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Wise Owl Flying High After Big Weekend
LOS ANGELES – Wise Owl Boxing had a knockout weekend with all five of the company's fighters scoring stoppage victories. It started off Friday night when former world title challenger Brandon Adams shook off rust and stopped Ismael Villareal in round three of their scheduled 10-round bout as part of the Overtime junior middleweight tournament in Atlanta.
Fellowship luncheon ministry meets
The Ladies Day Out Fellowship Luncheon Ministry met on Thursday, April 18, at the Restaurant 39 in Henderson. So much fun was had as the ladies recognized and celebrated April birthdays. Everyone reported having a wonderful time. Pictured, from the left, are, first row (seated): Deaconess Alice Harrison and Deaconess Anna Bullock; second row: Ruby Downey 2, Rev. Dora Dorsey, Gert Downey and Anna Fowler; third row: Deaconess Barbara Harris, Deacon Cora Fogg, Paulette Durham, Grace Wallace, Eva Brown, Elder Sophia Jefferson and Deconess Catherine Andrews; fourth row: Pastor Maggie Stinnett, Deacon Gerri Nichelson, Wanda Conyer, Maretha Williams, Deaconess Vivian Joseph, Ethel Bell, the Rev. Theresa Washington, Deacon Margaret Alexander, Trustee Ruby Downey and Deacon Arvella Downey-Scott.
Warren County Farm Bureau donates Great Wall of Rescue
Rural first responders have a new tool that could save a life. Warren County Farm Bureau recently purchased grain bin rescue equipment to be shared between all the county’s fire departments. The “Great Wall of Rescue” will be housed at the Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Karl Hehl...
Warren County Memorial Library presents Our Universe with NC author, Stacy McAnulty
Warrenton, NC – The Warren County Memorial Library will host Stacy McAnulty, an NC author based out of Kernersville, NC, on Tuesday, April 30 at 10 AM. Stacy McAnulty used to be a mechanical engineer and dreams of someday being a dog therapist, a correspondent for The Daily Show, an astronaut, and a Green Bay Packers coach. She has written dozens of books, including several in the new WCML StoryWalk® that launched earlier this year.
Poythress family continues local HVAC business
The Poythress family of Warrenton is working to continue a local HVAC business after Hillmon Poythress passed away recently. An interest in mechanical operations has been passed down from father to son through multiple generations of the Poythress family. Dale Poythress worked in heating and cooling for Henderson Cotton Mill...
Concert series rescheduled, years later
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Along with most other events, the quarterly Lunenburg County Community Concert series, which began in 2017 and featured talented performers with ties to Lunenburg County, came to a grinding halt as the winter concert scheduled for March 20, 2020 was canceled. Now flash […] The post Concert series rescheduled, years later appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Senior Princess crowned
Ella Mills Green Viverette was crowned Senior Haliwa-Saponi Indian Princess 2024-25 on Saturday during the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe’s 59th Powwow, Blooming of the Dogwood. Pictured, from the left, are Viverette, Tribal Chief Dr. B. Ogletree Richardson and Kathy Dell Harris, Senior Haliwa-Saponi Indian Princess 2023-24.
Vance County claims county line clash over Warren
HENDERSON — The Vipers pulled out a victory in the softball county line clash on Thursday, beating the Warren County Eagles 15-10 to extend their home winning streak to three games. After a home run from the Eagles in the first inning, the Vipers responded with a rally in...
New drop-in daycare opens downtown
HENDERSON — The Community Uplift Project opened its drop-in daycare with a ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The term “drop-in” is nearly literal as parents can leave kids at the facility on 105 South Garnett for up to four hours at a time. Owner Tiffany has had the space leased out since July — now, it’s complete with decals on the windows.
UNC appoints Henderson native as a vice dean
CHAPEL HILL — In an April 18 press release, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced that Robert Hawkins, a Henderson native, was tapped as vice dean for its School of Social Work, effective July 1. Hawkins currently serves as an associate dean for academic and faculty...
Early voting begins next week
Starting late next week, Lunenburg County residents will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming primary races. Early voting begins on Friday, May 3 for primaries in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Primary Day itself is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. But early voting can be confusing. Over […] The post Early voting begins next week appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Substation plans move forward
By Nate Pentecost The K-V Dispatch Plans for a Dominion substation near Dusty Lane in Kenbridge are moving forward. The question is what does that mean for the area? Residents have asked how that will help or affect them. The answer, Dominion officials say, is that it will improve reliability. But before we get into […] The post Substation plans move forward appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Warren Ministries United announces National Day of Prayer activities
Warren Ministries United invites the community to participate in several local activities on Thursday, May 2, that are planned in observance of the National Day of Prayer. • Morning vespers will be held at 9 a.m. at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church Gardens in Warrenton. • A noonday prayer...
Ladies Of the Lake Cancer Support team hosting a May 1 spaghetti dinner fundraiser
Tickets for the Ladies of the Lake Cancer Support Team’s Second Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser are currently on sale. The May 1 seating times are 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. at Lake Gaston Pizza and More, 2463 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, next to Food Lion. A fourth option is available this year.
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