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Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 14th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Fertilize your tall fescue lawns this week. Remember to use a slow release, turf grade fertilizer. Purchase a good soil thermometer to check soil...
The Local Skinny! VGCC Foundation Preparing For 3rd Annual Wine-Tasting Gala
The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation is putting the finishing touches on plans for the third annual gala wine-tasting gala slated for Saturday, April 11. Proceeds from the event will help students facing financial emergencies. VGCC Foundation Director Tanya Weary and Associate Director Sheri Jones say it’s important to be able to assist students when things...
The Local Skinny! Early Voting Starts This Week
Early voting for the March 3 statewide primary election begins Thursday, Feb. 12 and continues through Saturday, Feb. 28. In Vance County, early voting will take place at the gymnasium located in the county complex at 500 N. Beckford Dr. The polls will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; on Saturday, Feb...
Vance County Association of Educators (VCAE) Public Education Candidate Forum Feb. 17
Who: Vance County Association of Educators (VCAE) What: Public Education Candidate Forum When: Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Aycock Recreation Center Additional Details: Meet the candidates running for Vance County Board of Commissioners, Vance County Board of Education, Sheriff, NC Senate District 11, NC House District 32, Vance County Clerk of Superior...
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, February 7th, starting at 9am 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...
The Local Skinny! Great Ways To Kick Off February at Perry Memorial Library
The recent snow and ice “events” have put the brakes on some of the programs for kids and families at Perry Memorial Library, but Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters is ready with a flurry of activities, when the weather is a bit more cooperative. Tuesday’s afternoon and evening activities were cancelled because the library will...
The Local Skinny! United Women In Faith Tag Sale Opened Tuesday, Feb. 3
The United Women in Faith Tag Sale for Missions opened its doors beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3 with a great selection of items available. Come to First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St., between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Shop between now and Feb. 26 and enjoy a 50 percent discount on...
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...
The Local Skinny! Beware Of Latest DMV Scam
— Information from the office of N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to come from the North Carolina DMV and threatening license suspension, fines and other penalties. The message claims the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket and...
The Local Skinny! Henderson Police Make Arrest Following Car Chase Monday Morning
A Henderson man is in jail without bond Monday on domestic assault charges after being pursued by police in a car chase earlier Monday morning. Henderson Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop involving Ryheem Antwon Wilson, 28. Wilson was wanted on charges related to a domestic assault that occurred on Jan. 25, according to...
