Bill Clinton Visits Henderson, NC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio of Bill Clinton speaking in Henderson

Could You use $1000.00 Cash?

 

Supply Line Country Market will pay $1000.00, in addition to what

Crimestoppers normally pays, for information leading to the arrest

and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft

of a large number of Potted Ferns and Blooming Plants in hanging

baskets stolen from store premises this past weekend (May 2nd,

3rd, and 4th). Call Crimestoppers at 252-492-1925 if you have

information about this theft.

 

 

 

Orange County Speedway 

2008 Schedule

9740 NC Hwy 57 Rougemont, NC 

Phone:(336) 364-1222

Racing General Admission: Adults: $10, Students $8, Children

10 and under Free. VIP Tower Seating $25. Note Special Event

Prices on April 26th, June 7th, June 21st, July 5th, July 18th

and 19th, Aug. 2nd, Sept. 13th, Sept. 20th, and Nov. 1st. Races

 Start at 7:00pm except as noted. Only soft-sided pact coolers

allowed. No glass please! Family seating in Turn 1.

Date	Time	Show Schedule
3/22/08	1:00pm	Test & Tune
4/12/08	2:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25,SGP-M 25, VMC 25
4/26/08	5:00 PM	UARA 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25,VMC 25
5/2 & 3/08		No Race- Orange Co. Relay for Life Event
5/17/08	7:00 PM	Coca Cola 355, LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25,SGP-M 25, AL 50, FHF 20
6/7/08	7:00 PM	Pass 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20
6/14/08	7:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25,SGP-M 25,
6/21/08	7:00 PM	International Sport Compact Auto Racing Series (ISCARS)
6/28/08	7:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 75, GS 35, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25, AL 75
7/5/08	7:00 PM	Strutmaster’s 285: LMSC 200, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20 and fireworks!
7/18 & 19/08	7:00 PM	Pass 300
7/26/08	7:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 50, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25
8/2/08	7:00 PM	ASALM 125, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25
8/16/08	7:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, PC 50
8/23/08	7:00 PM	Dr. Pepper 305, LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25
9/13/08	7:00 PM	UARA 150, LSC 50, GS 35, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25,VMC 25
9/20/08	7:00 PM	International Sport Compact Auto Racing Series (ISCARS)
10/4/08	2:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25, VMC 25,AL 50
10/18/08	2:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 75, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25, FHF 20
11/1/08	2:00 PM	Championship LMSC 300 with racing by SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25

 LMSC - Late Models  LSC - Limited Sportsman  GS - Grand Stock 

PS - Pure Stock  SGP - Southern Ground Pounders

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Cokesbury Community Yard Sale is Saturday, May10th from 8am-12noon

weather permitting. Directly across from the Cokesbury Fire Dept. There

will be multiple vendors.

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The Watkins Community Volunteer Fire Dept. will be selling plates on

Friday May 9th from 11am until sold out. Tickets are $7.00 per

plate. Eat in or take out.

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Elite Fashions and Hats Exravaganze  is being held on May 17th

at 3pm at the E.M. Rollins Elementary School. There is no

addmission price, come and support this two part fund raiser so

assistance and various community outreach efforts can be met.

Part 1: A fashion show contest with many local contestants that need

your support and prayers-ages 1yr to 60+. “Mr. and Miss Elite Fashion

2008 title and crown will be given in four age categories.

Part 2: Hats on Parade: The public is invited to wear a dressy outfit

with a nice dressy hat. Judges will view them as you march in the

parade. Prizes will be given for a variety of hat styles. Youth 17yrs

and under may wear casual or dressy (modest) attire with a hat.

For more info or to become a contestant contact Ms. Green or

Ms. Hicks at 252-492-2802 or 252-430-0968.

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Five County Mental Health Authority understands the urgency in

finding the treatment or counseling help that pregnant women, substance

abusers, and IV drug users may need. If you call the HELPLINE they can

assist you as soon as possible: 1-877-619-3761. For the hearing impaired,

the TTY number is 1-877-338-0788

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Saturday May 10th, Henderson letter carriers will be collecting

nonperishable food donations along their routes. It is the 16th

annual “Stamp out Hunger” drive, the largest one day food drive

in the nation. Please place a food donation by your mail box before

your mail is delivered. Your carrier will deliver it to a local organization

through the United Way. Help us help our community.

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Bearpond Volunteer Fire Dept will have a BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on

May 10th for lunch 11-2pm and dinner 4-7pm located at the Bearpond

Fire Dept. at 325 Bearpond Rd. Cost is $6.00 per plate and the plates will

be served with green beans, boiled potatoes, and bread. Eat in or take out.

All proceeds will go toward building expenses and equipment purchases.

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Supply Line Country Market will pay $1000.00, in addition to what

Crimestoppers normally pays, for information leading to the arrest and

conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of a large

number of Potted Ferns and Blooming Plants in hanging baskets stolen

from store premise this past weekend (May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th).

Call Crimestoppers at 252-492-1925 if you have any information.

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Mrs. Juanita Jackson Adams, a native of Savannah, Georgia and a

graduate of Savannah State and Atlanta Universities will be the

Woman’s Day Speaker at Shiloh Baptist Church in Henderson on

Sunday, May18th during the 11am service. The public is invited

to attend.

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Did you know summer months are most deadly for teen drivers?

According to AAA, crash deaths for teen drivers increase by nearly

20% in July and August. A teen driving study conducted by SADD

(Students Against Drunk Driving) showed that teens succumb to

more risky in-vehicle behavior during the summer months, including

driving with three or more passengers in the car and driving late

at night. Please consider increasing your support for the Youth

Reckless Driving Prevention UR the spokesperson campaign

this summer.

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You’re invited to the Vance Co. forum on Tuesday, May 13th at the

Vance Co. Senior Center on 126 South Garnett St. in Henderson from

5:30-7:30 PM. A light meal will be served at 5:30pm. The issues that

will be discussed are Drug abuse and Gang related activity, Teen

pregnancy and STD rates, and Chronic Disease rates.  Please call

the Granville-Vance District Health Dept. to reserve your space and

meal now! Call 252-492-7915  for the Vance Co. forum.

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The Granville County Forum will be held on Thursday, May 15th

at the Oxford Public Works Building on 227 West McClanahan St.

in Oxford from 5:30-7:30pm. A light meal will be served at 5:30pm.

The issues that will be discussed are Drug abuse and Lack of low

quality youth activities, Chronic disease rates, Poor diet/activity,

and Health care access. Please call the Granville-Vance Dept. to

reserve your space and meal now! Call 919-693-2141 for the Granville

Co. Forum.

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Norlina Christian School is having an Open House on Thursday,

May 8th, from noon to 7pm. Norlina Christian School is a

college-preparatory, board operated, interdenominational

Christian school. It’s purpose is to provide a first class learning

environment, for grades K-4 thru 12, that is marked by academic

excellence, athletic programs, extracurricular activities, and a

strong commitment to Biblical teaching. For more info visit their

website at www.norlinachristianschool.org

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Meet in the Street will have 3 major events on the corner of

N. Garnett and Breckenridge Streets from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

May 22nd with Spare Change; July 24th with Band of Oz; and

September 11th with The Embers! The cost is FREE!

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The Class of 1968 will hold its 40th Reunion the weekend of August 2nd.

Invited guests will be graduates and friends from the classes of 1965-

1971. Several fun events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

Invitations will be mailed on May 19th. Please assist in updating

our contact information for these classes by May 12th. Send an

e-mail to cheyenne42@nc.rr.com. Please specify in the subject

line: “HHS update”. You may also call 252-492-7673.

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Get ready for summer reading! A summer book sale is being sponsored by

The Friends of the Library from April 22-May 17th. Every Tuesday

from 5pm-7pm and every Saturday from 1pm-5pm at the Gallery at

the library. They have children’s books, paperbacks, and books on tape!

All items are 50 cents! All proceeds will be used for the benefit of the H.

Leslie Perry Memorial Library.

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The Vance County Public School Foundation is holding a

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on May 9th at the Wildflower

Cafe from 6:30am - 8:00am, drop in. You can honor a special

teacher by purchasing a ticket for him/her to attend an

Appreciation Breakfast. Tickets may be purchased at $15 until

May 1st and are available by calling 252-492-2127 ext. 2105.

All proceeds go to the Vance Co. Public School Foundation

and are tax deductible.

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VGCC is offering a variety of computer-related classes starting

in May on the college’s main campus in Vance Co. The “Beginner’s

Guide to Computers and Internet” course, The Office Assistant

course, Microsoft Word and Excel course, and Digital Photos and

Movie Maker course. Each course ranges from $55-$65, plus

a $3 technology fee. For more info and to pre-register call

VGCC at 252-738-3345 or 252-738-3417.

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Cokesbury United Methodist Church will host Making Time with God, a

women’s retreat on Saturday May 10th at 9am. and will include

breakfast, lunch and two worship sessions. Tickets for the retreat are

$15 when purchased by April 26th and $20 when purchased any day

thereafter. For more info or to reserve tickets call Karen Brummitt at

252-438-7328, or e-mail kbrummitt@embarqmail.com.

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The American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation International is encouraging everyone to have an A1C test

performed by their healthcare professional. This test lets patients and their

doctors know how well their diabetes is being controlled over a 3 month

period.

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New Horizons Baptist Church in Oxford will be having its next big

fundraiser to benefit the Building Fund on Friday, May 30, at the

Oxford Armory. Like last year, they will be serving BBQ chicken

plates from 11am until 6pm. These plates are $6 a piece, and they

include chicken, potato salad, slaw and bread.

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Staffmark has work available for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Please call the office at 252-438-3888

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US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development in Henderson,

NC has a homeownership program that helps those with very low to

moderate incomes afford to purchase homes. They offer direct

100% financing or 100% guaranteed financing through a conventional

bank. Contact LaShonda McKnight at 252-438-3134 Ext. 4 for more info.

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Check out all your school events for Vance County with their new 2008

Calendar of Events at http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/

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If you are in need of child care, call your local Child Care Resource

and Referral of Franklin-Granville Partnership for Children ( Smart Start)

at 1-888-244-2480 for referrals to licensed child care options.

 All services are free

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Come out to Alive After 5 in Oxford Thursday from

5pm-8pm at the parking lot behind Sunrise Biscuit.

The Criag Wollard Band will be performing! There will be

food sold.

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The Shriners Fish Fry is May 21st at 11am-7pm at their

new location, the Winndixie behind Denny’s in Henderson.

Tickets are $6.00.

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We will have a live remote at Paradise Family Dentistry

June 27th. Tune in for new information they will be providing.

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We will have a live remote for Relay for Life on June 21st

at 5:00pm. It will be at Southern Vance High.

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Get ready Shaggers! Starting on Wednesday nights at 7pm

Lindy’s Oxford Bar and Grill will be holding Shag night! On

May 14th join the HotDog Daddy O’s as they play all your

 favorite tunes and head out on the dance floor! For more info

call OBG at 919-693-1645.

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Keep tuned into WIZS for updates on all our events!