News: Local

Jun. 17, 2013 @ 09:46 PM

Manson postal robber remains elusive

Ten days after an armed robbery was reported at the Manson post office, investigators are no closer to finding a described suspect.


Jun. 17, 2013 @ 07:14 PM

Farmers market opens new season Wednesday

Products will be varied, but the fresh from the farm and garden produce will be the main draw when the Vance County Farmers Market opens Wednesday morning.


Jun. 17, 2013 @ 07:12 PM

Medical facility affirms patient data has not been compromised

Henderson police are working on recovery of a medical office’s laptop computer that was discovered missing last week, presumed stolen. Damon Johncour, who founded N.C. Orthotics and Prosthetics, said there is no possibility of any personal patient information being on it.


Jun. 17, 2013 @ 04:31 PM

Arrests, citations in Henderson, Vance County

Arrests, citation reports from the Henderson Police Department and the Vance County Sheriff's Office.


Jun. 15, 2013 @ 08:22 PM

Vance County Relay for Life wraps up

As the event ended its 24-hour run about 3 p.m., the money raised to fight cancer was at more than $138,000.


Jun. 15, 2013 @ 04:45 PM

Family time, blockbusters and more at the summer movies

Summertime is movie time. And in Henderson, a 21-year tradition includes the family films at Marketplace Cinema. Michael Smith, the owner, said the tradition goes back to the beginning of a long-term business plan when the multiplex theater opened in 1992.


Jun. 15, 2013 @ 04:43 PM

Vance commissioners unlikely to be done with trims

Differences from the proposal have been few, and so have been the cuts. Whether the Vance County commissioners will dig into the general fund or slice into a proposed budget from the county manager is nearing a finishing line. It could come as soon as Monday night.


Jun. 15, 2013 @ 04:41 PM

Help to Flint Hill could be hurt by General Assembly

A grant won and accepted by the City of Henderson could lead to funding a training and organization plan for half a million dollars in Flint Hill neighborhood improvements. But actions in Raleigh at the General Assembly with the state budget could nix the deal.


Jun. 15, 2013 @ 02:27 PM

Arrests, citations in Warren, Granville counties

Arrests, citation reports from the Oxford Police Department, Granville County Sheriff's Office and Warren County Sheriff's Office.


Jun. 15, 2013 @ 02:23 PM

Henderson police make arrest, transfer to U.S. marshals

Matthew Davis was arrested by Henderson police Friday, charged with a federal supervision release violation.