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E.M. Rollins to Hold a Paint Night for Parents & Students
-Information and flyer courtesy the Vance County School’s Facebook page E.M. Rollins Elementary School will hold a “Parent Paint Night” for parents and students on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $25 for parent/student. Come out and paint a masterpiece with your child. The event is hosted by Building Successful...
Apply Now: Vance Soil & Water to Sponsor Student for NC State Summer Workshop
-Information and flyer courtesy the Vance County Government Facebook page Vance Soil & Water Conservation District sponsors a student to attend a week-long Resource Conservation Workshop at North Carolina State University each year. It is a wonderful opportunity for a rising junior or senior to experience college life, as they will be staying in a...
Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Male Choir to Celebrate 32nd Singing Anniversary
-Information courtesy Lois Bullock, Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church The Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church Male Choir will be celebrating their 32nd Singing Anniversary on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the church – 1135 Stagecoach Road, Henderson, NC. Appearing on the program will be the Rev. Vincent and the Volunaries of Littleton...
Anonymously Donated Livestock Trailer to Benefit Animal Control
-Information and photo courtesy the Granville Co. Government Facebook page An anonymous donation to the Humane Society of Granville County has paved the way for the purchase of a livestock trailer to be used by Granville County Animal Control. The 16-foot trailer will allow animal control officers to better handle the collection and transport of...
Citizen Complaints Lead to Drug Arrest of Franklin Co. Resident
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Special Response Team arrested Franklin County resident, Christopher Myles Evanston Yarborough for multiple drug violations. In addition to the arrest, a search warrant was executed at 910 Dogwood Lane Franklinton, NC. The arrest of Mr. Yarborough and subsequent search occurred on...
VGCC Franklin Campus to Hold ‘Community Engagement Night’
-Information courtesy Christopher LaRocca, Director of Communications, VGCC Vance-Granville Community College will hold a “Community Engagement Night” event at their Franklin Campus in Louisburg on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The community is invited to hear campus updates and discussion on the community college vision and VGCC’s strategic direction. An open dialogue session will also provide...
More Food Trucks on the Way for Farmers Market
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will be opening on Saturday, April 27 for the season, according to market manager Tracy Madigan. Following a decision made by the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their Monday night meeting, there will be a greater presence of food trucks at the market this year. Vance County Manager...
City Seeking Grant for Park at Corner of Williams/Montgomery St.
At the corner of Williams and Montgomery Streets in Henderson, NC used to stand the Vance Hotel. The big beauty burned to the ground in the early 1980s. Now the City of Henderson plans to revitalize the area with a park. When asked if the City was moving forward with the item that appeared on...
NC Drivers May Soon Face Stricter Restrictions on Cell Phone Use
State lawmakers are working on getting a bill passed that would ban NC drivers from talking on their cell phones while operating a motor vehicle. HB 144 proposes fines for first offenses of talking on the phone while driving. Subsequent convictions would result in fines and insurance points. Exceptions would allow drivers to talk on...
Vance Co. Properties Committee to Discuss Architect for DSS Relocation
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners The following committee meeting will be held in the Administrative Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC: Properties Committee (Brummitt, Taylor, Wilder) Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. – Architect for DSS Relocation...
