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Blood drive August 29
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Pegram Agency located at 191 Ruin Creek Road on Wednesday, August 29 from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. Even though school is back in session, all blood types are still needed. Contact Heidi Garland at 252.438-8373 with any questions.
Hero City workers honored at Council meeting
From left to right: Kareem Fitts, Martin Neal, Julius Mitchell, and Public Works Director Linda Leyen On Friday, August 24, 2007, garbage truck 328 manned by Julius Mitchell, Martin Neal, and Kareem Fitts went to pick up garbage at Lincoln Heights apartments.
To the editor: Report from Utopia, TX
Julian Oliver’s colt “grandson” Finally, we are moved in, but still unpacking.
BGCA’s 10 tips for academic success
As summer comes to a close, young people are heading back to school and hitting the books.
Red Cross blood drive August 17
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at Henderson Family Medicine at 480 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson on Friday, August 17, 2007 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All types of blood are in demand. Remember that summer is the season of highest blood need. Please contact: Cheryl Quesnel at 252.492.3152 with any questions that you may have.
Etheridge welcomes 3rd grandchild
Editor’s Note: Mazel tov! Raleigh – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge and his wife, Faye, today proudly announced the birth of their third grandchild, Cameron Elizabeth Etheridge.
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.
Blood drive at Maria Parham Medical Center Friday
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Maria Parham Medical Center on Friday, August 3, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Remember that supplies of blood are lowest during the summer months and all blood types are needed. For more information, contact LeeAnne Peoples at 252.436.1116.
Call for candidate questions
Click to email candidate question Once again, Home in Henderson will be submitting questions to persons running for office in Vance County.
Today’s pick: Bleed for the cause
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at the Vance Granville Community College Civic Center today, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Donors are needed. Remember that the summer months are the months of greatest need for blood. Contact Payton Boyd at 252.738.3445 for more information.
Corbitt ceremony a community success
Between 75 and 100 people turned out for the presentation of a historical marker commemorating the Corbitt Company this morning in McGregor Hall in Henderson.
Flaming Knights to hold fish fry benefitting BGCA
The Raleigh-Durham Flaming Knights Motorcycle Club will be holding a fish fry on Saturday, July 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Presentation of Corbitt historical plaque Saturday
The Corbitt Preservation Association will be holding a ceremony for the presentation of a historical plaque that will be placed on US 158 on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at McGregor Hall in Henderson.
BGCA summer program temporarily moved to Yancey
Due to electrical problems, the Summer Program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina, Vance County Unit that is currently being held at E.M. Rollins Elementary School will be temporarily relocated to L.B. Yancey Elementary School. Those parents whose children are participating in the program should be prepared to drop off and pick up children from that location, effective immediately. The Club apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and expects to resume operations at Rollins …
Five County Focus: Summer heat risky
As the temperature rises this summer we need to be mindful of the steps to take to avoid heat stress at work and at home.