On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested Lamonte Jayquan Adams, 20, 1013 N. Pinkston Street, Henderson. Adams was charged with one count of felony possession of heroin. Adams was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 5,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on May 5, 2014.
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City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday, April 28th, 2014
The Henderson City Council will hold a Short Regular Meeting on Monday, 28 April 2014at 6:00 PM with a Work Session to immediately follow in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20140428_coh_agenda_packet I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKSIn order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governanceas well as provide for good and open …
NC Public Schools State Superintendent June Atkinson: Common Core Proposal
“The Common Core standards in English language arts and mathematics are rigorous and aligned with the skills that students need today. That is why the State Board of Education adopted them in the first place. Under these standards, students are expected to learn important mathematics facts and skills and how to apply them to solve problems. They are expected to learn to read, write, speak and listen well and to support their ideas with facts and details. That is why …
Paving Begins on the I 40/440 Fortify Project in Raleigh
Raleigh—Motorists traveling through the I-40/440 Fortify project in southeast Raleigh may notice crews today have begun paving the lanes inside the barrier walls currently up between the I-40/440 split north to beyond the Poole Road exit. Traffic is not expected to be impacted and will continue to maintain its two-lane traffic pattern outside the barrier walls until paving is completed at the end of the summer in this section of the 11.5 mile project. At that time, traffic will be shifted …
N.C. strawberry growers expect strong season
RALEIGH – Despite a late cold snap, local strawberry growers are still expecting a strong season that will last into the first part of June. “It’s been a challenging winter season for strawberry growers, including a record freeze in early January and a late cold snap in April,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Fortunately, growers used a combination of row covers and irrigation to preserve the crop with minimal loss, and we are set for an outstanding season.” Several growers …
Audio: Vance County Intergovernmental – Recreation – April 23rd, 2014
Audio from Vance County Intergovernmental Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. The purpose is to discuss Recreation. [jwplayer mediaid=”58348″]
Two VGCC Students take top prize at Culinary competition
A pair of students in the Culinary Arts program at Vance-Granville Community College recently came away from a regional cooking competition with a victory. Shiona MacLean and Matthew Hosier, both of Oxford, won first place at an American Culinary Federation “Mystery Box” Hot Food competition held on April 1 as part of the annual Wake Technical Community College Culinary Arts Showcase. The event attracted more than 2,000 people to the Raleigh Convention Center. MacLean and Hosier competed against two-person teams …
VGCC and Warrenton Fire Department partner to offer training
Vance-Granville Community College recently brought together fire department officials from throughout the region to receive training on the state’s new fire rating schedule and on what they can do to reduce local residents’ insurance costs. VGCC’s Fire/Rescue Programs partnered in this initiative with the Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department, which hosted the class on April 4-5. Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department Chief Walter Gardner, who also serves as Mayor of Warrenton and works as an insurance agent, helped arrange the …
Vance County Intergovernmental Committee to meet Wednesday
Please be informed that the County’s Intergovernmental Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. The purpose is to discuss Recreation.
Pesticide Disposal Program hits milestone with 3 million pounds collected
RALEIGH – Last week the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program surpassed 3 million pounds collected since the program began in 1980. At a collection day in Nash County the program needed just 763.5 pounds to hit the 3 million pounds. Instead, residents dropped off 6,000 pounds for disposal. “North Carolina’s was the first pesticide disposal program in the nation,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Based on weight, pesticides are more expensive and more problematic …
Coal Ash Cleanup Meeting April 24th, 2014
COMMUNITY LEADERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS: WE NEED YOUR HELP! WE ARE IN A RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE OUR WATER, OUR WAY OF LIFE, OUR ECONOMY, AND OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE WHERE H. Leslie Perry Library 205 Breckenridge Street Henderson, NC 27536 WHEN Thurs. April 24th from 6:00-8:00pm We will meet to discuss the dangers of coal ash contamination, outline our concerns, strategize a coordinated cleanup campaign, and determine and delegate actions to be taken. Please come to …
Award-Winning Educator Dr. Randy Bridges ’77 to Deliver 2014 Commencement Address
LOUISBURG, N.C.—Louisburg College is pleased to announce that Dr. Randy Bridges, a 1977 graduate of the College, will deliver this year’s commencement address on Friday, May 2, 2014, at 5:00pm in the Frances Boyette Dickson Auditorium of the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC). Bridges served for two years as the superintendent of the Stafford County Public Schools in Stafford, Virginia, and was the first African American to hold that position in the county. In 2013, he moved back to his …
Vance County Schools Revised Committee Meetings
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates: * Finance Committee, Tuesday, April 29th, 5:30 pm followed by the Policy Committee * Community Relations, Tuesday, April 29th, 6:00 pm or immediately following Policy Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Space still available for antique farm equipment at Got to Be NC Festival in May
RALEIGH — Festival organizers are still accepting applications from farm-equipment enthusiasts and tractor clubs for the farm display at the Got to Be NC Festival, May 16-18, at the State Fairgrounds. Tractors in working order also can participate in the daily tractor parade on the fairgrounds. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required. Registration forms are available online at www.gottobencfestival.com. “With about 1,000 machines, the festival is typically one of the largest showcases of antique farm equipment in the Southeast,” …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Avoid home break-ins while on vacation
Planning to travel over Easter weekend, or looking forward to a trip later this summer? Before you leave, take some simple steps to keep your home and belongings safe while you’re away. Burglars are always on the lookout for empty houses. Protect yourself by NOT sharing your travel plans on social media sites. If a burglar knows you’ll be away, your home could be an easy target. Once you’re packed and ready to leave, follow these safety tips to get …
NCDOT Division of Aviation Sponsors Aviation Career Day for High School Students April 28
Raleigh—The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation will sponsor an Aviation Career Day for high school students at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, April 28. The event will feature speakers from a variety of high-growth aviation sectors. “This is a great opportunity for Triangle-area high school students that are in need of career and job shadowing opportunities,” said Division of Aviation Director Bobby Walston. The following career areas will be presented: Unmanned …
Audio: City of Henderson City Council Meeting April 14th, 2014
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Kerr Lake Art Show winners named
Entries in the 48th Annual Kerr Lake Art Show, co-sponsored by Vance-Granville Community College and the Kerr Lake Art Society, were judged and put on display for the public in the lobby of the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, April 14-18. This year’s competition saw 21 visual artists from throughout the region submit a total of 61 works in a variety of two-dimensional media, according to Lelia Brigham of Henderson, the Kerr Lake Art Society’s …
VGCC Student graduates from Leadership Program
Vance-Granville Community College student Theresa Chiplis of Norlina recently graduated from the North Carolina Community College Student Leadership Development Program (SLDP). Graduates were honored at a ceremony in Raleigh on March 14. Serving as keynote speaker for the event was Hilda Pinnix-Ragland of Cary, who is the vice president of corporate public affairs for Duke Energy, as well as a member and former chair of the State Board of Community Colleges. Chiplis is a student in the Global Logistics Technology, …
Vance County Schools Upcoming Committee Dates
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates: * Building & Grounds, Thursday, April 17th, 8:30 am * Personnel Committee, Tuesday, May 6th, 8:30 am Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.