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Vance County’s Litter Problem is, Ultimately, a ‘Community Pride Issue’
Terri Hedrick, chairperson of the Vance County Appearance Commission, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the widespread issue of trash and litter on Vance County roadways. Recent social media postings have indicated that local residents are concerned about the amount of litter on their personal property as well as throughout...
Anthony Lamont Henderson Arrested on Multiple Counts of Rape, Sex Offense
-Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department’s Facebook page On February 14, 2019, 34-year-old Anthony Lamont Henderson was arrested by the Henderson Police Department, with the assistance of The United States Marshal Service, at 127 South Cooper Drive, Apartment 25, Henderson, NC. Anthony Lamont Henderson was wanted on charges of two counts of 1st Degree Forcible...
West End Community Watch: HPD Provides Tips for Avoiding Break-ins
-Write up courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch Group The West End Community Watch group met on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in the Fellowship Hall of West End Baptist Church in Henderson. Sgt. Marti Stewart presented the crime report. There had been the usual home and vehicle break-ins. Asked what the police do following...
Recycling Bins are New Addition to Granville Athletic Park
-Press Release, Granville County Government The addition of thirty (30) recycle containers to the Granville Athletic Park (GAP) in Oxford will help keep the area clean and educate the public about the importance of recycling. The bins were funded through a grant from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality and are being paired with existing...
Residents’ Help Needed in Making 2019 Spring Litter Sweep Week a Success
This year’s Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, held in conjunction with the state-wide litter sweep campaign, will be held Saturday, April 20 through Saturday, April 27, 2019. Terri Hedrick, chair of the Vance County Appearance Commission, was recently on air to encourage all citizens of Vance County to spend time outdoors improving the community by...
Granville Co. Commissioners to Hold Two-Day Retreat at Expo Center
-Information provided by Debra Weary, Clerk to the Board/Assistant to the County Manager – Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold their annual retreat on Thursday, February 21 and Friday, February 22, 2019, at the Granville Expo & Convention Center in Oxford. Thursday’s meeting begins at 4:30 p.m.; Friday’s session begins at...
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...
