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The Local Skinny! Who Will Be The Democratic House 32 Candidate In November
North Carolina House 32 Representative Bryan Cohn announced Wednesday his candidacy in hopes of appearing on the ballot in November, and Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott re-confirmed her desire to run as well. Both are seeking the ballot position, and others possibly, after the Democratic nominee, Curtis McRae, announced he would step away due to personal...
Continuation of Operation “Drop The Mike” Since January Nets 76 Felony Charges
— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Tuesday, June 9, 2026 members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics/VICE Unit, Henderson Police Narcotics Unit, Wake Forest Police Narcotics Unit, and agents from the North Carolina SBI and members of the FBI Raleigh-Durham Safe Streets Task Force served outstanding indictments and arrest warrants on numerous...
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-1pm. Water your garden early in the morning. Read the label each time you use any chemical in your garden. Keep your garden journal updated each day. Identify insects before spraying a chemical...
The Local Skinny! Curtis McRae Ends House District 32 Campaign
In light of Curtis McRae’s recent announcement that he is withdrawing from the House District 32 race, Vance and Granville County Democratic leaders are planning meetings this week to discuss possible replacements in the upcoming election. “Recent personal health challenges have made it clear that I need to focus my time and energy on my...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Spring Fling is this Saturday, May 9th, from 8am-1pm. The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their next meeting on June 8th, starting at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Gardens need 1 inch of rain or...
The Local Skinny! Dinosaurs, Mother Goose, & Summer Reading At Perry Memorial Library
With the Summer Reading program kickoff just two weeks away, the Perry Memorial Library staff is busy making sure everything’s organized and ready to go. And they’re putting the finishing touches on Rupert, the brachiosaurus they’re creating that will hang – somehow – from the library’s ceiling. Right now, Rupert’s in parts, but that’s ok...
The Local Skinny! Make Music Day 2026 Coming To Vance County
International Make Music Day is coming up on Sunday, June 21 and Vance County residents are invited to chime in, join the chorus and make a joyful noise! Dr. Alice Sallins, executive director of the Vance County Arts Council said she anticipates this year’s event will build on last year’s and be even bigger. Thanks...
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-1pm. Check moisture in hanging planters each day. Open ends of rows that have standing water in them after storms. Spray weed killers when the wind blows less. Be mindful of chemical drift...
Review of City of Henderson Public Hearing on Budget
Three individuals signed up to speak at the Henderson City Council’s public hearing on the FY 26-27 budget that was held on Thursday, May 21 but it took more than 40 minutes for those speakers to address the Council members. For the first half hour or more, several Council members had questions for City Manager...
Home And Garden Show: Garden Tips For Keeping Plants Healthy In Summer Heat, Drought
Like a lot of other folks tending gardens and lawns around here, Sam Franklin of Franklin Brothers Nursery is hopeful that the weather forecast is accurate and the area is going to get some much-needed rainfall over the next week or so. Franklin has been in the plant business for more than 50 years...
