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Small farmers from across the state are in the spotlight as N.C. A&T State University celebrates the 38th annual Small Farms Week. This year’s theme is “New Paths to Profits,” and small farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs will be able to take part in a variety of workshops and educational programs, panel discussions and tours at […]
— 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 […]
— 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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
-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 […]
-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 […]
– 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 […]
