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Exciting Times Ahead; Henderson Family YMCA Growing
With a goal of $120,000, the Henderson Family YMCA’s annual campaign is underway, and sights are set on a new wellness facility and improvements to outdoor facilities for youth and adult programs. Tommy Marrow chairs the 2025 Campaign; he’s also vice chair of the YMCA board of directors. In a letter announcing the campaign, Marrow
TownTalk: Victory Baptist Church Pastor Appreciation Day; Ricky Easter
The congregation at Victory Baptist Church went all out Sunday for Pastor Appreciation Day. But for Pastor Ricky Easter, now in his 39th year at the church, it could have been called “Preacher” Appreciation Day. “Most everybody calls me Preacher,” Easter said Monday, just a day after the special service, which included the congregation gathering
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – PCB Landfill of Warren County
The tiny community of Afton in Warren County was at the center of a big environmental mess in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, when the state bought up some land to build a landfill to store hazardous waste. That hazardous waste was a PCB-laced oil, a product that had been used for decades to
TownTalk: Show, Shine, Shag & Dine Car Show Wheels Into Vance County Oct. 17, 18
This weekend is your chance to get a close look at some pretty sweet rides as the 23rd annual Show, Shine, Shag & Dine car show wheels in to downtown Henderson. The fun begins on Friday, Oct. 17 with a pre-show cruise-in and barbecue at Satterwhite Point from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to
Sign Up By Oct. 17 For Free Mammogram; Nov. 1 Event At Aycock Rec Center
Invision Diagnostics is bringing its Mammogram Bus to Aycock Rec Center on Saturday, Nov. 1 and now is the time to schedule a free mammogram. Phone 877.318.1349 to schedule an appointment. Sisters Speak Life founder Freddie Harris said six women had signed up as of Friday, Sept. 26. Sign up before Oct. 17 – they
TownTalk: Vance County Animal Services Pet Adoption Event Saturday At Petsense
The Vance County Animal Shelter has 44 kennels to house the dogs that find their way to the Brodie Road facility, whether it’s from a stray pickup or from an owner surrender. William Coker, director of Vance County Animal Services, said in August alone, 213 dogs and cats were brought into the shelter. The
TownTalk: DMV Commissioner Offers Insight, Updates To Increase Customer Satisfaction
When Paul Tine stepped into his new role as the state’s DMV commissioner back in May, he knew his role was largely to steer the department through some upgrades and challenges that presented lots of roadblocks to customer service. Hours of waiting in line just to get in the door and impossible-to-get appointments were common
TownTalk: ‘Break the Silence, Stop the Violence’ Event at Clearview Church Oct. 25
So often, victims of domestic violence suffer in silence, too ashamed or embarrassed to seek help or support to lead them out of an awful situation. But Debbie Scott, domestic violence educator with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, wants them to know that they are not alone, and that help is just a phone
TownTalk: Make a Joyful Noise ACTS Benefit Concert Coming Up Oct. 11
The ‘Make A Joyful Noise Unto The Lord’ concert to benefit ACTS is coming up quickly, and Executive Director Thomas Blackwell is looking forward to the Oct. 11 performance at McGregor Hall. Blackwell has been in the role since January, and this will be the first chance he’s had to attend. So far, local performers
TownTalk: Masonic Home For Children At Oxford Has New CEO In Time For 2025 Homecoming Oct. 10-11
The Masonic Home for Children in Oxford is having its annual Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 11. This year’s event marks the end of one administrator’s tenure and the beginning of new leadership. But no matter who’s at the helm, one thing’s for sure: MHCO is a place where children are nurtured and loved. Kevin
