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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...
Relief Programs For Qualified Homeowners May Reduce Sting From Tax Bill
The deadline to appeal 2024 property tax valuations has passed, and technically, so has the deadline for qualified homeowners to try to get some relief from those tax bills, due before Jan. 6, 2025 to avoid a 2 percent interest penalty. June 1 was the deadline to appeal – and apparently to apply for the...
The Local Skinny! VGCC Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant To Help Small Business Owners
The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation has received a $50,000 grant award from Duke Energy Foundation to support small businesses in the four-county area it ser. And community college officials have come up with a creative way to make sure that the money is equitably distributed to do the most good. The VGCC Small Business Center...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Vance County Regional Farmers Market is still open on Saturdays 8am-1pm Soil samples are still free Now is a good time to harvest the herbs that you are growing It’s also a good time to renovate your tall fescue lawn You need to fertilize...
The Local Skinny! Council Approves Pay Increases For City Employees
In a unanimous vote Monday, the Henderson City Council approved a pay increase for all city employees, tacking on close to a 20 percent increase in payroll costs in the city’s budget. The increase will be retroactive to sync with the pay increase given to police and fire department employees. City Manager Terrell Blackmon said...
The Local Skinny! Brick Power Team Hosts Weight Lifting Event
The Brick Power Team is hosting a “Beast On The Bench” power lifting meet next month, and it’s power lifting with a purpose – raising money to help two local women who have helped so many in the community. Harry Orr, executive director of the Brick Power Team, said every penny raised at the...
