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The Local Skinny! Tommy Farmer Recognized By The NC Association Of Soil & Water Conservation
Tommy Farmer has been a member of the local soil and water conservation district for 30 years – he was recently recognized for his decades of service at the annual statewide meeting in Durham. “Time has really flown by fast,” Farmer said on Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny! As the name implies, a local...
The Local Skinny! Free Health Clinic Returning To Henderson
Free medical, dental and vision services are returning to Henderson for a third year in early March when the Duke Remote Area Medical clinic sets up shop at Vance Charter School. The two-day clinic is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 1 and Sunday, Mar. 2. The clinic doors open at 6 a.m. each morning and will...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance-Warren County Beekeepers Association will have their February meeting on Monday, February 10th at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Granville-Vance-Warren Beginner Beekeepers School will have their next session on Saturday, February 15th at 9:00am at the Vance County Regional...
The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library For February
People are quick to blame social media for many of society’s ills lately, but Melody Peters, Youth Services Librarian at Perry Memorial Library, gives it credit for a growing interest in crafting. So she’s riding that wave and launching a monthly gathering for young people to learn the art of crochet. “It is a ‘thing,’”...
The Local Skinny! Missing Woman’s Remains Found
— courtesy of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page “The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the State Bureau of Investigations, and with the assistance of the Youngsville Rescue Dive Team, executed searches in Vance County on 1/30/2025. During the search, possible human remains were discovered. The remains were sent to the NC...
The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Begins ER Renovation Project
In just about one month, the anticipated $5 million renovation project will begin at Maria Parham Health to enhance the Emergency Department’s ability to provide high-quality care, with special consideration for patients with mental health and substance abuse challenges. The start date for Phase One is Mar. 3, and hospital officials are ready. “We are...
Michael Easley, Jr. Stepping Down From U.S. Attorney Eastern District Office
U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr., will step down as attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina on Monday, Feb. 3. Easley was nominated for the post in 2021 by President Joe Biden and, following Senate confirmation, he was sworn in on Nov. 26, 2021. In a press release issued Wednesday afternoon, Easley said...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Granville-Vance-Warren Beginner Beekeepers School will be Saturday, February 1st at 9:00am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Now is a good time to take your gardening equipment out and see if they work. Especially since it is getting warmer. You need to...
U.S. Attorney For Eastern District Of N.C. Announces Whistleblower Pilot Program
— information courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. has announced that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina has implemented the EDNC Whistleblower Pilot Program. “In this office, we are focused on enhancing the identification and prosecution of...
The Local Skinny! Father Daughter Dance Feb. 1 At Henderson Family YMCA
Fathers and daughters can enjoy a special evening together at the upcoming Father Daughter Dance at the Henderson Family YMCA. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A, the dance will take place at the Y, 380 Ruin Creek Rd. on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for each dad-daughter pair, but additional daughters...
