Spring & Summer Tourism: The Daily Dispatch: March 31, 2013

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SPRING & SUMMERin the Tri-County Area

THE DAiLyDisPATCH

Sunday,March 31, 2013

Cover : Dispatch file photo

Glimpses into history prevalent throughout Tri-County

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As the whipping winds of March sub-side 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 bol-stered like many other regions in the state by spring and summer travelers. Kerr Lake is remains our showpiece, a center for water-relat-ed 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 Histori-cal Museum has memo-ries of high school state champions, leaders of the community and a true connection to the surrounding black com-munity.

The downtown his-toric 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 out-side 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 hiberna-tion 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 land-scape.

So do specialty stores not linked to any na-tional chains. Whether it is a wood artisan and quilt maker, handmade Dispatch file photo

Henderson’s downtown district is registered on the National Register of Historic Sites. see HISTORY/PAGE 11

For tourists, Kerr Lake frequently leads off the conversation

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Dispatch file photoKerr Lake is annually among the three most visited state parks in the state, attract-ing about 1 million each year.

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When it comes to tourism and Vance County, the conversa-tion starts with Kerr Lake.

It is the largest man-made 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 Reser-voir.

The byproduct of the environmental struc-ture, which has more than 850 miles of shore-line fingering its way along the Virginia state line, is one of North Carolina’s largest parks

and tourist attractions.On the North Caro-

lina 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 show-ers 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 competi-tions 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 LAKE/PAGE 11

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTSCourtesy of Vance County Tourism

Development Authority

April 12BFL Piedmont Division Registration and meetingWalmart parking lot

April 13BFL Piedmont: Fishing

TournamentWeigh-in: New Nutbush Ramp, Kerr

LakeHost: Vance County Tourism Devel-

opment Authority, (252) 438-2222

NCCA All Girls Chess Championship

Awards for Sections (first through fourth) and classes

First and second round times: 9:30-11:30 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 $500College 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 19N.C. High School Bass

Championship4-7 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 20N.C. High School Bass Champi-

onshipWeigh-in: New Nutbush Ramp, Kerr

Lake, HendersonHost: 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 21Carolina Sailing Club CSC

Championship SeriesHenderson Point, Kerr LakeTime: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

April TBAVulcan Materials Fishing Tour-

namentFlemingtown Wildlife Ramp, Kerr Lake

April 25Small Combo: Vance-Granville

Community Band6 p.m. - free and open to the publicVance-Granville Community College

main campusContact: Ivory Brock, (252) 738-3222

April 26Meet Me in the StreetLive entertainment TBA: 5:30-8:30

p.m. and dancing in the streetHistoric Downtown HendersonHost: Henderson/Vance Chamber of

Commerce, (252) 438-8414

April TBAN.C. Bass FederationRegistration and meeting

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTSLocation to be announced

April TBAN.C. Bass Federation Regional

TournamentHost 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 Devel-opment Authority, (252) 438-2222

May TBAKerr Lake Fishing Tournament$5,000 first place, to benefit The

Boys and Girls Club of Central North Carolina

Weigh-in site TBA, Kerr LakeEntry 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 11Vance County Rescue Squad

second annual Super Ball Golf Tournament

Kerr Lake Country Club, 600 He-drick Drive, Henderson

Rain date: May 1225 teams max, with four members eachEntry fee: $50 per golfer or $200 a teamCash 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

May 11-17Kerr Lake Spring Art ShowSponsor: Kerr Lake Arts SocietyLocation: Vance-Granville Commu-

nity College Hall Gallery - Bldg. 7Contact: Leigh Brigham, (252) 492-

5281

May 15Shriner’s Fish Fry — benefits

Crippled Children’s HospitalContact: Brady Maddox, (252) 438-

8568Location: Old Marshfield Warehouse,

911 Martin Creek Road

May 17CATT Bass Fishing Tournament5-7 p.m., registration and meeting,

Quality Inn, HendersonHost motel: Quality Inn, (252) 430-

6501Host: Vance County Tourism Devel-

opment Authority, (252) 438-2222

May 18-19CATT Bass Fishing TournamentWeigh-in: New Nutbush Ramp, Kerr

Lake, HendersonDirector: Brett Collins, (803) 413-

7521

Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series

Henderson Point, Kerr LakeGuest sailors always welcomecarolinasailingclub.org

May 24BassMastersRegistration and meeting: Walmart

parking lot

May 25BassMasters Weekend Fishing

TournamentWeigh-in: New Nutbush, Kerr LakeHost: Vance County Tourism Devel-

opment Authority252-438-2222

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Girls Cheerleading & VolleyballGirls Cheerleading & Volleyball

A Beka Book CurriculumCollege Preparatory ClassesWell Qualifi ed StaffWeekly Chapel ServicesStudent Uniform Policy

Chorus/Drama ClassesBoys & Girls BasketballGirls CheerleadingGirls Volleyball

Grades Offered K-4-12th

Serving Vance County for 38 years.

Daycare


CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTSMay 30

Meet Me in the StreetLive entertainment TBA:

5:30-8:30 p.m.and dancing in the streetLocation: Historic Down-

town HendersonHost: Henderson/Vance

Chamber of Commerce, (252) 438-8414

June 2Relay for Life TriathlonBullocksville Park, Kerr

Lake8 a.m.Sponsored by Vance County

Relay for LifeContact: Pam Norwood,

(252) 492-8047

June 7Fishers of Men Bass

Tournament

Registration and meeting: TBA

Host motel: TBA

June 8Fishers of Men Bass

TournamentNew Nutbush Ramp, Kerr

LakeHost: Vance County Tour-

ism Development Authority, (252) 438-2222

June 9Duke Children’s Hospital

Charity Bike RideRegistration: Brewers

Cycles, Inc.Host: Brewers Cycles, Inc.Contact: Chris Brewer, (252)

492-8553

June TBAAnnual Henderson/Vance

Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament

Location: Henderson Coun-try Club

Host: Henderson/Vance Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Sylvia Edwards, (252) 438-8414

June 14-15American Cancer Society -

Vance County Relay for LifeLocation: Southern Vance

High SchoolTime: Friday, 3 p.m., to

Saturday, 3 p.m.Contact: (252) 492-8047

June 15-1656th annual Governor’s

Cup RegattaSailing regattaHenderson Point, Kerr Lakecarolinasailingclub.org

June 21BFL N.C. Division Bass

Fishing TournamentRegistration and meeting:

Walmart parking lot

June 22BFL N.C. Division Bass

Fishing TournamentWeigh-in: New Nutbush

Ramp, Kerr Lake

July 6Independence Day

Weekend CelebrationSatterwhite Point, Kerr

Lake6:30-10 p.m.Fireworks and entertainmentEntertainment: “The Sea-

side Band” (Beach Music and Carolina Shag)

Food vendors and T-shirtsBring a lawn chair or blanket

and enjoy the music and road.Sponsored by: Vance County

TourismTDA: 438-2222 or 1-866-438-

4565No admission feePark 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 11-14Henderson Rec Players

Summer TheaterThe Henderson Rec Players

present8 p.m. (production to be an-

nounced)

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Boys & Girls ClubsOf North Central North Carolina

943 W. Andrews Ave. Suite O • Henderson, NC 27536

BGCNCNC is currently accepting registration for our annual

“Bass Fishing Tournament”The event will be heldJune 1st at Nutbush.

Registration Fee is $200.00.Contact the Administrative Offi ce at 252-430-1871

for more information or visit our website atwww.bgcncnc.org.

GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

Granville County Museums2 Adjacent Locations

in Oxford, NC

Granville History Museum Permanent Exhibit of the County’s History

110 Court Street

Harris Exhibit Hall Rotating exhibits on science, history and the arts.

Museum Gift Shop1 Museum Lane

Wed. - Fri. 10 -4, Sat. 11-3No Admission Charge/Donations Appreciated

(919) 693-9706 or visit us on www.granvillemuseumnc.org


CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTSLocation: E. M. Rollins El-

ementary School, auditoriumContact: Julie Allred, (252)

431-6091

July 13-14Henderson R/C Fly-inLocation: Old Bearpond AirField - 1700 Bearpond RoadOpen to the publicHosted by: Henderson R/C

Flying ClubContact: Charley Johnson,

(252) [email protected]

July 20Carolina Sailing Club

Coaching SeriesLocation: Henderson Point,

Kerr LakeTimes: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.carolinasailingclub.org

July 21Carolina Sailing Club

Championship SeriesHenderson Point, Kerr Lake

- Guest sailors are always welcome

carolinasailingclub.org

Aug. 2-3Vance County Fire &

Rescue seventh annual National Truck and Tractor Pull

Location: Vance County Fair-grounds (off U.S. 1, N.C. 39 S.)

1425 E. Andrews Ave., Henderson

Friday: 7:30 p.m.; and Satur-day, 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 As-sociation

For more information: (919) 291-9501 or tpull.com

Advance tickets sales: $18 at Vance County Fire Dept.

Aug. 17-18Carolina Sailing Club

Championship SeriesHenderson Point, Kerr LakeTime: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aug. 30Henderson Institute

Alumni ReunionRegistration and social

Aug. 31Henderson Institute

Alumni Reunion

“Class of 1963” - banquet and dance

Sept. 1Church services: Cotton

Memorial Presbyterian Church

Contact: Edna Scott, (252) 430-0616

Sept. TBAVance County Regional

Fair Livestock & Poultry Show

Sept. 12Meet Me in the StreetLive entertainment TBA:

5:30-8:30 p.m., and dancing in the street

Location: Historic Down-town Henderson

Host Henderson/Vance Chamber of Commerce, (252) 438-8414

Sept. 21Carolina Sailing Club

Coaching SeriesLocation: Henderson Point,

Kerr LakeTime: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sept. 22Carolina Sailing Club

Championship SeriesLocation: Henderson Point,

Kerr LakeTime: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oct. 11-12Kerr Lake Autumn Art

Show - (registration)Vance-Granville Community

College Hall Gallery - Bldg.7Sponsored by: Kerr Lake

Arts SocietyContact: Leigh Brigham,

(252) 492-5281 (call to confirm date)

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TRI-COUNTY DINING GUIDEEditor’s note: While

we update this listing regularly, it is not pos-sible to check with each restaurant for every publication.

If you have a change or information on a new restaurant, call the newsroom at (252) 436-2833.

A variety of tastes and styles are available at privately run res-taurants 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 Res-taurant — 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. Szech-uan, 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 per-mits: All.

Big Cheese Pizza — Marketplace Shopping Center. (252) 492-4500. Pickup only. Pizza, sal-ads, subs.

Chex Truck Stop & Restaurant — I-85 at Fleming Road, Middle-burg. (252) 492-5189, (252) 492-6833. Full menu. Breakfast served 24 hours. Daily break-fast bar, 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Dinner, noon-9 p.m. Credit cards: Mas-terCard, VISA. ABC permits: none.

China King — 383 Raleigh Road. (252) 433-8088. Featuring Hunan, Szechuan and Canton-ese-style dishes; dine in or carry out. Lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

daily. Credit cards ac-cepted. ABC permits: none.

China Kitchen — 511 E. Andrews Ave. (252) 492-4150. Featur-ing Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan-style cooking. American dishes available. Credit cards: none. ABC per-mits: none.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store — 1002 Ruin Creek Road, (252) 431-9111. Country cook-ing. Breakfast available all day. Credit cards: All major.

Crossroads Restau-rant — 946-G West An-drews Ave. Lunch and dinner hot bar, breakfast and ice cream bar.

Cuz Seafood — 7630 N.C. 39 Highway, Hen-derson, (252) 572-2656. Serving brunch and din-ner: Wednesday-Friday, 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday-Tuesday, closed.

Denny’s — 1524 Dabney Drive. 438-4800. Weekly specials. Credit cards: All major. ABC permits: none

George’s Restau-rant — 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 Sun-day. Steaks, seafood, chicken, potato bar, “super bar” of salad, vegetables, desserts. Credit cards: Visa, Mas-terCard, Am. Express. ABC permits: none.

Golden Skillet — 444 Dabney Drive, 492-4040. Featuring chick-en, barbecue, seafood, sandwiches, vegetables and desserts. Credit cards: MasterCard/Visa. Checks accepted.

Greenway’s Au-thentic Charcoal Grill — 200 Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536. (252) 492-7088. Steaks, seafood, salad bar. ABC permits:

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Dr. Randy Mann, Pastor2574 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC(on the corner of Ruin Creek & U.S. 158 Business)

252-492-4215

Sunday Morning 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 am Worship & Celebration

Sunday Evening 5:00 pm Student Bible Study 6:00 pm Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm AWANA (Sept.-May) Ages 2-6th Grade

Wednesday Evening 6:30 pm Children’s Choirs & Student Worship 6:30 pm Prayer Time & Small Group Bible Studies

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TRI-COUNTY DINING GUIDEBeer and wine; setups available. Credit cards: MasterCard, VISA.

Ichibar Japanese Steakhouse — Mar-ketplace 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 accom-modates 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 Sea-food Restaurant and Oyster Bar — 201 N. Cooper Drive, 738-2393. Specializing in Seafood, including Greek & Ital-ian specialties. Full bar. Oysters on the half-shell.

Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — 1601 Ruin Creek Road, 438-6062. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Dine-in, Take-out. Visa, MC accepted.

Nunnery-Freeman Barbecue — Norlina Road. 438-4751. Dinner plates featuring barbe-cue pork, fried chicken, seafood, Brunswick stew. Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard.

Pino’s Italian Restaurant — 901 S. Beckford Drive (Mar-ketplace) 438-1341. Homemade pizza, subs, salads, pastas. Chef’s daily specials. Credit cards: All (includes check cards). ABC per-mits: Beer and wine.

Pizza Hut — 160 North Cooper Drive 433-6040. Pizzas, pasta dishes, salad bar, sand-wiches. 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 Hender-son — 2002 Graham Ave., Henderson. (252) 430-1117. Category: steakhouse. Website: ribeyessteakhouse.com.

Ruby Tuesday — 101 Exchange St. (Dab-ney Exchange); 492-6243. Menu includes steaks, pasta, chicken, burgers, Smart-Eating choices. Permits: All.

Skipper’s/Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q — Norlina

Road. 438-5228. Din-ner plates featuring chicken, pork, barbecue, Brunswick stew, fish. pork, barbecue, Bruns-wick stew, fish. Daily specials. Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard.

Smithfield’s Chick-en 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 home-cooking (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 Connec-tions Café — 221 S. Garnett St., downtown Henderson. (252) 767-1988. Soups, salads, sandwiches and des-serts. Specialty hot dogs, homemade chicken salad, reubens, etc. Free meeting space. Small catering.

Waffle House — 1135 Ruin Creek Road; 431-9102, and W. An-drews Ave. (Crossroads Shopping Center). Serv-ing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fast-food restau-rants:

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St. James Catholic Church3275 US-158 Bypass Henderson, NC 27537

(252) 438-3124In case of emergency (804) 822-7484

Regular Mass ScheduleSaturday

5:00 pm - St. JamesSunday

8:00 am - St. Joseph’s in Warrenton9:30 am - St. James

12:00 Noon - Mass in Spanish

Rev. Columba Nnorom, Ph.D.


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 loca-tions) — 1518 Dabney Drive and Cardinal Shopping Center, 1425 E. Andrews Ave.

• Burger King (three locations) — 1817 N. Garnett St., 391 Ra-leigh Road, 565 Ruin Creek Road.

• Carver’s Family Res-taurants — Raleigh Road; (252) 492-3881.

• Chick-fil-A, 200 Trade Street (in Dabney Exchange)

• Hardee’s — Dabney Drive

• Kentucky Fried Chicken (two loca-tions) — 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 Dab-ney Drive.

• Wendy’s — 1516 Dab-ney Drive.

Delivery services:• Domino’s Pizza — 119

Raleigh Road, 438-2727

• Papa John’s Pizza — 1526 Dabney Drive, 431-1999

• Pizza Hut — 433-6040.

Oxford/Granville County

96 Buffet — 913 Linden Ave. (N.C. 96), (919) 603-0486. Located inside the Regency Inn.

George’s Oxford Village Family Res-taurant — I-85, Exit 202 and 204 (104 Indus-try Drive) (919) 603-3760. 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.; Friday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Credit cards accept-ed. Owner: James Dutra.

Hibachi Buffet — 1011-109 Lewis St., Oxford, (919) 603-1811. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

House of Ribeyes

— 102 Roxboro Road Oxford; (919) 693-9282. Menu includes steak, seafood and chicken. Nightly specials. Credit: Visa, MasterCard. Per-mits; 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 restau-rants:• 15 North Take-out —

935 College St.• Burger King — 825

Linden Ave.• China Wok — 412

Granville Corners. 690-8501

• Hardee’s — 220 Hills-boro St.

• Kentucky Fried Chicken — 527 E. Industry Drive.

• McDonald’s — Gran-ville Corners Shop-ping Center

• Subway — 913 Linden Ave.

• Sunrise Biscuits — 128 Williamsboro St.

• Taco Bell — 525 E. Industry Drive.

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Bring Your Car In For ASpring Check Up

Hwy 15 South

Cards • Gifts • Collectibles Balloons • Candles • Flags

Voted Best of Vance WINNER!

"BEST GIFT SHOP"

1255 Dabney Drive • 438-3226Henderson

Dot’s Hallmark


TRI-COUNTY DINING GUIDE• Wendy’s — 900 Lin-

den 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. Made-from-scratch desserts. Credit cards: none. ABC permits: None.

The Hardware Cafe — 106 S. Main St. War-renton. 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., Warren-ton. 257-0663.

Robinson Ferry Restaurant and Spir-its — 111 North Bragg Street, Warrenton. (252) 257-1991; robinsonfer-ryrestaurant.com. Fine cuisine from the Old South.

Southern City Grille & Restaurant

— 137 S. Main St., War-renton. 257-1306. Open daily. Full menu featur-ing breakfast, home-cooked meals, veg-etables, daily specials. Credit cards accepted.

Whistle Stop Café — 123 Hyco St., Nor-lina. (252) 456-0855. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner.

Fast-food restau-rants:• The Burger Barn

— E. Macon Street, Warrenton;

• Hardee’s — U.S. 158; Subway — E. Macon Street, Warrenton

• Burger King, 117 U.S. 158, Norlina.

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. Com-merce website, Vance County had

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.

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

the Easter Bonnet Parade, Archae-ology 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.

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• Appointments Available• Walk-Ins Welcome• Pediatric• OB/GYN

• Adults/Geriatrics• Sports Medicine• Occupational Medicine


VANCE COUNTY TOURISM: ALL THE BASICSCourtesy 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 east-costdragtimeshalloffame.com

e-mail: [email protected]

Kerr Lake State Recre-ation Area Parks Office

6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson, N.C., 27537

e-mail: [email protected](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

Cardinal Motel(U.S. 1)(252) 492-1148

Days Inn(I-85 exit 212)(252) 492-4041

Econo Lodge(I-85 exit 215)(252) 438-8511

The Guesthouse at Burnside Plantation

(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

Holiday Inn Express(I-85 exit 212)(252) 438-6300

Jameson Inn(I-85 exit 212)(252) 430-0247

Kerr Lake Inn(I-85 exit 215)(252) 492-7003

LampLight InnCountry 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 Ma-rina 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 PlayersOne summer, one fall pro-

duction(252) 431-6091

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One of the Largest Selections of Firearms & Accessories in Eastern N.C.

GUPTON’S SPORTING GOODS

324 S. Garnett St. • Henderson492-2311 • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5

“A Fun Place to Shop... A Great Place to Browse!”

HUNTING • ARCHERYPROTECTION • TREASURE HUNTING

• Handguns• Rifl es• Shotguns• Muzzle-Loading

• Re-loading• Optics• Knives• Holsters

• Hunting/Fishing Licenses• Boat Registration• Metal Detectors

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT

TO PROTECT YOURSELF!

946-G West Andrews Ave. • Henderson, NC 252-572-2772

Breakfast Buffet Monday-Saturday

7am-11amCome 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

Crossroads Family Restaurant

(Formerly Dabney Drive Restaurant)

Lunch & Dinner Hot Bar DAILY!NEW ICE CREAM BAR!


VANCE COUNTY TOURISM: ALL THE BASICSKerr Lake State Parks

Office(252) 438-7791

Kerr Lake Country Club(252) 492-1895

Marketplace CinemaSix theatres(252) 438-9060

NazkartsGo karts, arcade and fun

center(252) 433-8111

Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre

(252) 438-6959

Saddlerock FarmHorseback riding lessons,

hay rides, rented horses for guided trail rides

(252) 430-4755

SkateeumRoller 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) 438-7791ncsparks.netVisitors 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) 438-4441Cottages, dry stack, sales

and slips, gas, store

Steele Creek Marina and Campground

I-85 exit 214, to N.C. 39 North(252) 492-1426Wet 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 DriveDabney ExchangeDabney West Shopping

CenterDowntown Henderson,

Main StreetHenderson MallHenderson Marketplace

Shopping CenterHenderson Square

Shopping CenterNorthside Plaza Vance Square

Antiques

Downtown Antiques(207 S. Garnett St.)(252) 431-0860

Phil’s Past & Present Shop

(252) 438-3494

Local attractionsThe Bees’ Knees Country

Store at the Old Weldon’s Mill2250 Weldons Mills Road(252) 492-9599

Greystone Rock Quarry6969 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

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LUNCH SPECIALSMONDAY - FRIDAY

10:45AM - 2:30PM

CHOOSE FROM 1 OF THE 3 MEALS

FOR ONLY $4.99Beverage Included

Made From Scratch Pizza Fresh Salad Delicious Pasta

Individual 1-Topping Pizza

One TripSoup & Salad

SmallSpaghetti

Buffet and Drink

$7.49


VANCE COUNTY TOURISM: ALL THE BASICSJohn 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 ac-commodate your group from 10 to 200.

Available to host groups, weddings, conventions, family re-unions, parties, dinners, meetings and business needs. Restaurant and sports bar on site.

Six miles from Kerr Lake. Continental breakfast, wireless internet service, satel-lite TV, outdoor pool, outside electrical hook-ups, parking for buses, trucks and boats. Other restaurants nearby.

Contact: (252) 492-1126.

Community Build-

ings, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area — 6254 Satterwhite Point Road

Three community buildings located in the Kerr Lake State Recre-ation Area, Bullocksville Park, Henderson Point and Satterwhite Point.

Each building has a large fireplace, kitchen, tables, chairs, patio, charcoal grill and ice maker. Each build-ing can accommodate 100 people seated for reunions, parties, meet-ings, retreats, and busi-ness needs.

No alcohol allowed. Contact: (252) 438-7791.

Perry Memorial Li-brary — 205 Brecken-ridge St. in Henderson

Perry Memorial Library offers meet-ing rooms for the use of groups and citizens, regardless of their affili-ation or beliefs.

The meeting rooms are available for groups or individuals to con-duct organizational or program meetings, seminars, study groups, planning sessions, training programs, and related activities.

Meeting rooms in-clude:

1. The Vance County Farm Bureau Room — seats 100

2. The Board Room — seats 20

Contact: (252) 438-3316.

Vance Granville Community College — Civic Center — Exit 209, I-85, Henderson

A 9,480 square foot multi-purpose facility located at the Vance-Granville Community College. Rented to ac-commodate weddings, parties, family reunions, meetings, retreats, con-ventions, business and sport expo’s.

No alcohol allowed.Contact: Tommy

Nowell, facilities direc-tor, (252) 738-3416.

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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) 492-9888

• 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 steam-powered 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. Friday-Sunday 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) 438-2836.

• 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.

Leisure time activities: things to do and see while in Henderson

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Lakefront Rental Cabins

Gas Dock with Marine Supplies and snacks

located off Buoy K

Wet Slip and Drystack Boat Storage

Satterwhite Point Marina

6470 Satterwhite Point Road • Henderson, NC 27537phone #252-430-1300

email: [email protected] web: www.satterwhitept.com

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Spring & Summer Tourism: The Daily Dispatch: March 31, 2013