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Youth “Fishing With a Mentor” Program at Fox Pond Park
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks, in conjunction with the City of Henderson and Vance County, announces “Fishing With a Mentor,” a program for local youth ages 6 – 18 to be held at Fox Pond Park, 375 Vicksboro Rd, Henderson. This free program...
West End Community Watch Hears from City Manager, Fire Dept.
-Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch The West End Community Watch met on Tuesday, June 19 at West End Baptist Church. Henderson City Manager Frank Frazier was pleased to report that taxes and city sewer rates will not increase. Still, due in part to the fact that the City now has reduced debt...
Plenty of Programs for Adults at Perry Memorial Library
-Information courtesy the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library website Upcoming events for adults at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson: Adult Summer Reading – Saturday, June 16 – Friday, August 3. Reading, Movies, Programs, Prizes. Pick up prize card at the Reference Desk. Photograph & Document Preservation Program – Saturday, June...
Roanoke Rapids’ First Baptist Invites Youth to Vacation Bible School
-Information courtesy Rev. Donald West, First Baptist Church – Roanoke Rapids TEAM JESUS Vacation Bible School will take place at First Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids July 9 – 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Olympic themed VBS will include Olympic Bible lessons, games, snacks, crafts, music, puppet shows and great Olympic fun. This...
Mako Medical & Medical Arts Raise Over $1K for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
With the recent hot, summer temperatures, Medical Arts Pharmacy and Mako Medical Laboratories picked the perfect time to partner together and hold an ice cream fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Held at Medical Arts Pharmacy, 235 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, on Friday, June 15, the group raised $1,100 in funds, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic...
Relay for Life Only Four Days Away – Event Schedule Released!
-Event schedule information courtesy Cindy Robinson, Volunteer, Vance County Relay for Life With only four days to go until the 2018 Vance County Relay for Life, Relay organizers have released an event schedule for teams, volunteers, survivors and participants. This year’s Relay for Life event will be held, for the first time in downtown Henderson...
Kerr Lake’s Independence Day Celebration Set for Sat., June 30
-Information courtesy Norman Dickerson, Admin. Assistant, Vance County Department of Tourism Independence Day Weekend Celebration – Fireworks, Entertainment & Food Fireworks over the water at Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point, in Henderson, NC on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Entertainment presented by “Frankie Faucet & The Drips” Band. Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or...
Stay Cool and Exercise Caution in Extreme Heat
It’s a scorcher out there, folks! According to the National Weather Service website, Henderson is expected to see dangerous heat and humidity this week with the high for today reaching 96 degrees. Heat index values reached as high as 104! According to some forecasts, today was the hottest day of 2018 thus far. The excessive...
