Our first community conversations to get input on the feasibility of consolidating our middle and high schools are Thursday, January 25, at 10 a.m. in our Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, and at 6 p.m. at Henderson Middle School.
We need to hear from our community! Everyone is welcome!
EARLIER UPDATE:
The Vance County Board of Education is gathering input on the feasibility of consolidating middle and high schools. The proposal includes the possibility of consolidating Henderson and Eaton-Johnson Middle Schools for the 2018-2019 school year and Northern Vance and Southern Vance High Schools for the 2019-2020 school year.
We need your input. Please plan to attend one of the meetings below. We need to hear from you!
Note that the dates for three of the meetings have changed from what we previously announced.
For those who cannot attend any of the meetings but still want to provide their input, you may send your email responses to consolidationfeedback@vcs.k12.nc.us.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
January 25 — 10:00 a.m. — Administrative Services Center
January 25 — 6:00 p.m. — Henderson Middle School
January 30 — 10:00 a.m. — Administrative Services Center
January 31 — 6:30 p.m. — Northern Vance High School
February 19 — 6:00 p.m. — Southern Vance High School
February 26 — 6:00 p.m. — Eaton-Johnson Middle School
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Local citizens and people interested are encouraged to attend a Henderson-Vance Mothers Against Drunk Driving meeting Tuesday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. It will take place in the Vance County Commissioners meeting room at the old courthouse downtown.
Watkins told WIZS, “We are having a lady named Tonia Skinner coming. She is bringing something called the Bat Mobile. The Bat Mobile is the big, gynormous van where people that have been arrested at check points…they take them in there and they have to go through all the testing…” She said the Bat Mobile is amazing.
Watkins said Irene Dwinnell is coming. “She is the head of the M.A.D.D. program at the state level, and Lori Brown is going to come too. She is the head of the chapter program.”
Impaired driving includes driving under the influence of drugs as well.
This is a press release, not a paid advertisement.
Vance Charter School will be accepting on-line applications for the 2018-2019 school year from now until Friday, February 16 at 11:59 p.m. Individuals wishing to apply are encouraged to attend one of the informational meetings that will be held at the school on Tuesday, January 30 and Thursday, February 8 at 6 p.m.
The lottery will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the school, located at 2090 Ross Mill Road, Henderson.
Vance Charter School will serve grades kindergarten through 11th grades for the 2018-2019 school year. Please visit www.vancecharter.org for more information.
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The Henderson Police Department is investigating a fatality motor vehicle collision that occurred between the 214 and the 213 southbound mile marks on I-85 that occurred around 5:11 AM this morning. The collision involved a moped that was in the right lane, a passenger car, and a commercial motor vehicle. The passenger vehicle collided with the moped and the driver of the moped was ejected and remained in the roadway. A commercial motor vehicle collided with the driver that was in the roadway. The moped driver was pronounced deceased on-scene. I-85 southbound was closed for a number of hours during the investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending an autopsy at the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office. The collision is under investigation. There are no charges at this time.
Dennis Jarvis, II, the newly appointed Director of the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been hard at work in his first two months on the job.
Jarvis, who began his new position on November 6, 2017, is focused on familiarizing himself with his coworkers and the community. “My days since I began have been about staying late, learning names and getting my feet on the ground,” said Jarvis.
According to Tommy Hester, Chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, Jarvis is doing a fantastic job in his new role. “Dennis Jarvis, II is a great addition to the Economic Development Commission and will be an asset to our area.”
Jarvis comes to the Economic Development Commission at a time of new growth and opportunity. Mako Medical Laboratories, based out of Raleigh, NC, has begun the process of expanding and setting up shop in Vance County. Occupying the former Harperprints Building on Industry Drive, Mako is in the process of remodeling, purchasing and installing equipment and hiring qualified employees.
In addition to other grants and incentives, Mako received $1 million in grants provided by the Goldenleaf Foundation and the Department of Commerce in December 2017. Earmarked for lab equipment and building upgrades and repairs, Mako has wasted no time in putting the resources to good use.
According to Hester, Mako has $6 million in lab equipment already in place. One of the more impressive pieces of equipment being installed will allow the lab to process approximately 2,000 specimens in one hour. Diagnostic lab testing provided by Mako includes blood, urine, genetic and allergy.
In addition to installing lab equipment, Mako is currently training and hiring employees for the new Vance County location. According to Hester, 11 people have currently been hired by Mako at a salary of approximately $56,000 per job. Mako anticipates bringing approximately 153 jobs into the area and anticipates a sales volume of $250 million this year.
“When you hear numbers like that, it goes without saying that Mako is a great thing for our area and for economic development,” said Hester.
The excitement around Mako has started a chain reaction of interest and pride in the community. “Other companies have seen the collaborative teamwork involved in the process by the County and various organizations and have inquired about opportunities in our area,” said Hester.
While Mako is certainly a boon for the area, Jarvis stresses that the EDC is also emphasizing and focusing on expansion of the county’s current base and courting new potential investments.
“Since October 2017, the EDC has submitted approximately 8-10 proposals to the State of North Carolina. Our focus is on retention of our current base and attracting new business opportunities,” Jarvis said.
With all of the current growth and future potential, both Jarvis and Hester feel a new day is dawning for Vance County.
“Our area has new business opportunities coming into the county, potential new businesses touring currently vacant building structures and existing businesses such as MR Williams growing and expanding. Vance County is heading in the right direction,” said Hester.
The next meeting of the EDC will be held Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 am in the community room of Maria Parham Medical Center.
The EDC Board and guests will attend a meeting at Mako Medical Laboratories on Wednesday, March 7 for a tour of the facilities and company updates.
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The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in an armed robbery that occurred on January 15, 2018 at the Sweepstakes Casino on South Beckford Drive, Henderson. Suspect vehicle is described as a black in color four-door vehicle. One of the suspects was described as a white male wearing a half skull mask displaying a handgun. One of the suspects wore a distinctive backpack that we are asking to public’s help in identifying. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Zachary Phillips at 252-431-5170 or via email at zphillips@hendersonncpd.org. Callers may also call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or by using the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
Please review the HPD photos below.
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Vance County Schools were closed on Friday, January 19, for all students and school system employees due to the continued snowy conditions.
Due to school closures caused by the winter storm, Vance County Schools will continue with exams at the high schools on Monday, January 22-Wednesday, January 24. Students and staff will report to school on Monday, January 22, for a normal student day. Thursday, January 25, will be an early release day for all schools on a traditional calendar. Friday January 26, will be designated as a workday for staff to transition into second semester set to begin on Monday, January 29.
The early release and workday for staff does not include Early College High and E.M. Rollins Elementary. These schools will operate on their regular schedules beginning Monday.
The mid-year graduation ceremony for AdVance Academy has been rescheduled to Friday, January 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Henderson Middle School.
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