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City Council to Consider Contracting With Firm in Manager Hiring Process

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Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a Special Called meeting of the Henderson City Council on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 12 p.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall in the Multi-Purpose Room, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.

The purpose of the meeting is for consideration of contracting with a professional firm to assist with the hiring of the new City Manager.

Citizens are welcome to observe.

Ellington wrote in a message to WIZS News, “I have called a special City Council Meeting, Wednesday 21st at noon, to discuss further on moving forward with hiring a well known and respected search firm. The City Manager, City Attorney and I recommend that this is the best direction with the utmost need for confidentiality, professionalism, taking into consideration time constraints. The firm which has access to well established contacts, will do the vetting of the candidate pool, narrowing the top contenders of the most qualified, then the City Council along with myself will make the final decision.”

City Manager Frank Frazier wrote in a message to WIZS News, “After we looked at this closer, it was felt that we (the city) would be in a better position if we hired an outside firm to help with the recruitment process and more thoroughly evaluate the internal and external applications prior to moving toward the interview process. Overall it was felt that this would save some time but also be more able to keep the candidates confidentiality in place as well as the professionalism that was previously discussed with the League.”

News 08/19/19

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VGCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration to Include Food Truck Rodeo, Live Music

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Vance-Granville Community College invites the public to join administrators, faculty, students and staff in a celebratory event, sponsored by Duke Energy, in honor of the college’s “50 Years of Excellence Since 1969.”

This “golden” anniversary celebration will include a food truck rodeo on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the gazebo of the Main Campus in Henderson (200 Community College Road).

The band “Liquid Pleasure” will also be entertaining the crowd with live music.

*Please note that alcoholic beverages and drugs are strictly prohibited at VGCC. 

Henderson/Vance Annual Night Out Against Crime Scheduled for Oct. 1

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-Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department

Henderson/Vance’s Annual Night Out Against Crime will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2019, from 5 until 8 p.m. in front of the Henderson Police Department on Breckenridge Street. The rain date will be Tuesday, October 8.

Bring your family out for presentations and displays by the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers, Henderson Fire Department, Vance County Fire and EMS, NC State Highway Patrol, Vance County Schools and many other agencies and organizations working together with the community to prevent crime and promote safety.

Concord Baptist Church in Kittrell to Hold Women’s Conference

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-Information courtesy Shirley Hinton, Concord Missionary Baptist Church 

Concord Baptist Church, 810 Walter Grissom Road in Kittrell, will hold a Women’s Conference on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 10:15 a.m.

The theme will be “Women on a Mission for Christ – From Ashes to Beauty.” Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Presenters at the conference are Nakia Martin Wright and Shante Speed with Vance/Granville Health Department, Topic: Healthy Decision Making; Madeline Masters with Legal Aid of NC, Topic: Advance Directives (power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney and living wills); Crystal Smith with NC Cooperative Extension, Topic: Positive Self Image.

Christian Paylor with Franklin/Granville/Vance Smart Start will bring the conference to an end with some inspiring and motivational words for everyone.

This workshop is opened to all females (youth and adults). You are also invited to return on Sunday, September 8 at 10:45 a.m. for our Women’s Day Program with guest speaker Rev. Florence Vass from Spring Street Baptist Church.

News 08/16/19

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Animal Services to Waive Adoption Fees for National Clear the Shelter Event

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-Information courtesy Friends of Vance County Animal Shelter

The Vance County Animal Shelter is excited to announce that this year we will be participating in the National Clear the Shelter Event. This means for just one day, Saturday, August 17, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., our ADOPTION FEES WILL BE WAIVED!

All adoptions are first come first serve with an approved application, so go ahead and get your application in early.

All age appropriate dogs and puppies available for adoption on this day will be spayed/neutered, dewormed, and up-to-date on vaccines. They will also receive flea/tick treatment, a microchip and a heartworm test.

All age appropriate cats & kittens available for adoption on this day will be spayed/neutered, dewormed, and up-to-date on vaccines. They will also receive flea/tick treatment, a microchip and a FIV/FeLV test.

The Vance County Animal Shelter is located at 1243 Brodie Road in Henderson.

 

Annual ‘Cops on Top’ Event to Raise Money for Special Olympics of NC

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-Information courtesy, Lt. Jessica West, Henderson Police Department

Chick-fil-A of Henderson, the Henderson Police Department, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, WIZS 1450AM/100.1 FM and other community organizations will once again team up for the annual “Cops on Top” Fundraiser for the Special Olympics of NC.

The event will be held at Chick-fil-A of Henderson on Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. The all-day event raised $2,291 for Special Olympics last year, surpassing the goal fundraiser organizers previously set of $2,000.

A bouncy house and face painting will be provided by BoHo the Clown with Character Antics.

Guest appearances by Sparky the Dog and Muddy the Mudcat are scheduled from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m.

All money raised will go directly to Special Olympics of NC.

VCS: Traditional Calendar Schools to Hold Open House Aug. 22

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-Information courtesy Vance County Schools

Vance County Schools will hold Open House sessions for schools on the traditional calendar on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

Vance County Middle School’s Open House will be held from 3 until 7 p.m.; all other traditional schools will be held from 2 until 7 p.m.

All students who attend Vance County Middle School, AdVance Academy, STEM Early High School and all Vance County elementary schools except E.M. Rollins will begin school on Monday, August 26, 2019.

All parents and students are invited to attend open house events.

Note:

E.M. Rollins Elementary School, Vance County Early College and Vance County High School began school on Monday, August 5, 2019.

Town Talk 08/15/19

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