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H-V Industrial Park Board Votes Unanimously To Sell Shell Building For $3M
The Henderson-Vance Industrial Park Board approved Wednesday afternoon to sell the shell building and 10 acres of property in the park to Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc., a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. County Attorney Jonathan Care said this deal is better by about $300,000 than previous deals to purchase the building. Two...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their May meeting on May 12th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Cooperative Extension has publications on most vegetables and fruits that can be grown in the central piedmont of North Carolina call...
The Local Skinny! May leading into Summer at Perry Memorial Library
May is a time when the Perry Memorial Library staff kind of catches its breath – it’s a lull of sorts sandwiched between a jam-packed April and the big push of programs and activities that happen over the summer. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters is busy, busy, busy behind the scenes to put the finishing...
The Local Skinny! Open Houses for Mobility Hub Coming Soon
The community is invited to attend upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Mobility Hub project that is set to transform the former First National Bank building in downtown Henderson into a spot that will become a place where numerous types of transportation will be available for the public to use, from bike/pedestrian paths...
Free Community Forum Monday, May 5 Features Panel Discussions About Educational And Legal Rights
Jayden Watkins, teen minister and founder of the local nonprofit Higher is Waiting is hosting a free community forum on Monday, May 5 to share information with young people and their families about their educational and legal rights. The forum is called “EMPOWER Youself!” and will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Integrated Pest Management For The Home Garden Workshop will be on May 5th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. If you have questions about insect and disease problems call or come by the Cooperative Extension call (252) 438-8188. During...
RCAPS Pet Palooza Coming May 3rd
Bring the whole family out to Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society’s Spring Fling Pet Palooza on Saturday, May 3 for a day of fun activities, all to raise awareness about animal stewardship. The event will take place at the former Boyd dealership, 284 US 158 bypass from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. RCAPS Executive Director Tracy Tsoumbos said...
Council To Review Dual Role Of Manager/Attorney
The Henderson City Council voted 7-1 Monday to review in nine months the dual roles of city manager and city attorney, the current position of Hassan T. Kingsberry. The Council convened a special called meeting for Monday at 3:30 p.m. to go into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. When the council returned from...
Kerr-Tar COG Young Adult Hiring Event Is April 29; All Job Seekers Welcome
Despite its title, the Kerr-Tar COG’s 4th annual Young Adult Hiring Event scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 29 at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre is rated for All Audiences. Job seekers of any age are welcome said NC Works Business Services Representative Stacey Williams, one of the job fair’s organizers. The job fair will run from...
The Local Skinny! Working Conditions for City Employees
City of Henderson employees will receive a survey in a few weeks to give feedback about working conditions. As City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry explained to Council members at the April 14 meeting, the survey will be anonymous – employees will not be asked to give their names. Kingsberry told Council members that some...
