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In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Infinite Possibilities is hosting a candlelight vigil Thursday in Warrenton to remember victims and survivors. The statistics are sobering: in the United States, a person suffers domestic violence every 73 seconds and 1 in 6 women has been sexually assaulted or has been the victim of an attempted...
Trusted Way to Help Western NC with Henry Gupton
Vance County Clerk of Court, the Hon. Henry Gupton, invites the community to come to the courthouse parking lot Tuesday and Wednesday to help fill a trailer with donations bound for hurricane-ravaged western North Carolina. Gupton told WIZS News Monday that he’s coordinated with Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame to get an enclosed trailer –...
Dr. Roddy Drake Recipient Of Order Of The Long Leaf Pine
With family, friends and colleagues looking on, W. Rodwell Drake, M.D. – Roddy – became the most recent recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Rep. Frank Sossamon presented Drake with the framed award Thursday morning on behalf of N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper. “It’s important to recognize people who have served us and...
The Local Skinny! Fire Prevention Lunch And Learn Oct. 3
In observance of National Fire Prevention Month, the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, along with Abria’s Chase Foundation and the Henderson Fire Department, present a Lunch and Learn at Station #1 on Thursday, Oct. 3 beginning at 12 noon. The deadline to sign up is Monday, Sept. 30, so please call the Chamber office at...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Extension: The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is only open on Saturdays now. 8am-1pm. Pesticide Disposal Day going on right now at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. They will there until 3pm. Fall Vegetable Garden Workshop on September 30th, at 6:30pm at the Vance...
The Local Skinny! Fall is Here at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market
Summer gardens may be giving us the last produce of the long-growing season, but there are still plenty of choices at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Market Manager Pat Ayscue said, “The summer season is winding down but thankfully since we are a regional market, there are still late summer veggies filling the farmer’s...
The Local Skinny! Chicken Plate Fundraiser At Rebuilding Hope
Volunteers and supporters of Rebuilding Hope, Inc. are gearing up for the annual fall chicken plate fundraiser, which will be held Friday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the 414 Raleigh Road location. Co-director Tom Wille said the plates include half a chicken, potatoes, green beans and dessert, all for $10 each. Call...
The Local Skinny! Vote For Chestnut Street Park Project To Win $100,000
Charles Turrentine Jr. got word about 24 hours ago that the Chestnut Street Park renovation project is among five finalists from across the country vying for $100,000 from Bobcat Company. The project to make improvements to the basketball courts that operate under the city’s recreation and parks department is going to be a “game-changer,”...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Extension: Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturday from 8am-1pm. Fall Vegetable Garden Workshop on September 30th, at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Led by Wayne Rowland. Register for this workshop by calling the Vance County Cooperative Extension at (252)...
The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library
The Perry Memorial Library is doing its part in the city’s recently launched anti-litter campaign. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters said upcoming Storytime programs will have an anti-litter theme, and while there might be a little talk about trash, there will be no trash talking. The programs will be held at the library on...
