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🌱 Ryan Shaffer steps into Vance County’s economic development leadership

Henderson, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Henderson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ryan Shaffer steps into Vance County’s economic development leadership
  • Former employees raise new safety concerns at Vance County jail

Also on today's calendar: WHAT IS LIFE HIP HOP & R&B BONFIRE and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 41.
  • Friday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ryan Shaffer named interim EDC director (hendersondispatch.com) — Ryan Shaffer will lead Vance County’s Economic Development Commission on an interim basis as director Ferdinand Rouse departs. Shaffer, who joined the commission in October 2024, will focus on keeping its work moving, supporting local businesses and marketing commercial and industrial properties to attract investment.
   

• ‘The jail should not be open': More former employees speak out about Vance Co. Detention Center (cbs17.com) — Former Vance County Detention Center employees allege denied medical care, severely limited time outside cells and missing emergency keys at the Henderson jail. Their accounts follow indictments of five detention officers over alleged inmate fights. Sheriff Curtis Brame did not respond to CBS 17, while state officials said they are working with jail leaders on changes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday November 12
  • Guiding Star's Night at Hilltop Food Lion
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  • GRANVILLE COUNTY REAL ESTATE AUCTION →
    6535 ALVIS BROOKS ROAD, OXFORD
    11:00 am

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Ok Henderson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Henderson

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.