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

You won't want to miss Trunk-or-Treat on the Henderson Patch calendar

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Greetings Henderson! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

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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.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Henderson

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

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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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