Members of the Class of 2018 at Northern Vance High School were honored during the evening of May 17, at their Class Night celebration held in the school’s gymnasium. Students in the 177-member class were recognized for their accomplishments during their high school careers. They also accepted scholarships to further their educations at colleges and universities beginning this fall. Their scholarships totaled almost $2 million. An audience of about 500 people attended Class Night to pay tribute to the graduates. …
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. …
On May 16, 1961 Richard Corbitt, of Corbitt Truck Company, died
On May 16, 1961, Richard Corbitt, a well-known truck builder, died. Corbitt began his business as a tobacco merchant in the 1890s before creating the Corbitt Buggy Company in 1899. Initially building horse drawn buggies to haul agricultural products, Corbitt’s company began to produce passenger cars and trucks, and later buses and military vehicles. The company adopted assembly line production and that, combined with successful marketing efforts, transformed the small Henderson operation into the leader in North Carolina’s auto industry. Though …
G.K. Butterfield: GOP Farm Bill is an Assault on North Carolinians
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), also known as the Farm Bill. While historically a bipartisan endeavor, the Republican Farm Bill cuts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP,” formerly food stamps) by more than $23 billion. These dramatic cuts could kick more than 133,000 North Carolinians off SNAP and cause nearly 51,000 children to lose free and reduced school meals. In his …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market (VCRFM) Wednesday Sales Postponed to June 6
Due to the cold spring weather, many of our produce vendors were unable to get their crops planted as early as usual this year. As a result, our delicious locally grown summer produce will not be ready for consumption for a few more weeks. Therefore, we are moving the date for Wednesday sales to begin June 6, 2018. The VCRFM will continue to open Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please visit us and fill up on fresh local spring produce, canned and baked goods, …
Notice of Properties Committee Meeting
Please note the following Committee Meeting Schedule to be held in the administrative conference room. Properties Committee (Brummitt, Taylor, Wilder) Monday, May 21 – 4:00 p.m. (or immediately after the Public Safety Committee meeting) To review an offer to purchase foreclosed property; other matters as necessary. All commissioners are invited to attend.
Notice of Public Safety Committee Meeting
Please note the following Committee Meeting Schedule to be held in the administrative conference room. Public Safety Committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Faines) Monday, May 21 – 3:00 p.m. To discuss Fire Commission guidelines and fire service structure. All commissioners are invited to attend.
Board of Education Approves Administrative Changes for 2018-2019
The Vance County Board of Education at its meeting on Monday, May 14, approved several administrative changes in Vance County Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. The changes involve new assignments for several principals and assistant principals in the school district. New appointments for principals include: Debbie Hite, current principal of Early College High School, to district administrator for Student Support Services in the Administrative Services Center Andrew Markoch, current principal of Northern Vance High School, to administrator …
Athletics Appointments Announced for Vance County High School and Vance County Middle School for 2018-2019
Athletic directors and head football coaches were appointed for Vance County High School and Vance County Middle School for 2018-2019 with action taken by the Vance County Board of Education at its May 14 meeting. Joseph Sharrow will be the athletic director and Darry Ragland will be head football coach for Vance County High School for the new school year. Len Manley has been named athletic director and Michael Rice has been named head football coach for Vance County Middle …
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. …
Meet and Greet Events with High School Principal
Vance County Schools will host “Meet and Greet” events for our new principals at Vance County Middle School and Vance County High School. The events are designed to provide opportunities for everyone in our community to meet and talk with the principals who will lead these new schools for the 2018-2019 school year. A “Meet and Greet” with new Vance County High School Principal Rey Horner is scheduled for Wednesday, May 30, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at Southern Vance …
Meet and Greet Events with Middle School Principal
Vance County Schools will host “Meet and Greet” events for our new principals at Vance County Middle School and Vance County High School. The events are designed to provide opportunities for everyone in our community to meet and talk with the principals who will lead these new schools for the 2018-2019 school year. A “Meet and Greet” is scheduled with new Vance County Middle School Principal Heddie Somerville on Wednesday, May 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the media center at Northern Vance …
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 …
Henderson City Council Scheduled Regular Meeting
Agenda: I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKS V. ADJUSTMENTS TO AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 9 April 2018 Regular Meeting [See Notebook Tab 1] VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS a) Retiree Wanda Ball VIII. PUBLIC HEARING IX. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON AGENDA ITEMS X. OLD BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. CONSENT AGENDA XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS XIV. REPORTS XV. CLOSED SESSION XVI. PROPOSED BUDGET PRESENTATION …
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 …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will meet on Monday, May 14, 2018, at 7:00 pm in the ASC Board Room, 1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, NC. The packet for the May 14, 2018 meeting: 51418-School-Board-Packet
Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting
The Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee will meet on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to consider applications for various citizen committees. The public is welcome to observe.
Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss general public safety issues. The public is welcome to observe.