Henderson Vance

09/11/2026

In observance of the events of September 11, The City of Henderson, NC will lower the City Flag to half-staff.

As part of this observance, the City Flag will remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

We extend our deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones during this tragedy.

09/11/2026

Our First Responders Appreciation & Remembrance is happening now at Fox Pond Park!

09/11/2026

Today is the last day to apply to be a vendor at our Food Truck Rodeo!

Our Food Truck Rodeo has been rescheduled for September 26th, so we'll be accepting vendor applications until Friday, September 11th!!

For more information, you can contact Shantel Hargrove at [email protected] or (252) 438-3948

09/11/2026

Seahawks Season opener is this Saturday at home! we take on the Durham Firebirds. Come out and support your Seahawks! all home games are played at Vance County Middle School, 293 Warrenton Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

09/10/2026

Our First Responders Appreciation & Remembrance event is tomorrow! We hope to see you there as we honor the dedication of our first responders together as a community. 💙

09/10/2026

Vendors are NEEDED for the city's upcoming Opioid, Homelessness, and Hunger Community event! Be part of a powerful day of unity, resources, and community connection!

For those interested in being a food, craft, or resources vendor, contact George Mayo at [email protected] or (252) 433-5819.

09/10/2026

The Teen Master of Photography Contest is an exciting opportunity for teens to showcase their creativity, technical skills, and unique perspectives through the art of photography! Each participant will submit three original photographs in each of five contest categories, challenging them to demonstrate versatility and creativity across a variety of subjects.

A panel of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, composition, originality, storytelling, technical quality, and overall impact. The highest-scoring photographer in each category will receive a Category Winner Award. Following the judging, all finalist photographs will be displayed in a public Photography Exhibition! During the exhibition, attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite images, with one photographer receiving the People's Choice Award.

Registration will begin next month on Monday, August 3rd and close on Sunday, September 20th. Sign up in person or online at hvrpd.recdesk.com

09/09/2026

At this time, Aycock Recreation Center phone and internet system is down due to a service outage. It is expected to be restored by 9pm. Sorry for any convenience this may cause.

09/09/2026

Chill Night is a space where teens can unwind, relax, and enjoy an evening filled with board and card games, movies, dinner and snacks, gaming, or simply listening to music. 🎧 This program proves teens with a safe space with a safe space to decompress, reflect, and be social.

Registration opens on Monday, June 1st!

09/09/2026

On Saturday, September 12th, we'll be holding our Memorial Lantern Festival - in loving memory of friends and family, gone but always remembered. 🏮