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RAM Pop-Up Clinic Scheduled For Mar. 28, 29 In Henderson For Free Medical, Dental, Vision Care
The Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic is scheduled to return to Henderson for a fifth consecutive year, providing medical, dental and vision care absolutely free of charge for anyone. The two-day clinic takes place at Vance Charter School, 2090 Ross Mill Rd., on Saturday, Mar. 28 and Sunday, Mar. 29, and clinic co-leader Lara Kendall
TownTalk: Chairmen Of The Board’s Ken Knox On Feb. 13 McGregor Hall Performance
When you hear the word “Detroit,” a couple of things surely come to mind: cars and music. If you’re a music lover, you’ve got to give props to the “Motor City” for being the place where the Motown sound was born. In 1979, a couple of guys who’d left Detroit and headed South formed Surfside
Photo Search: Armed Forces Members Killed In Action Since Formation Of Vance County
Originally posted TUESDAY, JAN. 20, 2026 A subcommittee of Vance County’s America 250 group is in the process of collecting photos and information for the 124 individuals who hailed from Vance County and were killed in action in service to their country. The plan is to have banners placed throughout the downtown area by Memorial
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Stories Of The American Revolution From Old Granville County
The phrases “Fourth of July “ and “Independence Day” are used interchangeably to note THE date when the American Colonists declared formal independence from Great Britain. This year marks the 250th anniversary of that official Declaration of Independence, with ongoing celebrations marking the historic moment. But it took eight years for the 13 Colonies –
TownTalk: David Caudle Named CEO Of Henderson Family YMCA
David Caudle has been named CEO of the Henderson Family YMCA, effective Feb. 1, 2026. Caudle had been interim CEO since October 2025. He joined the Henderson Family YMCA in January 2025 as chief financial officer and brings close to 20 years of experience of working with YMCA organizations. But Caudle is quite familiar with
TownTalk: Rural Health Transformation Program from Congress Impacts On Local Programs, Health Providers
The Rural Health Transformation Program, created by Congress through what has become known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will provide $50 billion over the next five years to help states transform rural health – both how rural residents access services as well as how health care providers deliver care and treatment. It’s going
Vance County Schools Innovative School Options – Open House and Registration
The Vance County Schools application process for the innovative school options is now underway, with several options to make sure the district’s students go to the school that fits their needs. The non-traditional VCS schools are poised to share information with families and students about choosing one of the innovative options that might just work
TownTalk: Kerr-Tar Senior Games Coming Soon
Did you know that North Carolina has the largest Senior Games competition in the country? Now’s the time for senior adults to sign up to be a part of the 2026 games, which has individuals 50 and older in friendly competition in such popular games as cornhole and table tennis, just to name a few.
TownTalk: Vance County Veterans Memorial in Progress
Naysayers may have provided just the motivation that members of American Legion Post 60 needed to get the ball rolling on completion of a veteran’s memorial in Henderson. You won’t be able to find a suitable location, they said. But they did. It’ll be difficult to get approval, they said. But they got that, too,
Heritage: Where History Meets Opportunity – Henderson-Vance Chamber
As the incoming chairperson of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Abidan Shah has decided on the theme “Heritage.” Given that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the country, that’s a pretty appropriate theme. Shah and H-V Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said they are approaching the year with enthusiasm as the Chamber
