February 22, 2012

VGCC schedules Health Unit Coordinator training course

Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for a Health Unit Coordinator course. The program is scheduled to be offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 until 9 p.m., March 19 through July 16. Classes will meet in Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County, with Tonia Starling as the instructor. [...]

Public Safety Committe to discuss Animal Control Issues Thursday

Please be informed that the County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, February 23 at 3:30 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office.   The purpose is to discuss Animal Control matters.

Felon Arrested with Firearm Possession Charges

Rodriguez Crudup

On Tuesday February 21, 2012, officers with the Henderson Police Department took Rodriquez Antwon “Vito” Crudup, 25, 707 Champion Street, Henderson into custody.  Crudup has been indicted by a federal Grand Jury for two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm.  Crudup was placed in the Vance County Jail without bond pending [...]

Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association Meeting

Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association will have a General Meeting February 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be in the Maria Parham Medical Center Auditorium 566 Ruin Creek Rd. Guests include Chief Keith Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department and Sheriff Peter White of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Please come to Voice & [...]

Henderson, NC Shoplifters of the Week

Jeremy Powell

Shoplifters of the week by the Henderson Police Department EDWARD MILES, 18, 275 STEWART ROAD HENDERSONDATE:                           2/18/2012CHARGE:                     SHOPLIFTING- Cited and ReleasedLOCATION:                 WALMARTITEMS:                          SLIMJIM SNACKS SHAJUAN ERVIN, 18, 1313 AXTEL RIDGEWAY ROAD NORLINADATE:                           2/19/2012CHARGE:                     LARCENY- 300.00 Secured BondLOCATION:                WALMARTITEMS:                        CLOTHES, CANDY, HAT ADRIENNE EDWARDS, 29, 54 N. HAWKINS, AVENUE MIDDLEBURGDATE:                          2/9/2012CHARGE:                    OBTAINING PROPERTY BY FALSE PRETENSE- [...]

Vance County Cooperative Extension Garden Tips

WEEKLY REMINDERS 1.  Get pruning tools ready.  Sharpen, oil, tighten etc. 2.  Plant cabbage, carrots, salad greens, potatoes, and spinach. 3.  Cut back ornamental grasses, liriope, etc. 4.  Fertilize tall fescue with a slow-release, turf-grade fertilizer. 5.  Take an inventory of your garden chemicals and fertilizers so you don’t buy what you already have. 6. [...]

Butterfield Commends Arrest of Attempted Suicide Bomber

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Capitol Police arrest of Amine el-Khalifi, who reportedly attempted to carry out a suicide attack at the U.S. Capitol: “Today’s arrest of a man who allegedly planned to carry out a suicide [...]

Butterfield to Join Obama Campaign’s “Greater Together” National HBCU Student Summit, Tuesday

WILSON, NC  — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) will join Obama for America Campaign Manager Jim Messina as he host a student summit at North Carolina Central University on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m.  Other special guests include Democratic Strategist Valerie Jarrett and actress Gabrielle Union.  This event is the official launch of the [...]

Military and Motorsports to Announce Historic Collaboration

Results to Enhance Soldier Safety and Ability, Vehicle Performance and Spur N.C.’s Economy DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY – The N.C. Motorsports Industry and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) today announced a strategic partnership to grow North Carolina’s defense and homeland security economy and increase soldier safety and capabiilty.  The historic collaboration was announced by [...]

Butterfield to Promote Economic Development and Rural Health Access Next Week

WASHINGTON, DC – Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will make several stops to promote small businesses, job growth, healthcare access, and economic development in the region.  On Monday, Butterfield will begin the week by co-hosting an event with the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina, Small Business and Technology Development Center, Minority and [...]