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19th-century NC's lieutenant governor office opens
North Carolina's lieutenant governor conducts state business in a 130-year-old home that's been freshened up since Dan Forest took office as the state's No. Comment?
NC NAACP says Monday demonstrations will continue
The leader of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP said Thursday his group will continue its series of weekly protests at the state legislature. Comment?
Experts question effectiveness of NAACP protests
Nearly 50 protesters working with the state NAACP have been arrested at the General Assembly over the past two weeks in what the civil rights group says is the start of a larger campaign to combat what it calls an extremist agenda in a Republican-held state legislature. Comment?
Public education advocates in North Carolina say proposals in the General Assembly would deal a major blow to a system that's already hurting. Comment?
Arrests, citations in Henderson, Vance County
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Keyetta Haywood, 24, of 703 Vance St., Henderson, was arrested May 8 on a charge of vandalism. Comment?
A Granville County native, he was the son of the late Fallis Owen Finch Sr. and wife, Evelyn Currin Finch. Comment?
3-day women's conference begins Thursday at Davis Chapel
The WIND 2013 Women's Conference for Walking in Divine Destiny will take place this coming week over three days at Davis Chapel Baptist Church, 742 N Chestnut St., Henderson. Comment?
Fracking rule pulled after Halliburton objects
A new rule set for approval by the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission requiring some disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing has been withdrawn at the request of industry giant Halliburton. Comment?
Sweepstakes donors' checks may have been bundled
Sweepstakes operator William George says a longtime business partner asked him early last year to write a $4,000 check to the campaign of Pat McCrory, then the presumptive Republican nominee to become North Carolina's next governor. Comment?
Arrests, citations in Henderson, Vance County
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Gay Hammond Gill, 45, of 436 Sunnyview Road, Henderson, was arrested Friday on a charge of failing to appear in court. Comment?
Voter ID included in short agenda
A written resolution apposing the voter ID proposal has been drafted and presented to Vance County commissioners, according to Jerry Ayscue, county manager. Comment?
Installation service held for new pastor of Kittrell First Baptist
On April 7, the Rev. Andre F. Gilliard was installed as the new pastor of Kittrell First Baptist Church, 1380 N. Chavis Road, Kittrell. Comment?
Canned food drive - The YOUthCAN Food Drive for "4-H CAN Make A Difference" will take place at Food Lion, 1263 Dabney Drive, Henderson, today, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Come "bail out" a 4-H Teen Council member by donating non-perishable food items. Comment?
The Women's Economic Equity Council of Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, will host a "Bowling for Bras" event today, from 6-8 p.m., at Carolina Lanes, Henderson. Comment?
League titles on the line in Raleigh
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The Northern Vance boys had a strong showing at Wednesday's 3-A Carolina Conference Track and Field Championship, but finished second in the overall standings to Chapel Hill. Comment?
Janie Dickerson of Lincoln, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at The Christian Village in Lincoln, Ill. Comment?
the Gift: She stepped out to bring others in
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Senora Richardson Lynch is known for her handmade pottery and bead work that reflect her heritage as a member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe. Comment?
Effort will be made to reduce cuts to UNC system
The head of North Carolina's public university system said Monday another year of deep budget cuts such as those recommended by Gov. Comment?
Arrests, citations in Henderson, Vance County
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Wayne A. Robertson, 41, of 421 Rowland St., Henderson, was arrested Feb. 5 on charges of trespassing and using property for drug trafficking. Comment?
Weight loss group - TOWN , a non-profit weight loss group, will meet at Aycock Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. Online vote - Southern Vance High School students enrolled in the school's Advanced Digital Media class have submitted a video in the Fox50 Lip Dub Contest through the Fox50 television station in Raleigh. Comment?