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TownTalk: History of Kerr Lake, Part 2
(Photo courtesy R.F. Timberlake – Kerr Lake Park Watch on Facebook and Shutter Art Gallery) •••••••••••••••••••• Kerr Lake covers about 50,000 acres when it’s at normal elevation, but if the lake level were to reach its maximum elevation of 320 feet above sea level, the lake would more than double in size. In short, Kerr
Perry Memorial Library Open, Serving Community Including Special Programs
Calling it a branch library may be a bit of a stretch, but Perry Memorial Library Director Patty McAnally invites the public out to Fox Pond Park Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of Story Walk, which features a storybook along one of the walking trails – a page at the time.
TownTalk: VGCC Offers 8-Week Terms To Adapt, Respond To Students’ Needs
Whether they come to learn job skills or start their journey toward earning a college degree, students at Vance-Granville Community College have some interesting options when it comes to the length of time they take to complete a class. It’s called “compressed learning,” and VGCC director of Advising & College Success Amy O’Geary discussed some
TownTalk: The Barefoot Movement Presses Onward
Noah Wall apologized for her scratchy-sounding voice. “I sang all weekend,” Wall told Town Talk host Bill Harris Monday. “I’m exhausted – in the best way.” Wall, lead singer and fiddle player for The Barefoot Movement, is just back from performing at MerleFest, a popular bluegrass-and-more festival in western North Carolina. The band will perform
TownTalk: Night Out Against Crime Event Coming To Downtown Henderson
Like many other areas around the state and nation, Henderson and Vance County is no stranger to crime. Crime happens and law enforcement agencies need help to solve these crimes. That’s where Crime Stoppers comes in. They provide tips that can solve or even prevent crimes. Cash rewards of up to $2000 are available if
TownTalk: FGV Ducky Derby Takes To Garnett Street Sept. 18
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to have 2,000 rubber duckies float down Garnett Street, then come out Saturday, Sept. 18 for the 12th annual Ducky Derby to benefit Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start. Garry Daeke, FGV development coordinator, said he is looking forward to another successful fundraiser, despite some necessary adjustments because of the
TownTalk: ACTS Makes a Joyful Noise with Benefit Concert
Imagine hosting the biggest Thanksgiving meal ever, providing all the food for the biggest family imaginable. Every day. There’s the food preparation, then serving, then the cleanup. That’s how Lee Anne Peoples describes the operation at ACTS – the executive director said it takes dozens of volunteers to provide the hot meals five days a
TownTalk: BBQ Cook Off Promises Great Food and Fun
– Update Sept 15 The second annual Tri-County BBQ competition is Sunday, Sept. 19 at Kerr Lake Country Club. Organizer Tracy Mosley said the competition is a fundraiser of Helping All People Excel, Inc., a local nonprofit that, among other things, helps college-bound students from Vance County with some necessary school expenses. The cookoff will
Local Restaurant Salutes First Responders With Breakfast ‘On The House’
The law enforcement presence around JR’s Restaurant 39 this morning shouldn’t have alarmed passers-by – J.R. Stainback and his staff WANTED those firefighters and all other first responders to come by for a free breakfast to say “thank you” for their service. In addition to all those uniformed first responders in attendance were other city
Town Talk: Kerr-Tar Loan Programs Help Homeowners With Repairs
Homeowners in the five-county area that the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments serves can apply for a couple of loan programs for repairs or improvements to their residences. The deadline to submit applications is early November, and Kerr-Tar finance assistant Katie Connor said the loans are completely forgivable, provided the home remains the property of
