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Vance Co. Animal Services Recipient of $7K+ Spay/Neuter Grant
-Press Release, County of Vance Vance County Animal Services is pleased to announce that they are a recipient of a $7,500 Spay/Neuter Grant from Community Partnership for Pets. This grant was received from the Margaret T. Pietrie Spay/Neuter Foundation out of Chapel Hill, NC. This grant was applied for on September 16, 2018, and will...
Red Cross: Blood, Platelet Donations Needed in Wake of Florence
-Press Release, American Red Cross As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, blood and platelet donors are urged to give when it’s safe to travel to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country. People can also help by making a financial...
‘Laugh It Up!’ Comedy Show to Entertain at McGregor Hall
-Information and flyer courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center The Laugh It Up! Comedy Show featuring headlining acts Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones and Shucky Ducky will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 8 p.m. HHHAAAMM – BBBUURRRGGGEEERR!!!!! Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones has become a people’s favorite all...
‘A Dash of Hope’ 5K Run/Walk to Raise Funds for Community Partners of Hope
-Information courtesy Rev. Dr. Carolyn Roy, Community Partners of Hope and the Dash of Hope website Come join us for a 5K Run/Walk at beautiful Kerr Lake/Satterwhite Point to raise funds and awareness for Community Partners of Hope They are working to transform the lives of homeless men by uniting community partners to offer these men...
City of Oxford Cancels Fall Litter Sweep
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website The City of Oxford has canceled its annual Fall Litter Sweep and lunch at the Public Works Building originally scheduled for Friday, September 21, 2018. It will be rescheduled for Spring 2019. More details will be released at a later date...
Tar River Below Flood Levels; No Road Closures in Franklin Co.
-Information and chart courtesy Kristen G. King, Clerk to the Board, County of Franklin According to Franklin County Emergency Services Director Jeff Lewis, there are no reports of road closures in Franklin County due to flooding at this time. As of 9 a.m. Thursday morning, the Tar River in Louisburg was below minor flood levels...
VGCC Trustees Approve Firm For Presidential Search, Adopt 2018-19 Budget
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College The Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees approved a firm to assist in the search for a new president, adopted a budget for the current fiscal year, and welcomed a trustee who is returning to the board after being away for two years. The actions came at the bi-monthly meeting...
Last ‘Meet Me in the Street’ for Season Set for Thurs., Sept. 27
-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s July/August 2018 Newsletter The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, along with Presenting Sponsor NC Towing & Recovery, will host the last of this year’s “Meet Me in the Street” free community concerts on Thursday, September 27. The third and final concert of the season will feature “Liquid...
