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Henderson’s downtown district is registered on the National Register of Historic Sites.
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As the whipping winds of March subside into the beauty of spring, Vance County tourism will begin to hit its blooming stage. It’s an annual rite, an area flush with many attractions that are year-round getting bolstered like many other regions in the state by spring and summer travelers. Kerr Lake is remains our showpiece, a center for water-related activities, but there’s so much more to our place on the map. History is prevalent in many areas of our community. The Hen-
derson Institute Historical Museum has memories of high school state champions, leaders of the community and a true connection to the surrounding black community. The downtown historic district is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, and includes a self-guided walking tour. Driving through the county on a tour of historic sites is also possible. In fact, getting outside of the city just a mile or so can lead to one of the true links to the glorious past. The Raleigh Road Outdoor
Theatre originally opened as the Moon-Glo back in 1949. Showtime is still about dusk, and the theater awakened from a winter hibernation earlier this month with fresh releases, including the “Safe Haven” film based on North Carolina novelist Nicholas Sparks and filmed in Wilmington. Area churches and cemeteries dot our landscape. So do specialty stores not linked to any national chains. Whether it is a wood artisan and quilt maker, handmade see
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For tourists, Kerr Lake frequently leads off the conversation THE DISPATCH STAFF
When it comes to tourism and Vance County, the conversation starts with Kerr Lake. It is the largest manmade lake east of the Mississippi River, built in the 1950s as a means of flood control for eastern North Carolina through the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir. The byproduct of the environmental structure, which has more than 850 miles of shoreline fingering its way along the Virginia state line, is one of North Carolina’s largest parks
and tourist attractions. On the North Carolina side are 10 boat launch points, nine of which are in Vance County. Another is just over the county line in Warren. Within the seven state parks are more than 700 campsites. Picnic tables, fire pits, tent pads, modern rest rooms and hot showers are the norm, not the exception. Electric and water hookups are available. If fishing is the game, largemouth and striped bass await, as well as catfish and crappies. Fishing tournaments
and sailing competitions abound, starting in April and running through the fall. Personal watercraft are plentiful. Swimming areas are everywhere, including a designated spot. And throughout the lake area are plenty of help for the stay, with marinas stocked with equipment, fuel and the means for most repairs. Kerr Lake is a jewel, with shining water that ranks among the top three attractions visited annually by those going to state parks. Jockey’s see
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Kerr Lake is annually among the three most visited state parks in the state, attracting about 1 million each year.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS Courtesy of Vance County Tourism Development Authority
April 12
BFL Piedmont Division Registration and meeting Walmart parking lot
April 13
BFL Piedmont: Fishing Tournament Weigh-in: New Nutbush Ramp, Kerr Lake Host: Vance County Tourism Development Authority, (252) 438-2222 NCCA All Girls Chess Championship Awards for Sections (first through fourth) and classes First and second round times: 9:3011:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Using USCF Recommended Tie Break Order for all prizes
Free T-shirts to first 20 entries (sponsored by: Embroidered Image) Champion wins $500 College scholarship by: Pegram Agency, Rose Oil, Satterwhite Point Marina. Vance County Tourism, Vanco Outdoor Equipment Location: First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St., Henderson Contact: Rudy Abate, (252) 738-0375 Spring Concert - Vance Granville Community College Concert Band Vance-Granville Community College main campus Contact: Ivory Brock, (252) 738-3222
April 19
N.C. High School Bass Championship 4-7 p.m. Registration and meeting: Quality Inn, (252) 430-6501
Host Motels: Quality Inn, (252) 430-6501; and Holiday Inn Express, (252) 438-6300
April 20
N.C. High School Bass Championship Weigh-in: New Nutbush Ramp, Kerr Lake, Henderson Host: Vance County Tourism Dept., (252) 438 -2222 Carolina Sailing Club Coaching Series Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: carolinasailingclub.org
April 21
Carolina Sailing Club CSC Championship Series Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
April TBA
Vulcan Materials Fishing Tournament Flemingtown Wildlife Ramp, Kerr Lake
April 25
Small Combo: Vance-Granville Community Band 6 p.m. - free and open to the public Vance-Granville Community College main campus Contact: Ivory Brock, (252) 738-3222
April 26
Meet Me in the Street Live entertainment TBA: 5:30-8:30 p.m. and dancing in the street Historic Downtown Henderson Host: Henderson/Vance Chamber of Commerce, (252) 438-8414
April TBA
N.C. Bass Federation Registration and meeting
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS Location to be announced
April TBA
N.C. Bass Federation Regional Tournament Host motels: Holiday Inn Express, (252) 438-6300; Baymont Inns & Suites, (252) 430-0247; Sleep Inn, (252) 433-9449; Budget Host, (252) 492-2013; Hampton Inn: (252) 492-3007 Host: Vance County Tourism Development Authority, (252) 438-2222
May TBA
Kerr Lake Fishing Tournament $5,000 first place, to benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Central North Carolina Weigh-in site TBA, Kerr Lake Entry fee $20, late fee after April 30 (includes Big Fish) Register online at bgcncnc.org and at Boys & Girls Club Administration Office, (252) 430-1871
$5,000 first place, $2,000 second place, $500 Big Fish Contact: Chuck Murray, tournament director, (919) 496-3182
May 11
Vance County Rescue Squad second annual Super Ball Golf Tournament Kerr Lake Country Club, 600 Hedrick Drive, Henderson Rain date: May 12 25 teams max, with four members each Entry fee: $50 per golfer or $200 a team Cash payouts — first place team - $1,500; second place team - $1,000; third place team - $800; fourth and fifth place team - $300 All entries with entry fee must be received by April 27, 2013 Contact: Vance County Rescue Squad, PO Box 402, Henderson, NC 27536 252-425-9515 or (252) 438-7360
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May 15
Shriner’s Fish Fry — benefits Crippled Children’s Hospital Contact: Brady Maddox, (252) 4388568 Location: Old Marshfield Warehouse, 911 Martin Creek Road
May 17
CATT Bass Fishing Tournament 5-7 p.m., registration and meeting, Quality Inn, Henderson Host motel: Quality Inn, (252) 4306501 Host: Vance County Tourism Development Authority, (252) 438-2222
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Radio Broadcast Sunday - 11:00AM - WHNC 890 AM Sunday - 8:30 AM - WIZS 1450 AM Church Radio Station - Henderson Area 91.1 FM All Christian - 24 hrs. per day
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Sunday School - 10:00AM All Ages Worship Service - 11:00AM & 6:00PM Mid Week Prayer and Bible Study Wed. 7:30PM Nursery Provided
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Children’s Church - Sunday - 11:30AM - Ages 3 to 7 Youth Ministry-Sunday Night-5:00PM
May 11-17
Kerr Lake Spring Art Show Sponsor: Kerr Lake Arts Society Location: Vance-Granville Community College Hall Gallery - Bldg. 7 Contact: Leigh Brigham, (252) 4925281
Pastor: Dr. Gene Wood
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May 18-19
CATT Bass Fishing Tournament Weigh-in: New Nutbush Ramp, Kerr Lake, Henderson Director: Brett Collins, (803) 4137521 Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Guest sailors always welcome carolinasailingclub.org
May 24
BassMasters Registration and meeting: Walmart parking lot
May 25
BassMasters Weekend Fishing Tournament Weigh-in: New Nutbush, Kerr Lake Host: Vance County Tourism Development Authority 252-438-2222
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS May 30
Meet Me in the Street Live entertainment TBA: 5:30-8:30 p.m. and dancing in the street Location: Historic Downtown Henderson Host: Henderson/Vance Chamber of Commerce, (252) 438-8414
June 2
Relay for Life Triathlon Bullocksville Park, Kerr Lake 8 a.m. Sponsored by Vance County Relay for Life Contact: Pam Norwood, (252) 492-8047
June 7
Fishers of Men Bass Tournament
Registration and meeting: TBA Host motel: TBA
June 8
Fishers of Men Bass Tournament New Nutbush Ramp, Kerr Lake Host: Vance County Tourism Development Authority, (252) 438-2222
June 9
Duke Children’s Hospital Charity Bike Ride Registration: Brewers Cycles, Inc. Host: Brewers Cycles, Inc. Contact: Chris Brewer, (252) 492-8553
June TBA
Annual Henderson/Vance
June 21
Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament Location: Henderson Country Club Host: Henderson/Vance Chamber of Commerce Contact: Sylvia Edwards, (252) 438-8414
BFL N.C. Division Bass Fishing Tournament Registration and meeting: Walmart parking lot
June 22
June 14-15
BFL N.C. Division Bass Fishing Tournament Weigh-in: New Nutbush Ramp, Kerr Lake
June 15-16
Independence Day Weekend Celebration Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake 6:30-10 p.m. Fireworks and entertainment Entertainment: “The Seaside Band” (Beach Music and Carolina Shag) Food vendors and T-shirts Bring a lawn chair or blanket
American Cancer Society Vance County Relay for Life Location: Southern Vance High School Time: Friday, 3 p.m., to Saturday, 3 p.m. Contact: (252) 492-8047 56th annual Governor’s Cup Regatta Sailing regatta Henderson Point, Kerr Lake carolinasailingclub.org
July 6
and enjoy the music and road. Sponsored by: Vance County Tourism TDA: 438-2222 or 1-866-4384565 No admission fee Park and ride free. Park your car at the Roses Store parking lot on Norlina Road and ride to Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake. Hours: 4-7:30 p.m.; buses run every 30 minutes. The first bus to depart from the lake will be at 10 p.m. after the event is over.
July 11-14
Henderson Rec Players Summer Theater The Henderson Rec Players present 8 p.m. (production to be announced)
Serving Vance County for 38 years. Grades Offered K-4-12th
Chorus/Drama Classes A Beka Book Curriculum Boys & Girls Basketball College Preparatory Classes Girls Cheerleading Well Qualified Staff Girls Girls Cheerleading & Volleyball Volleyball Weekly Chapel Services Student Uniform Policy
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS Location: E. M. Rollins Elementary School, auditorium Contact: Julie Allred, (252) 431-6091
July 13-14
Henderson R/C Fly-in Location: Old Bearpond Air Field - 1700 Bearpond Road Open to the public Hosted by: Henderson R/C Flying Club Contact: Charley Johnson, (252) 492-2642 Cjohnson029@nc.rr.com hendersonrc.org
July 20
Carolina Sailing Club Coaching Series Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. carolinasailingclub.org
July 21
Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series Henderson Point, Kerr Lake - Guest sailors are always welcome carolinasailingclub.org
Aug. 2-3
Vance County Fire & Rescue seventh annual National Truck and Tractor Pull Location: Vance County Fairgrounds (off U.S. 1, N.C. 39 S.) 1425 E. Andrews Ave., Henderson Friday: 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 7 p.m.; gates open at 4 p.m. Admission: adults - $20; children (5-12) - $5; children (under 5) - free Sanctioned by the United Pullers of the Carolinas and
the National Tractor Pullers Association Sponsor/host: Vance County Truck & Tractor Pullers Association For more information: (919) 291-9501 or tpull.com Advance tickets sales: $18 at Vance County Fire Dept.
Aug. 17-18
Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Aug. 30
Henderson Institute Alumni Reunion Registration and social
Aug. 31
Henderson Institute Alumni Reunion
Granville County Museums 2 Adjacent Locations in Oxford, NC
Granville History Museum
“Class of 1963” - banquet and dance
Sept. 21
Sept. 1
Carolina Sailing Club Coaching Series Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. TBA
Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Church services: Cotton Memorial Presbyterian Church Contact: Edna Scott, (252) 430-0616 Vance County Regional Fair Livestock & Poultry Show
Sept. 12
Meet Me in the Street Live entertainment TBA: 5:30-8:30 p.m., and dancing in the street Location: Historic Downtown Henderson Host Henderson/Vance Chamber of Commerce, (252) 438-8414
Sept. 22
Oct. 11-12
Kerr Lake Autumn Art Show - (registration) Vance-Granville Community College Hall Gallery - Bldg.7 Sponsored by: Kerr Lake Arts Society Contact: Leigh Brigham, (252) 492-5281 (call to confirm date)
Boys & Girls Clubs
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943 W. Andrews Ave. Suite O • Henderson, NC 27536
BGCNCNC is currently accepting registration for our annual
Permanent Exhibit of the County’s History 110 Court Street
“Bass Fishing Tournament”
Harris Exhibit Hall
The event will be held June 1st at Nutbush.
Rotating exhibits on science, history and the arts. Museum Gift Shop 1 Museum Lane Wed. - Fri. 10 -4, Sat. 11-3 No Admission Charge/Donations Appreciated (919) 693-9706 or visit us on www.granvillemuseumnc.org
Registration Fee is $200.00. Contact the Administrative Office at 252-430-1871 for more information or visit our website at www.bgcncnc.org.
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TRI-COUNTY DINING GUIDE Editor’s note: While we update this listing regularly, it is not possible to check with each restaurant for every publication. If you have a change or information on a new restaurant, call the newsroom at (252) 4362833. A variety of tastes and styles are available at privately run restaurants and national chains throughout the Tri-County area. The following is a list of restaurants in Vance, Granville and Warren counties, with a brief description of each establishment.
Henderson/ Vance County 220 Seafood Restaurant — 1812 N. Garnett St. 492-8084. Fresh seafood, chicken, barbecue. Children’s plates. Credit cards: VISA and MasterCard. ABC permits: none. Bamboo Garden Chinese Restaurant — 1520 Dabney Drive. (252) 438-8080. Szechuan, Peking, Hunan, Cantonese cuisine and sushi bar. American cuisine, children’s and dietetic plates available. Daily full-time buffet. Credit cards: All major credit cards. ABC permits: All.
Big Cheese Pizza — Marketplace Shopping Center. (252) 492-4500. Pickup only. Pizza, salads, subs. Chex Truck Stop & Restaurant — I-85 at Fleming Road, Middleburg. (252) 492-5189, (252) 492-6833. Full menu. Breakfast served 24 hours. Daily breakfast bar, 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Dinner, noon-9 p.m. Credit cards: MasterCard, VISA. ABC permits: none. China King — 383 Raleigh Road. (252) 4338088. Featuring Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese-style dishes; dine in or carry out. Lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
daily. Credit cards accepted. ABC permits: none. China Kitchen — 511 E. Andrews Ave. (252) 492-4150. Featuring Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan-style cooking. American dishes available. Credit cards: none. ABC permits: none. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store — 1002 Ruin Creek Road, (252) 431-9111. Country cooking. Breakfast available all day. Credit cards: All major. Crossroads Restaurant — 946-G West Andrews Ave. Lunch and dinner hot bar, breakfast and ice cream bar.
Cuz Seafood — 7630 N.C. 39 Highway, Henderson, (252) 572-2656. Serving brunch and dinner: Wednesday-Friday, 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; SaturdaySunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday-Tuesday, closed. Denny’s — 1524 Dabney Drive. 4384800. Weekly specials. Credit cards: All major. ABC permits: none George’s Restaurant — 210 N. Garnett St., (252) 492-0090. Open daily serving lunch and dinner: pizza, pasta, subs, chicken, salads and more. Golden Corral Family Steak House — 103 N. Cooper Drive.
438-3660. Breakfast bar Saturday and Sunday. Steaks, seafood, chicken, potato bar, “super bar” of salad, vegetables, desserts. Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Am. Express. ABC permits: none. Golden Skillet — 444 Dabney Drive, 4924040. Featuring chicken, barbecue, seafood, sandwiches, vegetables and desserts. Credit cards: MasterCard/Visa. Checks accepted. Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill — 200 Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536. (252) 492-7088. Steaks, seafood, salad bar. ABC permits:
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TRI-COUNTY DINING GUIDE Beer and wine; setups available. Credit cards: MasterCard, VISA. Ichibar Japanese Steakhouse — Marketplace Shopping Center, 901 S. Beckford Drive. Casual. Serving “healthy Japanese food” including fresh-made sushi, plus a variety of appetizers, soups and lunch and dinner entrees, plus a cocktail bar. Dining area accommodates more than 100 guests, with smoking and non-smoking areas. Credit cards: Yes. ABC permits: All. J&J Fish & Chicken — 1202 E. Andrews Ave., (252) 431-0060. Open daily for lunch and
dinner. Food and drink specials, senior specials. Eat in or take out. The Lotus Lounge — 119 S. Garnett St., downtown Henderson. (252) 431-4712. Credit cards accepted. Mayflower Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar — 201 N. Cooper Drive, 738-2393. Specializing in Seafood, including Greek & Italian specialties. Full bar. Oysters on the halfshell. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — 1601 Ruin Creek Road, 438-6062. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Dinein, Take-out. Visa, MC accepted.
Nunnery-Freeman Barbecue — Norlina Road. 438-4751. Dinner plates featuring barbecue pork, fried chicken, seafood, Brunswick stew. Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard. Pino’s Italian Restaurant — 901 S. Beckford Drive (Marketplace) 438-1341. Homemade pizza, subs, salads, pastas. Chef’s daily specials. Credit cards: All (includes check cards). ABC permits: Beer and wine. Pizza Hut — 160 North Cooper Drive 433-6040. Pizzas, pasta dishes, salad bar, sandwiches. Lunch buffet. Credit cards: All major
cards. ABC permits: beer. Pizza Inn — 1250 Coble Blvd. 492-2144. Pizzas, pasta dishes, salad bar, sandwiches. Credit cards: All except Discover. ABC permits: Beer. Ribeyes of Henderson — 2002 Graham Ave., Henderson. (252) 430-1117. Category: steakhouse. Website: ribeyessteakhouse.com. Ruby Tuesday — 101 Exchange St. (Dabney Exchange); 4926243. Menu includes steaks, pasta, chicken, burgers, Smart-Eating choices. Permits: All. Skipper’s/Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q — Norlina
Road. 438-5228. Dinner plates featuring chicken, pork, barbecue, Brunswick stew, fish. pork, barbecue, Brunswick stew, fish. Daily specials. Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard. Smithfield’s Chicken and BBQ — 100 Exchange St. (Dabney Exchange); 492-3655. Barbecue, fried chicken and seafood. Soul Delicious — 1502 Raleigh Road. Regular menu includes soul food and homecooking (meat loaf, cube steak, ribs, pork chops, chitterlings, pig’s feet, home-style vegetables and desserts). Cooks and staff are volunteers;
all profits support the ministries of the Rock of Prayer and Deliverance Church. Spiritual Connections Café — 221 S. Garnett St., downtown Henderson. (252) 7671988. Soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Specialty hot dogs, homemade chicken salad, reubens, etc. Free meeting space. Small catering. Waffle House — 1135 Ruin Creek Road; 431-9102, and W. Andrews Ave. (Crossroads Shopping Center). Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily. Fast-food restaurants:
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TRI-COUNTY DINING GUIDE • Arby’s — 403 Raleigh Road (adjacent to Dabney Shopping Center) • Biddie’s Grill (home of Jerry’s Hot Dogs) — 1155 E. Andrews Ave., 438-7172. • Bojangles (two locations) — 1518 Dabney Drive and Cardinal Shopping Center, 1425 E. Andrews Ave. • Burger King (three locations) — 1817 N. Garnett St., 391 Raleigh Road, 565 Ruin Creek Road. • Carver’s Family Restaurants — Raleigh Road; (252) 492-3881. • Chick-fil-A, 200 Trade Street (in Dabney Exchange)
• Hardee’s — Dabney Drive • Kentucky Fried Chicken (two locations) — 130 Raleigh Road, 1553 Dabney Drive • McDonald’s (three locations) — 1695 Dabney Drive, inside Walmart on Cooper Drive, and at the Cardinal Shopping Center, U.S. 1 at the N.C. 39 exit • Moghadass Subway Inc. — 1520 Dabney Drive. • Sheetz — 619 Ruin Creek Road, (252) 492-1530 • Subway — 1417 E. Andrews Ave. and 1400 N. Garnett St.
• Sunrise Biscuit Co. — 333 N. Garnett St. • Taco Bell, 1737 Dabney Drive. • Wendy’s — 1516 Dabney Drive. Delivery services: • Domino’s Pizza — 119 Raleigh Road, 4382727 • Papa John’s Pizza — 1526 Dabney Drive, 431-1999 • Pizza Hut — 4336040.
Oxford/ Granville County 96 Buffet — 913 Linden Ave. (N.C. 96), (919) 603-0486. Located inside the Regency Inn.
George’s Oxford Village Family Restaurant — I-85, Exit 202 and 204 (104 Industry Drive) (919) 6033760. Pizza, subs, pasta and salad. Harvest Restaurant — 205 Williamsboro St., downtown Oxford. (919) 603-1460. Sandwiches. Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; FridaySaturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Credit cards accepted. Owner: James Dutra. Hibachi Buffet — 1011-109 Lewis St., Oxford, (919) 603-1811. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. House of Ribeyes
St. James Catholic Church 3275 US-158 Bypass Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-3124
In case of emergency (804) 822-7484
— 102 Roxboro Road Oxford; (919) 693-9282. Menu includes steak, seafood and chicken. Nightly specials. Credit: Visa, MasterCard. Permits; beer and wine. Mazatlan of Oxford — 705 Lewis St. (919) 603-0001. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Milano’s — 127 Williamsboro St.; (919) 693-6444; Pizza, Italian entrees. Pizza Hut — 907 Linden Avenue, Oxford. 693-4696. Pizzas, pasta, salad bar, sandwiches. No checks accepted. Credit cards: VISA, Master Card, American Express. ABC permits: Beer.
Fast-food restaurants: • 15 North Take-out — 935 College St. • Burger King — 825 Linden Ave. • China Wok — 412 Granville Corners. 690-8501 • Hardee’s — 220 Hillsboro St. • Kentucky Fried Chicken — 527 E. Industry Drive. • McDonald’s — Granville Corners Shopping Center • Subway — 913 Linden Ave. • Sunrise Biscuits — 128 Williamsboro St. • Taco Bell — 525 E. Industry Drive.
Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:00 pm - St. James Sunday 8:00 am - St. Joseph’s in Warrenton 9:30 am - St. James 12:00 Noon - Mass in Spanish Rev. Columba Nnorom, Ph.D.
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TRI-COUNTY DINING GUIDE • Wendy’s — 900 Linden Ave. Delivery services: • Domino’s Pizza — 125 Broad St. 693-8001.
Warrenton/ Warren County Clem’s Place — U.S. 1 South, Norlina. 456-2407. Dinner plates featuring barbecue, fried chicken, seafood, Brunswick stew. Madefrom-scratch desserts. Credit cards: none. ABC permits: None. The Hardware Cafe — 106 S. Main St. Warrenton. 257-2779. Midway Cafe and Grill — 195 U.S. 158 Business, Warrenton.
257-1180. Featuring home-style meals and home-made desserts. Credit cards: none. ABC permits: none. Milano’s Pizza — Main St. Warrenton. 257-5800. Pizza, subs and a variety of Italian food. Credit cards accepted. ABC Permits: none. Newt’s Grill — 112 Madison St., Warrenton. 257-0663. Robinson Ferry Restaurant and Spirits — 111 North Bragg Street, Warrenton. (252) 257-1991; robinsonferryrestaurant.com. Fine cuisine from the Old South. Southern City Grille & Restaurant
— 137 S. Main St., Warrenton. 257-1306. Open daily. Full menu featuring breakfast, homecooked meals, vegetables, daily specials. Credit cards accepted. Whistle Stop Café — 123 Hyco St., Norlina. (252) 456-0855. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Fast-food restaurants: • The Burger Barn — E. Macon Street, Warrenton; • Hardee’s — U.S. 158; Subway — E. Macon Street, Warrenton • Burger King, 117 U.S. 158, Norlina.
Dot’s Hallmark 1255 Dabney Drive • 438-3226 Henderson
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local crafts, individually made wood items, all things peanuts or a country market, Vance County can answer the request. Events are beginning to mark the weekends. Before Memorial Day weekend arrives, those in the Tri-County can venture to Warren County for
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Ridge and Fort Macon join the lake in attracting at or above 1 million visitors regularly, even through the recent recession. For the year 2011, the most year available through the N.C. Commerce website, Vance County had
"BEST GIFT SHOP"
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the Easter Bonnet Parade, Archaeology Day and SpringFest, and head south to Granville County for Strawberry Day and the Granville Arts Festival. And in events equally geared to bring out local residents, area chamber of commerce groups will begin to highlight their downtown areas. Henderson starts Meet Me in the Street activities in April, and Oxford has a similar Alive After Five festivities coming in May.
an economic impact of $41.7 million from domestic tourism. More than 280 jobs were directly attributable to travel and tourism and travel generated a payroll of more than $5 million. State and local tax revenues from travel amounted to $3.6 million, saving county residents more than $80 in taxes.
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Cards • Gifts • Collectibles Balloons • Candles • Flags
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VANCE COUNTY TOURISM: ALL THE BASICS Courtesy of Vance County Tourism Development Authority
Tourism offices/ visitors centers Vance County Tourism Development Authority
946-T West Andrews Ave. in Henderson, N.C., 27536 (252) 438-2222 or (866) 438-4565 Web: kerrlake-nc.com or eastcostdragtimeshalloffame.com e-mail: vctourism@gloryroad.net Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Parks Office 6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson, N.C., 27537 e-mail: kerr.lake@ncmail.net (252) 438-7791
Accommodations Ambassador’s Inn & Suites (I-85 exit 215) (252) 492-1126 Budget Host Inn (I-85 exit 215) (252) 492-2013
(252) 438-7688 Hampton Inn (I-85 exit 212) (252) 492-3007 Hillside Farms Log Cabin (3180 Stagecoach Road) (252) 438-7918 or 430-4321
Cardinal Motel (U.S. 1) (252) 492-1148
Holiday Inn Express (I-85 exit 212) (252) 438-6300
Days Inn (I-85 exit 212) (252) 492-4041
Jameson Inn (I-85 exit 212) (252) 430-0247
Econo Lodge (I-85 exit 215) (252) 438-8511
Kerr Lake Inn (I-85 exit 215) (252) 492-7003
The Guesthouse at Burnside Plantation
LampLight Inn Country Bed and Breakfast
and Cabins (I-85 exit 220, Flemingtown Road) (252) 438-6311 Pearl’s Place (Nutbush) (252) 438-4767 or 432-0264 Run of the Mill Bed & Breakfast (252) 492-9599 Satterwhite Point Marina Cottages (I-85 exit 217) (252) 438-4441 Scottish Inn (I-85 exit 215) (252) 438-6172 Sleep Inn (I-85 exit 212) (252) 433-9449
Recreation Adventure Island Miniature Golf (252) 492-9888 Aycock Recreation Complex (252) 492-9400 Carolina Lanes Bowling (252) 492-1112 Henderson Main Street Program hendersondowntown.us (252) 430-5734 Henderson Parks & Recreation Department Director (252) 431-6093 Henderson Rec Players One summer, one fall production (252) 431-6091
• Appointments Available • Adults/Geriatrics • Walk-Ins Welcome • Sports Medicine • Pediatric • Occupational Medicine
• OB/GYN
381 Ruin Creek Road • Henderson, NC 27536 252-430-0666 Mo n . - T h u r s . 8 : 0 0 a m - 8 : 0 0 p m , Fr i . - Su n . 8 : 0 0 a m - 5 : 0 0 p m Most Major Insurances Accepted
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VANCE COUNTY TOURISM: ALL THE BASICS Kerr Lake State Parks Office (252) 438-7791 Kerr Lake Country Club (252) 492-1895 Marketplace Cinema Six theatres (252) 438-9060 Nazkarts Go karts, arcade and fun center (252) 433-8111 Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre (252) 438-6959 Saddlerock Farm Horseback riding lessons, hay rides, rented horses for guided trail rides (252) 430-4755
Skateeum Roller skating (252) 492-5033 Tobacco Farm RV Camp (Flemingtown Road) (252) 438-6311 or (877) 222-0100 Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center (I-85 exit 209) (252) 492-2061 YMCA (252) 438-2144
Marinas Kerr Lake State Recreation Area (252) 438-7791 ncsparks.net Visitors center, fishing piers, picnic areas, seven tot
lots, 700 campsites, 21 boat ramps, 13 picnic shelters, three community buildings Satterwhite Point Marina and Cottages (I-85 exit 217) (252) 438-4441 Cottages, dry stack, sales and slips, gas, store Steele Creek Marina and Campground I-85 exit 214, to N.C. 39 North (252) 492-1426 Wet slips, mooring sites, waterfront campsites with and without electric, hot showers, dump station, four launching ramps, gas, store)
Shopping Country Market Shopping Center
Crossroads Shopping Center Dabney Drive Dabney Exchange Dabney West Shopping Center Downtown Henderson, Main Street Henderson Mall Henderson Marketplace Shopping Center Henderson Square Shopping Center Northside Plaza Vance Square
Antiques Downtown Antiques (207 S. Garnett St.) (252) 431-0860 Phil’s Past & Present Shop (252) 438-3494
Local attractions The Bees’ Knees Country Store at the Old Weldon’s Mill 2250 Weldons Mills Road (252) 492-9599 Greystone Rock Quarry 6969 Greystone Road (252) 438-3161 Henderson Institute Museum Corner of Beckford Drive and W. Rockspring Street Wed and Sat 1 to 4 p.m. (252) 430-0616 Historic Downtown Henderson Self-guided tour (252) 438-2222 Homegrown, Handmade Trail (252) 438-2222
Crossroads Family Restaurant
GUPTON’S SPORTING GOODS
Lunch & Dinner Hot Bar DAILY!
HUNTING • ARCHERY PROTECTION • TREASURE HUNTING
(Formerly Dabney Drive Restaurant)
NEW ICE CREAM BAR! Breakfast Buffet Monday-Saturday 7am-11am Come Out and Dine With Us! Open 7 Days a Week! Sunday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday-Saturday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
946-G West Andrews Ave. • Henderson, NC 252-572-2772
324 S. Garnett St. • Henderson 492-2311 • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 “A Fun Place to Shop... A Great Place to Browse!”
• Handguns • Rifles • Shotguns • Muzzle-Loading
• Re-loading • Optics • Knives • Holsters
• Hunting/Fishing Licenses • Boat Registration • Metal Detectors
One of the Largest Selections of Firearms & Accessories in Eastern N.C. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTECT YOURSELF!
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VANCE COUNTY TOURISM: ALL THE BASICS John H. Kerr Dam (252) (434) 738-6143 Kerr Lake State Recreation Area (252) 438-7791 Kittrell Confederate Cemetery (E. Chavis Lane, Kittrell) (252) 438-2222 Miss Lou’s Quilting Studio (4733 Raleigh Road)
(252) 492-6469 Paddle Trail (252) 438-2222 Piedmont Birding Trail (252) 438-2222
Convention centers; meeting facilities Ambassador Inn & Suites — Exit 215, I-85, Henderson.
Lodging and meeting/ banquet facilities to accommodate your group from 10 to 200. Available to host groups, weddings, conventions, family reunions, parties, dinners, meetings and business needs. Restaurant and sports bar on site. Six miles from Kerr Lake. Continental breakfast, wireless internet service, satellite TV, outdoor pool, outside electrical hookups, parking for buses, trucks and boats. Other restaurants nearby. Contact: (252) 4921126. Community Build-
Three community buildings located in the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, Bullocksville Park, Henderson Point and Satterwhite Point. Each building has a large fireplace, kitchen, tables, chairs, patio, charcoal grill and ice maker. Each building can accommodate 100 people seated for reunions, parties, meetings, retreats, and business needs. No alcohol allowed. Contact: (252) 438-7791.
Made From Scratch Pizza
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Fresh Salad
Perry Memorial Library — 205 Breckenridge St. in Henderson Perry Memorial Library offers meeting rooms for the use of groups and citizens, regardless of their affiliation or beliefs. The meeting rooms are available for groups or individuals to conduct organizational or program meetings, seminars, study groups, planning sessions, training programs, and related activities. Meeting rooms include: 1. The Vance County Farm Bureau Room — seats 100
One Trip Soup & Salad
Vance Granville Community College — Civic Center — Exit 209, I-85, Henderson A 9,480 square foot multi-purpose facility located at the VanceGranville Community College. Rented to accommodate weddings, parties, family reunions, meetings, retreats, conventions, business and sport expo’s. No alcohol allowed. Contact: Tommy Nowell, facilities director, (252) 738-3416.
MONDAY - FRIDAY 10:45AM - 2:30PM
Delicious Pasta
Buffet and Drink $7.49 Individual 1-Topping Pizza
2. The Board Room — seats 20 Contact: (252) 4383316.
LUNCH SPECIALS
3 MEALS FOR ONLY $4.99 Beverage Included
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ings, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area — 6254 Satterwhite Point Road
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Leisure time activities: things to do and see while in Henderson Courtesy of Vance County Tourism Development Authority
• Adventure Island — Indoor/outdoor recreation facility that offers miniature golf, lazer tag bumper boats, batting cages, indoor arcade, gameroom and a playmaze. Call for hours of operation. 1211 Coble Blvd. (252) 4929888 • Aycock Recreation Complex — full size gymnasium, 25 yard indoor pool 1/12 mile indoor walking track, weight room and outdoor walking tracks. Call for hours and fees. 305 Carey Chapel Road. (252) 492-9400 • Bees Knees Country Store — consignment shop featuring handmade local craft items. The shop owners are also beekeepers offering fresh honey gathered form the hives at their adjacent farm. Call or operation hours. 2250 Weldons Mill Road. (252) 492-9599. Visit www. beekneescountrystore.com for more information. • Carolina Lanes — 12 lane bowling alley. Call for hours of operation. 85 US 158 Bypass. (252) 492-1112. League play may interrupt some playing times. • Confederate Cemetery — A N.C. Civil War Trails Historic Site. The final resting place of 52 Confederate soldiers from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. All soldiers buried here died at the nearby Kittrell Springs Hotel which had been converted into a military hospital during the Civil War. Self guided tour. Chavis Lane, Kittrell. (252) 438-2222.
• Downtown Antiques — Browse through a store full of beautiful antiques for sale. 207 Garnett St. (252) 431-0860. • Greystone Quarry — Stone from tis quarry was used to construct the State Capitol and numerous other government buildings and highways. Work was done by hand until the first steampowered plant was installed in 1885. Breathtaking views from an overlook at the top of the steep cliffs. 6969 Greystone Road. • Henderson Square Shopping Center — Strip shopping center located between Exits 212 and 213 off I-85. Retail merchants include JCPenny, Belk’s, Dollar Tree, Bath & Body Works, Super Walmart and numerous shoe stores and specialty stores. 200 N. Cooper Drive. • Heritage Trail Historical Walking Tour — self-guided walking tour of the Historic Downtown District of Henderson. Listed on the National Register. See varying styles of architecture and noteworthy examples of distinctive styling of their particular construction era. A driving tour of county historic sites is included. Map and Brochure available at the Vance County Tourism Office, 946T West Andrews Ave. (252) 438-2222. • Interiors & Gifts Too — Gift shop, collectibles, decorative home accessories, candles and potpourri, bath and body items. 133 S. Garnett St. (252)
438-7166. Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. • Kerr Lake Country Club — 18 hole, par 72 golf course. Putting green, driving range and pro-shop. Non-metal spikes required. Semi-private. Green fees accepted. 600 Hedrick Drive. (off Satterwhite Point Road.) (252) 492-1895. • Kerr Lake State Recreation Area — 50,000 acre lake that straddles the border of North Carolina and Virginia. Over 800 miles of shoreline. Enjoy fishing boating, skiing, swimming, hiking, camping, picnicking and bird watching. Day use areas with children’s tot lots and picnic tables with adjacent grills. Seven parks on the N.C. side of the lake. A visitors center providing information on the park and its history is located at the parks office at 6254 Satterwhite Point Road. (252) 438-7791. • Simply Wood — Husband and wife team. He’s a wood artisan and she’s a quilt maker. He produces beautiful wooden salad bowls, wooden vases and wooden candy dishes. She makes quilts from baby size to king size. 1376 Old Watkins Road. (252) 438-4902. By appointment only. • Marketplace Cinemas
— Six-screen theatre offering the latest new releases. Call for times and show schedule. 907 S. Beckford Drive. (252) 438-9060. • Miss Lou’s Quilting Studio — Operates in a restored 1917 rural General Store. From hand quilting to using a quilting machine and frame you can learn the latest techniques or historical methods of quilting. Quilting books and supples as well as beautiful quilts for sale. 4733 Raleigh Road. (252) 492-6469 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/ Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Wednesdays; 1st and 3rd Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Nazkarts — Family fun center. Go carts, arcade and game room. 203 N. Cooper Drive. (252) 433-8111. Call for hours of operation. • Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre — One of the few remaining drive-in theatres in NC. Originally opened in 1949. Family entertainment under the stars. 3336 Raleigh Road (U.S. 1 Business South). (252) 438-6959. FridaySunday nights, show starts at dusk. Spring through Fall. • Sachs Woodcrafts — Hand turned wooden bowls, platters, cutting boards and other unique custom pieces. 529 St. Andrews Church Road. (252) 438-3413. Monday-Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Skateeum — Roller skating rink. 1248 Coble Blvd. (252) 492-5033. Call for hours of operation and weekly specials. • St. James Episcopal Church — Erected a short time before
the Civil War. The minister at that time, Rev. M. M. Marshall, presided at the burials of the soldiers who died at the nearby Kittrell Springs Hotel Hospital. Corner of Main & Williams Street, Kittrell. • St. Johns Episcopal Church — The only remaining colonial Anglican church building in the Diocese of N.C. It is also the oldest frame church in N.C. and the 4rd oldest church standing in N.C. today. No active congregation. Jct. of N.C. 39 North and Stagecoach Road., Williamsboro. Open to visitors each Sunday from June to October, 2-5 p.m. • Supply Line Country Market — locally owned country market with the atmosphere of a farmers market. Carries a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also offers a selection of N.C. grown and produced products such as honey, jams and jellies, nuts and N.C. wines. Good selection of imported beers and wines. Custom made gift baskets, flowers and a gift shop for special occasions. 235 Raleigh Road. (252) 4382836. • The Peanut Roaster — Utilizes N.C. grown peanuts to produce some of the best tasting snacks in the industry using old family recipes. The manufacturing facility along with an adjoining retail store/ gift shop is located here. 394 Zeb Robinson Road. (252) 431-0100. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m-5 p.m.
Satterwhite Point Marina
Lakefront Rental Cabins Gas Dock with Marine Supplies and snacks located off Buoy K Wet Slip and Drystack Boat Storage
6470 Satterwhite Point Road • Henderson, NC 27537 phone #252-430-1300 email: info@satterwhitept.com web: www.satterwhitept.com