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The Local Skinny! VCS Plans to Close New Hope and Carver Elementary Schools
A public hearing held Wednesday evening gave Vance County Schools leadership and members of the school board a chance to discuss and explain the plan currently underway to close two elementary schools. Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett spent about a half hour to lay out reasons why New Hope Elementary and Carver Elementary...
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! January Wrap-Up at Perry Memorial Library
Not only does Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters keep track of all the programs that go on inside the library, she’s got to keep an eye on the weather, too. And because weekend weather forecasts point to “winter weather,” Peters said she’s decided to reschedule the Teddy Bear Sleepover. But don’t fret...
Freedom Bridge Resource Center Jan. 21 Lunch & Learn Topic: Overdose Prevention
Join Freedom Bridge Resource Center for a Lunch & Learn session that will focus on overdose prevention. The program, presented by Catherine T. Hazlitt, will take place at the Freedom Bridge Resource Center, 936 W. Andrews Ave. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. The session is designed to increase awareness about overdose prevention, as...
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...
