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Chamber Launches Search for New President
-Press Release, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is launching a search for a new president to lead the organization, which serves businesses in the greater Quad-County region. “We are excited about the opportunity this search represents. We have a chamber staff that does a tremendous amount to provide value to...
Vance Co. High School to Operate on Early Start Calendar for 2019-2020
-Information courtesy the Vance County School’s Facebook page With the Vance County Board of Education’s earlier approval of a restart plan for Vance County High School, the school will operate on an early start calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. VCHS will follow the same calendar as Early College High for the upcoming school year with...
Gospel Music Group The McKameys to Perform at McGregor Hall
-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Part of McGregor Hall’s JOY! Series The McKameys will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 7 p.m. The McKameys have been singing the gospel for almost four decades at the Grand Ole Opry (Nashville, TN), and although...
Henderson Kiwanis Club to Hold Trout Dinner Fundraiser at 220 Seafood
-Information courtesy Edward Woodlief, Henderson Kiwanis Club The Henderson Kiwanis Club will hold a Trout Dinner Fundraiser for the “benefit of children,” on Monday, March 11, 2019, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 Norlina Rd. in Henderson. Trout, cole slaw, fries, and hushpuppies will be available for $7 per plate. “Eat...
Henderson Junior Firefighter Program Open to First 30 Participants
-Information 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 the understanding...
Restorative Justice Practices Coming to Granville Co. Public Schools
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Restorative Justice Practices Coming to Granville County Public Schools Restorative practices is a social science that studies how to improve and repair relationships between people and communities. The purpose is to build healthy communities, increase social capital, decrease crime and antisocial behavior, repair harm and restore relationships. Restorative justice...
Granville Board of Education to Hold Academic Performance Committee Meeting
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will hold an Academic Performance Committee meeting on Monday, February 25, 2019, from 9 – 10 a.m. All committee meetings are held at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina. These...
Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man on Felony Rape of Child
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On February 18, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit issued a warrant for the arrest of Miron Hosea Cameron, a Durham County resident. Miron Hosea Cameron charges consisted of the following: one (1) count Felony Rape of a Child, one (1) count Felony Sexual Offense with...
‘It’s Hard to Beat a Chicken Plate’ – Fire Dept.’s Fundraiser for ‘Rae Rae’ Owen This Fri.!
Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS Town Talk program to discuss tomorrow’s chicken plate fundraiser for Raegan “Rae Rae” Owen, a local 10-year-old girl battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The fundraiser will be held this Friday, February 22, 2019, at Henderson Fire Station #1, 211 Dabney Drive, from 11 a.m. until 7...
Henderson-Vance Chamber Announces 2019 ‘Meet Me in the Street’ Dates
-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s Jan./Feb. 2019 “Focus” Newsletter The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host another season of “Meet Me in the Street,” a series of concerts offered free to the local community. The first concert for the year will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, and...
