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The Local Skinny! Great Ways To Kick Off February at Perry Memorial Library
The recent snow and ice “events” have put the brakes on some of the programs for kids and families at Perry Memorial Library, but Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters is ready with a flurry of activities, when the weather is a bit more cooperative. Tuesday’s afternoon and evening activities were cancelled because the library will...
The Local Skinny! United Women In Faith Tag Sale Opened Tuesday, Feb. 3
The United Women in Faith Tag Sale for Missions opened its doors beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3 with a great selection of items available. Come to First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St., between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Shop between now and Feb. 26 and enjoy a 50 percent discount on...
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! Beware Of Latest DMV Scam
— Information from the office of N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to come from the North Carolina DMV and threatening license suspension, fines and other penalties. The message claims the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket and...
The Local Skinny! Henderson Police Make Arrest Following Car Chase Monday Morning
A Henderson man is in jail without bond Monday on domestic assault charges after being pursued by police in a car chase earlier Monday morning. Henderson Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop involving Ryheem Antwon Wilson, 28. Wilson was wanted on charges related to a domestic assault that occurred on Jan. 25, according to...
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...
