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McMillen: Vance Co. Board Begins 2019-2020 Budget Preparations
County Manager Jordan McMillen was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ recent two-day planning retreat, held for 2019-2020 fiscal year budget preparation purposes. According to McMillen, day one of the retreat included presentations by various county department heads, a change from previous years that led...
Perry Library and VITA Offering Free Tax Preparation Services
-Information courtesy Katrina R. Reid, Vance County VITA VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is offering free tax preparation services at Perry Memorial Library now through Monday, April 15, 2019, during the following days and times: Mondays: 2:30 – 7 p.m. Thursdays: 2:30 – 5 p.m. Fridays: 2:30 – 5 p.m. Please bring all income documentation...
Maria Parham Health’s Cafeteria Under Construction, Closed to Foot Traffic
-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health Starting Monday, February 4, 2019, the cafeteria of Maria Parham Health in Henderson will be under construction. During this period, the cafeteria will be closed to all normal foot traffic. Breakfast and lunch meal service for employees and visitors will be available daily in the Outpatient Surgery waiting area. A...
Applications Being Accepted for Hurricane Florence Reforestation Fund
-Information courtesy NCDA&CS Woodland owners in 52 counties impacted by Hurricane Florence and recognized as federally-declared disaster areas can now apply for cost-share funding for reforestation efforts. The North Carolina General Assembly approved $2.5 million in time-limited funding for reforestation efforts that will be administered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and...
NC Coop. Extension to Hold Blueberry Workshop for New & Seasoned Growers Alike
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties, NC Cooperative Extension NC Cooperative Extension is conducting a blueberry workshop on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 2292 US 158, Oxford, NC (watch for signs). This workshop will cover topics such as site analysis and soil preparation, variety selection, proper pruning techniques and other...
Thomas “Tom” C. Church Named 2018 Citizen of the Year
Tom C. Church, dedicated supporter of local education, founder of the Henderson Community Foundation and local businessman, was named Citizen of the Year at the 81st annual Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Banquet held in the Civic Center of Vance-Granville Community College on January 31. Tommy Hester, the 2017 Citizen of the Year recipient, presented...
First United Methodist Church Receives Shining Moment in Education Award
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools has named First United Methodist Church of Henderson as its most outstanding business partner for the 2018-2019 school year and the recipient of the school system’s Shining Moment in Education Award. This is the 17th year the school system has presented the award. Additional nominees this year...
Info Leads To Traffic Stop, Search Warrant, and Arrests
Press Release from the Office of Sheriff Curtis Brame ON JANUARY 30, 2019 MEMBERS OF THE VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION RECEIVED INFORMATION ABOUT A BREAK-IN ON BEGONIA LANE THE DAY BEFORE. BASED ON THAT INFORMATION, DETECTIVES STOPPED THE SUSPECT VEHICLE ON NORTH GARNETT STREET AND RECOVERED A STOLEN PISTOL FROM THE CAR...
