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TownTalk: Henderson City Council Opposes Specific Wording of SB 214
Too much opposition, and Senate Bill 214 has been removed from both the N.C. Senate and N.C. House calendars as of this writing April 28, 2026. For the day, that is success, depending on who you ask. It is a medium-sized battle victory in an overall water war. Strong language, but the label does suggest
TownTalk: 04-27-26
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Local Opposition to Senate Bill 214 Now Official with Separate Council, Commissioners Meetings
Local leaders are pushing back strongly in opposition to a particular portion of N.C. Senate Bill 214 which, if passed, would allow Franklin County to take property – “without consent or approval” – from Vance, Warren and Halifax counties. Reaction has been swift from Wednesday’s action in Raleigh, and both local governing bodies have scheduled
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – 250th Anniversary of the USA in Old Granville County
Mark Pace was a teenager when the United States celebrated its 200th birthday in 1776. He remembers watching CBS’s ‘Bicentennial Minute’ productions, mini history lessons that aired in 60-second episodes, featuring celebrities and other famous people talking about snippets of history from 200 years ago. In fact, Pace credits the whole Bicentennial celebration as one
TownTalk: Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Deal Plumbing
Deal Plumbing has been doing business in the Henderson area for more than 50 years, and its new owners want to keep the Deal name – and reputation – going strong into the future. Their last name is Gault, not Deal, but the company’s name isn’t changing, according to Matt Gault. “While I’m kind of
H-V Chamber Of Commerce Networking To Help Mars Employees After News Of Plant Closing
With the recent announcement that the Mars Petcare plant will close its doors in the next few months, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson said she and her staff will be doing all in their power to support the 150 employees who will be without jobs when the facility ceases production. “Let me just
Mars Petcare Plant in Henderson to Close in July
Henderson’s Mars Petcare plant, which employs about 150 people, will cease production in mid-June and will close for good sometime in July. Spokesperson Lindsay Kordik spoke with WIZS News Monday afternoon and confirmed the closing. Kordik said the Henderson location “is, at this time, yes, the only one closing.” The company is working with the
TownTalk: NC Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley Headed to Henderson Tuesday
N.C. Department of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley is scheduled to be in Henderson Tuesday to present safety awards to local business and industry leaders. Farley’s stop in Henderson is part of a 20-stop tour that recognizes businesses and industries with Gold and Silver Safety awards for exceeding industry safety standards for employee accidents and injury.
Vance Commissioners To Hold Special Called Meeting Apr. 20 At 4 P.M. To Consider Rezoning Request
Vance County Board of Commissioners Chairperson Carolyn Faines has scheduled a special called meeting Monday, Apr. 20 at 4 p.m. in reference to a rezoning request that had been continued at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Apr. 6. The special called meeting will be held in the commissioners’ room on the second floor of
TownTalk: Warren County Farmers Market Season Kicks Off April 25
In her role as manager of the Warren County Farmers Market, Tamara Small has many tasks and logistics on her to-do list this time of year: with Opening Day less than two weeks away, Small no doubt is arranging details with vendors, scheduling special activities, cooking demonstrations and more. But Small draws comparisons with her
