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Family of ‘Rae Rae’ Owen Expresses Gratitude for Community Support
Henderson resident Randy Owen was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss his 10-year-old daughter Raegan “Rae Rae” Owen’s battle with cancer, fundraising efforts and his and wife Debbie’s gratitude for the community’s continued support. “Rae Rae was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on October 31, 2018, and we’ve been at Duke...
Henderson Men’s Shelter Adds WiFi, Security Cameras to Assist Volunteers
-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope The Henderson Men’s Shelter has one final month left to complete the 2018-2019 shelter season. Volunteers have been wonderful, but we still need a few more on the welcome shift. We have added two things to make your stay more comfortable and secure when you volunteer: WiFi...
Space Limited to 15 Participants in Free Arthritis Exercise Program
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Aycock Recreation Center will be the site of an exercise program geared to those suffering from arthritis pain and stiffness. Courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation, this free 8-week program will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 2 – 3 p.m. beginning March 18...
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist to Present ‘Slavery to the Mountain’
-Information courtesy Angela Crawford, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church In honor of Black History Month, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will present the play “Slavery to the Mountain” on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 2464 Rock Mill Rd. in Henderson...
Brick Power Team Supports ‘Rae Rae’ Owen, Local Child Battling Leukemia
Henderson City Councilwoman Sara Coffey helped organize a bench press contest at the YMCA, which was held this past weekend to benefit Raegan “Rae Rae” Owen and family. Rae Rae is a 10-year-old young lady in our community, and she was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and is receiving treatment at this time. Her...
Eastern N.C. Attorney’s Office Collects Over $13 Million in Civil/Criminal Actions
-Press Release, U.S. Dept. of Justice Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States criminal defense Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announced today that his office collected over $13.5 million in criminal and civil actions in fiscal year 2018. Of this amount, $8,410,643.89 was collected in criminal actions and $5,113,040.40 was collected in civil...
Granville Co. Public Schools: ‘It’s Kindergarten Registration Time’
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools It’s Kindergarten Registration time! Do you know a child that will be 5 years old by August 31, 2019? If so, it’s time to register for Kindergarten! Granville County Public Schools is excited to welcome new kindergarteners to our district. Though the new school year doesn’t begin for a...
Annual Mardi Gras Bash to Benefit Boys & Girls Club – Feb. 23
-Information and flyer courtesy Mayor Jackie Sergent, City of Oxford The public is invited to celebrate “New Orleans style” at the 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Bash to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina (BGCNCNC) on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 6:30 until 10 p.m. The bash will be held at...
Sheriff Curtis Brame to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Black History Program
Ashley Grove Baptist Church will hold a Black History program on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 11 a.m. Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame will be the keynote speaker. Pastor Perry Sharpe and the congregation invite the public to attend. The church is located at 2425 Nutbush Road in Henderson...
