Idea for local economic development: host a re-education and labor camp for all of the teachers and state employees who are about to be laid off. Is it too late to become an X-ray technician? Here’s your open line.
Author: Jason Feingold
Woman arrested for embezzlement
Ashley Mace Champion, 26, of 536 Abbott Road Lot 8 in Henderson, North Carolina was arrested and charged with ten counts of embezzlement on December 23, 2010.
County gives JCPC $15k to complete gang study
The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday evening to give the Vance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC) an additional $15,000 to complete the Vance County Gang Assessment Survey.
Ayscue: city and county “settled on [water] rate”
Vance County Manager Jerry Ayscue told members of the Vance County Board of Commissioners during yesterday evening’s meeting that the county and the City of Henderson have “for the most part settled” on the rate at which Henderson will sell water to the county.
Golden LEAF December 2010 newsletter
Link to the Golden LEAF December 2010 newsletter here.
Tuesday’s open line
We wait with baited breath to learn how much Henderson will charge Vance County for water. Would anyone care to speculate in advance? Here’s your open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Annual 7th Senatorial District Public Forum N.C. Sen. Doug Berger, N.C. Rep.-elect Glen Bradley, and N.C. Rep. Michael H. Wray invite all citizens, civic leaders, and public officials in Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties to the annual 7th Senatorial District Public Forum on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. This event will be held in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus in Henderson, beginning at 10:00 A.M. The forum should end by 2:30 P.M.
Vance board of commissioners meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet today, Monday, January 3, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in its chambers in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Monday’s open line
We cannot help but notice that the North Carolina Senatorial District 7 Annual Forum, whose topic is “Tax Reform and Charter Schools: What Does the Future Hold?” is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19. Consequently, no teacher who is actively engaged in doing his or her job can attend. Teachers are further distanced from the forum by the lack of inclusion of a practicing educator in any of the presentations or panels. By “practicing educator”, …
County water district board will convene Jan. 3
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will convene as the Water District Board on Monday, January 3, 2010 at the end of the regular meeting of the board. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into a closed session to discuss a property matter.
Friday/weekend open line
Let us spend some time reflecting on the best and the worst of Henderson and Vance County’s 2010, as this year’s revels are now nearly ended. Here’s your open line.
Board of ed. called meeting canceled
The Vance County Board of Education’s called meeting for Monday, January 3, 2010 has been canceled. No reason was given for the cancellation.
Search warrant uncovers heroin, firearm
On December 29, 2010, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant at 563 Spring Street in Henderson, North Carolina after receiving numerous drug complaints about the residence.
No county HR meeting for January
According to County Clerk Kelly Grissom, there will be no Human Resources Committee meeting for the month of January. An email from Grissom stated that there are no position vacancies to be addressed nor any other items that need to be addressed by that committee.
Man arrested 43 times for larceny
HPD encourages businesses to join program aimed at curbing larcenies by habitual offenders On December 28, 2010 Calvin Wilson, 51, of 835 Water Street in Henderson, North Carolina was arrested and charged with misdemeanor larceny, second degree trespass, and resisting a public officer.
Thursday’s open line
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NC Rural Center awards $515k in grants
Raleigh -— The North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center has awarded two grants to create jobs and improve the economy in Vance and Warren counties, Rep. Michael H. Wray announced.