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Public Invited to Attend ‘Gathering of Gardeners’ Workshop
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties, NC Cooperative Extension The gardening public is invited to attend a “Gathering of Gardeners: Practical Strategies for Gardening in Challenging Times and Conditions” on September 22, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon. Gardeners in Warren County and surrounding areas can learn about straw bale gardening, rain barrels...
Annual ‘Business & Industry Appreciation Day’ to Offer Networking Opportunities
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Granville County Economic Development, in partnership with the Granville County Chamber of Commerce and the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center, will present its annual ‘Business and Industry Appreciation Day’ on Thursday, September 27 from 4 until 6 p.m. The event, held at the...
Franklin Co. Solid Waste Facilities Will be Closed Friday
Franklin County Solid Waste Facilities to Close Friday, September 14 As a safety precaution for residents, haulers and staff, Franklin County’s twelve solid waste and recycling convenience centers and Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, September 14 due to the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Florence and potential for high winds, downed trees...
Aycock Rec. Center Announces Senior Bingo Dates
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Seniors age 55 and better are invited to join the Aycock Rec. Center, 307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson, for community bingo. Bring a prize and a little luck! Bingo will be played from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. on the following...
Vance Co. Government Buildings Closed on Friday
-Information courtesy Henry L. Gupton, Clerk of Superior Court, Vance County All Vance County Government buildings will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 14. The Clerk of Court’s Office will also be closed and will plan to reopen on Monday, September 17. Vance County court sessions scheduled for Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14 have also...
Weather Prompts Closing of Vance Co. Solid Waste Convenience Sites
-Information courtesy the Vance County Government Facebook page Due to the weather, all Vance County Solid Waste Convenience Sites will close at 3 p.m. today, September 13, and will re-open on regular schedule Monday, September 17, 2018...
Louisburg Senior Center to Open as Hurricane Shelter This Afternoon
-Information courtesy Kristen King, Clerk to the Board, Franklin County Franklin County will reopen the shelter at the Louisburg Senior Center today, September 13, at 3 p.m. The shelter will be located at 127 Shannon Village in Louisburg. Citizens are encouraged to bring any medications or special items they may need. The Franklin County Animal...
Families Living Violence Free Offices Close at 12:30; Dial 911 for Immediate Help
Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free Families Living Violence Free offices will close today, September 13, at 12:30 p.m. and be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 14, all day as well. If you are in a domestic violence or sexual assault situation and need immediate help, please call 911. Our crisis...
Former Eaton Johnson Middle School to Open As Emergency Shelter
-Information courtesy Brian K. Short, Director of Emergency Operations, Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Vance County will be opening an emergency shelter at the former Eaton Johnson Middle School building, located on Beckford Drive in Henderson at 5 p.m. today. Please do not arrive prior to that time and please eat...
Granville Co. Will NOT Open Public Shelter at Northern Granville Middle
-Information courtesy Lynn Allred, Public Information Officer/Grants Coordinator, County of Granville Notice from Granville County Emergency Management: In discussion with National Weather Service officials, based on the latest forecast for minimal impacts here in Granville County, and the need for resources elsewhere in harder hit areas, we have decided to suspend our current plans for...
