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Florence Expected to Gain Strength Over the Weekend, Could Impact Eastern US
-Information courtesy Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations Florence, churning out in the Atlantic, has weakened to tropical storm status but is expected to gain strength again over the weekend. According to Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations, local residents need to keep an eye on the forecast and...
Vance Co. Schools to Offer Bus Driver Training – Sept. 25-27
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools (VCS) will be hosting a school bus driver training class September 25 – 27, 2018, in Room I-103 at Vance County Middle School. Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification. We will only be training individuals to drive school buses for...
Henderson Sentenced to 42 Months for Felon in Possession of Firearm Charge
-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that today, HYKEEM HENDERSON, 27, of Henderson, North Carolina, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge James C. Dever III to 42 months imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release. HENDERSON...
Vance Co. Commissioners to Discuss Phase 3 of Water System at Sept. 10 Meeting
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, September 10, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by Rev. Joseph Ratliff, Shiloh Baptist Church. Agenda items include: Water District Board – a. Staff...
Brassfield Fire Dept. to Hold Annual BBQ Fundraiser This Sat.
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Brassfield Volunteer Fire Department will hold their Annual Home-Cooked BBQ Fundraiser this Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. BBQ pork and chicken will be served for $10 a plate. Eat-in is all-you-can-eat or take-out available. Come out and support the...
Granville Co. Emergency Management Urges Preparedness During Peak Hurricane Season
-Press Release, County of Granville You can’t predict when weather-related emergencies will occur, but you can plan on how to respond when disasters strike. September is National Preparedness Month and Granville County Emergency Management urges all residents to follow these helpful tips: Make a plan and practice it routinely with family members...
Commissioner Hester Says ‘We’ve Reached the Bottom and We’re Headed Back Up’
Thomas “Tommy” Hester, Jr., whose many accolades include local business owner and chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the current economic growth and the future potential of the local area. With phase III of the process, the County is expanding the existing...
Data Shows Marked Improvement in Vance Co. Schools for 2017-18 Year
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools showed substantial improvements for the 2017-2018 school year based on accountability data released today by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, evidence of the accuracy of the district theme for the year, “Year of Breakthrough.” The results were made public today after the data was presented to...
Judd Sentenced For Felon in Possession of a Firearm Charge
-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that today in federal court, United States Chief District Judge James C. Dever, III sentenced XAVIER RAMONE JUDD, 32, of Henderson to 36 months of imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release...
