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The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library
So far, Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters has resisted the urge to get the library festooned in red and green for that big December holiday – she said she wants Thanksgiving and Native Peoples Month to have their moments to shine, too. In fact, next Tuesday afternoon’s activity will feature a story celebrating Native Peoples...
The Local Skinny! N.C. House District 32 Contest
Incumbent N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon has until noon tomorrow – Tuesday, Nov. 19 – to put the wheels in motion to call for a recount in the contest to retain his District 32 seat. Both Vance and Granville’s boards of elections completed the canvass on Friday, Nov. 15 to certify results of the Nov. 5...
The Local Skinny! Henderson Police Department To Participate In CALEA Assessment
– Press release from Henderson Police Dept. Capt. Chris Ball The Henderson Police Department will have a site-based assessment in early December as part of the reaccreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The local police department has held accredited status since 2002. The evaluation will take place Dec. 9-12, during...
The Local Skinny! Henderson City Council Takes $275K Loan To Purchase Embassy Block Property
The Henderson City Council approved Tuesday taking a $275,000 loan to purchase property in the Embassy Block area of downtown to create extra parking and a “pocket” park. Benchmark Community Bank will provide the five-year amortized loan. The council approved the purchase of the Embassy Block in the 2024-25 budget that was adopted in June...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays 8am-1pm. The Handcrafted Holiday Market is coming up at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Saturday, November 16th from 8am-2pm. Take your soil samples to the Vance County Cooperative Extension. Do it as soon as...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Jail Update
Six months into his new job, Maj. Johnny Hawkins provided an update to Vance County commissioners at their Nov. 4 meeting about the staff, programs and physical plant of the county’s detention center. Hawkins began working at the jail in April, and retired with 30 years of service with the N.C. Department of Adult Corrections...
Sheriff Curtis Brame: One Arrest In Nov. 2 Incident Of Suspect Firing Into An Occupied Home
-press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame WIZS News received the following information Sunday evening from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame: On November 2, 2024, deputies with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to an investigation call for service on Hunting Trail Lane, resulting in Vance County Sheriff’s Office personnel being alerted to...
The Local Skinny! Register For HVRPD Winter Cheerleading, Basketball Camp
The Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department has a couple of registrations underway for youth interested in cheerleading and basketball and Director Kendrick Vann said those programs, along with many others, go a long way to encourage young people as they grow, hone their abilities and make new friends. Vann said parents can register online...
The Local Skinny! Showtime At McGregor
Auditions for the upcoming “Showtime at McGregor Hall” will be held this Saturday, Nov. 9 – it’s time to show up and show off those talents and let them shine! Connie Ragland Productions and the nonprofit “Reclaiming Our Youth” are teaming up to sponsor the showcase, a program which Connie Ragland described as similar to...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays 8am-1pm. The Vance and Warren County Beekeepers Association will meet November 11, at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Handcrafted Holiday Market is coming up at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market...
