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Vance County Board of Equalization and Review Meeting Dates
The Vance County Commissioners, and Clerk to the Board Kelly Grissom, informed WIZS News that the Vance County Board of Equalization and Review has approved the following dates.
The purpose is to “continue to hear appeals from taxpayers who have appealed their new tax values with the Vance County Tax Office,” according to the notice sent by Grissom.
Remember, the appeals deadline has passed and so these meetings are for those properties already on appeal by the deadline.
All meetings will be held in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC at 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, August 19
- Monday, September 16
- Monday, October 21
- Monday, November 18
Joint Vance County Public Safety Committee/Fire Commission Meeting Thursday, Aug. 15
Please be informed of a joint public safety committee/fire commission meeting to continue discussions of the fire study report.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 15 at 4:00 p.m. and will be held in the commissioners’ conference room.
— From Kelly Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Assistant, Vance County Board of Commissioners
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Henderson City Council Regular August Meeting Monday, Aug. 19
Public Notice
The Henderson City Council changed the Regular Meeting schedule at a Special Called meeting on July 15, 2024. The August 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting is canceled and rescheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024.
Tracey Kimbrell
City Clerk
City of Henderson
Kerr-Tar COG Hosts Cultivate 2024 Sept. 12 At Louisburg College
The Kerr-Tar Council of Governments is hosting this year’s Cultivate 2024 regional economic development summit at Louisburg College on Thursday, Sept. 12.
The summit will be held at the Jones Performing Arts Center on the college’s campus and begins at 8:30 a.m., according to information from local Chamber president Sandra Wilkerson.
Business leaders, elected officials and others interested in economic development across the Kerr-Tar region can register HERE; although there is no fee associated with the event, registration is required.
Keynote speaker is Jennifer Pharr Davis, an author and small business owner. Other speakers include Ryan Combs, executive director of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership and Scott Peacock, director of Tourism, Marketing & Communication for Visit NC.
In addition to the speakers, participants will have the chance to visit a trade show and hear panel discussions. The summit will discuss how rural communities can foster innovation to create thriving futures.
Jones Performing Arts Center is located at 501 N. Main St., Louisburg.
Visit https://www.kerrtarcog.org/ to learn more about KTCOG and the programs it offers in its service area that includes Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties.
All District Court Sessions in Vance County Cancelled Friday 8-9-24
Hon. Henry Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, told WIZS News that all district court sessions in Vance County are cancelled Friday, August 9, 2024.
Gupton said the Chief District Court Judge decided to make the cancellation.
Granville County Public Schools Start Date Pushed To Aug. 13 To Allow For Open House
Granville County Public Schools has pushed back by one day the opening of its 2024-25 school year in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. The first day of class for students on the traditional calendar is now Tuesday, Aug. 13.
The school district cancelled Open House activities that had been scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening because of the adverse weather conditions.
Open House activities have been rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the school year will begin the next day, according to information on the school district’s social media page.
“We know this decision might be disruptive to some of our families,” the post stated, adding that the district leaders “greatly appreciate” parents’ flexibility to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Visit https://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/ or follow Granville County Public Schools on Facebook for the latest updates.
New Warden At Granville Correctional Institution
– Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Adult Correction
Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee has named Isaac Rogers as warden of Granville Correctional Institution in Butner.
Rogers previously served as warden of Dan River Prison Work Farm.
“Warden Rogers is a veteran leader with 27 years of experience in North Carolina corrections,” Ishee said. “He has a track record of success as a warden, and his background in rehabilitative programs will be a benefit for offenders who will someday transition back into their communities.”
As warden, Rogers is responsible for all operations at the Butner facility, which houses approximately 900 close-custody male offenders. Besides housing some of the state’s most violent offenders in high-security units, Granville Correctional is also one of four adult correctional facilities in the state with a school for young offenders.
Rogers began his career in 1997 as a correctional officer at Caswell Correctional Center. He advanced at Caswell, becoming a case manager in 2003, program supervisor in 2010 and programs director in 2017. He was promoted to assistant warden of programs at Dan River PWF in 2018, director of North Piedmont Confinement in Response to Violation Center in 2021 and warden of Dan River in 2022.
Rogers earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Elizabeth City State University. He holds Intermediate and Advanced Corrections Certificates from the N.C. Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission and has completed training in Peak Performance, Advanced Leadership and New Wardens.
Fallen Tree Forces Several Road Closures In Oxford
From the City of Oxford at 3 p.m.
Several city streets are closed because of a fallen tree, and city officials urge drivers to follow posted detour signs to avoid the affected area.
Currently, Forest Avenue is closed from College Street to Lanier Street; New College Street is also closed from Lee Street to Forest Avenue; and Dogwood Lane also is closed.
Crews are working to clear the area.