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Alzheimer’s Association Offering Free, Virtual, Weekly Education Series in Feb. 2025
The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina and Western Carolina Chapters, in partnership with Isaac Health, a leading national provider of brain health and dementia care, are offering a free virtual weekly education series called The Empowered Caregiver to help caregivers navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. “Our latest Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report shows that dementia caregivers in...
VGCC MLK 2025: “Where do we go from here?”
— information courtesy of Vance-Granville Community College Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Please mark your calendars and join Vance-Granville Community College for a heartfelt celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., hosted by VGCC’s Men’s Achievement Academy and Vance-Granville’s Initiative on Equity for Women (VIEW)! This year’s celebration will reflect on King’s...
Vance Charter Lottery Mar. 1; Application Period Runs Jan. 21-Feb. 28 For 2025-26
The Vance Charter lottery for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Parents of prospective students have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 to complete the online application. Find the application at www.vancecharter.org under VCS Lottery Info. Because there is a limited number of spaces per class, it is possible more students...
TownTalk: McGregor Hall’s The Spot For Valentine’s Day Dinner And Show
Make plans to spend this Valentine’s Day by enjoying dinner and a show – right here in Henderson. “The Bridges of Madison County” opens on Friday, Feb. 14 for a two weekend run at McGregor Hall, and Mark Hopper, McGregor Hall’s executive and creative director, said patrons can choose to dine before the show “with...
The Local Skinny! “Night To Shine” Returns To North Henderson Baptist Church Feb. 7
North Henderson Baptist Church is pulling out all the stops again this year for a very special prom night. This year’s “Night to Shine” will take place on Friday, Feb. 7, and Pastor Eddie Nutt said the promgoers will get the royal treatment. The evening is especially for individuals 14 and older with special needs...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-16-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-16-25 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Cooperative Extension Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids...
Henderson Man Sentenced In Drug Trafficking Case
— from U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Michael F. Easley, Jr. A Henderson man was sentenced to 117 months in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing fentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Kortez Travon Williams, age 26, pled...
One Man In Hospital With Gunshot Wound Following Incident At Gillburg Convenience Store
— information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame A 22-year-old Henderson man was shot outside a convenience store in Gillburg on Tuesday afternoon. Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame identified the victim as Kemarreus Jones. In a press release issued Wednesday afternoon, Brame said Jones was transported to Duke Hospital and reported that he is in...
TownTalk: Guardian ad Litem Program Provides Advocates To Children In Court System
Eight hours a month doesn’t sound like much, but it could make all the difference in the life of a child. Eight hours is what most Guardian ad Litem volunteers can expect to spend in their advocacy role for young people who are involved in the court system because of abuse or neglect. Ruth Griffin...
