Entries by John C. Rose

Mobile Free Pharmacy Friday 9a-2p at VGCC Franklin Campus

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NC MedAssist is hosting a mobile free pharmacy event Friday (March 24).  It starts at 9 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m.  The location is the  Vance-Granville Community College Franklin campus.  The specific address is 8100 NC-56, Louisburg, NC, 27549. The free medicine will be available to individuals 18 and over and families needing over-the-counter […]

Vance County Recognizes Carl James, 2022 Employee of the Year

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Carl James of the maintenance department for Vance County is the County’s first employee of the year. James was recognized in May of 2022 as the employee of the month. “He’s always willing to help anyone and give advice and always has a positive attitude,” said Frankie Nobles, lead of the Employee Engagement Team for […]

Rabid Bat Discovered in the 2100s Block of Warrenton Road

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Vance County Animal Services sent off a bat for testing March 6, and the test came back positive for rabies. Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, said his team responded to the call in the 2100s block of Warrenton Road. In a press release, Nobles said, “At this time, animal services is asking […]

Petco Provides $10k More for Vance Animals

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The Petco Foundation awarded Vance County Animal Services $10,000 in early March. The Save Pet Lives Grant will be used for just that, lifesaving efforts of pets in Vance County. Chief of Vance County Animal Services Frankie Nobles said in a press release, “These funds will help save lives of animals at the Vance County […]

Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Henderson, NC

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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Henderson, NC. Congratulations to Finance Director Joey Fuqua and the City staff including City Manager Terrell Blackmon. The City’s annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June […]