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Daddy’s Boys: Broken Promises – Sat, Jan 13
The following is a press release from McGregor Hall, not a paid advertisement. New Play Coming To McGregor Hall Delves Into Issues Facing The African-American Family ‘Daddy’s Boys: Broken Promises’ Debuts On McGregor Hall Stage On MLK Jr. Weekend With Promise To Entertain & Educate Audience HENDERSON, N.C. — “Come out and support issues facing...
Vance County Food Giveaway Thurs, Jan 11, 2018
Vance County Food Giveaway Thurs, Jan 11, 2018 NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release – Wednesday, January 10,2018 From: Turner Pride, County Extension Director Community agencies and the faith-based community have joined forces to help feed Vance County! On Thursday, January 11, 2018 the NC Central/Eastern Food Bank will be distributing bags of food to community members who...
City and County Leaders Vote to Demolish Abagayles Books Property
In the respective Vance County Commissioners and Henderson City Council meetings Monday night, the boards each voted to demolish the former Abagayles Books property on Garnett Street and that the effort would be jointly funded 50/50. Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington indicated the council “moved ahead with that to joint fund with the county 50/50.” Vance Commissioners...
Henderson City Council Meeting 1-8-18
Update: 9 p.m. Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS News that the resolutions covered below “both passed unanimously.” Furthermore, he said, “The Department of Transportation came up with another $100,000 on the project.” He said he received the call today. These two resolutions considered at Monday night’s meeting protect the historical aspects of the old...
Henderson Man Arrested 1-5-18 on Drug Charges
Henderson Police Department Press Release: On January 5th, 2018 members of the Henderson Police Department Special Response Team and Vice-Narcotics Section conducted a search warrant at 424 Thomas Street, Henderson after receiving complaints of drug sales. During the execution of the search warrant fifteen (15) grams of cocaine was located and seized. James Glover Jr...
Body of Michael Bowes Found Near the Old Washout
The following press release from the Office of Vance County Sheriff Peter White: On Sunday, January 7, 2018, the body of Mr. Michael Bowes, age 46 of 650 Gun Club Road, Lot 6, Henderson, NC, was located. He was found deceased inside of his vehicle at approximately 1 p.m. on a private farm path on Washout Road...
No School For Franklin Students 1-8-18
Due to the conditions of the roads in the Northern and Eastern portion of Franklin County and out of concern for children’s safety, Franklin County Schools will be closed for students on Monday, January 8. It is an optional teacher workday for staff. After-school activities are canceled, and the Extended Learning Program at Youngsville Elementary...
ASPCA Grant Will Help Vance Animals
— courtesy of Vance County Vance County Animal Services is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of a $7,865.00 anti-cruelty grant from the ASPCA. The grant was applied for on September 30, 2017 and will be used for: Purchase more cases for cruelty case animals Purchase feeders for our pastures for our livestock...