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Still Plenty of Time for Summer Reading at Perry Memorial Library
Patti McAnally, director of the Perry Memorial Library in Henderson, was recently on WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss current and upcoming library programs, including summer reading. “Although we are currently in the middle of summer reading, there are still a lot of opportunities to get involved,” said McAnally. Parents interested in getting their children involved...
Public Open House for P5 Regional Transportation Projects
-Press Release, Kerr-Tar Regional Transportation Planning Organization The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, July 19, 2018, to express their opinions on the regional transportation projects in Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren Counties being considered for inclusion in the NCDOT 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a 10-year...
Four Granville Co. Public Schools to Begin Year-Round Schedule
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools and the Granville County Public Schools website Dr. Alisa McLean, superintendent of Granville County Public Schools (GCPS), will welcome students on Monday, July 16, 2018, for the first day of school for students on the new year-round calendar. McLean will welcome students at Butner-Stem...
Henderson Rec. Players to Present “Clybourne Park”
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor The Henderson Rec Players will present “Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center nightly August 9-11 at 8 p.m. and August 12 at 2 p.m. Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, “Clybourne Park” is...
Celebrate National Watermelon Month at the Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market!
-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market Seed-Spitting Contest, Anyone? You guessed it – watermelons are now in season and available at your VCRFM. Seems no other produce screams summer like watermelon. We love the refreshing taste, but thing is, there is more to watermelon than just its flavor. It boasts...
NC Dept. of Public Safety to Pay $190K in Civil Penalties for Violations
-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announces that the United States and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety have signed a civil settlement agreement resolving the State’s liability for civil penalties stemming from recordkeeping violations relating to the dispensing...
Downtown Food Truck Vote Has Folks Talking
At Monday night’s meeting, with a vote of 5-3, the Henderson City Council nixed a proposal to allow food trucks to operate in a designated area of downtown Henderson. Gavin Jackson, owner of Gavin’s Grub Hub, proposed parking and serving food from his food truck in the City-owned parking lot at the corner of Garnett...
Henderson-Kerr Lake Regional Water Authority Honored by the State
-Press Release, NC Environmental Quality The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 69 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards. The division’s Public Water Supply section has awarded the facilities the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award, which is part of a state effort to enhance the performance of existing...
Henderson-Vance Chamber Thanks Leadership-Vance Hosts
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership-Vance program has recently been completed for this year. Sandra C. Wilkerson, director of administration and events for the Chamber, thanks the 2018 Leadership-Vance hosts in the letter below: Dear Leadership-Vance Hosts, As Leadership-Vance 2018 comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere...
