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TownTalk: Vance County Friday Night Football A Month Away
The Vance County Vipers 2025-26 football season kicks off Friday, Aug. 22 with a 7 p.m. home game against non-conference opponent Warren County. Head Coach Aaron Elliott and his staff are preparing for the upcoming season that puts them in a new conference, thanks to a huge realignment back in March by the N.C. High
TownTalk: Tyler Fleming Ready For What Comes Next
With freshman year of college under his belt, Tyler Fleming is setting his sights on what’s next for him as he begins to think about returning to Elon University for his sophomore year. With thoughts of a career in journalism or communications, the Henderson native and 2024 Kerr-Vance Academy graduate has spent the summer with
Chamber Of Commerce Sends Letter To Mayor, Council Members
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has sent a letter to the mayor and City Council members asking that local elected officials conduct meetings in a positive, constructive manner. Chamber Board President Scott Burwell signed the letter, as well as Beth Townsend and Kevin Wade, co-chairs of the Chamber’s Government & Public Affairs
TownTalk: 07-16-25 Henderson City Council
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TownTalk: Henderson City Council July Meeting, Investigations Coming
The Henderson City Council met Monday night for its regular monthly meeting to conduct routine city business but then went into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. Mayor Melissa Elliott said she would entertain a motion to go into closed session. The Council did vote to adjourn into closed session, which had not been
TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Vanco Crawl Space
Will Bumgarner said the work his team at Vanco Crawlspace and Restoration does isn’t glamorous or fancy. In fact, he described it as dirty, nasty work. But it’s good, honest work, he said. And when homeowners or business owners need professionals to take care of problems under their homes or businesses, Vanco is the one
Estate Sale To Benefit American Cancer Society In Full Swing Through Saturday, July 19
To some, she’s Sally Garrett. Others call her Frances. And sometimes it seems like she’s doing the work of two people – or more. But whatever name she answers to, rest assured that she’ll tell you right quick why she enjoys raising money for the American Cancer Society. Garrett is a five-time cancer survivor, she
Public Safety Committee, Fire Commission Plan Joint Meeting July 29 To Discuss Fire Study, Future Of Rescue Squad
The county’s Public Safety Committee and the Vance County Fire Commission have scheduled a joint meeting on Tuesday, July 29 at 4 p.m. to discuss the fire study. The public safety committee consists of Commissioners Dan Brummitt, Valencia Perry and Board Chair Carolyn Faines. At Monday’s regular monthly meeting, commissioners discussed the pros and cons
Maria Parham Celebrates Phase 1 Of Emergency Department Renovation
Wednesday’s ribbon cutting that marks the near-completion of Phase 1 of the Maria Parham Health Emergency Department renovation is a giant step toward creating a safer space for staff and law enforcement officers working to help individuals experiencing a mental health crisis get the care they need. If the final inspections go as planned, the
TownTalk: Update on the Vance County Jail
The Vance County Board of Commissioners got updates Monday on several matters that involve the detention center, ranging from repairs to the existing facility, plans for a new facility and new hires to help close the gap in staffing. Blair Bordeaux, president of Bordeaux Construction, and Todd Davis, vice president of Moseley Architecture, are
