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A Message from Eddie Ellington, Mayor of Henderson, NC
My Fellow Citizens: As we face these times of uncertainty, we must remember we cannot control what happens, however we can control how we respond and how we react. I want to reassure the residents of Henderson and Vance County that we have taken steps to carry us through these moments. This is a time to stand with one another as we realize our own shared humanity. For we, as a society and a community have been altered with a …
New Nursing Scholarship Named in Honor of Retired Registered Nurse
Hutson Wester of Henderson recently made a donation to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund to create the Brenda McGee Wester, R.N., Academic Achievement Scholarship in honor of his wife. Wester has long been a supporter of the college’s scholarship program. He started his first scholarship in the 1980s, recently elevating the Hutson Wester Insurance scholarship to the Presidential Merit Award status. He started the Virginia L. Wester Academic Achievement Scholarship in 2015 in memory of his former wife. He …
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Offers Grant Opportunities for Health Programs
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation is seeking partners to help measurably improve health in Vance, Warren, Franklin, and Granville counties. The 2018 grant cycle is now open. Letters of Interest are due May 1. To be considered for a grant with Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, you must represent a nonprofit organization, school, or governmental agency that serves the Triangle North region— Warren, Vance, Granville, and/or Franklin counties, according to the Foundation’s executive director Val Short. “Your project should fall into …
Welcome Maria Parham Urology
Maria Parham Health recently celebrated the opening of their newest physician practice, Maria Parham Urology with a ribbon cutting and open house on November 7th. Maria Parham Urology provider, Dr. Adrian M.M. Ogle, specializes in comprehensive, experienced care for a range of urological conditions. Male and female urologic care is offered including complete care in the diagnosis, preventative therapy and treatment for urological disorders and conditions. Non-invasive and minimally invasive surgery options are explored and an optimal treatment plan is …
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Starts Today
Today is the start of the Affordable Care Act’s fifth – and shortest – open-enrollment period. Consumers will have until midnight on Dec. 15 – just 45 days, which is half the length of past enrollment periods – to enroll in 2018 coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Here are some other important facts for consumers to know: The Affordable Care Act is still the law, and Americans must be enrolled in health insurance in 2018 to avoid paying …
Ribbon Cutting – Schmitt Orthodontics
Henderson businesses take note: On June 19th at noon, the Henderson-Vance Chamber had a ribbon cutting for Schmitt Orthodontics. Dr. Terry J. Schmitt worked with and then succeeded Dr. John van Venrooy as he transitioned into retirement. Schmitt Orthodontics specializes in monitoring growth and development, straightening teeth and aligning bites using braces and invisalign. They offer convenient hours by appointment M-Th. Schmitt Orthodontics is proud to continue the tradition of serving as Henderson’s only full-time Specialist in Orthodontics for the …
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
As of 8:00 am Wednesday June 7th, 2017, the Kerr Lake Regional Water System no longer requires boiling of water before consumption. Users of the water system may now use water without conservation or boiling of water.
Water Restrictions Lifted
The Kerr Lake Regional Water System is now pumping finished water at its normal rate. Mandatory water conservation has been lifted; however the boil water advisory for human consumption is in effect until further notice. Based on the continual investigation of the problem it appears that the cause of the pump run failure is a malfunction of the SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system.
Franklin County Public Utilities asking for emergency conservation measures
Emergency Water Conservation Measures Needed Franklin County, June 5, 2017: All water customers served by Franklin County Public Utilities are asked to initiate emergency conservation measures due to the City of Henderson experiencing operational difficulties. Customers and the general public will be notified when the system is once again operational and conservation measures are lifted. http://files.www.franklincountync.us/…/PR-Emergency_Water_C… Please contact Franklin County Public Utilities with any questions or concerns at 919-556-6177 We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.
MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2017
The Kerr Lake Regional Water Plant is currently experiencing difficulties with its pumps. This issue is being addressed, but at this time it is not known how long it will be before it is back to full capacity. Please refrain from excessive use of water during this time. Please consider the following recommendations to conserve water use until further notice: Use dishwashers only when they are full. Washing dishes by hand (don’t let the tap run!) saves about twenty-five …
Butterfield Statement on Trumpcare Vote
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today issued the following statement after the passage of the American Health Care Act by the House: “I am deeply disappointed that Republicans have once again decided to abandon the interests of the American people. Today’s vote in favor of the latest version of Trumpcare, which repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is shameful. “No matter how Republicans try to spin it, this updated bill still rips health care away from 24 million people. It still …
VGCC to host free Dementia Awareness programs
Vance-Granville Community College will soon host a pair of free programs for the public to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. These educational programs are being facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter. Both events are set to be held on Tuesday, March 21, in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County (located at exit 209 on Interstate 85). First, “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease” will be offered …
Cardinal Innovations Needs Assessment Survey
The new Cardinal Innovations Needs Assessment Survey allows Cardinal Innovations to determine what needs the Henderson, Vance County, and surrounding communities are experiencing regarding Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Substance Use Disorders. In order to ensure that the voices of our members, their family members, their providers, and other community members are being heard, we are conducting this survey to collect information about those needs. Cardinal Innovations Healthcare is dedicated to our members and our communities. Our purpose is to enhance the health …
NC Navigator Consortium awarded $2.44 milion for Affordable Care Act enrollment, Assistance Available in Vance County
The NC Navigator Consortium, a group of 13 health care, legal aid and social service organizations, has been awarded a $2,444,703 federal grant to help North Carolina consumers enroll in health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act. The grant will fund the consortium’s outreach and enrollment activities through September 2017. There are several places in Vance County to receive assistance: H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library 205 Breckenridge Street Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 438-3316 ACTS of Henderson 305 South Chestnut …
FREE Over the Counter Medicine for Granville County Residents
NC MedAssist will hold a free Over the Counter (OTC) Medicine Give Away Day in Granville County on Thursday, September 15. The event, which is made possible by Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, is open to any individual or family needing OTC medication. The Give Away will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Public Works Facility (127 Penn Avenue, Oxford, NC 27565). “We are honored to partner with NC MedAssist for the Over the Counter Medicine Give …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Maria Parham Medical Center “Advanced Wound Center”
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of The Advanced Wound Center’s new location with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 14 at 4:30 p.m. at their Ruin Creek Road location. “This is only one of more ribbon cuttings to come,” said Brian Sinotte, CEO, Maria Parham Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Franklin, Medical Director made remarks about the new advanced technology of the center and that his overall goal is to bring care to those that can’t go to …
Breastfeeding and Work – Easy Steps to Supporting Breastfeeding Employees
Granville Vance Public Health is pleased to announce that we are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week August 1st -7th, 2016. This year we would like to promote breastfeeding in the workplace by urging all local employers to become a Breastfeeding-Friendly Employer. Return on investment (ROI) is the bottom line in assessing the value of new programs. Research shows that providing a lactation support program is not only highly desired by breastfeeding employees who return to work after childbirth, it can also improve your …
Governor McCrory Signs Life-Saving Overdose Prevention Legislation
Governor Pat McCrory joined law enforcement officers, first responders, legislators and health care officials yesterday at the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office to sign legislation making naloxone, a life-saving opioid reversal drug that has already saved 3,300 North Carolinians, more accessible. “Addressing mental health, substance use, underage drinking and drug overdose have been primary focuses of our team since day one,” said Governor McCrory, who prioritized these issues in his first State of the State address. “Signing this legislation builds on our …
First United Methodist Church of Henderson Announces its Fourth Session of Grief Share
We are pleased to announce that our next 13 week session of GriefShare will begin on Thursday, June 9, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., in the Stephen Ministry Room. Sessions will be held weekly for thirteen weeks and include Group Discussion, Video Seminar and a personal Workbook. Griefshare is a Christ centered support group designed to help individuals deal with the death of a loved one – family member or friend. Participants are welcome to begin attending our GriefShare group at …
Henderson Police Department Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 the Henderson Police Department participated in their Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Members of the Henderson Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement, and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office participated. The kick off took place at the flag pole in front of the police department in Downtown Henderson, NC.