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TownTalk: LGBTQ Event Scheduled For Henderson
The inaugural “LoveFest” is set for downtown Henderson Saturday afternoon as the community comes together to celebrate and observe Pride Month. Melissa Elliott, founder of Gang Free, Inc. and Michael Venable are working to organize the event, which will take place June 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 205 Breckenridge St. They spoke
Drink To Your Health: The Story Of Mineral Springs
Nowadays, health professionals are quick to point out the importance of staying hydrated and drinking enough plain ol’ water as a key component of good health. A good rule of thumb is eight 8-ounce servings of water each day. But around the time of the Civil War to the turn of the 20th century,
TownTalk: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Is June 15
State law requires that residents report suspected cases of elder abuse to the local Department of Social Services. But what, exactly, constitutes elder abuse? Learn more about this subject on June 15 at the Vance County Senior Center. The Kerr-Tar Council of Government’s Agency on Aging is hosting an event to mark Elder Abuse Awareness
TownTalk: Chief Barrow Discusses Weekend Shootout
Henderson police are searching for four suspects in connection with an exchange of gunfire outside a convenience store on West Andrews Avenue Saturday afternoon. Police Chief Marcus Barrow spoke with John C. Rose on Tuesday’s Town Talk and provided an update on the weekend incident that took place over the course of about one minute
TownTalk: Maria Parham Memorial Day Ceremony
Maria Parham Health was the site Thursday morning for a solemn ceremony to remember all the members of the military who have given their lives in service to the country and to hear read aloud the 77 names of members from the local area who died serving their country. CEO Bert Beard welcomed those in
Vance County High School Graduation Ceremony
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TownTalk 05-25-22
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TownTalk: Sam Seifert New Associate Administrator at Maria Parham Health
Samuel B. Seifert, MHA, FACHE will serve as Associate Administrator starting Monday, June 13 at Maria Parham Health. He is a board-certified healthcare administrator with over 17 years of continuous experience. The Henderson native most recently served as a Senior Administrator in the Department of Anesthesiology at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. Before moving to Atlanta
TownTalk: The City Of Henderson Budget
The proposed budget for the City of Henderson includes a bump in salary for some frontline city employees, continued funding for economic incentives and grants and, what may interest city residents most – no increase in taxes or fees for city services. The $22.68 million also includes a $1.65 million appropriation from the fund balance,
TownTalk: A Look At The Vance Co. Budget
Vance County residents can expect no increase in property tax rates or other fees if the commissioners approve the $55 million budget presented to them earlier this month. The commissioners are expected to decide at their June 6 meeting, according to information from County Manager Jordan McMillen. The proposed budget represents a 6 percent increase
