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5th Dimension to Perform ‘Let the Sun Shine In,’ Other Classics at McGregor Hall
-Information courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center’s website “Classy” is the word used over and over to describe 5th Dimension, the group performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 8 p.m. With over 20 million records sold worldwide, 22 Top 40 Hits, five No. 1 hits and...
Polar Plunge Participants Will be ‘Freezin’ For A Reason’ Next Weekend
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Vance County Special Olympics 2019 Polar Plunge will be held at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. that morning; jump begins at 10:30 a.m. Inclement weather date will be Saturday, February 9...
Granville Vendors Invited to Participate in Upcoming Bridal Tour & Show
-Press Release, County of Granville Granville County vendors are invited to participate in the 2019 “Brides on Wheels” Bridal Tour and Vendor Show, scheduled for April 14. Brides planning a 2019-2020 wedding will be taking a scenic tour on the “Bridal Bus” to learn more about wedding locations and resources available to help plan the...
Informational Meeting on NC Pre-K Application to be Held Jan. 29
-Information courtesy the Vance County Schools’ Facebook page An information meeting on how to complete the NC Pre-K site selection application will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Vance County Schools Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. All interested officials from child care facilities are encouraged...
Local Youth Invited to Showcase Their Talents in D.R.E.A.M. Show
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The 2019 D.R.E.A.M.(Diverse Roles in Entertainment Arts and Music) Talent Showcase is open to children and teenagers interested in showcasing their talent in drama, dance, musical instruments and singing. The talent show will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 6...
‘Know It, Control It’ to Help Warren Residents Manage Blood Pressure
-Information courtesy the NC Cooperative Extension – Warren County Center NC Cooperative Extension-Warren County is offering a new high blood pressure management program for adults created by the Community and Clinical Connections for Prevention and Health Branch of the North Carolina Division of Public Health. “Know It, Control It” is a community-based blood pressure management...
Local News 01/25/19
Local News: Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow on collaboration with other law enforcement and reassuring statistics; HPD Drug Bust; Software Glitch With Some Effects Locally on Student Grades...
Farmhouse on Glebe Rd. a ‘Total Loss’ After Evening Fire
On Wednesday evening, January 23, 2019, at approximately 7 p.m., a major fire occurred at an older two-story farmhouse on Glebe Road in Henderson. The home belongs to Wayne and Karmen Meadows. No one was reported injured, but the house is a total loss according to Vance County Fire Chief Chris Wright. Wright said, “When the...
Davis, of Hamilton St. in Henderson, Arrested on Numerous Drug Charges
Press Release – Henderson Police Department On January 23, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 221 Hamilton St. in Henderson, NC. During the execution of the search warrant over 30 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution, cocaine...
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow Talks Crime, Local Collaborations
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss his collaboration with other law enforcement departments as well as to provide some reassuring statistics related to crime in the local area. Barrow, who has been involved with various divisions within the Henderson Police Department for the last 20...
