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The Local Skinny! Shaw Alumni Event Coming March 29
Join area alumni of Shaw University at an event designed to celebrate education, faith and community impact on Saturday, Mar. 29 in Henderson. The Granville, Vance and Warren alumni chapter invites the community to Shaw Day, which organizers say will promote support and awareness. “This is your chance to support students of Shaw University, engage...
The Local Skinny! VGCC Foundation Fundraiser Saturday, April 5 At HighRock Farms
Join The VGCC Foundation at the second annual wine tasting gala and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 5, from 6 – 9 p.m. to help support students facing unforeseen financial crises. The event’s theme is “Unlocking Possibilities: You Are Key,” and will take place at HighRock Farms in Granville County. Unexpected burdens can easily...
West End Baptist Fish Fry Fundraiser Monday at 220 Seafood 4pm to 7pm
Who: The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church What: Fish Fry Fundraiser When: Monday, March 10th, from 4pm-7pm Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536 Why: All proceeds will be used to support our Local Ministries which include ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, GRACE Ministries, Rebuilding Hope and many others. Fee: $10...
The Local Skinny! Paws for Granville
The Humane Society of Granville County is hosting its annual Paws for Granville fundraiser on Saturday, Mar. 29 at the Barn at Vino in Stem. Anne Crews, a member of the local humane society and one of the event organizers, said this year’s goal is $20,000. “It’s our major fundraiser for the year,” Crews...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday March 10, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Growing The Spring Vegetable Garden Event will be on Monday March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers...
The Local Skinny! Events at Perry Memorial Library
Springtime is just around the corner, and Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Director Melody Peters is gearing up for a busy time, filled with themed programs wedged in between the regular favorites. “We will be getting really busy,” Peters said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! February was filled with programs to observe Black...
The Local Skinny! Wildfire Season is Upon Us
A brush fire on Edwards Road in Vance County burned about 10 acres of land, and firefighters and forestry service crews were able to get things under control to prevent the fire from spreading further. “We did have a busy weekend, both locally and statewide,” said N.C. Forestry Service Ranger Rob Montague, whose territory includes...
Single Gunshot Wound Killed Child
— press release from Henderson Chief of Police Marcus Barrow 2/28/25 This morning at approximately 9:30, first responders were dispatched to a residence on Gary Street in the City of Henderson following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a minor with a single gunshot wound. EMTs and other first responders provided medical assistance...
The Local Skinny! Farmers Market Vendor Courses
This is the time of year when local gardeners are perusing seed catalogs or checking in with local nurseries about when the vegetable slips will be ready to purchase. The April 15 frost date seems a long way off, but gardeners are planning now in order to reap the benefits – literally – when spinach...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Granville-Vance-Warren Beginner Beekeeping School will be on March 1st, at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their March Meeting on Monday, March 10th, at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Growing The...
