’ Fall, Winter Tasks
The Vance/Warren Master Gardener℠ volunteers will host a series of “garden chats” for local gardening enthusiasts. The virtual, interactive lecture series is titled “Fall & Winter: The Most Important Gardening Season.” The first session is Thursday, Oct. 21 and begins at 2 p.m. The gardening tasks of the fall and winter seasons set the stage...
Butner’s Polk Correctional Facility Gets New Name – Now Granville Correctional Institution
The former Polk Correctional Institution in Butner has been officially re-named Granville Correctional Institution on Monday, Oct. 4. Warden Johnny Hawkins cut the ribbon to mark the occasion, which was held at Gazebo Park in Butner. Representatives of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce were on hand with other officials to witness the name change...
TownTalk: Improving News On Covid 19
COVID-19 vaccinations are an important layer of defense that health officials recommend to help turn back the tide of coronavirus. Along with hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing, it’s shots in arms that has Granville-Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison optimistic about the state of things in her health district. For the past three...
Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office Presenting Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Think Community, the Third Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event, hosted by Sheriff Curtis R. Brame, the Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office and Dr. Abidan Shah, pastor of Clearview Church, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23rd at 3pm at Clearview Church, 3485 US Highway 158 in Henderson. Keynote speaker will be Chief Estella Patterson of the...
