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TownTalk: Patrick Bailey Speaks At Local GOP Rally
Patrick Bailey wants to be the next sheriff of Vance County. The Republican candidate was one of several speakers who spoke during a Vance County GOP fundraiser last week in Henderson. Bailey spoke for almost 15 minutes on topics ranging from Second Amendment rights to the opioid epidemic. “We need a change,” Bailey said, which
TownTalk: Sandy Smith Speaks At Local GOP Rally
Sandy Smith is running for U.S. Congress in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, which includes Vance and Warren counties. Smith, a Republican, joined other GOP candidates in Henderson last week for a Vance County GOP fundraiser. Smith spoke to the crowd of about 300 for just more than five minutes in the afternoon heat at
TownTalk: Lt. Governor Robinson Speaks to Local GOP
Full Mark Robinson audio included below. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was the featured speaker at a Vance County GOP fundraiser on Friday, and he exhorted those in attendance to stay focused on the task at hand – that being the November midterm elections. The fundraiser was held at the former Charles Boyd Chevrolet lot on
TownTalk: Place Names In Granville And Vance Counties
A little community in northern Granville County could possibly be getting a unwanted name change, all thanks to newly planted state signage – and Google maps. North Carolina Room specialist and local historian Mark Pace told the story of Jonathan’s Crossroads, named for the nearby creek of the same name. It seems that the
TownTalk: COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children Under 5
With COVID-19 vaccines now approved for use with the youngest children – ages six months through 5 years, Granville-Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison encourages parents to ask questions of health care professionals to determine the best course of action when deciding which vaccine to choose. Harrison spoke on Town Talk Wednesday with John
TownTalk: Stay Safe This Summer
– compiled courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Insurance and American Red Cross As the weather heats up this summer, folks around here may head out to enjoy Kerr Lake or area swimming pools. It’s fun to cool off with water activities like swimming and boating, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. According to
Vaccines for Children Ages 6 Months to Under 5 Years Will Be Available June 20
— NCDHHS Press Release — Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is available in North Carolina following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) emergency use authorization
TownTalk: Stop Gun Violence Forum June 30
Gun violence continues to be a hot topic of discussion in big cities and small towns all across the nation, and Henderson is no exception. The community is invited to participate in a forum on June 30 to hear thoughts and concerns about how to stop gun violence, especially among young people. Melissa Maloko is
TownTalk: Juneteenth Is This Sunday
The second annual Juneteenth celebration at the Henderson Tobacco Warehouse will take place Sunday, June 19 and organizers are planning for a triple play that day to honor churches, fathers and the day when the last enslaved people got news of their freedom in 1865. Alex Green, vice president and director of operations at Acquest
TownTalk: Student Behavior Health Team Helps Students Through Trauma
Educators are continually assessing the students in their classrooms – whether it’s to make sure they’ve mastered their math facts or can accurately retell a story in their own words to show understanding. But teachers in Vance County Schools are also being trained to assess their students’ mental health needs as well. And the district’s
