Upcoming Events
Show, Shine, Shag & Dine 2024
Get ready for a day filled with classic cars, entertainment, and fun at the 22nd Annual Show, Shine, Shag & Dine Car Show! This popular event, hosted by the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame, will take place on Saturday, October 19th and promises to be a day you...
Trick or Treat in Downtown Henderson, NC 2024
Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween in Downtown Henderson! This Halloween, downtown Henderson will come alive with magical vibes as our charming streets transform into a festive wonderland! Families are invited to join us for an evening filled with fun, laughter,...
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Main Street America: Boost Your Small Business Webinar Series
Empower your small business with expert-led webinars designed to enhance your digital skills and drive growth.Now On-DemandFREEThursday, September 19 | 4 p.m. EDTFREEThursday, October 17 | 4 p.m. EDTFREEThursday, November 21 | 4 p.m. ESTFREEOur free webinar series...
Litter Sweep
On Saturday, September 25th, volunteers from the City of Henderson, Henderson Rotary Club, Vance County Schools, the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, and the local community conducted a litter sweep throughout the city. Chief Marcus Barrow and members...
CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant
The City of Henderson is considering an application for CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization funds from the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Division (REDD) to provide rehabilitation or replacement housing assistance to lower-income homeowner households. The...
Perry Memorial Library
Governor Cooper Announces Additional $40 Million COVID Relief for Small Businesses
Some North Carolina small businesses that have experienced extraordinary disruption to their operations due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic may benefit from a $40 million relief program to help offset fixed costs like rent, mortgage interests and utility bills,...
HVDDC Façade Incentive Grant Program
The Façade Incentive Grant Program is made possible by contributions from the City of Henderson, Vance County, private donations and fundraising efforts. It is administered by the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, Inc. (“HVDDC”). Grants will be awarded...
Rotary Club Scholarship Drive
The Henderson Rotary Club, we are asking for community support. During the COVID pandemic, the Rotary Youth Scholarship drives have been severely hampered. So we're thinking outside the box. Please help support our youth scholarship in our community. 1 shirt purchased...
Henderson Junior Woman’s Club
A civic organization whose main objective is to better the community in which we live and work. We are part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Our members range in age from 18 to 40. Juniorettes are a division under the Henderson Junior Woman’s Club for high...
Kerr-Tar Council of Governments Small Business Loan Opportunity
Kerr-Tar Council of Governments is offering a non-forgivable interest-free loan, ranging from $10,000-$100,000. Eligible borrowers are small to medium size (1-99 employees) businesses who have been in business for at least 12 months and must be located in Franklin,...
WZIZ Town Talk Downtown Update
In this Town Talk, I get to explain the need for our infrastructure in support of growth. I also talk about downtowns' newest open seating open-air meeting spot. https://soundcloud.com/user-96612206/local-news-audio-8-26-20-noon-wizs