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11/05/2025

11/05/2025

"My role has always been to support the officers and staff who serve this community every day."

The City of Oxford announced Tuesday afternoon the resignation of Police Chief Patricia Ford. Ford was the first female captain and the first female chief for the Oxford Police Department. She leaves with 29 years of service in law enforcement. City commissioners thanked Ford for her dedication to t...

11/03/2025

Henderson now has fulltime city manager. Still no city attorney update.

UPDATE 10-30-25 at 5:20 p.m. In a special called meeting on Thursday afternoon, the Henderson City Council named Gary “Paylor” Spruill as city manager. The Council went into closed session at 3 p.m. The vote was unanimous, with Council Member Sara Coffey absent. Spruill was appointed interim cit...

10/29/2025

Any assistance you may be able to provide to ACTS now may become especially important in the days to come as the federal government shutdown continues.

Food insecurity relief efforts continue to be a priority in Vance County for organizations like Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS), and the disruption to November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds will apply even more pressure here and across the state. The Vance County....

10/29/2025

Public Notice The Henderson City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into Closed Session pursuant to NCGS § 143-318.11 (a)(6) regarding a Personnel Matter. ...

10/29/2025

TOGETHER WE FIGHT — REGISTER NOW!

This Saturday, November 1st, the Sisters Speak Life: Together We Fight event is taking over Aycock Recreation Center from 9 AM to 4 PM!

🚌 The Mammogram Bus will be outside for screenings.
🏀 Inside the gym: laughter, love, and learning with Mrs. Peacock — a local comedian reminding us that Laughter is Medicine!

Plus:
✔ Health Screenings (Blood Pressure, A1C)
✔ Community resources
✔ Survivor testimonies
✔Tribute to survivors
✔ A day filled with hope and action

We are checking the registration daily. Also be sure to share with friend, family, and loved ones that would enjoy this event.
https://forms.gle/4UkQoFK9rsQMLV8M9

Wear PINK and bring your sisters, coworkers, and neighbors! Let’s fill the bus and the gym with faith, laughter, and life-saving awareness.

10/29/2025

This meeting is part of the county’s ongoing efforts to adopt a Unified Development Ordinance

The Warren County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a listening session on Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Warren County for the public on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Armory Civic Center located at 501 US Hwy 158 Bus E in Warrenton. This meeting is part of the county’s ongoing efforts to...

10/28/2025

Trick-or-Treating TODAY will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enter through the Main Lobby at Maria Parham

Maria Parham Health's Trunk or Treat event will still take place on Tuesday, Oct. 28, but, thanks to rainy weather predicted for the next few days, organizers have decided to send the costumed kiddos inside to get their goodies. This is the fifth year for the event, but it'll be the first time that....

10/27/2025

When does the growth get here?

Economists analyze data and then make projections about things that matter to individuals, governments and other organizations. They do research, make evaluations and help make sense of money, taxes and how much things cost. N.C. State University professor emeritus Dr. Mike Walden shed some light on...

10/27/2025

For our friends and advertising partner. Went last year. Was tons of fun. Great seeing children having fun. Going this year too!

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE!
Due to the nasty weather expected tomorrow — and to keep everyone safe — we’re moving our Trunk or Treat event indoors!

Join us for an Indoor Trick-or-Treat Event instead!
New Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Enter through the Main Lobby of the hospital. You’ll follow a clearly marked loop that will lead you out through the Heart & Vascular doors.

Please note:
All trick-or-treaters MUST be accompanied by an adult.

We can’t wait to see all your creative costumes and smiles — rain or shine, the fun goes on inside!

10/24/2025

Youth and Community See Joy, Diversity with Phase 1 of 3 and Re-Dedication of Chestnut Street Park - wizs.com/youth-and-community-see-joy-diversity-with-phase-1-of-3-and-re-dedication