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TownTalk: Friends, Colleagues, Family Gather To Honor Retiring Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett
More than 100 well-wishers gathered Monday afternoon in Vance-Granville Community College’s Civic Center to congratulate Dr. Cindy Bennett on her upcoming retirement and to reflect on her impact as superintendent of Vance County Schools and on public education. With family, friends, coworkers and community leaders in the audience, Bennett said she knew very early on
TownTalk: Children Left At RCE Movie Theater
Family members of one of the two 6-year-old boys left behind at a local movie theater following a Recreation & Parks outing have said they’ve met with recreation staff, but they’re not satisfied with answers they’ve gotten. On June 15, about noon, RCE Movie Theater employees located the boys after the larger group had left
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Townsville
It’s a short drive today on Highway 39 to get from Williamsboro to Townsville – about seven miles separate the two Vance County communities. But back in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s, it most likely took a lot longer to get between the two areas to conduct business or to go to church. Ironically,
TownTalk: Vance County Detention Center
Click Play! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Vance County Detention Center A detainee at the Vance County Detention Center was injured Monday afternoon in a failed escape attempt. Two other detainees were on the run for close to a week before being recaptured on June 9 in the Asheville area. The Vance County jail is under
TownTalk: Henderson Music & Arts Festival Recap
Bridger Stewardson is one cool dude. The 19-year-old just pulled off the first Henderson Music & Arts Festival in his hometown, which, from all accounts, was a great success. Hundreds of people came out to check out the lineup, which included local bands as well as other musicians and vocalists from Durham and Boston, MA.
TownTalk: Mental Health Resources Available To Farmers/Public
Even under optimal conditions, farmers face daily challenges – mending fences, managing livestock, keeping gardens picked, maintaining tractors and equipment – and that’s just for starters. But factor in extreme circumstances like persistent drought and higher-than-normal temps, and the additional stress can compound an already stressful lifestyle that can have serious implications on their
Commissioners Approve $72.4M Budget 5-2
(This story was originally published on June 2, 2026.) The Vance County Board of Commissioners adopted the county’s $72.4 million 2026-27 budget Monday by a vote of 5-2. Dan Brummitt reiterated his opinion that the county is spending too much money. “We’ve got to figure some way to lower the cost of government,” he said.
TownTalk: Low-ABV Spirits in NC
Visitors to the Outer Banks can experience the convenience and novelty of any one of five Brew Thru locations in the area, delighting in the fact that they can drive their Jeeps, SUVs and other vehicles literally through the store to pick up cold drinks from sodas to beer and more. As Philip Foreman, the
TownTalk: Bee Jubilee Coming to Granville Expo Center June 27
The 10th annual Bee Jubilee coming up in Granville County on Saturday, June 27 is the perfect chance to ask all those questions that you’ve been wondering about: Does that beekeeper suit really protect you from stings? Exactly what is a varroa mite? Where can I get some mead? Christi Henthorn, one of the event
TownTalk: America 250 Events Calendar for Vance County
Celebrating the country’s 250th birthday adds an extra layer of excitement to the annual July 4 festivities being planned in the area, and Henderson-Vance Economic Development Director Ferdinand Rouse is joining forces with other local community leaders to make sure the celebration is one for the books. Stay informed about a variety of events and
