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07/18/2025

From the Vance Co Board of Elections

The filing period for the Oct. 7 municipal elections ended at 12 noon today, Friday, July 18. Each of the four ward seats for Henderson City Council has multiple candidates seeking the position, according to information from Vance County Board of Elections Deputy Director Shelly Wood. Here is the co...

07/16/2025

"...respectfully encourage you, local elected officials, to conduct open meetings and business-related meetings in a manner that promotes productive dialogue, economic growth, and positive business relations." Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has sent a letter to the mayor and City Council members asking that local elected officials conduct meetings in a positive, constructive manner. Chamber Board President Scott Burwell signed the letter, as well as Beth Townsend and Kevin Wade...

07/15/2025

When homeowners or business owners need professionals to take care of problems under their homes or businesses ... Vanco Crawlspace & Restoration ... Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

Will Bumgarner said the work his team at Vanco Crawlspace and Restoration does isn’t glamorous or fancy. In fact, he described it as dirty, nasty work. But it’s good, honest work, he said. And when homeowners or business owners need professionals to take care of problems under their homes or bus...

07/15/2025

This is an educational workshop designed to share information about land ownership rights, land use, as well as land preservation.

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, in partnership with faculty and staff at N.C. State University, N.C. A&T State University, the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute and other entities, will host a workshop about land ownership rights, heirs’ property and land preservation. The daylong workshop is free ...

07/14/2025

“I’ve been wanting to do some sort of service project before I go off to college,” Annie Drake said. “I enjoy being out in the community and helping people - I’ve never done something by myself, that’s all me and says who I am.”

An upcoming yoga class planned for Saturday, July 26 at the Oxford Armory Farmers Market is shaping up to be like no other, and the event organizer said there will be some positively adorable pooches wandering among the yoga mats to perhaps meet their future owners. Annie Drake, a rising senior at V...

07/11/2025

Every dime goes to the Cancer Society

Downtown Henderson this weekend

Come check out the items up for grabs at the annual estate sale to benefit the American Cancer Society. Sally Garrett and Friends are conducting the sale, which kicked off Thursday and continues through the weekend. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and then 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

07/09/2025

TOOTH CLUB - Care is provided at no cost to families. If a student is covered by Medicaid or private insurance, those plans will be billed. However, families will not be responsible for co-pays, deductibles, or any other costs for services not covered by insurance.

-- Information courtesy of Granville Vance Public Health Granville Vance Public Health has received a $62,500 grant from the Triangle North Health Care Foundation to expand and strengthen its School-Based Oral Health Program, also known as the “Tooth Club.” This marks the third consecutive year ...

07/03/2025

Like a home renovation to better accommodate a family’s needs, the ED design and construction better addresses the particular needs of those in mental health crises at Maria Parham Health.

Wednesday’s ribbon cutting that marks the near-completion of Phase 1 of the Maria Parham Health Emergency Department renovation is a giant step toward creating a safer space for staff and law enforcement officers working to help individuals experiencing a mental health crisis get the care they nee...

07/02/2025

While DSS services may be temporarily modified or delayed, all other Vance County departments and services are operating normally. Essential services, including emergency response and public safety, remain fully functional and unaffected.

Vance County officials are actively responding to a recent cybersecurity incident that was isolated solely to the Vance County Department of Social Services. County leadership is working closely with state and federal partners, as well as cybersecurity professionals, to fully investigate the situati...

07/01/2025

The Wednesday dates are July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Vance County Middle School, located at 293 Warrenton Rd.

The Friday dates are July 11, July 18 and July 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Y, located at 380 Ruin Creek Rd.

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is partnering with Vance County Schools and the Henderson Family YMCA to provide food to children during the summer. Two food distribution sites will be set up throughout the month of July - Wednesdays at Vance County Middle School and Fridays at the...

06/29/2025

Donated food items and monetary gifts make our work possible, but there's one other necessity that can’t be overstated. And that's volunteers. Maybe you don't have a lot of money or resources. Maybe you just have time. Let me tell you, giving your time makes a tremendous difference!

If you're able to help a lot - or if you're only able to help a little - please reach out and help us love Henderson!

06/28/2025

Come see Unashamed Gospel Singers this Sunday at 5pm at Union Chapel Church in Kittrell. All are invited!