Entries by John C. Rose

Winter Storm Jonas Update

Winter Storm Jonas continues to make travel difficult throughout Vance County. Snow fall totals received thus far are approximately three inches with localized higher amounts in certain areas of the County. Additional snow accumulation on Saturday is expected to total three to four inches before the last the system moves out of the area. Vance […]

Local Governments Declare State of Emergency

Local Proclamation of a State Of Emergency Winter Storm Jonas PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY The following Proclamation is issued by the Mayor of the City of Henderson and the Chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners: WHEREAS, information from the National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other sources indicate that a significant […]

N.C. Gov. Declares State of Emergency

Press Release Governor Declares State of Emergency as North Carolina Prepares for Winter Storm  Snow and ice could cause power outages, dangerous driving conditions Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather and monitor local forecasts as the state’s first significant winter storm moves in later today.  McCrory will activate […]

Underage Alcohol and Tobacco Sales

Henderson Police Department Press Release January 21, 2016 On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations unit conducted an operation to check compliance of the state’s alcohol and tobacco sales law.  Officers utilized an underage (17 year old) informant and sent him into retail outlets to check compliance.  The underage minor […]

Wed/Thur Winter Wthr/Closings

Update 11:00 P.M. Wednesday: Vance County Schools on 2 hour delay Thursday for all students and school system employees. Victory Christian school and daycare will operate on a 2 hour delay Thursday. Crossroads Christian will be on a 2 hr delay Thursday morning. [spacer height=”default”]Winter weather Wednesday evening may affect area travel and result in closings or […]

Meeting at VGCC Provides Information on Statewide Bond

An informational meeting organized by North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension to discuss the upcoming Connect NC bond referendum was held at Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus on Jan. 14. Among those in attendance were community leaders from Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, VGCC trustees and officials, and a representative from […]

Two Shot; One Fatally

Update 6:15 P.M. Thursday Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow has informed WIZS News of an arrest in connection with this case, where Justin Moore and Crystal Moore, both of Franklinton, were shot in Henderson last evening. Justin Moore died at the local hospital. Police have arrested Rhy’heem Wilson, 18, of 372 Fern Lane in Henderson. […]

Computer Science and Coding

The week of December 7 – 13, Granville County Public School students participated in the International Computer Science Education Week. Known by many as the time for an “Hour of Code”, the celebration marks a time during which students are introduced to computer science and the skill of “coding”. As part of the event, GCPS […]

“Office Hours” for Traffic Cases

District Attorney Mike Waters has made the following announcement on his District Attorney Facebook Page. “An Assistant District Attorney from our office will be available in the Vance County Clerk of Superior Court’s office on Friday, January 8, 2016, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm, to address traffic cases set for Disposition Court on January 21, […]

School Bus Driver Training

Vance County Schools will be hosting school bus driver training sessions Tuesday, January 19, through Thursday, January 21, at L.B. Yancey Elementary School. Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification. The training sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 3 p.m. each day. Those interested in […]