Over the past month there have been several thefts in the Henderson area involving the taking and removing of copper wiring, piping and other metals (such as steel).
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Chamber, United Way, Volunteer Ctr. supply drive
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, and the Volunteer Center are collaborating for a Back to School Supplies Drive scheduled for Friday, August 10.
From the HPD: Robbery prevention tips
This information is brought to you by Lt. I.W. Robinson, Jr. with the Henderson Police Department:
The Embers to play in downtown outdoor event
The North Carolina band, The Embers, will play downtown Henderson at “Meet Me in the Street” on Thursday, April 19.
Tickets on sale now for Chamber “Reverse Raffle”
Tickets are on sale now for the Chamber of Commerce Reverse Raffle scheduled for Saturday, October 21.
Vance still third in unemployment
Vance County’s unemployment rate followed the North Carolina trend and increased in July to 9.9 percent, tied with Wilson County for the third-highest rate in the state, according to statistics released Friday by the state Employment Security Commission. Caldwell County was the worst at 13.1 percent, and Scotland County slipped from first to second at 11.6 percent. Vance’s rate was 9.3 percent in June and 10.6 percent in July 2004, when 116 more people were officially unemployed and 403 fewer …
Vance jobless rate remains third-worst in state
Vance County’s jobless rate was worse in June than in May, better than a year earlier but almost unchanged relative to the rest of the state.
Lighthouse shines under blazing sun
Michael and Nancy Jo Smith and their helpers find that digging in dirt can be fun. More than 40 people gathered under a tent in 100-degree heat Tuesday afternoon to watch a woman play in the dirt.
Lot approved for Harley-Davidson
The Henderson Planning Board cleared the way this afternoon for a Harley-Davidson store to open at Dabney Exchange.
Lighthouse bounces forward with groundbreaking
Lighthouse Entertainment invites the public to attend the groundbreaking for its Lighthouse Entertainment Complex on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Northpark development behind the new Social Security Administration building off Beckford Drive.
No buyer yet for Henderson Winn-Dixie
Henderson’s Winn-Dixie store on Dabney Drive is not among 79 stores for which the company has found buyers, and the store could be out of business by mid-September.
Tractor Supply eyes Dabney Drive site
One of the nation’s largest farm supply retail chains plans to open a store in Henderson and will go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment this afternoon to seek a special-use permit.
Winn-Dixie to close Henderson store
Winn-Dixie Stores made some sad news official Tuesday: The venerable Southern grocery store chain is leaving Henderson.
Tap into federal tree funds
Today is the deadline to sign up for the federal Tree Assistance Program, reports Denise Hight, the Vance County executive director for the Farm Service Agency. TAP provides financial relief to owners of eligible trees, bushes, vines and forestland damaged by natural disasters.
Vance jobless rate keeps improving
Things got better and worse for Vance County workers in April, according to figures released by the Employment Security Commission on Friday.
Opinion: Raemac deserves small-business award
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce named Raemac Transportation its Small Business of the Year at a luncheon at Henderson Country Club on Thursday, and we can’t think of a more worthy winner.
Lighthouse inflates entertainment options
Lighthouse Entertainment owner Nancy Smith shows the catalog picture of one of her new inflatables, a 17-foot-high, 25-by-40-foot maze for children up to age 12. Henderson is getting a new option for parties for children and adults with the Lighthouse Entertainment Complex.
Vance jobless rate is lowest since 2000
Vance County’s unemployment rate in March fell to the lowest level since December 2000, according to preliminary figures released Friday by the state Employment Security Commission.
Small-business loans available Thursday
A group of community activist groups will hold the second in a series of small-business forums Thursday night at the Vance County Senior Center on Garnett Street.
Tobacco buyout meeting April 5
Anyone with lingering questions about the tobacco quota buyout can look for answers at an informational meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 5.