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Upcoming Events for Toddlers Through Seniors at Aycock Rec. Center
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Hip Hop Water Aerobics: is a fast-paced cardio workout in the water with low impact on your joints. The classes will be held on Mondays beginning February 4, 2019. The only requirement is that you must be able to touch the bottom of...
Another Mexican Restaurant Burns! Habanero Grill Catches Fire in Early Morning Hours
For the second time in less than three weeks, a local Mexican restaurant has caught on fire. Habanero Grill Mexican Restaurant, located on Parham Road in Henderson, caught on fire about 2:49 a.m., according to Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell. According to Cordell, the fire is under investigation and there are no reported injuries. Visible...
Jarvis Discusses Mako’s First Year in Vance Co.; Provides Updates on EDC Initiatives
Dennis Jarvis, II, director of the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission, was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to provide updates related to the EDC. Mako Medical Laboratories: The segment began with a discussion on Mako Medical Laboratories and their progress since opening their new location in Henderson in late 2017. According to Jarvis...
Heavy Rains, Melting Snow Cause Multiple Untreated Wastewater Discharges
-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson The City of Henderson experienced heavy rains and melting snow on December 14, 2018, causing flooding throughout the area that resulted in discharges of untreated wastewater. The first discharge of an estimated 51,000 gallons at the Sandy Creek Pump Station, located at 482 Rock Mill...
Henderson Men’s Shelter Needs Help Finishing Out the Year, Beginning 2019
-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope As we prepare to celebrate God’s gift of Jesus, let us thank you for the gift of your time, talent, meals, donations, prayers and more that have enabled us to operate the Henderson Men’s Shelter again this year on a shoestring budget! That is what COMMUNITY is all about!...
Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office Warns Public of ‘Phishing’ Email Schemes
-Information courtesy the Vance Co. Sheriff Office’s Facebook Page The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public to beware of “phishing” emails. There is an email going around that appears to be from Netflix. The email states that your account is frozen and has a link for you to log in and update payment...
Granville Board to Hold Special Meeting on School Closure/Consolidations
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Public School’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., at the Central Service Building, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, NC. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to deliberate and discuss...
GCPS to Encourage Winter Reading with ‘Books for Break’ Initiative
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools is celebrating reading and readers during this winter break with Books for Break, a literacy initiative of GCPS. GCPS is committed to growing strong readers and, therefore, allocated funds to purchase a book for every student in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Students will receive a book...
