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Henderson-Vance Chamber Looking for Small Business of the Year Nominees
-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for the 2019 Small Business of the Year. This is your opportunity to recognize an outstanding business in the small business community. You are encouraged to nominate chamber member businesses that are deserving of this recognition. A copy of the...
Vance Co. Schools Approves Calendars for 2019-2020 School Year
-Information courtesy the Vance County School’s Facebook page The Vance County Board of Education approved the calendars for the 2019-2020 school year during the board’s March 11, 2019, meeting. School calendars include the year-round schedule for E.M. Rollins Elementary School; the early start calendar for both Vance County High School and the Vance County Early College...
Deadline to Register for Junior Firefighter Program Extended
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The City of Henderson Fire Department, the Vance County Fire Department and the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will be offering a FREE Junior Firefighter program for ages 11-15. This program is designed to enhance career awareness, personal development and...
Oxford Preparatory School Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll for 6th Grade
-Information courtesy Oxford Preparatory School The third quarter for Oxford Preparatory School ended on Thursday, March 7, 2019. OPS is pleased to announce that the following 6th-grade students mastered their academic content with excellence and, as a result, have been named to either the A or A/B Honor Roll. 6th Grade A Honor Roll James...
Dicky Flye Talks New Mast Drug Building on Dabney Drive
Richard “Dicky” Flye, president and CEO of Mast Family Drug Company, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the new Mast Drug Store building currently under construction on Dabney Drive in Henderson. The new building, to be located on the Mast Drug-owned property beside Quick Print, will offer “better coverage, a...
Durham Arrested on Drug, Stolen Vehicle Charges
-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office On March 19, 2019, in response to reported criminal activity, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Response Team executed a search warrant at 505 Ivey Street. Heroin, cash and a pistol were removed from the house. A stolen motor vehicle...
Vance Co. Schools: Raven Burns Named New Family & Parent Liaison
-Information and photo courtesy Vance County Schools’ Facebook page Raven Burns is Vance County Schools’ new family and parent liaison advisor working with parents, educators and the community. She can be contacted in the Family Resource Center in our Administrative Services Center in Henderson. Her main focus is to support parents of students in our...
ACTS of Henderson in Need of Several Food Items
-Information courtesy ACTS of Henderson’s Facebook page The ACTS Food Pantry in Henderson is currently in need of diced tomatoes, Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, smaller sized jars of peanut butter, tomato soup, packaged cookies, canned meats and jars/cans of spaghetti sauce. Donations may be dropped off at 305 South Chestnut Street any time between 8...
Oxford’s Personnel Committee to Discuss Health Insurance Renewal
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The Personnel Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Training Room of City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss...
