Update 1-5-25:
Straight from the Vance County Commissioners meeting 1-6-25 agenda, the meeting will include within the first few items a fiscal year 2025-2026 pre-budget public hearing.
The public notice says, “The Vance County Board of Commissioners will conduct a FY 2025-26 Pre-Budget Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on January 6, 2025 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.”
Before the Board of Commissioners begins work on next year’s budget, the board “is interested in receiving suggestions and priorities from residents to help them in the development of the budget.”
This is one of two required public hearings that will be held on the budget.
“The county manager will submit a recommended budget in May and a second public hearing will be held on the proposed budget on June 2, 2025,” the notice within the agenda states.
The budget is supposed to be adopted before July 1, 2024.
The agenda says, “This notice was published on December 24, 2024,” which in North Carolina means it was published in the newspaper.
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Victory Christian School is closed Monday, January 6, 2025
/by WIZS StaffVictory Christian School is closed Monday, January 6, 2025.
Vance County Schools Closed Monday For Students; Optional Workday Begins At 10 A.M.
/by WIZS Staff-from Aarika Sandlin, Vance County Schools Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support
Vance County Schools are closed for students Monday, and staff will have an optional workday beginning at 10 a.m.
The area is under a winter weather advisory and the forecast is calling for below-freezing conditions and frozen precipitation, so school officials made the call to close school for students. Essential personnel will report to their locations at 9:30 a.m.
Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS) is closed Monday, January 6, 2025
/by WIZS StaffArea Christians Together in Service (ACTS) is closed Monday, January 6, 2025
Vance County Government Offices 2-Hour Delay 1-6-25
/by WIZS StaffVance County offices will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, January 6 and offices will open at 10:30 a.m., according to County Manager Renee Perry.
City of Henderson Government Offices Will Open at 10 a.m. on 1-6-25
/by WIZS StaffDue to inclement weather, all City of Henderson Government offices will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Granville Health System Physician Practices Will Open At 12 Noon Monday, Jan. 6
/by WIZS StaffFranklin County Government Offices Will Operate on a 2-hour Delay 1-6-25
/by WIZS StaffFranklin County government offices will operate on a two-hour delay and open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025 due to inclement weather.
Vance County Commissioners Meeting 1-6-25 Includes 24-25 Budget Public Hearing
/by WIZS StaffUpdate 1-5-25:
Straight from the Vance County Commissioners meeting 1-6-25 agenda, the meeting will include within the first few items a fiscal year 2025-2026 pre-budget public hearing.
The public notice says, “The Vance County Board of Commissioners will conduct a FY 2025-26 Pre-Budget Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on January 6, 2025 in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.”
Before the Board of Commissioners begins work on next year’s budget, the board “is interested in receiving suggestions and priorities from residents to help them in the development of the budget.”
This is one of two required public hearings that will be held on the budget.
“The county manager will submit a recommended budget in May and a second public hearing will be held on the proposed budget on June 2, 2025,” the notice within the agenda states.
The budget is supposed to be adopted before July 1, 2024.
The agenda says, “This notice was published on December 24, 2024,” which in North Carolina means it was published in the newspaper.
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Rebuilding Hope’s Servants On Site Set For June 23-27
/by WIZS StaffThe early bird gets the worm, or in this case, a break on the cost of registering for the summertime Servants On Site program sponsored by Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
The dates are already set – June 23-27 – and early registration deadline is Jan. 15, according to information from the Rebuilding Hope, Inc. newsletter.
Registrations received by Jan. 15 will pay a total of $150; after Jan. 15, the cost will go up to $200. A deposit of $50 is required with registrations.
The fee covers the cost of a theme T-shirt, meals and lodging and scholarships are available.
SOS is described as a week of work, worship and witness in Vance and surrounding counties. It is a mission opportunity for youth – participants need to have completed sixth grade by the time SOS begins.
During the day, participants will work to repair and renovate homes in the area; there will be opportunities for fellowship and sharing the gospel, too, from daily devotions to worship services each evening.
Visit https://rebuildinghopeinc.org/ to learn more.
Visit info@rebuildinghopeinc.org for scholarship information.
Leadership Vance 2025 Application Period Open Now Through Jan. 24
/by WIZS StaffThe 2025 class of Leadership Vance is forming now, and local Chamber of Commerce officials encourage individuals to consider applying for a spot now.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 24, according to information from Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson. This will be the 34th class to participate in the program, which gives participants a chance to learn all about Vance County from A to Z.
Over seven months, the structured program is designed to create a corps of informed and dedicated emerging leaders, giving members an in-depth knowledge of the county in which they live and work.
The class will be capped at 18; Wilkerson asks that no payment be made until participants are notified of acceptance.
Contact the Chamber office for more information about the cost and time commitment. The initial orientation is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
Call or drop by the Chamber office, 414 S. Garnett St., Henderson (252.438.8414) or email Wilkerson sandra@hendersonvance.org.