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Vance-Granville Community College and three partnering community colleges formally kicked off a new initiative on Aug. 30, made possible by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that totals almost $4 million. An event to launch the North Carolina TechHire Program was held at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville. JSCC is serving […]
Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit: Timothy Antonio Perry, Lot 12 Country Lane, Norlina NC Age: 40 Charges: Possession with intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle for keeping and selling controlled substances, and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia Bond: $50,000 Court Date: […]
On August 25, 2016 at approximately 10:30 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of 331 Corbitt Rd in reference to a motor vehicle that had been shot. Upon arrival, officers spoke to Jamersira Semaj Brodie, 22, of 331 Corbitt Rd, whose vehicle had been shot while traveling on David St. […]
On August 14, 2016 at approximately 4:10 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Magistrates Office in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a Ms. Talaya Rogers had been robbed in the parking lot of Cruizers, 800 Dabney Dr., while attempting to purchase a cellular phone from a subject […]
The Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that Norfolk Wire and Electronics has selected Vance County to open their expansion operation. The company is a full-service stocking /distributor of Datacom and Security products. The company’s headquarters is in Richmond, VA and they will now have a total of twelve locations with this […]
From the Office of Sheriff Peter White On Friday, August 27th at approximately 12:40 p.m. deputies with the Vance County Sheriff’s Department received a call to 170 Bill Bragg-Morton Road in Vance County. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Terrance Leneil Williams, 33, of 871 Warrenton Road, had suffered an apparent gun shot wound. After further investigation, […]
Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its 2016 Medical Assisting program graduates on Aug. 5 at the college’s Franklin County Campus in Louisburg, where the program is conducted. As VGCC’s program is nationally accredited, the graduates are now eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) certification examination to become […]
On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested two Henderson men on federal gun and drug charges. Antoine Clack, 25, 1218 Topleman Street, Henderson was charged via criminal complaint with one count of possession of a firearm during a drug related crime […]
The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission has an Incentive Package available to new businesses locating in downtown Henderson. The package includes: Building Incentive Grant, 10% of building upfit, up to $6,000. Restaurants, 15%, up to $6,000. Façade Incentive Grant, 50% of the cost of façade improvements, up to $2,500. Signage Incentive Grant, 25% of the cost […]
Thirteen business leaders graduated Tuesday, August 2nd from the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program during its 27th annual graduation at the Henderson Country Club. Since the program began 27 years ago, over 300 people have graduated from the program, which is designed to enhance community leadership by offering participants knowledge and awareness of […]
