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š± How a simple āwelcome packetā could reshape Hendersonās financial future
Henderson, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Henderson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a simple āwelcome packetā could reshape Hendersonās financial future
- Why Hendersonās āflatā $51.7M budget could mean painful cuts ahead
Also on today's calendar: Young Adult Theater Workshop Auditions! and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Mayor Pro Tem Walker Gets OK To Form Committee That Will Create Welcome Packet For Developers (wizs.com) ā Hendersonās mayor pro tem is forming a committee to create a āwelcome packetā aimed at attracting developers, after the finance director warned the FY 2027 budget leans heavily on savings. Officials hope clearer information and possible incentives will speed projects and bring in new tax revenue, especially as nearby towns grow and water and fund-balance pressures mount. 
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ā¢ TownTalk: Fund Balance Props Up 'Flat' Proposed $51.7M City Budget (wizs.com) ā Henderson City Council is holding a work session on a proposed $51.7 million FY 2027 budget that again leans on fund balance to stay afloat. Finance leaders warn the cityās savings are shrinking, major projects are on hold, and future budgets may require deep cuts unless new development, like Dabney Village or a data center, boosts revenue soon. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Henderson
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Young Adult Theater Workshop Auditions! ā
Clarksville Fine Arts Center, 914 Virginia Ave, Clarksville
11:00 am -
Children's Theater Workshop Auditions! ā
Clarksville Fine Arts Center, 914 Virginia Ave, Clarksville
1:30 pm
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
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Other local events
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Spring 2026 Commencement ā Ceremony 1 ā
McGregor Hall, 201 Breckenridge St, Henderson
7:00 pm -
Friends Of The Library Back Door Book Sale! ā
Perry Memorial Library
10:30 am -
Davis Dance Company Spring Recital 2026 | Show 2, 3:45pm ā
McGregor Hall, 201 Breckenridge St, Henderson
11:45 am -
Overly Loaded Field Party ā
Greens Campground Hideaway, 121 Greens Camp Ln, Henderson
3:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Saturday June 6
š£ Henderson Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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AP Lang Exam
Oxford Preparatory Oxford, NC 27565
8:00 am -
HS End of Year Athletic Celebration
Oxford Preparatory Oxford, NC 27565
5:30 pm -
MS End of Year Athletic Celebration
Oxford Preparatory Oxford, NC 27565
3:30 pm -
Library Board of Trustees ā
Richard H Thornton Library, 210 Main St, Oxford
4:30 pm -
NJHS Induction Ceremony
Northern Granville Middle Oxford, NC 27565
5:30 pm -
Animal Control Advisory Subcommittee ā
Granville County Convention & Expo Center, 4185 US-15, Oxford
7:00 pm -
Local Exams for Seniors (Make-Up Date)
Oxford Preparatory Oxford, NC 27565 -
B-Day Upper School
Oxford Preparatory Oxford, NC 27565
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Step into the charm of historic Henderson and experience what āwalkable livingā really feels like- timeless, welcoming, and connected to the heart of downtown.
Iād love for you to join me this Sunday, May 17 from 2ā4 PM at 934 S Chestnut St. Henderson, NC 27536 for this open house in historic downtownā¦ (Nextdoor Shirley) - This home isnāt just beautiful in photos ā itās the kind of place you have to experience moving through room by room.
From the soaring ceilings and historic architectural details to the natural light, inviting porches, and timeless character throughout, this Old Westā¦ (Nextdoor Shirley)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Henderson. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freight Handler in Henderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Henderson here.
š Nearby News
Oxford
- Central North Carolina hospitals have the longest ER wait times in the state, study shows (cbs17.com)
Louisburg
- University of Mount Olive Celebrates Spring 2026 Commencement (goldsborodailynews.com)
Wake Forest
- Family of NC nurse who died from COVID seeks Appeals Court's help (carolinajournal.com)
- Wake County holds law enforcement memorial ceremony (cbs17.com)
- Akin calls graduates to live and die for Christ ā¢ Biblical Recorder (brnow.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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