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Missing 2-Year-Old's Body Found in Kerr Lake

Drones · Vance County

Missing 2-Year-Old's Body Found in Kerr Lake

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The child went missing Tuesday from a home near the lake in Henderson.See the Story

Clogged drain leads to flooded businesses on Corbitt

Vance County · Vance County

Clogged drain leads to flooded businesses on Corbitt

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HENDERSON — Around 10 p.m. Thursday, business owners along Corbitt Road received some unpleasant news — their units were taking on water.Read Article

NCHP Trooper Bowen pleads guilty to misdemeanors

Vance County · Vance County

NCHP Trooper Bowen pleads guilty to misdemeanors

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HENDERSON — Weeks after resigning from the North Carolina Highway Patrol, former patrolman Erick Bowen pled guilty to obstructing justice and for failure to discharge duties in Vance County court, concluding a yearlong investigation.Read Article

Wilkins named NCAE’s Principal of the Year

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HENDERSON — The North Carolina Association of Educators announces that Dr. C’monee’ Wilkins, principal of Clarke Elementary School, has been named the 2025 NCAE Principal of the Year.Vance County · Vance County Read Article

VCS budget request includes VCAE asks

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HENDERSON — At its monthly meeting May 12, the Vance County Board of Education unanimously approved in its budget request to the county the items the Vance County Association of Educators requested last month.Vance County · Vance County Read Article

Henderson Collegiate celebrates alumni receiving college degrees

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HENDERSON — In a powerful tribute to perseverance, purpose and possibility, Henderson Collegiate honored 14 of its alumni who recently graduated in spring 2025 with four-year college degrees. These graduates were recognized during the Pride of 2025 Senior Signing Day…Vance County · Vance County Read Article

Council ‘sets record straight’ on MPT vote

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HENDERSON — Ward 4 At-Large Councilwoman Tami Walker began Thursday’s special called meeting of the city council with a discussion on last Monday’s vote to replace Ward 3 At-Large Councilman Michael Venable with fellow Ward 3 Councilman Garry Daeke as…Vance County · Vance County Read Article

Macon, Boyette, Shaw talk agriculture

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HENDERSON — For the second “State of” address of the year, the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce held the State of Agriculture at the Regional Farmers Market.Agriculture · Vance County Read Article

GCSO takes and passes the torch

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OXFORD — The Granville County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics on Tuesday. The 2.4-mile run started at J.F. Webb High School and ended at the traffic circle on Main Street.Vance County · Vance County Read Article

Henderson Collegiate’s Kindergarteners shine in debut musical

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HENDERSON — On May 14, Henderson Collegiate’s youngest scholars from the Pride of 2037 captivated families, staff and community members with a powerful original musical, The Pride in Us, performed at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center.Vance County · Vance County Read Article

J.F. Webb planning celebration for Class of '73

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OXFORD — The J.F. Webb Class of 1973 will hold a celebration on Saturday, June 21, at the Days Inn and Suites Ballroom, 913 Martin Luther King Ave, in Oxford. Dress to impress. RSVP by May 30 to BoBo at…Vance County · Vance County Read Article