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Auto Owners, Brace Yourselves For Possible Insurance Rate Increase
North Carolina insurance companies have requested a statewide average 22.6 percent increase in automobile insurance rates. The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents the automobile insurance companies in the state and is not a part of the Department of Insurance, filed the request with the Department on Monday. The insurance companies requested that the rates...
TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners Vote To Accept Audit Report
The Vance County Board of Commissioners received and accepted the most recent audit report as part of its Feb. 3 meeting. It’s a routine matter for the board, but County Attorney Jonathan Care asked a few questions of Alan Thompson, who presented the report to the board and reviewed highlights. Care wasn’t so much concerned...
TownTalk: Community Partners For Pets Grant Approved By Vance County Commissioners
The Vance County Board of Commissioners approved spending $10,000 to satisfy a matching grant to spay and neuter dogs and cats waiting to be adopted at the animal shelter as well as pets of county residents. The grant comes from Community Partnership For Pets, Inc. through the Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society. The county match...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-05-25 Noon
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Commissioners Approves Food Truck Policy On County-Owned Property
County commissioners approved a policy Monday to regulate food trucks – where they can be, and for how long – on county-owned property. The Properties Committee – commissioners Dan Brummitt, Leo Kelly and Valencia Perry – met on Jan. 27 to review the policy that was recommended for approval by the full board at the...
TownTalk: Commissioners Will Continue Jail Discussion At Special Called Meeting Feb. 10 At 4 P.M.
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 to focus on short-term and long-term steps concerning conditions at the county detention center. Sheriff Curtis Brame and Maj. William Mitchell spoke to commissioners at their regular monthly meeting Monday night and emphasized the need to reach some decision...
TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners Meeting – County Water
County residents who are trying to decide whether to tap into the countywide water system have an incentive: Vance County commissioners have set the signup fee at $125 and have extended the reduced rate to be effective for the duration of construction of Phase 1B. As Commissioner Tommy Hester explained it, “We’re trying to get...
The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library For February
People are quick to blame social media for many of society’s ills lately, but Melody Peters, Youth Services Librarian at Perry Memorial Library, gives it credit for a growing interest in crafting. So she’s riding that wave and launching a monthly gathering for young people to learn the art of crochet. “It is a ‘thing,’”...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-04-25 Noon
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NC Community Foundation Scholarship Info
The North Carolina Community Foundation administers nearly 140 college scholarships totaling close to $1.8 million. Most of the applications are open until Mar. 3 for students looking for ways to help pay for college. There is no cost to apply and students can apply online using NCCF’s Universal Scholarships Application, which matches student information with criteria for...
