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The Local Skinny! Triangle’s Got Talent at McGregor Hall
Where in the world can you see performances by cloggers and Bollywood dancers, Gospel choirs and more? Right here in Henderson, on Saturday night at McGregor Hall, of course! The 2025 edition of ‘Triangle’s Got Talent’ comes to Henderson for an evening that’s sure to entertain. It’s a fundraiser for Henderson-based Hubzone Technology Initiative, which...
Dabney Drive & Potholes
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Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Collect soil samples now. Don’t guess, take a soil test! If you plan to plant pansies, plant them in a different location to prevent disease problems. Check collards for aphids...
VGCC Foundation’s ‘Fill The Pantry’ Craft Fair Set For Friday, Oct. 10 At Civic Center
— Information courtesy of Vance-Granville Community College Foundation The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation is planning its third annual Fill the Pantry Craft Fair on Friday, Oct. 10 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the College’s Civic Center in Henderson. The event supports the VGCC food pantry, which provides essential resources to students in need. This indoor craft fair...
The Local Skinny! County Contract Extension With Rescue Squad Ends Sept. 30
The 90-day contract extension between the county and the Vance County Lifesaving and Rescue Squad Inc. officially ends tomorrow – Sept. 30. According to Rescue Squad Chief Doyle Carpunky, the rescue squad’s offer to continue responding to calls at no cost to the county has been declined, but it is unclear whether the rescue squad...
The Local Skinny! A Pawsitive Impact in Vance County
A Henderson teen is focused on reducing the pet surrender rate in Vance County as she works toward her Girl Scout Gold Award achievement to make a “Pawsitive Impact.” Sophomore Neleh-Kate Sandlin said she is partnering with Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society and Vance Cares Community Center to increase awareness to young people about being...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. This Saturday is Honey Day at the Market. There will be honey door prizes. Plenty of local honey for sale. With ample rain forecasted later this week next week would...
The Local Skinny! Municipal Elections, Ward 4
Editor’s Note: Early voting for the Oct. 7 nonpartisan municipal elections has begun and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4. As part of WIZS’s ongoing coverage of the four Henderson City Council contests, Wednesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! focuses on the Ward 4 seat. Challenger Catherine “Kitty” Gill responded to a list of questions from...
The Local Skinny! Municipal Elections, Ward 1 At-Large
Editor’s Note: Early voting for the Oct. 7 nonpartisan municipal elections has begun and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4. As part of WIZS’s ongoing coverage of the four Henderson City Council contests, Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! focuses on the Ward 1 at-large seat. Challengers Kenia Gómez-Jimenez and Clementine “Tina” Hunter responded to a...
The Local Skinny! Municipal Elections, Ward 2 At Large
Editor’s Note: Early voting for the Oct. 7 nonpartisan municipal elections has begun and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4. As part of WIZS’s ongoing coverage of the four Henderson City Council contests, Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny! focuses on the Ward 2 at-large seat. Lamont Noel, the incumbent, and challenger George Mayo responded to...
