2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (737+ words) Thirty years ago this month, Ross-Putney’s family moved to Henderson after her mother Michelle Ross was hired by Wayne Adcock, then the principal at Eaton Johnson Middle School, as a computer teacher. Ross-Putney attended EJMS, learned about computers and typing…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago   (464+ words) Shown from left, Special Projects Director Frankie Nobles and Chair Carolyn Faines stand with interim DSS Director Cassandra Hart, who recognized Employee of the Month Carol Reavis, a 23-year employee at the county DSS, for her professionalism, dependability and attention…...

10+ hour, 33+ min ago   (198+ words) hendersondispatch.com HENDERSON — The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 10,500 gallons of untreated wastewater on July 30 due to pipe failure. The overflow occurred at 2219 North Woodland Rd. in the woods to the rear of the address....

3+ hour, 16+ min ago   (829+ words) Matt Kinard stands in front of The Little Hotel in January 2025. He died Aug. 3 after being hit by a passing vehicle on Andrew Avenue. HENDERSON — Known and loved by those who knew him best for his intelligence and sense of…...

5+ hour, 2+ min ago   (662+ words) Vance Charter's Gary Wilkins drives to the low block. The former Knights big man will play this season at Brunswick Community College. Gary Wilkins throws down a two-handed jam against Eno River. The former Vance Charter star committed to Brunswick…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (236+ words) Matt Kinard stands in front of The Little Hotel in January 2025. He died Aug. 3 after being hit by a passing vehicle on Andrew Avenue. HENDERSON — Emergency responders were dispatched on Aug. 3 just before 3 p.m. to the 600 block of West Andrews…...

2+ day, 56+ min ago   (1060+ words) Faith Maeba, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, poses for a portrait with her tablet at her home on July 20 in Stafford, Va. With no background in coding, Faith Maeba, a psychology major, was reluctant when her mother first suggested…...

2+ day, 31+ min ago   (950+ words) Rob Barker passed away last week after more than 40 years as a mail carrier with the Henderson Post Office. Henderson Postal Service vehicles enter Elmwood Cemetery Sunday as longtime Henderson mail carrier Rob Barker is laid to rest. A Henderson…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (235+ words) Pathways 2 Peace, an organization founded by CJ Turrentine, held its first annual Community Love Day at Fox Pond Park on July 31. Featuring free food, fishing, DJ music, vendors and a kickball game, the event brought folks together for a fun-filled…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (657+ words) In my previous column about the power of that which lifts us up, I failed to mention the role of religion. In addition to other spiritual spaces in which I've found myself over the years, the liturgy, sermons and connections…...