A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will increase, effective July 1, 2020. As mandated by state law, the DMV is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past four years. The increase will be 7.86 percent for about 90 license and registration-related fees. Examples of the changes includes a 50 cent per year increase for a regular driver license. Currently, the fee …
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Vance County Schools Reopening Update
Dr. Jackson, the Vance County Schools Superintendent, shares the latest update for our district.
Vance County School Board of Education Meeting June 29, 2020
Vance County School Board of Education Meeting – via Zoom Meeting Agenda June 29, 2020-1:00 pm Call to Order Moment of Silence *Approval of Minutes IJ * Approval of Meeting Agenda Recognitions/Announcements Comments from the public Superintendent’s Report A. *CTE Plan I/ B. *Title I Plan IJ C. *Migrant Plan II D. Reopening Update/Recommendations E. International Teacher/Executive Order Board of Education Standing Committees A. *Personnel I/ B. *Finance# C. *Building & Grounds I D. Policy E. *Curriculum ll F. Community …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting
This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. Please note there will be no public comment session during this special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Enter into closed session for attorney-client privileged matter 2. Confederate monument 3. Other items as necessary
Butterfield Statement on House Passage of the Justice in Policing Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Butterfield voted in favor of passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement and build trust between law enforcement and our communities. “The American people have spoken—enough is enough. We are in the midst of a movement and an historic moment of national outrage as we mourn those who have been killed by police brutality and racial injustice” said …
A Message from Eddie Ellington, Mayor of Henderson, NC
My Fellow Citizens: As we face these times of uncertainty, we must remember we cannot control what happens, however we can control how we respond and how we react. I want to reassure the residents of Henderson and Vance County that we have taken steps to carry us through these moments. This is a time to stand with one another as we realize our own shared humanity. For we, as a society and a community have been altered with a …
Vance County Emergency Shelter at Eaton Johnson Middle School Now Open
Eaton Johnson Middle School located on Beckford Drive is now open as an emergency shelter. The shelter opened at 5pm September 13th, 2018. Please see below for a list of recommended shelter items that residents are asked to bring with them.
Vance County, NC Schools Closed on September 13 and 14
Vance County Schools will be closed on Thursday, September 13, and Friday, September 14, 2018 for all students and staff members. The schools are operating on a regular schedule today, September 12. All evening activities at all schools for today are cancelled. The Evening Academy will be closed today. Future announcements about our schools’ schedules will be placed on the school system’s Twitter and Facebook pages, as well as listed on the district website and announced on local television and …
Vance County Public Schools Accountability Report for 2017-2018 School Year
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 the N.C. State Board of Education at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/reporting/ Superintendent Anthony Jackson noted, “It is with great celebration that we announce six Vance County Schools improved their School Performance Grade (SPG) by …
New Nursing Scholarship Named in Honor of Retired Registered Nurse
Hutson Wester of Henderson recently made a donation to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund to create the Brenda McGee Wester, R.N., Academic Achievement Scholarship in honor of his wife. Wester has long been a supporter of the college’s scholarship program. He started his first scholarship in the 1980s, recently elevating the Hutson Wester Insurance scholarship to the Presidential Merit Award status. He started the Virginia L. Wester Academic Achievement Scholarship in 2015 in memory of his former wife. He …
City of Henderson Recommended Budget for 2018-2019
In accordance with the Henderson City Charter and the Statutes of the State of North Carolina, the FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget is herewith submitted to the City Council for its review, deliberation, amendments and adjustments as deemed appropriate, and adoption prior to July I st. The City Administration looks forward to working with the Mayor and members of City Council on the budget during the next several weeks, and helping it achieve a spending plan which addresses the needs and …
Henderson Budget Work Sessions Cancelled
During the Public Meeting Budget Work Session last evening (Monday, May 21) Council concluded its budget deliberations so the remainder of the Budget Work Sessions have been cancelled. Council will formally approve the budget during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 11, 2018.
VGCC President Dr. Stelfanie Williams Resigns To Take Position of Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University
Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of Vance-Granville Community College, announced today that she has accepted the position of Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University, effective Aug. 13, 2018. “It has been an honor and joy to lead and serve at Vance-Granville Community College,” Dr. Williams said. “I am proud of the success over these years, and I am confident that, with the fine faculty and staff and community support, the best is yet to come for the college.” …
Bypass of Untreated Wastewater
The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 968,000 gallons of untreated water starting May 7, 2018 due to a fallen tree and other debris dislodging the existing sanitary sewer on piers across the creek. This occurred on the Red Bud Outfall to the west of Tiny Broadwick Boulevard and Oxford Road (Hwy 158 Business). After locating the problem, pumps were set up to begin pumping the spill back into the sewer system and approximately 202,500 gallons of affected creek water was pumped back …
Early College Seniors Honored at Class Night
Members of the Class of 2018 at Vance County Early College High School were honored during the evening of May 15 at their Class Night. A total of 38 seniors are in the graduating class. During the Class Night celebration, they received accolades for their accomplishments in high school and many of them were presented with thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to further their education at four-year colleges and universities in the fall. An audience of over 400 parents, …
Class Night Held for Southern Vance Seniors
The Class of 2018 at Southern Vance High School, with 170 members, were honored May 15 during their Class Night celebration in the school’s gymnasium. They were recognized for their achievements during their high school careers and received scholarship funds to further their education in college. Scholarship funds for the class total about $2 million. Hundreds of parents, siblings, other family members, school staff members, school system officials and community members came to the event to cheer on the graduates. …
Vance County Public Schools – No School for Students on May 16, 2018
The Vance County Board of Education tonight approved designating Wednesday, May 16, as an optional teacher work day with no school for students in all Vance County Schools. The change for the day is because a large number of teachers from our school district are expected to attend a public education advocacy rally on May 16 in Raleigh. We want parents to know that meals will be available to students at the following schools: Pinkston Street Elementary, L.B. …
Vance County Schools Plans for May 16
After meeting with the officers and representatives of the Vance County Association of Educators and reviewing staff request leave data, Superintendent Anthony Jackson will recommend to the Board of Education on Monday evening that Vance County Schools convert Wednesday, May 16, to a student holiday and an optional teacher work day. A majority of the Board of Education has indicated their support of the request and plans to approve the superintendent’s recommendation at their meeting on Monday evening. The recommendation …
VGCC Honors Student-Athletes at Banquet
Vance-Granville Community College celebrated Vanguard student-athletes at the college’s annual Athletics Banquet, held on March 23 in the Civic Center on the Main Campus. VGCC Coordinator of Student Activities & Athletics Jermiel Hargrove praised the students for their hard work, both on the court and in the classroom. He recognized in particular the women’s volleyball team captain, Hannah Arneth of Oxford, and the men’s basketball team co-captains, Mitch Beck of Raleigh and Kenneth “KJ” Finley, Jr., of Louisburg. Arneth announced …
Meredith College Vice President To Speak At Curriculum Graduation
Dr. Jean Jackson, vice president for college programs at Meredith College, will be the principal commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s graduation exercises on Friday, May 11. Sovanny “Sophie” Taylor, president of the VGCC Student Government Association, will be the student speaker. Nearly 500 students are scheduled to be honored during ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. at the gazebo by the lake on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. For those unable to attend the event in person, VGCC …