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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
TownTalk: Kerr Lake Regional Water Systems Keeps The Water Flowing
A recent groundbreaking ceremony at the city’s water treatment facility is a tangible indication that all the t’s have been crossed and the I’s dotted to set in motion an expansion project that will, once completed, double the facility’s output to as much as 20 million gallons of water a day. This is good news
TownTalk: Henderson City Council’s Fire Department Update
The Henderson Fire Department enjoys a rating that puts it among an elite group of fire departments across the country, and Acting Fire Chief Curtis Tyndall said he was proud to present information about how the department measures up to industry standards during Monday’s City Council meeting. Tyndall thanked the city for helping the fire
TownTalk: CultureFest Coming To Oxford This Weekend
CultureFest is coming to downtown Oxford and organizers hope that all those who take part in the festivities will leave with a greater appreciation not just for diversity, but for all the things that different world cultures share in common. “It’s back and bigger than ever,” said Ajulo Othow, one of those planning the event.
TownTalk: Around Old Granville: The History Of Area Newspapers
It wasn’t that long ago that people had to wait until the local daily or weekly hit the front stoop, sidewalk or mailbox to get the latest news and information. In today’s world of breaking news reports and computers that, with a few keystrokes, pull up news from across the globe, the physical newspaper has
