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Vance County Commissioners Receive $57M Budget
The Vance County Board of Commissioners received the 2024-25 budget recommendation Tuesday afternoon. The budget totals more than $57 million and achieves a revenue-neutral tax rate of $61.3 cents per $100 property value, down from the current rate of 89 cents. It took about 15 minutes for Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry to present...
TownTalk: Author Rosetta Canada-Hargrove Publishes Two Books
It was when she first moved to the Henderson area, some 40 years ago, that Rosetta Canada-Hargrove started writing her first book. But, as with so many people, “life” intervened and papers and notes got put away in boxes for later. As it turns out, “later” was during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her husband and...
The Local Skinny! 100 Deadliest Days
Sandwiched in between two national holidays – Memorial Day and Labor Day – is a period of about 100 days that parents of teen drivers never want to commemorate: During those three or so months have proven to be the deadliest for teen drivers. During the summer months, teen drivers find themselves with more time...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-28-24 Noon
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Vance County United Way Grant Applications Due June 10
The United Way of Vance County’s 2024 grant application period is now open. Deadline for submission is close of business on Monday, June 10, 2024, and grants are planned to be awarded by the end of June. According to information from Grants Committee Chairperson Sheri Jones, the turnaround time is quick, but the application is...
Warren Residents Invited To May 30 S-Line Mobility Hub Meeting
Warren County Community and Economic Development, the N.C. Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division and project engineers will be at the Warren County Recreation Complex on May 30 for a community engagement event to talk about the future of the S-Line as part of the project’s mobility hub feasibility study. NCDOT is working with communities...
Franklin Commissioners Considering $180 Million Total Budget; Public Hearing June 3
Franklin County commissioners are considering a total budget of more than $180 million, which includes adding more than a dozen new county employees, calling for new fees and increases in others, and setting the property tax rate at .505 per $100 valuation. Franklin County Manager Kim Denton’s May 20 budget presentation calls for just slightly...
VCS Begins Graduations; 202 Graduate from VCHS, Early College At 6 PM
-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Graduation season is officially underway in Vance County Schools, as Vance County High School awarded 202 students with their high school diplomas on Friday, May 24, 2024, in the Vance County High School stadium. The ceremony began at 9 a.m. Posting of Colors was presented by...
Chamber Member Spotlight: Kerr Lake Country Club
– This post sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Kerr Lake Country Club is celebrating 60 years! Since the mid-1960’s, this semi-private club has been a destination for families and individuals who want to enjoy a round of golf, a game of tennis or who just want to relax poolside. Located at 600 Hedrick...
Vance County Schools Earns National Beta District Of Distinction Honor
Vance County Schools has been named a 2023-2024 National District of Distinction by the National Beta organization, the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. According to information from VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin, the local school district is the only district in the state to receive the award, and one of only 64 districts...
