Good day Henderson! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Police seek information after fatal rollover on West Andrews Avenue
Also on today's calendar: Varsity Girls Tennis @ Kerr-Vance Academy and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 64. πΆ Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ One Dead In Single-Car Accident Sunday On West Andrews Avenue (wizs.com) β Henderson police report that 17-year-old Aleida Matias of Henderson died in a single-vehicle rollover early Sunday on West Andrews Avenue between Chestnut and Garnett streets, and a male passenger was hospitalized. Investigators believe speeding was a factor and are asking anyone with information to contact Henderson Police or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers as the case remains open.
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π Upcoming Events in Henderson
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Saturday October 17 - Trunk-or-Treat β
Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, 3336 Raleigh Rd, Henderson
5:00 pm
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Other local events
Friday October 2 - Varsity Girls Tennis @ Kerr-Vance Academy β
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4:00 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Kerr-Vance Academy β
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4:00 pm Saturday October 10 - Balloon Bliss Fall Festival 2026 β
232 West Montgomery Street, Henderson - The Hereos Gala β
219 Charles Street, Henderson
6:00 pm Monday October 12 - Vance Warren Beekeepers β
Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson
7:00 pm Wednesday October 14 - Quarter 1 Ends β
Kerr-Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road, Henderson
3:00 pm Friday October 16 - Staff Development (Noon Dismissal) β
Kerr-Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road, Henderson
8:00 am Saturday October 17 - Carolina Sailing Club - Kerr Lake β
Henderson Point Boat Ramp, 1395 Reverend Henderson rd, Henderson
9:00 am - Carolina Sailing Club - Kerr Lake / Henderson Point Boat Ramp β
Henderson Point Boat Ramp, 1395 Reverend Henderson rd, Henderson
9:00 am Monday October 19 - Fall Break (No School) β
Kerr-Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road, Henderson
8:00 am Sunday October 25 - Senior Trip to Disney β
Kerr-Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road, Henderson
6:00 am
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ricky does great work!
He is very professional and dependable. He shows up on time. He is very versatile and can do numerous tasks. I would definitely hire again! (Nextdoor Cokesbury) - Looking for homes for these darling black and white kitties!
Both are females, around 4 months. Bonky is the one with the mustache, she's very sweet and curious and the runt of her litter, so she's extra⦠(Nextdoor Satterwhite Point Rd)
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Henderson. Apply here.
- YMCA of the Triangle posted a job opening for Lead Camp Counselor - Clarke After School | Henderson Family YMCA in Henderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Henderson here.
π Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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