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Possible School Closings, Consolidations Topic Of School Board’s Jan. 21 Special Called Meeting
The Vance County Board of Education is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 to have a public hearing about the possible closing and/or consolidation of two of the county’s elementary schools. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Curriculum and Instruction area of the Vance County Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The “Do You Want to be a Beekeeper” Workshop will be on Saturday, January 31st, from 7pm-9pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 14th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market...
City Council Votes To Name Police Department In Memory Of Chief Melvin G. Smith
In a unanimous decision, the Henderson City Council approved naming the Henderson Police Department in honor of the late chief, Melvin G. Smith. Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow made the request, which will require no money from the city – the $5,000 estimated to place signs at the front and rear entrances will come from...
The Local Skinny! Programs, Volunteer Opportunities For MLK Day Of Service
With the upcoming annual observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, numerous organizations across the community have scheduled events to participate in the Day of Service that coincides with the holiday. The local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is having a Jump-a-thon on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 11 a.m. to...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, January 12th, 2026 from 7pm-9pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Start your 2026 Garden Journal. Write down garden goals for 2026. Inventory your seed supply. Discard seeds 3 years or older. Continue to plant...
The Local Skinny! Great Events To Kick Off 2026 At Perry Memorial Library
The holiday decorations are down, the kids are back in school and winter programming at Perry Memorial Library is returning to full swing. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters and staff welcome patrons of all ages to the library for some social interaction and literacy fun. Mother Goose Storytime fans can return Thursday morning, Jan. 8...
Local Guardian ad Litem Training Begins Jan. 13, 2026
The local Guardian ad Litem program is a statewide program designed to place trained volunteers to serve as advocates for neglected or abused children going through the court system. The next six-week training session begins on Jan. 13, 2026. Area Supervisor Samantha Branch, who serves the five-county region that includes Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin and...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, January 12th, 2026 from 7pm-9pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Review your 2025 garden journal Check what went well and not so well. What are your Garden resolutions for 2026? Check your compost pile...
The Local Skinny! Second Annual ‘Catfish Drop’ To Usher In New Year At Satterwhite Point
Looking for something fun to do with the family to say farewell to 2025, usher in the New Year and still be able to be home in your jammies – or decked out in your finest party duds – well before midnight? Check out the Catfish Drop at Satterwhite Point on Kerr Lake from 2...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is closed for the season. Thanks to all customers and vendors for a successful year in 2025! Soil Samples are $4 per sample, Don’t guess soil test! Check your compost pile and turn it if you haven’t done...
