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Sheriff Brame: One Person Faces Drug Charges After Mar. 22 Traffic Stop
— Press release from the office of Vance Sheriff Curtis Brame On or about the 22nd day of March 2024 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit performed a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 2868 NC Hwy 39 South, Henderson. The vehicle had multiple traffic violations which violated North Carolina General...
Sheriff Brame: One Man Arrested In Connection With Mar. 21 Shooting Incident
— Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On March 21, 2024, Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1300 Walters Street for a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, patrol deputies discovered Napoleon Nicholson with multiple gunshot wounds to his legs. Nicholson was transported to Duke University Hospital for treatment. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal...
TownTalk: Citizens Receive Property Tax Evaluation Notices
Now that notices have been sent out to Vance County property owners about the revaluation, there are a few things to keep in mind if you don’t agree with the updated figures. Just keep in mind that property owners who appeal the newly revised appraisals can expect one of three determinations from the appeals process:...
The Local Skinny! Paws for Granville Auction Raises Money for Spay and Neuter
Calling all animal lovers who also enjoy a night out, complete with dinner and a silent auciton! The fifth annual Paws for Granville fundraiser is Saturday, April 6 and organizers say you’re not going to want to miss it! Tickets are $35 for the event, which will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at...
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Warren Parks And Rec Mini-Grant Applications Due By April 30
The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission are offering a mini-grant application process to support community partners to facilitate the development and support recreation amenities for Warren County residents at satellite locations. Recipients must be non-profit organizations located within Warren County. The grant application is available on the Warren...
Scholarship Opportunity For Seniors Who Want To Pursue STEM Career After High School
Granville County high school seniors who want to pursue careers in renewable energy and STEM-related careers are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship program from a Durham solar energy company. Cypress Creek Renewables will award 35 Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarships, which can be used for tuition, books, materials for two-year or four-year programs at...
Forums On Human Trafficking Well Received In Vance, Granville
-information courtesy of the Office of N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon In an effort to shed some light on the issue of human trafficking, N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon helped organize forums held recently in Granville and Vance counties to raise awareness among his District 32 constituents and provide training for law enforcement officers. The two forums...
Tax Relief Programs Available For Qualified Homeowners
-Information from the Vance County Tax Administration Office The state of North Carolina offers several tax relief options to qualified homeowners that may reduce their total tax bill. The programs are for people who live in the home they own, and the tax relief includes the dwelling, the dwelling site (up to one acre) and...
Vance County Schools Friday Feature: The Center For Innovation
– Information courtesy of VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Since it first opened in July 2021, Vance County Schools’ Center for Innovation has really lived up to its name: there are innovative schools that call CFI home, as well as innovative spaces like zSpace 3D/VR lab, the audio lab, the video lab Mindsphere MakerSpace...
