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The Local Skinny! Open Houses for Mobility Hub Coming Soon
The community is invited to attend upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Mobility Hub project that is set to transform the former First National Bank building in downtown Henderson into a spot that will become a place where numerous types of transportation will be available for the public to use, from bike/pedestrian paths...
Free Community Forum Monday, May 5 Features Panel Discussions About Educational And Legal Rights
Jayden Watkins, teen minister and founder of the local nonprofit Higher is Waiting is hosting a free community forum on Monday, May 5 to share information with young people and their families about their educational and legal rights. The forum is called “EMPOWER Youself!” and will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Integrated Pest Management For The Home Garden Workshop will be on May 5th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. If you have questions about insect and disease problems call or come by the Cooperative Extension call (252) 438-8188. During...
RCAPS Pet Palooza Coming May 3rd
Bring the whole family out to Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society’s Spring Fling Pet Palooza on Saturday, May 3 for a day of fun activities, all to raise awareness about animal stewardship. The event will take place at the former Boyd dealership, 284 US 158 bypass from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. RCAPS Executive Director Tracy Tsoumbos said...
Council To Review Dual Role Of Manager/Attorney
The Henderson City Council voted 7-1 Monday to review in nine months the dual roles of city manager and city attorney, the current position of Hassan T. Kingsberry. The Council convened a special called meeting for Monday at 3:30 p.m. to go into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. When the council returned from...
Kerr-Tar COG Young Adult Hiring Event Is April 29; All Job Seekers Welcome
Despite its title, the Kerr-Tar COG’s 4th annual Young Adult Hiring Event scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 29 at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre is rated for All Audiences. Job seekers of any age are welcome said NC Works Business Services Representative Stacey Williams, one of the job fair’s organizers. The job fair will run from...
The Local Skinny! Working Conditions for City Employees
City of Henderson employees will receive a survey in a few weeks to give feedback about working conditions. As City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry explained to Council members at the April 14 meeting, the survey will be anonymous – employees will not be asked to give their names. Kingsberry told Council members that some...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Integrated Pest Management For The Home Garden Workshop will be on May 5th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Plant transplants on cloudy windless days. Top dress your raised beds with compost or aged manure plus some slow release...
The Local Skinny! Broadband Internet Initiative Brings More Access To Vance County Residents
Vance County is set to get about $3.4 million of a $41 million funding pie as state and local leaders work with utility companies further shrink the gap to internet access. N.C. District 32 Rep. Bryan Cohn said this latest project will bring broadband internet access to an additional 1,327 homes and businesses...
The Local Skinny! Job Fair Coming to VGCC
More than 50 employers are expected to attend Vance-Granville Community College’s Spring Graduate Career Fair Thursday, and organizers are excited to see how the networking will take place between those who are looking to fill positions and those who may fit the bill. With graduation just a few weeks away, VGCC Director of Career Services...
