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TownTalk: HubZone Tech Refurbishes Laptops
Six words capture the mission and work of Hubzone Technology Initiative and those six words sit right at the top of the HTI webpage for all to see: You Donate. We Convert. They Receive. Briant Davis is operations manager for Hubzone Tech, located in Garnett Street Station, the former freight station at 208 N. Garnett
TownTalk: Burgess Named Citizen Of The Year By Occoneechee Council
Michele Burgess, this year’s recipient of the George Watkins Citizen of the Year award, said she was “very, very honored” to be in the company of previous award winners who have given so much to the community. Watkins received the first award in 2014, and Burgess, newly retired from her role as president of the
TownTalk: Around Old Granville: History Of Brookston, Greystone And Chalk Level
If you’ve ever wondered about those two small rock buildings that you see when you’re driving out Warrenton Road on the way to Brookston, North Carolina Room Specialist Mark Pace may have some information that will help. In the late 1800’s when John Wesley Pegram was going gangbusters as a stone mason, the area where
TownTalk: Celebrating 100 Years Of South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church
South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church is preparing to celebrate its centennial anniversary and Pastor Mark Richardson extends an open invitation to the community to the June 4 service for a special look back at the first 100 years of the church. Richardson was a guest on TownTalk Wednesday and said the celebration kicks off that
Town Talk: Vance County Schools Enjoy Success at Recent Robotics Competition
Elementary and middle school students traveled to Salisbury over the weekend to participate in a competition and they brought home several awards for their efforts. The six teams that made the trip for the Brick Master State Level Competition had to earn their spots at a local competition on May 6 called RoboVANCE. That’s right,
TownTalk: Vance Co. Venom Win Initial 7 On 7 Cup
7-on-7 football is a bit different, but according to Vance Venom coaches Theo Perry and Trenton Ware it’s still football. “It’s the same strategy. We look to take advantage of the other team’s weakness,” according to Ware. On Sunday, May 21st, the Vance Venom hosted the First Annual Carolina Cup with teams from Warrenton, Knightdale
TownTalk: Kerr Tar Council of Governments Presents Bike Safety Bash
When it comes to sharing the road, it’s important for both vehicle drivers and bicyclists to know what the rules are to keep everyone safe. Young bicyclists will have the chance to learn about bike safety, get some free safety equipment and test their skills on an obstacle course during the upcoming Bike Safety Bash
TownTalk: United Way Kicks Off 2023 Fund Allocation
The United Way of Vance County is preparing for its 2023 funds allocation. Deadline for submitting an application for funding is Friday, May 26, according to Jane P. Haithcock, secretary/treasurer of the organization. Non-profit agencies or those with an IRS tax-exempt status are eligible to submit applications, which can be found at unitedwayvance.org. Completed applications
TownTalk: Upcoming Activities At HVRPD
Parents who may be looking for some engaging activities for their children this summer need look no further than the program listings at the Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department. A daylong summer camp begins June 12 and continues through Aug. 11, and HVRPD facilities supervisor said Alisha Shaw said the camp will include field
TownTalk: Short To Retire As Director Of Emergency Operations
Brian Short, director of Vance County emergency operations, is retiring at the end of May. But you won’t find him on the golf course or puttering around in the yard for very long – he’ll begin a new state job just four days after he turns over his local duties to Vivian Lassiter, who will
