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TownTalk: North Henderson Baptist Church Collection Site For ‘Operation Christmas Child’
North Henderson Baptist Church is the drop-off site for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Pastor Eddie Nutt said there will be someone at the church at various times now through Monday, Nov. 24 to receive the boxes, destined for distribution across the globe. Drop off the filled boxes at the church, located
TownTalk: Highway Patrol Members Serving Local Area Earn Promotions
– Information courtesy of the N.C. State Highway Patrol Three members of the N.C. State Highway Patrol serving Vance County are among 115 sworn officers recognized with promotions during 2025 during a recent ceremony in Cary. Sgts. B.M. Black and S.E. Fuller were promoted to the rank of First Sergeant; Trooper J.K. Legan was promoted
Maria Parham Health to Illuminate Campus in Celebration of 100 Years of Care
Community Invited to a Festive Evening of Lights, Performances, and Holiday Cheer on December 4 Maria Parham Health is proud to announce a special community celebration in honor of its 100th anniversary of providing healthcare to Henderson, Vance County, and surrounding areas. On December 4, the hospital will host an evening of family-friendly festivities as
TownTalk: Avoid Utility Scammers With ‘Slow Down, Verify, Report’ Approach
The phone rings and, when you answer it, you hear a recorded voice that says your power is going to be disconnected. All you have to do is make an easy, online payment to avoid a disruption in service. Many consumers recognize this for what it is – a SCAM! And as utility companies like
TownTalk: Vance County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Harvest Festival Saturday, Nov. 22
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sheriff Curtis Brame invites the community out to enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, music, vendors and more. The event is free, Brame says, so come on out between 12 noon and 4 p.m. to the courthouse parking lot. There
Join GRRO At ‘Rural Health Day’ Fair Thursday, Nov. 20 At Vance County Regional Farmers Market
Henderson-based Green Rural Redevelopment Organization – GRRO – is partnering with several other groups to host a Rural Health Day Fair Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. As GRRO co-founder Ardis Crews explained, the national celebration of Rural Health Day occurs each year on the third Thursday of November. And this
TownTalk: Henderson Police Department Update
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow calls himself an “old-school” police officer, but that doesn’t transfer to the officers in his department – he wants the younger officers to bring their technological skills with them – from flying drones to using AI to streamline inter-office guidelines. “I think we’re probably a step ahead of everybody in
TownTalk: Festive Events Coming To Vance County
The Henderson Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dr. Alice Sallins with the Vance County Arts Council reminds those still who still need to turn in their registrations to participate do so by this Saturday, Nov. 22. The registration document, along with parade rules, can be found at https://vanceartscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christmas-Parade-2025-Rules-and-Regulations-2.pdf “We’re looking for
TownTalk: G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Getting Ready for Pre-Thanksgiving Community Feeding
As G.R.A.C.E. Ministries prepares for its 8th annual pre-Thanksgiving community feeding this Saturday, Nov. 22, organizers say that folks can show up at the church or any of several locations throughout the city and county to get plates for themselves or to share with others. Bobby West said this year’s goal is to serve up
Henderson Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign 2025
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign got off to a good start in Vance County on Friday morning, with local dignitaries and members of the community on hand to get the holiday season officially underway. Maj. Staci Gainey welcomed those gathered in front of Belk in Henderson to set the tone for the weeks ahead
