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New Domestic Violence 101 Class Starts Tues., Aug. 14
-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free Families Living Violence Free announces the beginning of a new Domestic Violence 101 class on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Domestic Violence 101 is a six-week course with classes to be held on Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m. at the office of Families Living...
Vance Family Medicine Presents 2018-19 Season at McGregor Hall
-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Vance Family Medicine proudly presents the 2018-2019 season at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson. Take advantage of McGregor Hall’s performance series packages to enjoy shows throughout the year and experience more entertainment for less. Each diverse package option is specifically created to offer something for...
New Vance Co. Tourism Director Focused on Annual Show, Shine, Shag & Dine
With just 29 days as executive director of the Vance County Tourism Development Authority under her belt, Pam Hester is already working diligently on the annual car show, planning new events and discovering “hidden treasures” in the area. Hester, who began her new role on July 2, 2018, previously worked with Henderson’s Main Street Program...
F-G-V Smart Start Seeking Sponsors for 9th Annual Ducky Derby Fundraiser
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc. will hold its 9th annual Ducky Derby fundraiser in downtown Henderson on Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m. Garnett Street will be filled with a river of rubber ducks and a fun time for everyone. Tickets will be sold...
Man Sentenced for Pretending to be U.S. Army General
-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that CHRISTIAN GERALD DESGROUX, age 58, of Raleigh, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle to 6 months imprisonment followed by 1 year of supervised release. On June 26, 2018, DESGROUX pled...
U.S. Attorney’s Office to Hold Press Conference on ‘Operation Nor’easter’ Indictment
-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice WHEN: Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 11 a.m. WHERE: Pasquotank County Public Safety Building, 200 East Colonial Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 The United States Attorney’s Office announces a press conference to discuss the indictment of 12 defendants on narcotic distribution and gun charges in a coordinated warrant enforcement...
Henderson Rotary Club Yard Sale to Last Until ‘There is Nothing Left’
-Information courtesy the Henderson Rotary Club The Henderson Rotary Club will hold a yard sale on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 7 a.m. until “there is nothing left.” The yard sale will be held in the old Rose Gin & Supply Co. beside Rose Oil Company on US-158 Bypass, Henderson. Money raised will benefit local...
July’s Volunteer Spotlight Shines Bright on Fern Ellington
-Information posted, with permission, from the Rebuilding Hope, Inc. July 2018 newsletter After 38 years in banking, Fern Ellington offered her considerable skills to Rebuilding Hope, Inc. (RHI). Today, she volunteers two days a week in the office where she posts information about donations and accounts payable into a computerized bookkeeping system. With 22 years...
