🌱 What Henderson neighbors shared at the opioid, homelessness and hunger event.

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In today's newsletter:

• What Henderson neighbors shared at the opioid, homelessness and hunger event.
• Why a beloved Henderson shop owner is suing the city government.

Also on today's calendar: Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Kerr-Vance Academy and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Locals speak on opioids, impact at awareness event (hendersondispatch.com) — Henderson residents recently gathered on Breckenridge Street to confront the local impact of opioids, homelessness, and hunger, sharing deeply personal stories of loss and recovery. Speakers from Vance Recovery and Freedom Bridge stressed nonjudgmental support, methadone treatment, and reaching out immediately if you suspect a loved one is misusing substances, emphasizing that recovery can look different for everyone in the community.
   

• 'Ms. D' files suit against city, alleges improper, uneven code enforcement (hendersondispatch.com) — A longtime Henderson business owner, known as Ms. D, has filed a civil suit accusing the city of mishandling code enforcement at The Everything Store on South Garnett Street and improperly cutting power and padlocking the building. She's seeking to halt city actions, restore access, and recover financial losses, arguing the closure harms nearly 200 locals who sell goods through the store.
   

📸 Around Henderson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Henderson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Trunk-or-Treat →
  Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, 3336 Raleigh Rd, Henderson
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Kerr-Vance Academy →
  Henderson NC
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Tennis @ Kerr-Vance Academy →
  Henderson NC
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Balloon Bliss Fall Festival 2026 →
  232 West Montgomery Street, Henderson
• The Hereos Gala →
  219 Charles Street, Henderson
Monday October 12
• Vance Warren Beekeepers →
  Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Quarter 1 Ends →
  Kerr-Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road, Henderson
  3:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Staff Development (Noon Dismissal) →
  Kerr-Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road, Henderson
  8:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Carolina Sailing Club - Kerr Lake →
  Henderson Point Boat Ramp, 1395 Reverend Henderson rd, Henderson
  9:00 am
• Carolina Sailing Club - Kerr Lake / Henderson Point Boat Ramp →
  Henderson Point Boat Ramp, 1395 Reverend Henderson rd, Henderson
  9:00 am
Monday October 19
• Fall Break (No School) →
  Kerr-Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road, Henderson
  8:00 am

📣 Henderson Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• NGMS Title I Night
  Northern Granville Middle Oxford, NC 27565
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can someone recommend a good septic cleaning service for me and my neighbor?
  I also have other small jobs I'd like done.... i.e....porch painted, etc...so a good handyman is really needed. lol (Nextdoor West Wood Hills)

• The Vance-Granville Community College posted a job opening for CDL Instructor Part Time (Continuous Recruitment) in Henderson. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Henderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Henderson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wake Forest

• Timeless tradition: Watch the aftermath of Wake Forest students who Rolled the Quad' (newsobserver.com)
• Gaylord 'Bubby' A. Christle (kfgo.com)

Rolesville

• North Carolina High School Football Game Suspended in Overtime After Massive Brawl Spills Into Stands (terezowens.com)

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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