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TownTalk: Of Henderson, By Henderson, & For Henderson
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TownTalk: Henderson City Council Meeting Information
Although city revenue collections are lagging behind projected rates at this time in the fiscal year, Finance Director Joey Fuqua told the Henderson City Council on Monday that work on the recommended FY 2025-26 budget is coming along and should be ready for to present to Council at its May 12 meeting. Roughly 28 percent
TownTalk: Willard Haithcock Membership Scholarship
Willard Haithcock wasn’t a gregarious person, according to his son Heath. He was quiet and soft-spoken, to tell you the truth. But he loved a good routine, you could count on him being at the Henderson Family YMCA at pretty much the same time every day of the week. “You could set your watch by
Henderson Teen Missing For Three Weeks
Local law enforcement officials are looking for a Henderson teen, missing now for three weeks. Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” Dominguez-Galvez, 17, left her home with someone driving a black Ford Explorer the evening of Thursday, Mar. 27, according to family members. WIZS News spoke with a family member early Friday afternoon who said they still haven’t
TownTalk: Pink with a Passion on April 12th in Warrenton
Look for the rainbow at the 4th annual Pink With A Passion event Saturday, April 12 at the Warren County Recreational Complex. The theme for this year’s walk is “Walk With Strength: Fight Cancer In All Colors,” making reference to the distinct color assigned to particular cancers – pink represents breast cancer, for example. As
TownTalk: 3rd Annual Community Resource Festival Coming Up on April 16th
Organizers of the 3rd annual Community Resource Festival are proof of just what can be accomplished when folks and organizations come together for a common goal. More than 100 vendors have signed up to participate in the event, which will take place Wednesday, April 16 at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. From 10 a.m.
TownTalk: Commissioners Will Combine Committee Meetings, Work Sessions – On A Trial Basis
The Vance County commissioners will begin holding committee meetings in conjunction with scheduled work sessions – in the commissioners’ meeting room – with an eye on more efficient scheduling and as a way to be available to the public. Based on a recommendation from the county’s IT staff, holding the committee meetings in the main
State Gives Vance Jail April 10 Deadline To Reduce Population, Address Deficiencies
Vance County has one more day to reduce its jail population from about 140 to 20, one of five corrective action measures issued by the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services. In a 6-page letter addressed to County Commissioner Board Chair Carolyn Faines, County Manager C. Renee Perry, Sheriff Curtis Brame and acting jail
TownTalk: The Kyle Harris Story
Kyle Harris is going to graduate from Vance-Granville Community College’s automotive systems technology program next month. But it will be the second time in as many months that he will be recognized for his efforts. Harris accepted the Dallas Herring Student Achievement Award last week, given to one student or former student from across the
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Vance County Historical Markers
Placing historical markers along prominent roadways is one way to make sure that they’ll be seen by lots of people driving by, but it also means that they run the risk of being struck by a wayward vehicle or even by the occasional grass mowing crews keeping the shoulders tidy. Vance County has 16 historical
