The Konnection Band at The First Annual Shag Fest held at the Oxford Bar and Grill last Thursday Here are some pictures of the First Annual Shag Fest attended by our own Copper Rain last Thursday in Oxford.
Category: That’s life
E.M. Rollins holds 5th grade science fair
E.M. Rollins Science Fair Entry Fifth grade students held a science fair yesterday under the guidance of science teacher Clara Foster, a 35-year veteran of Vance County Schools.
Five County Focus: Stress
Karen had been the ideal worker, always willing to take on new projects, work long hours and weekends — until last year.
Reading celebrated at McGregor Hall
The 50th birthday of The Cat in the Hat was celebrated on Friday during the annual Vance County Association of Educators-sponsored Read Across America event at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library’s McGregor Hall.
Get stewed for Relay for Life
The City Slickers Relay for Life team is currently selling tickets for Brunswick stew at the Aycock Recreation Center on Carey Chapel Road behind Aycock Elementary School.
Eating disorders awareness week
Editor’s Note: This is another in a series of articles run in cooperation with the Five County Mental Health Authority. February 25-March 3 Do you often say, “I’m too fat” or “I need to go on a diet”?
Read Acros America‘s Perry Library debut
“Read Across America” will be held for the first time at Perry Library March 2!
Technical issue on HiH
**Update** — Issue Resolved It’s been a busy day, and this is the first opportunity I’ve had to check the site. How odd, I thought, that no one has posted since this morning. I then discovered that no one has posted because no one can. Please rest assured that we are working to restore HiH services to their normal capacity. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
Relay for Life fundraiser on Monday
The Vance County Relay for Life Angel Among Us Team will hold a fund-raiser at 220 Seafood on Monday, February 26, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Relay for Life swim-a-thon
The Vance County Relay for Life will be sponsoring a swim-a-thon at the Aycock Recreation Complex on Saturday, February 24, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance bus tour
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A note on comment posts
As I keep trying to explain, sometimes comment posts go into the moderation queue for reasons that have nothing to do with their content, which in some cases can be quite innocent. When I review the moderation queue, I take such comments out and put them into the conversational threads to which they were intended by their authors. If I delete a comment of yours, I will generally send an email explaining why, assuming that you have used a genuine …
Relay for Life Team Captains to meet
There will be a Relay for Life Team Captains’ meeting Thursday, February 15, in the Senior Center downtown at 6:30 p.m.
Relay for Life downtown banners available
Downtown Banners In-Memory or In-Honor of These banners measure 40″ by 86″ and cost $125 for each space. A picture can be placed on the banner.
William Hawkins honored by County resolution
William Hawkins (center) presented resolution in his honor by County Commissions Danny Wright (left) and Eddie Wright (right). Vance County social worker and champion powerlifter William Hawkins was honored by unanimous Vance County Board of Commissioners resolution on Monday night for his many accomplishments.
Happy birthday to us
Today is the second anniversary of Home in Henderson. Happy Birthday to us!
Butterfield to honor two heroic children
Wilson, N.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield will visit Kids World in Wilson on Monday, January 29th to honor two young children who played a pivotal role in saving their elderly grandmother’s life.
Quiz bowl results and winners
Winners of the 2006-2007 Quiz Bowl from Northern Vance High School Congratulations to Northern Vance High School, and all the participants and supporters of Public Library Quiz Bowl 2006-2007.
Vance County Relay for Life kickoff today
Hi Vance County, The Relay For Life of Vance County will be kicking off its 2007 event on January 25th, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center downtown.
2006 Public Library Quiz Bowl tomorrow
2005-06 Quiz Bowl Winners The 2006-07 Public Library Quiz Bowl will take place for the first time in Perry Library Meeting Room Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m.