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BY DAVID IRVINE DISPATCH STAFF

orth Carolinians may forget that much of Kerr Lake lies in Virginia. In that state, it is often referred to as Buggs Island Lake: same water, different name. By whichever name, the lake offers many opportunities for sport and recreation. Many of the events of the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce revolve around the city’s location on the water. “Just having the lake brings in visitors,” said Sheila Cuykendall, executive director of the chamber. “The water is our biggest asset.” The major event of the summer is the annual Virginia Lake Festival, which will take place this year July 17 to July 19. Visitors can enjoy arts and crafts, food, music, hot air balloons, sand sculpture, nighttime fishing, an antique car show and competition for the title of Lakefest Idol. The climax of the festival will be the traditional “Gathering Of The Boats” and fireworks show July 19. Two public parks on the lake are maintained by the State of Virginia. Occoneechee State Park, named for the Native American tribe that once inhabited the area, is the largest recreation area in Virginia’s part of the lake. Assistant Park Manager Robert Kimbreo said the park features

Contributed photo / Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce

Hot air balloons will brighten the skies at the Virginia Lake Festival on July 17-19 where visitors can enjoy other activities including arts and crafts, food, music, sand sculpture and an antique car show. an equestrian campground, picnic shelters, a lakefront amphitheater, a playground, an archery range and a

Contributed photo / Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce

A nighttime fisherman enjoys the calm waters of dusk at the bridge in Clarksville, Virginia.

marina. A bunkhouse, two lodges, 13 cabins and numerous campsites are available for overnight stays. “We have 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding,” Kimbreo said. A museum traces the history of the Occoneechee people and displays artifacts taken from digs on sites in the park. Staunton River State Park — seven miles upstream from Clarksville — features cabins, a campground, a swimming pool, picnic shelters, three playgrounds, tennis and volleyball courts, and several boat launches. Wildlife enthusiasts can get hands-on experience at the Joseph S.J. Tanner Environmental Education Center. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the center is

located at 5164 Buggs Island Road, Boydton, Virginia. Visitors can learn about birds and mammals that inhabit the area or take pictures in the butterfly garden. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Whether fishing in North Carolina or Virginia waters, anglers will find that the lake is rich with bass, catfish, crappie, stripers and perch. A fishing license is required, but an agreement between the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recognizes fishing licenses from both states.

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Have lots of fun, but stay safe

By SARAH MANSUR DISPATCH STAFF

parklers may seem like mild pyrotechnics for any July Four th celebration. But they can reach temperatures up to 1,200 degrees, according to Jon Juntunen, fire and life safety educator at the Henderson Fire Depar tment. “Safe fireworks just don’t exist,” he said. “When things go wrong with fireworks, they go ver y badly wrong.” Pyrotechnics, or fireworks, are prohibited in Nor th Carolina — except for explosive caps, glowworms, trick noisemakers and small sparklers. Legal fireworks can be purchased by anyone 16 and older. Lt. Alan Hedgepeth of the Henderson Police Depar tment said he encourages ever yone to attend a fireworks display held by professionals and not put their personal safety at risk. Still, he knows there are always some people who want to enjoy them at the home. Juntunen said families with private fireworks displays should never allow young children to handle them. “Fireworks should always be ignited away from houses and flammable materials in clear area,” he said. “They should light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting it.” Setting of f fireworks is not the only activity that people should be cautious about, however. Br yce Fleming, Kerr Lake state recreation area superintendent, said his staf f deals with several heat-related emergencies ever y year. “With as hot as it’s been, people need to be aware of the heat and aware of their limitations — which is dif ferent for ever y person,” he said. He said lake-goers should bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

MARK DOLEJS / Dispatch file photo

David Reese picks out a load of fireworks from a stand last July in preparation for a celebration for family and friends at his home. Pyrotechnics, or fireworks, are prohibited in North Carolina — except for explosive caps, glow worms, trick noise-makers and small sparklers. Legal fireworks can be purchased by anyone 16 and older. State law requires children younger than 13 to wear an appropriate life jacket whenever they are on a boat moving in the water. It must be U.S. Coast Guard approved and be a proper fit, with youth sizes corresponding to weight. Boaters are also required to wear proper life jackets while being towed. Fleming said there are several locations along Kerr Lake where visitors can borrow communal life jackets. Contact the writer at smansur@ hendersondispatch.com.

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• The best way to protect your family is to not use any fireworks at home. Instead, attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the professionals. If you plan to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area. • Do not wear loose clothing while using fireworks. • Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass. • Be prepared for an accident or injury • Always have a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby. Know how to operate the fire extinguisher properly. • If a child is injured by fireworks, immediately go to a doctor or hospital. • If an eye injury occurs, don’t allow your child to touch or rub it, as this may cause even more damage.

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Take care to avoid heat-related illnesses By DANIELLE HAIRSTON Dispatch Staff

unscreen, hydration and shade are key components of Independence Day celebrations this year. According to the Climate Office of North Carolina, past holiday temperatures have averaged between 85 to 92 degrees in Vance County. Temperatures have already reached the mid-90s this summer. Matthew Bitner, medical director of emergency medicine at Maria Parham Medical Center, said he sees more heat-related illness around this time, but proactively tackling the excessive heat can help most avoid trips to the emergency room. “You don’t want to wait until somebody has a heat stroke,” he said. “You want to catch heat illnesses early.” He said people should schedule outdoor activities for the earlier and latter parts of the day in shady areas. They should also replace alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body, with water and sports drinks interchangeably. “If you consume large volumes of water only, you can have problems with that because it doesn’t have the electrolytes that sports drinks do,” Bitner said. He said those prone to heat-related illnesses are young children and elders, though for different reasons. Young people have high body-surface ratios. Those who are older struggle to regulate their body temperatures. Similar symptoms, however — skin redness, nausea, Ginger Morris sprays sunscreen on her daughter Berketrouble breathing, fast heart-rates, muscle cramps and ley at Satterwhite Point Recreation Area at Kerr Lake. difficulties walking — are found in most, he said. When it gets really hot at the lake, Morris makes sure “People can use fans and misting bottles to cool her kids have sunscreen on and that they drink a lot of down or move to shaded or air-conditioned areas,” he water to stay hydrated. said. MARK DOLEJS / Dispatch file photo Bitner said family and friends should watch each other for these symptoms accompanied by confusion faster that someone who is not,” he said. and clouded judgment, which characterize heat Victims of sun and heat can call 911 or head to the strokes. “You should seek medical attention immediately,” he nearest emergency room. said. “There are many forms of heat illnesses, but heat strokes can be deadly.” Contact the writer at dhairston@hendersondispatch.com. For protection against sun rays, Bitner kept it simple. “The key to sunscreen is to use it,” he said. Hwy US-1, Norlina He said both sprays and lotions work fine as long as 252-456-3307 they are used correctly. or “The best kind of sunscreen is the kind that people 1-800-582-7198 Flooring America use,” he said. “Of course, you should try to get a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above, and it should be Carpet • Ceramic • Vinyl • Laminate • Wood • Flooring applied 30 minutes before going outside.” Top name brands on quality flooring at Those who exercise outdoors should follow the Philadelphia the lowest prices - professionally installed manufacturer’s suggestion for reapplication. with your guarantee of satisfaction! Mohawk “If you are constantly active in exercising and Stop by our showroom or call today Stain Master running, then you essentially rinse off the sunscreen for a free in-home consultation.

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ome 25,000 people are expected to flock to Vance County’s portion of Kerr Lake this weekend to take part in Independence Day festivities. Many will crowd into the lake’s facilities, said Nancy Wilson, Vance County tourism director. “It’ll be a park-full,” she said. “All the campgrounds will be full. They usually are.” One of the biggest draws tends to be the festival at Satterwhite Point, which includes vendors, food and information and culminates in a fireworks display — held this year Saturday, July 5. But that means a lot of traffic. State park rangers, highway patrolmen and volunteers alike work to ensure people get into and out of Satterwhite as quickly as possible; in addition, park maintenance staff set up the parking lots that allow drivers to quickly find a space. Bryce Fleming, superintendent of Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, said people should come early if they want to make sure they get into the park. “In past years, we’ve recommended that if you got here before 6, you should have a pretty decent parking spot, but it really all depends on when the crowds really start coming,” he said. “If they show up earlier, we fill up earlier.” And when the park’s full, that’s it; Fleming said once they hit capacity, rangers will start sending people away down Anderson Creek Road. But they try to fit in as many as they safely can. Once it starts getting full, they stop traffic to allow those already in the park to find a spot. Working with the State Highway Patrol, they’ll send in groups of cars until there’s no room left. This can turn Satterwhite Point Road into a parking lot.

MARK DOLEJS / Dispatch file photo

Late afternoon crowds cool off in Kerr Lake during last year’s Independence Day weekend celebration. If you plan on visiting Satterwhite Point on July 5 for this year’s celebration, make plans to arrive early to beat the long line of traffic waiting to get into the park. “There’s a good chance they’re going to be parked on Satterwhite Point Road from Anderson Creek Road out toward the interstate,” Fleming said. “There was a long line of folks waiting last year after about 7 p.m. or so.” Fleming recommended people go to the pier at Bullocksville to see the fireworks if they couldn’t get into Satterwhite Point or just want to avoid the traffic. Leaving in the evening can be tricky, too. Fleming said people should bring flashlights so they can make their way safely back to their vehicles. On the way out, State Highway Patrol Sgt. J.R. Creech said they normally do a lane reversal to allow as much traffic to flow out of the park as quickly as possible. He said drivers should try to stay with the group and use both lanes; officers will indicate when normal traffic patterns resume. Regardless, Fleming said people should be prepared to wait. “People need to be patient,” he said. “Satterwhite Point Road is the only way in and out of there. Everybody’s got to come out on Satterwhite Point Road. It can take about an hour.”

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Fireworks can be traced back to ancient China.

ndependence Day celebrations are marked by many spectacles. But few can garner the “oohs and aahs” of a good fireworks display. Summer is a time of year when the resonating booms and bright spills of color that dot the night sky are quite common. Fireworks, which can be traced back thousands of years, have an interesting history. Many historians believe fireworks originated in ancient China as early as 200 B.C. It is thought that early fireworks were not the gunpowder-filled explosives of today, but something made from bamboo, a material native to China. Chunks of bamboo, a thick, fast-growing grass, may have been tossed onto a fire as fuel. The rods would blacken, but eventually explode in the fire, causing a loud, frightening noise. This noise was a result of trapped air and sap inside of the bamboo rods heating and expanding until the bamboo exploded under the pressure. The exploding bamboo was used to ward off animals, other people and evil spirits. Chinese alchemists eventually stumbled on a recipe for basic gunpowder, mixing together saltpeter (potassium nitrate, then a common kitchen seasoning), charcoal, sulfur, and other ingredients. This powder was packed inside of hollow bamboo rods to produce an even bigger bang. Soon paper tubes replaced the bamboo, and fireworks were used for more than just scaring away spirits, as they were routinely included in special celebrations and even deployed during military

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Fun facts about America’s national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” takes off

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response, the Bureau of Education enlisted the help of five musicians, including Walter Damrosch, Will “The Star-Spangled Banner” Earhart, Arnold J. Gantvoort, Oscar became one of the nation’s most Sonneck and John Philip Sousa, to beloved patriotic songs in the 19th agree on an arrangement. This new centur y. According to Smithsonian, the song gained special significance standardized version was first played on December 5, 1917, at Carnegie during the Civil War, a time when Hall. many Americans turned to music It wasn’t until March 3, 1931, to express their feelings for the that “The Star-Spangled Banner” flag and the ideals and values it became the of ficial national anthem represented. The militar y used of the United States when President the song for ceremonial purposes, Herbert Hoover signed this requiring it be played at the raising designation into law. and lowering of the colors. But This Fourth of July, people may many versions of the song were be struck by the magnificence of used during these ceremonies and the fireworks or the enjoyment celebrations. of the parades. But as the music By the 20th centur y, President Woodrow Wilson wanted to establish swells, they also can think about a standard version, so he tasked the the significance of the events that inspired the creation of the United States Bureau of Education countr y’s national anthem. to provide an of ficial version. In

A poem is born

America began its fight for independence from Great Britain in 1775, and the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 to identify the 13 colonies that succeeded in winning their independence from Britain. However, the battles with Britain stretched on. Fights over territories kept disputes between the British Empire and the newly formed United States raging on, and it was during one such fight, and not during the Revolutionar y War as some may think, that “The Star Spangled Banner” was written. The War of 1812 was declared by the United States to set right some of the issues that were not resolved after the Revolutionar y War. Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer at the time of this war, negotiating for the release of an American hostage being held by the British. Although Key won the hostage’s release, he was not able to leave the British fleet where the negotiations took place until the British completed their attack on Baltimore. Key witnessed the British fier y bombs on Ft. McHenr y at Chesapeake Bay. Just before dawn on the morning of September 14, 1814, Key was said to have noticed a huge American flag still waving above Ft.

McHenr y in defiance to the British attack. This imager y helped inspire the words of a poem that eventually would become the national anthem. Key penned the poem on the back of a letter he held in his pocket. After the battle was over and Key was released, he completed the poem at the Indian Queen Hotel, where he was staying. The poem was titled, “Defense of Fort M’Henr y.” The poem was put to music to fit the popular melody “The Anacreonic Song” by English composer John Stafford Smith. Key’s brother-in-law, Judge Joseph H. Nicholson, anonymously made the first printing of the lyrics to the melody, and the song was printed in two newspapers. The song quickly became popular, and soon after, Thomas Carr of the Carr Music Store in Baltimore, Mar yland published the words and music under a new title, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

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We are your KERR LAKE ADVANTAGE!

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✔ Over 130 lake homes currently listed ✔ Over 127 lake lots currently listed $129,900

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Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning on boats G

as-powered boat engines produce carbon monoxide, or CO, a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can prove fatal to humans. People exposed to high concentrations of CO over a short period of time can die from that exposure, as can people exposed to lower concentrations of CO over a longer period of time. No one gets on a boat expecting to be poisoned by CO. But CO can build up on a boat rather quickly, and because it has no color, odor or taste, boaters and their passengers may be inhaling CO without knowing it. To protect themselves from CO poisoning, those who plan to go boating should learn to recognize the symptoms of CO exposure and react to their presence as quickly as possible. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common symptoms of CO exposure and poisoning include: • headache • dizziness • weakness • nausea • vomiting • chest pain • confusion Many of the symptoms of CO poisoning are also indicative of seasickness, so boaters and their passengers exhibiting any of the aforementioned symptoms should consider that they might be suffering from seasickness, which is not nearly as risky to a person’s overall health as COpoisoning.

Boat owners must take steps to protect themselves and their passengers from exposure to carbon monoxide. In addition to learning about CO, boat owners should take steps to prevent CO poisoning on their boats. At the onset of each boating season and before each trip, inspect your boat’s CO detector to make sure it is working properly. When it is, the detector will alert boat owners and their passengers to elevated levels of CO in the cabin. Boat owners should keep a brand new backup detector on their boat so they won’t have to cancel a trip should they arrive at their boat only to find out their existing detector is not functioning properly. In addition to installing and maintaining your

CO detector, the CDC recommends the following preventive measures to reduce you and your passengers’ risk of CO poisoning. • Swim and play away from areas where engines vent their exhaust. • Keep a watchful eye on children when they play on rear swim decks or water platforms. • Do not block exhaust outlets. When such outlets are blocked, CO can build up in the cabin and the cockpit. • Do not dock or anchor within 20 feet of another boat that is running an engine or generator because exhaust from nearby

vessels can send CO into the boat’s cabin or cockpit. Preventing CO exposure and poisoning also involves teaching passengers to recognize its symptoms. It’s easy for boaters to get distracted when hosting passengers on their boats, so make sure passengers know how to recognize potential CO issues. Keep a list of exposure symptoms in an accessible common area on your boat so passengers can familiarize themselves and recognize any potential problems that might arise. A case of CO poisoning can quickly turn a relaxing day on the

boat into an emergency situation. Boat owners owe it to themselves and their passengers to take

preventive measures to ensure no one is exposed to or poisoned by CO while out on the water.

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Jonathan Crawford sets up his grill as he prepares to cook hamburgers, hotdogs and corn on the cob.

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Bryan Radford stirs a jar of chili and a can of baked beans on the grill as he prepares for dinner.

Safety tips for outdoor meals and entertainment

he warm weather is finally here, so it’s time to get ready for that first backyard barbecue bash. CSA Group, a leading certification and testing organization, offers these important tips for a safe, seamless summer soiree — tr y saying that three times quickly!

Outdoor gas barbecues

• Before firing up the grill for the first time, carefully inspect burners and burner tubes for blockages due to dirt, grease, insects or rust build-up. Clean or replace any blocked parts with certified replacement parts (or have a licensed technician do it). • Check for cracked, brittle or leaking hoses by applying a 50/50 solution of soap and water to hoses and fittings. Turn on the main gas or propane valve while leaving burners off. Any leaks will show up as bubbles. Replace any damaged hoses or fittings. • Propane cylinders must be inspected and re-qualified ever y 12 years in the United States. A date stamp on the cylinder indicates when it was last qualified. Do not use a rusty or damaged cylinder. If in doubt, replace your tank. • Keep grills and barbecues away from combustible materials such as fences, trees, buildings, awnings and carports.

• No matter how hard it’s raining, never use a barbecue in a garage.

Decorative lighting

• It’s time to remove the holiday lights. These lights are designed to be temporar y and can be a fire hazard if left out too long. • When installing decorative lighting on patios or along walkways, inspect the packaging

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and electrical cords to make sure that it’s cer tified and marked for use in an outdoor or wet location. • Turn of f the electricity supply before the work begins and unplug lights when possible. • Carefully inspect lights and lamps to make sure there are no broken or cracked sockets or housings, and no bare or frayed wires. For more information on CSA Group visit csagroup.org.

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We Have Everything You Need for Your 4th of July Celebration! FISH

2033 10# SLAB TROUT .................................................................... $28.99 2043 10# SLAB WHITING................................................................. $28.99 2233 10# TILAPIA FILET .................................................................. $39.50 2032 15# CATFISH FILET ................................................................. $56.44 2039 10# FLOUNDER FILET ............................................................. $33.96 1974 5 # FROG LEGS ....................................................................... $21.58

BEEF

2010 40-4 0Z. ECONOMY BEEF PATTY............................................ $26.99 2009 53-3 OZ. ECONOMY BEEF PATTY ........................................... $26.99 1158 40-4 OZ. CATTLEMEN’S GROUND BEEF PATTY ..................... $42.18 9996 50-3 OZ. CATTLEMEN’S GROUND BEEF PATTY ..................... $40.14 2014 40-4 OZ. CATTLEMEN’S RIBEYE STEAKS .............................. $69.98 2015 20-8 OZ. CATTLEMEN’S RIBEYE STEAKS .............................. $74.71 2004 10# BEEF RIBS ........................................................................ $25.20 1675 WHOLE BEEF RIBEYE LOINS ......................................... $6.29 PER #

PORK

1919 BABY BACK RIBS (4 RACKS PER PK) .................................... $37.95 2059 10# PORK SPARE RIBS ........................................................... $20.54 2058 5# PORK CHOPS END CUT ...................................................... $13.69 2047 10# PORK CHOPS END CUT.................................................... $25.91 2055 10# CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS ............................................. $41.44 2046 10# PHILLY SMOKED SAUSAGES (HOT OR MILD)................. $27.87 1822 BONELESS PORK LOINS .................................................$2.49 PER #

CHICKEN

2021 96 PC. CUT-UP CHICKEN......................................................... $51.42 2018 48 CT. CHICKEN QUARTERS (24 BREAST QUARTERS/24 LEG QUARTERS .. $57.26 2023 14# CASE WHOLE WINGS ....................................................... $41.26 2022 96 PC. DRUMSTICKS............................................................... $42.99

2016 40# LEG QUARTERS ................................................................ $35.50 2020 5# PARTY WINGS .................................................................... $14.99 2024 5# B-52 HOT WINGS ............................................................... $14.99 FRESH CHICKEN IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

TURKEY

2477 5# TURKEY WINGS.................................................................... $9.69 1001 5# TURKEY NECKS .................................................................... $9.49 1190 5# TURKEY DRUMSTICKS ...................................................... $10.49 1122 30-5.3 OZ. TURKEY BURGERS ................................................ $38.74

MISC.

4203 100 CT. FROSTY MORN HOT DOGS ........................................ $26.67 8993 100 CT. JESSE JONES HOT DOGS .......................................... $23.40 2213 100 CT. ALL BEEF HOT DOGS ................................................. $39.99 4192 5# CHILI ................................................................................... $11.99 4422 5# MURPHY HOUSE SLAW ....................................................... $8.39 4430 5# POTATO SALAD .................................................................... $8.49 4467 5 GAL. COOKING OIL ............................................................... $29.99 2079 180 CT. FROZEN HUSHPUPPIES ............................................. $14.72 2076 96 CT. CORN-ON-COB ............................................................. $28.45 12 CT. HOT DOG BUNS/HAMBURGER BUNS ..................................... $2.30

PAPER SUPPLIES

100 CT. WHITE FORKS ........................................................................ $1.50 100 CT. WHITE SPOONS ..................................................................... $1.50 100 CT. WHITE KNIVES....................................................................... $1.50 15 CT. SUNRISE PAPER TOWELS ..................................................... $14.76 500 CT. NAPKINS ................................................................................ $3.99 12 OZ. CLEAR PLASTIC CUPS 50 CT.................................................. $3.29 16 OZ. CLEAR PLASTIC CUPS 50 CT.................................................. $3.99 125 CT. 5 COMPARTMENT SCHOOL TRAYS ...................................... $8.99

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What’s Happening in the Tri-County July 26 Carolina Sailing Club Coaching Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Chili-Lympics Fourth of July Celebration Chili competition open to the public July 27 Starts 4 p.m. Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series For more information, go to shilohfamilyminis- Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake tries.org or call (252) 436-2255. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to guest sailors July 5 carolinasailingclub.org Independence Day Weekend Celebration, Sat- terwhite Point, Kerr Lake Aug. 1, 2 6:30 to 10 p.m. Vance County Fire and Rescue Eighth Annual Fireworks National Truck and Tractor Pull Entertainment: “The Sand Band” (Beach Music Location: Vance County Fairgrounds and Carolina Shag) 1425 East Andrews Ave. Henderson Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the Gates Open at 4 p.m. Pulls are at 7:30 p.m. Aug music and food. 1. and 7 p.m. Aug. 2 Sponsored by: Vance County Tourism TDA (252) Sponsor and Host: Vance County Truck and 438-2222 Tractor Pullers Association Admission fee will be charged at entrance For more information, call (919) 291-9501 or Various vendors go to tpull.com July 5 Aug. 9 CATT Team Trail Henderson-Vance Chess Club Tournament CATT Kerr #6 Contact: (252) 738-0375 or (252) 226-4224 Weigh-in: Flemingtown Wildlife Ramps, Kerr vhchessclub.com Lake, Henderson Aug. 15 July 12 Meet Me In The Street Henderson-Vance Chess Club Tournament Live Entertainment by The Connection Band Contact: (252) 738-0375 or (252) 226-4224 Dancing in the street vhchessclub.com 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Historic Downtown Henderson July 12 Host: Henderson-Vance Chamber of ComHenderson R/C Flyin merce, (252) 438-8414 Location: Old Bearpond Air Field, 1700 Bear pond Road Aug. 16, 17 Open to the public Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series Free membership to all AMA members Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Hosted by: Henderson R/C Flying Club 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Charley Johnson, (252) 492-2642 or Open to guest sailors Cjohnson029@nc.rr.com

Vance County

Aug. 22 BFL Piedmont Division Registration & Meeting Location: Wal-Mart parking lot Hosted by the Vance County Tourism Department Aug. 23, 24 BFL Piedmont Division Tournament Weigh-in: New Nutbush Ramps, Kerr Lake, Henderson Host: Vance County Tourism Department Aug. 29 Henderson Institute Alumni Reunion Registration and Social Location TBA Aug. 30 Henderson Institute Class of 1963 Alumni Reunion Banquet & Dance Location: Vance-Granville Community College

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What’s Happening in the Tri-County Sept. 1 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Competition Open to the public Starts 8 p.m. For more information, go to shilohfamilyministries.org or call (252) 436-2255. Sept. 13 Henderson-Vance Chess Club Tournament Contact: (252) 738-0375 or (252) 226-4224 vhchessclub.com Sept. 19 Carolina Bass Challenge N.C. Championship Practice Day Host: Vance County Tourism Department (252) 438-2222 Sept. 20 Carolina Bass Challenge N.C. Championship Weigh-in: New Nutbush Ramps, Kerr Lake, Henderson Host: Vance County Tourism Department (252) 438-2222 Sept. 24-27 Vance County Regional Fair Vance County Fairgrounds 1427 E. Andrews Ave. vancecountyfair.com Sept. 27 Carolina Sailing Club Coaching Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake Open to guest sailors

Sept. 28 Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to guest sailors carolinasailingclub.org Oct. 11 Henderson Vance Chess Club Tournament (252) 738-0375 vhchessclub.com Oct. 17 Show, Shine, Shag & Dine car show and East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame pre-events Cruise in and cook out from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake Hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority $10 cover charge Car show and hall of fame guests only Show is from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 Show, Shine, Shag & Dine and East Coast Drag Time 7:30 to 11 a.m. registration

Oct. 18 Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to guest sailors carolinasailingclub.org Oct. 18 Corbitt Truck Show Location: Williams Street, Henderson 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Corbitt Preservation Association Hosted by the Vance County Tourism Department

Oct. 19 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame and Reunion 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public Meet drag race icons that participated in the sport in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s Location: Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center Hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority For more information, go to eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com

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What’s Happening in the Tri-County Oct. 24-25 Registration for Kerr Lake Autumn Art Show Location: Vance-Granville Community College’s Vance County campus Sponsored by the Kerr Lake Arts Society For more information, call Leigh Brigham at (252) 492-5281 Oct. 27 to Nov. 7 Kerr Lake Autumn Art Show Location: Vance-Granville Community College’s Vance County campus Sponsored by the Kerr Lake Arts Society For more information, call Leigh Brigham at (252) 492-5281 Nov. 8 Henderson Vance Chess Club Tournament (252) 738-0375 vhchessclub.com Nov. 14-15 Fall Shrimp and Oyster Steamfest Location: Old Winn Dixie Building, 210 Raleigh Road, Henderson For more information, contact Brady Maddox at (252) 438-8568 This list of events was provided by the Vance County Tourism Department, 946-T W. Andrews Ave., Henderson. For more information, contact the department at (252) 438-2222 or go to kerrlake-nc.com.

Warren County

October 11 Harvest Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Warrenton Courthouse Square Festival with food, live music, arts and crafts, inflatables for youth These events were provided by Robert Davie, Warrenton town administrator. For more information, contact Davie at (252) 257-1122.

Oxford / Granville County

July 17-20 North Carolina Game On Sports AAU World Series Opening ceremonies at Granville Athletic Park July 24 Downtown Oxford Movie Night featuring “Despicable Me 2” Concessions open at 8 p.m. The movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 Downtown Oxford Movie Night featuring “The Nut Job” Concessions open at 8 p.m. The movie begins at 8:30 p.m.

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Sept. 13 Eighth Annual N.C. Hot Sauce Contest 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Oxford North Carolina hot sauces, barbecue sauces, craft beer, wines and more Live music by Hip Pocket Antique car show Free admission nchotsaucecontest.com Sept. 30 The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Alive After 5 will be held on Little John Street in Oxford. Riders from the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Bike Ride will stay overnight in the historic downtown area of Oxford. Oct. 10-12 Fourth annual Masonic Home of Oxford Homecoming Festival Shrine parade, Masonic barbecue cook-off, stew by the Andrew Jackson Lodge, tours of the campus and live entertainment mhc-oxford.org This list of events was provided by the Granville County Tourism Development Authority. For more information, call (919) 693-6125 or go to visitgranvillenc.com.

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Dining in the Tri-County Bamboo Garden (252) 438-8080 1520 Dabney West Shopping Center, Dabney Dr. China King (252) 433-8088 383 Raleigh Road China Kitchen (252) 492-4150 511 E. Andrews Ave. China Star (252) 436-9080 1411 E. Andrews Ave. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (252) 431-9111 I-85, Exit 212, Ruin Creek Road Crossroads Family Restaurant (252) 572-2772 946-G West Andrews Ave. (Crossroads S/C) Denny’s Restaurant (252) 438-4800 I-85, Exit 213, Dabney Drive George’s Restaurant (252) 492-0090 210 N. Garnett St. Golden China Restaurant (252)1654 N. Garnett Street (252) 492-9131

Golden Corral Family Steak House (252) 438-9500 103 N. Cooper Dr. Hattie’s (252) 438-3400 1010 S. Garnett St. Healthy Treats 941 W. Andrews Ave. (252) 430-0893 Henderson Mexican Restaurant (252) 492-2166 1101 Nicholas St. Ichibar Japanese Restaurant (252) 438-7070 901 S. Beckford Dr., Henderson Marketplace Lotus Lounge Café (252) 431-4712 119 S. Garnett St. Mahogany Bar & Grill (252) 572-4009 130 W. Montgomery St. Mayflower Seafood Restaurant (252) 738-2393 201 N. Cooper Dr. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant (252) 438-6062 1054 Ruin Creek Rd. New Beginning Dairy Bar (252) 438-8468

Nunnery Freeman Barbeque (252) 438-4751 I-85, Exit 215, Norlina Rd. Pino’s Italian Restaurant (252) 438-1341 901D S. Beckford Dr. Pizza Hut (252) 433-6040 160 N. Cooper Dr. Pizza Inn (252) 492-2144 1250 Coble Blvd. Ribeye’s (252) 430-1117 2002 Graham Ave. Ruby Tuesday (252) 492-6243 101 Exchange St. (off Dabney Dr.) Sam’s Grill & Restaurant (252) 430-1501 7630 N.C. 39 N. Skipper’s/Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q (252) 438-5228 I-85, Exit 215, 2362 N. Garnett St. So-ul Delicious Restaurant (252) 438-2093 1502 Raleigh Rd. Spiritual Connections Cafe (252) 767-1988 221 S. Garnett St.

Sunrise Biscuit Co. (252) 333 N. Garnett St. 492-0257 Two Guys Burgers (252) 492-1441 Twisters Karaoke & Cafe (252) 431-0500 118 Zeb Robinson Rd. (Shag Dancing) Two Twenty Seafood Restaurant (252) 492-8084 I-85, Exit 215, 1812 N. Garnett St. Village Kitchen (252) 738-9998 919 Beckford Drive Waffle House (2 locations) 942 W. Andrews Ave. (252) 430-0218 1135 Ruin Creek Road (252) 431-9102 Fast Food Restaurants: • Arby’s, 403 Raleigh Road • Biddie Edwards Grill, 1155 E. Andrews Ave. • Big Cheese Pizza, 901 S. Beckford Drive • Bojangles, 1518 Dabney Road and 1425 E. Andrews Ave. • Burger King (3 locations), 391 Raleigh Road, 565 Ruin Creek Road, 1817 N. Garnett St. • Chic-fil-a, 200 Trade St. (off Dabney Drive) • Domino’s Pizza, 119 Raleigh Road

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Dining in the Tri-County • Golden Skillet Fried Chicken, 444 Dabney Drive • Hardee’s, 120 Dabney Drive • Hershey’s Ice Cream, 567 Ruin Creek Road • JJ Fish & Chicken, 1202 E. Andrews Ave. • Little Ceasars, 208 Dabney Drive • McDonald’s (3 locations), 1695 Dabney Drive, 1421 E. Andrews Ave., 200 N. Cooper Drive (inside Wal-Mart) • Papa John’s Pizza, 1526 Dabney Drive • Sheetz, 619 Ruin Creek Road • Sunrise Biscuit Co., 333 N. Garnett St. • Taco Bell, 1737 Dabney Drive • Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, 1516 Dabney Drive This list was provided by the Vance County Tourism Department, 946-T W. Andrews Ave., Henderson. For more information, contact the department at (252) 438-2222 or go to kerrlake-nc.com.

Oxford / Granville County

George’s Restaurant and Lounge 104 E. Industry Drive, Oxford (919) 603-3760

Goshen Street Kitchen 1102 Goshen St., Oxford (919) 690-1312 Harvest Restaurant 205 Williamsboro St., Oxford (919) 603-1460 House of Ribeyes 102 Roxboro Road, Oxford (919) 693-9282 Main Street Oasis 130 Main St., Oxford (919) 725-9268 Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 106 E. Industry Drive, Oxford (919) 603-0001 Milano’s 127 Williamsboro St., Oxford (919) 693-6444 Munching Marvin’s 1195 U.S. 158, Berea (919) 690-1856 SnoCrazy 935 College St., Oxford Sunrise Biscuit Company 128 Williamsboro St., Oxford (919) 6930-6178 Taylor’s Grill 125 Broad St., Oxford (919) 693-9931 • Hwy 55 Restaurant, U.S. 15 South • Bojangle’s, U.S. 15 South

• Burger King, 825 Linden Ave. • China Wok, 308 Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • Cookout, 525 E. Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • Domino’s Pizza, Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • Hibachi Buffet, 1011 Lewis St. • Hong Kong Restaurant, 134 Roxboro Road • KFC/Taco Bell, Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • McDonald’s, 115 Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • Popeye’s, 904 Linden Ave. • Subway, 913 Linden Ave. • Top China Restaurant, 101 Hilltop Village • Wendy’s, 900 Linden Ave. This list was provided by the Granville County Tourism Development Authority. For more information, call (919) 693-6125 or go to visitgranvillenc.com.

Warren County

China King 319 E. Macon St., Warrenton (252) 257-0747 China King 1208 U.S. 158 Business, Norlina (252) 456-9009 The Hardware Cafe 106 S. Main St., Warrenton (252) 257-2779

The Local House 137 S. Main St., Warrenton, (252) 257-1306 Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 895 U.S. 158 Bypass, Warrenton (252) 257-1660 Milano’s Pizza Main St. Warrenton (252) 257-5800 Robinson Ferry Restaurant and Spirits 111 North Bragg St., Warrenton (252) 257-1991 robinsonferryrestaurant.com Whistle Stop Café 123 Hyco St., Norlina (252) 456-0855 Fast-food restaurants: • The Burger Barn, E. Macon St., Warrenton. • Burger King, 117 U.S. 158, Norlina. • Hardee’s, 417 W Ridgeway St. • Newt’s Grill, 112 Madison St., Warrenton • Subway, E. Macon St., Warrenton. For more information on dining options in Warren County, contact Robert Davie, Warrenton town administrator, at (252) 257-1122.

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