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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...
Two Arrested for Breaking/Entering/Larceny in Youngsville
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff On June 15, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Franklinton Police Department, and Youngsville Police Department responded to a Breaking and Entering on Bert Winston Road, Youngsville. All agencies established a perimeter in the area and Jesus Reyes Carreon and Pedro Antonio Castro...
Lake Holt Fireworks Display Set for Tues., July 3
-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority The City of Creedmoor and Town of Butner will host a spectacular fireworks display at Lake Holt, located on Old Highway 75 in Butner, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Concessions offering a selection of hot...
High Number of NC Homicides Makes Families Living Violence Free Say “Enough!”
-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free As of June 3, there have been 32 domestic violence homicides in North Carolina in 2018! The youngest victim was 7 months old… It’s time to say “Enough!” SPEAK UP! If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic...
