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TownTalk: Signs of Positive Growth
King’s Daughters Park is not the largest park in the area, and it doesn’t have all the amenities as other recreation areas, but what it does have is what is known in the real estate world as a critical asset: Location, location, location. City officials are looking at ways to increase the park’s boundaries as
TownTalk: Police Chief Barrow Talks Shop With A Cop
It may have been cold – it IS December, after all, but there’s a pretty good chance that area law enforcement officers and 47 youngsters in the community felt nice and warm on the inside during the annual “Shop with a Cop” event this week. Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow said individuals representing the police
TownTalk: Protecting Animals In Bitter Cold
Whether you’re keeping up with weather forecasts as you stay warm indoors or whether you have to be out in the elements, here’s the main takeaway: it’s going to be bone-chilling cold for the next few days. And while we humans can add an extra layer of clothing or stay bundled up by the fire
TownTalk: St. Paul’s Lutheran Plans Food Ministry
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeway is launching a food ministry to try to help residents in Vance and Warren counties who find themselves struggling with having enough food for themselves and their families. The food ministry, modeled after the story in the Bible of feeding 5,000 with two fish and five loaves of
TownTalk: Does Anyone Want To Talk About The Jail?
No matter where you stand on the issue, the Vance County Detention Center is not an ideal facility, neither for staff nor inmates. Sheriff Curtis Brame has been vocal about the physical condition of the jail, which has racked up numerous deficiencies in recent state inspections. The Vance County commissioners asked a Raleigh firm to
TownTalk: Stanley Takes On New Role At Kerr Lake
In his previous role as Superintendent 1 at the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, Bill Stanley said his main focus was on the rangers and their development and making sure the other staff also was properly trained to do the wide assortment of jobs that take place across the various campgrounds, public access points and
TownTalk: Keeping Pets Safe Over The Holidays
The advice could be coming from your family doctor about how to manage the upcoming holiday season: Limit treats, avoid fatty foods, get regular exercise and stay calm when there’s a houseful of company. Humans would do well to follow these suggestions, but this advice actually comes from Bridget Waters, DVM. She’s talking about caring
TownTalk: Fundraiser Will Benefit J.F. Webb Athletics
A pile of bricks has sat outside the J.F. Webb High School gym for the last couple of years, but they’ll soon serve their purpose, according to Webb Booster Club member Caroline Burnette. That pile of bricks is becoming the foundation for a fundraiser that had been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TownTalk: Northeast Piedmont Chorale Comes To McGregor Hall
The Northeast Piedmont Chorale will perform a free concert Saturday evening at McGregor Hall. The 72-member choir will perform selections that reflect the concert theme, “Rejoice,” and Director Cindy Edwards said it’s a joy to be able to bring the story of Christmas through music. Chorale President Judy Miller told John C. Rose on Tuesday’s
TownTalk: Celebrating The Career Of Lt. Ray Shearin
Lt. Ray Shearin spent almost half his career with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office with two of the best partners he could have hoped for. They never took turns driving and never once paid for his lunch, but he’d have done anything for them, and probably the feeling was mutual. His patrol buddies were part
