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Painter in art workshop

Local Artists Grants available for Vance, Warren, Franklin, Halifax, Granville, and Northampton Counties

Submitted Article July 13, 2020 Art

Artists in all disciplines are eligible to apply for grants to support their professional and artistic development through a partnership of the North Carolina Arts Council and the Vance County Arts Council, Warren County Arts Council, Halifax County Arts Council, and Franklin County Arts Council. Artist Support Grants will be distributed to eligible applicants by the local Arts Council in the following counties: Vance, Warren, Halifax, Northampton, Franklin, and Granville Counties. Applications for the grants are available at  www.ncarts.org/artist-support-grant. The …

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NCDMV Fees Increase July 1, Per State Law

Submitted Article July 1, 2020 News

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

Submitted Article July 1, 2020 Education

Dr. Jackson, the Vance County Schools Superintendent, shares the latest update for our district.

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Vance County School Board of Education Meeting June 29, 2020

Submitted Article June 26, 2020 Education

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 …

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Vance County Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting

Submitted Article June 26, 2020 County Business

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

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Butterfield Statement on House Passage of the Justice in Policing Act

Submitted Article June 26, 2020 News

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 …

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New Training Series at VGCC Targeted at Restaurants / Cafe Businesses

Submitted Article June 17, 2020 Business, Health

The Small Business Center Vance-Granville Community College is offering a new FREE webinar series to assist businesses as they re-open – and is specifically aimed at restaurant/café/food businesses.   If you’re in the restaurant, coffee or other type of food shop business in these unprecedented times, you know that a normal day is no longer normal.  There are a multitude of new tasks, service limitations and sanitization requirements and your customers have new expectations as well.  This 12-week series is designed …

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Coronavirus and shopping concept

Rep. Terry Garrison Supports Covid-19 Response Bill That Passes NC House

Submitted Article April 30, 2020 Health

Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed its first major COVID-19 response bill.  “There are a lot of people and small businesses hurting right now,” said Rep. Garrison.  “I am proud to support a relief package that will help.” House Bill 1043 passed the NC House today.  It now goes to the NC Senate for its consideration.  The NC Senate yesterday passed a bill with much lower levels of support for public schools, public health, and assistance to local …

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Coronavirus attack in microscopic view. Virus from Wuhan

A Message from Eddie Ellington, Mayor of Henderson, NC

Submitted Article March 27, 2020 Health, Press Release

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 …

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Coronavirus attack in microscopic view. Virus from Wuhan

Vance County and City of Henderson State of Emergency

Submitted Article March 16, 2020 Press Release

View original proclamation here:  20200316 proclamation of a state of emergency.pdf PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY The following Proclamation is issued by the Mayor of the City of Henderson and the Chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners: WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death and is a new strain of coronavirus previously unidentified in humans which can spread from person to person; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United …

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Vance County Schools Alters Breakfast and Lunch Program due to Government Shutdown

Submitted Article January 16, 2019 Education

Due to the Federal Government Shutdown, lunch menus in Vance County Schools have been revised to a minimum level to conserve food and funding. Starting the week of January 21, minimum level means: one main dish, bread, two vegetables, one fruit and milk. No fresh produce will be included, except at elementary schools as part of the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program. This program will be decreased to two days each week. No bottled drinks (water and juice) will be …

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Vance County Emergency Shelter at Eaton Johnson Middle School Now Open

Submitted Article September 13, 2018 News

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.

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Vance County, NC Schools Closed on September 13 and 14

Submitted Article September 12, 2018 Education

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 …

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Vance County Public Schools Accountability Report for 2017-2018 School Year

Submitted Article September 6, 2018 Education

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 …

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Tennisbloc – Free tennis introduction at Henderson Country Club

Submitted Article July 31, 2018

Join Tennisbloc for a fun-filled day in the community by attending one (or both) of our upcoming FREE tennis playdays at the Henderson Country Club tennis courts by the pool! This event is meant to be a preview of the structure and layout of our BRAND NEW fall tennis programs, open to the entire city and beyond! This event will be geared toward beginners and intermediate players—participants will learn a few basic strokes and then put it to practice with …

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Tennisbloc – Free tennis introduction at Henderson Country Club

Submitted Article July 31, 2018

Join Tennisbloc for a fun-filled day in the community by attending one (or both) of our upcoming FREE tennis playdays at the Henderson Country Club tennis courts by the pool! This event is meant to be a preview of the structure and layout of our BRAND NEW fall tennis programs, open to the entire city and beyond! This event will be geared toward beginners and intermediate players—participants will learn a few basic strokes and then put it to practice with …

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Henderson Resident Receives Annual Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award

Debbie Pannill June 29, 2018 Business, Community

Henderson Resident, Tim Neubauer, recently received the annual Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award from Columbia University, beating out 170 nominees. The award was established in 2016 with the goal of recognizing members of the Occupational Safety and Health network for their dedication, professionalism, and accomplishments within the industry. Neubauer is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with over 17 years of field experience who specializes in the construction health and safety field. He is a former Senior Consultant for …

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VGCC Honors Radiography Graduates At Pinning Ceremony

Phil Hart June 28, 2018 Education

Twenty new graduates of Vance-Granville Community College’s two-year Radiography program were honored in a May 7 pinning ceremony in the college’s Civic Center. The Radiography Class of 2018 included James D. Bolton of Henderson, Marco Antonio Carmen-Vazquez of Oxford, Yamile Chavarin of Henderson, Whitney Michelle Cox of Oxford, Crystal Gill of Henderson, Brittany Harmon of Norlina, Gloria Maria Hudnall of Oxford, Corinna W. Hutton of Durham, Jan Maniace of Hillsborough, Aaron McNeill of Oxford, Mark James Meinhart of Louisburg, Bethany …

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Castorela Honored By Butterfield

Phil Hart June 28, 2018 Education

Alejandro Castorela, a 2018 graduate of Southern Vance High School, was honored on June 18, by U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield for his third-place award in the U.S. Congressional Art Competition for District 1. Castorela is shown at left in the photo with Butterfield during the recognition in the Congressman’s Durham office. Castorela won the award for his sketch “The Creation of Art.” His third-place finish was a great achievement from among the hundreds of student art entries in the competition. Castorela …

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State Transportation Board Funds Improvements at Henderson-Oxford Airport

Submitted Article June 26, 2018 Business

The N.C. Board of Transportation has approved state and federal funds for much-needed improvements to nine of North Carolina’s publicly-owned airports.  The $3.7 million in funding, approved by the board during its June meeting, will be used to provide improvements such as better runway lighting, new fuel tanks and safer taxiways.  North Carolina airports serve as a vital economic engine connecting people and business enterprises with the world. They are among the primary economic drivers in their local communities. “We …

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