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June Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in June, decreased in four counties, and remained unchanged in one county. Graham County had the highest unemployment rate at 12.3 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 4.7 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases. Among the...
Vance Board of Commissioners Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Monday, August 3 at 6:00pm. The Commissioners meet the first Monday of each month in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. On the agenda: County-wide water planning committee reports including wrap up of Phase 1, information about five...
Starting Your Own Small Business
Dos and Dont’s to be Considered Have a Game Plan. What is the product or service? Location, home or in a known shopping area? Having access to the business is very important. Who are going to be the workers? The new business will be time consuming and usually stressful. Are you ready for this? What...
New Animal Shelter Moving Forward
A “New” animal shelter for Vance County is moving forward, although at a snail’s pace. Vance County Commissioners recently agreed to move forward on a new 8,000 square-foot building that is to cost between $1.1 and $1.6 million. The shelter will be built on five acres of donated land. After much discussion and with Commissioner...
Changes to NC Immunizations for the 2015-16 School year
If you are a parent of a child within the Vance County public school system or a private institution it’s important to know the health requirements which have been mandated by the state for enrollment and entry into the NC education system for the coming 2015-16 scholastic year. This information is vital for a quick...
Henderson 6th Annual Ducky Derby & Festival
On August 29, 2015 Smart Start of Franklin Granville Vance Partnership will be holding its 6th annual Ducky Derby and festival on Breckenridge Street in Henderson, NC. The festival will feature food and non-profit vendors, games and rides for kids, library events including a book giveaway, SAFEKIDS car and safety seat check, as well as...
Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
The Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society is having a new volunteer orientation session on Sunday, August 2nd from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. (Event info) The event will take place at 165 US-158 Bypass in Henderson, a building owned by Charles Boyd Chevrolet. RCAPS is a group of volunteers who banded together in 2011 with a dedication to...
Hurricane Awareness
The 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues until November 30th. Are you prepared? The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1st of each year and ends on November 30th. The Vance County Office of Emergency Operations wants to make sure that you and your family are prepared for whatever this season brings our way. Tropical cyclones...
New Teacher Welcome Bags
Your help is needed to welcome new teachers to Vance County! The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is putting together new teacher welcome bags. Snacks, gum, candy, water bottles, notepads, pens, pencils, coupons etc. are just a few of the things needed to pack in the bags. The H-V Chamber is seeking enough items to pack 140 bags. These...
WIZS Shop Local Contest
Five & Under, Sam’s Furniture & Mattress Center, The Screen Master, Moody Brothers Jewelers, Postal Plus Business Center, City Tire, Dockside Seafood, Larry’s Service Company, Hometown Hardware, and WIZS Radio have teamed up to reward listeners in Vance County and the surrounding area for spending their dollars locally. These nine businesses have embarked on a marketing program that...
