For two weeks after suffering an aneurysm aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, James McCurdy was laid up in a hospital bed at Portsmouth Naval Station.
A doctor stopped in, day after day, to poke and prod at McCurdy’s limbs without getting so much as a twitch.
“One day he came in and said, ‘I don’t know why, but I just felt like I had to come by this afternoon,’” McCurdy recalled on Wednesday. The doctor tapped McCurdy’s leg. “I kicked him straight against the wall. I was walking wit...
Crawford will call for runoff Jim Crawford III wants a runoff in the N.C. House District 32 race.
“I think it’s important that Vance County has good leadership and a representative who knows how to bring new businesses to the ...
Drunk driver in fatal crash takes plea, will be advocate A Vance County man charged in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a high school student will visit schools as an advocate against drunk driving as a result of a Superior Court plea deal.
Granville Relay on Friday OXFORD — Survivors, caregivers, family members and friends will walk the track at J.F. Webb High School this weekend in memory and honor of friends and loved ones who have encountered cancer.
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Henderson-Oxford Airport aided by Vision 100 grant money OXFORD — The Henderson-Oxford Airport is now $150,000 closer toward adding a vital 500-foot extension to a runway.
The Federal Aviation Administration, through the N.C. Department of Transportatio...
Raiders downed in Randolph Last season, Southern Vance edged out Southwestern Randolph in Asheboro to reach the state semifinals on its way to a state championship series appearance. The No. 4 seeded Raiders were back in R...
Stanton's 2-run HR helps Marlins beat Braves, 8-4 ATLANTA — Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was more excited about Giancarlo Stanton's glove than his bat. The right fielder had the biggest hit of the game — a two-run homer, but what really impresse...
Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Medical Center would like to announce their May fundraiser. A representative from Tupperware will be in the J.T. Church Classroom today. Come check out the exclus...
National Nursing Home Week runs from May 14-20. To celebrate, Senior Citizens Home, 2275 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, has events planned throughout the week to include staff and residents. TodayR...
In observance of Nursing Home Week (May 13-18), Kerr Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1245 Park Ave., Henderson, will host a series of events designed to celebrate the lives and relationsh...
Kerr-Tar RPO and NCDOT will conduct a public drop-in session/informational meeting regarding the Vance County Comprehensive Transportation Plan today from 4-7 p.m. at Kerr-Tar Regional Council of G...
The Henderson Business and Professional Women’s Club will conduct its regular monthly dinner meeting at 6 p.m. in the conference room of Maria Parham Medical Center. Installation of officers ...
Henderson/Vance Chess Club, affiliated with the U.S. Chess Federation, meets at First United Methodist Church each Thursday from 6-9:30 p.m. All are welcome, adults and youths, novice or experience...
The West Hills, West Creek, 158 Bypass Community Watch will be having its monthly meeting today at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Maria Parham Medical Center. The guest speaker will be Paul McKenzi...
Coldwell Banker Advantage-Henderson will host a Business After Hours to celebrate the move to their new location at 857 S. Beckford Drive, Suite C. Additional hosting companies will include Prim De...
Franklinton: Dexter T. Perry, 26; Henderson: Thomas L. Weaver, 68; Oxford: Theresa A. Compton, 56; Roxboro: William C. Denny, 92; Vance County: Zebadee Wright, 51