As part of her belt-tightening efforts to streamline state government, Gov. Bev Perdue announced this week that Secretary Reuben Young will serve as secretary of the new, restructured Department of Public Safety. The new agency will fold in the responsibilities of the current Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, which Secretary Young currently heads, and the Departments of Correction and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The new agency is the result of Gov. Perdue’s consolidation plan, announced in December …
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SNAP-NC Wednesday at Vance County Animal Shelter
SNAP-NC is a nonprofit organization providing discounted spay-neuter services to North Carolina residents. Our Mission is to address Pet Overpopulation in our State by offering high quality, low cost spay-neuter surgeries for pets belonging to North Carolina families in need. APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED & CAN BE MADE BY CALLING OUR OFFICE AT 919-783-7627. Dog Spay/Neuter – Includes Rabies, Distemper/Parvo vaccine & pain injection 8 to 59 lbs: $100 60 lbs and Up: $125 Cat Spay/Neuter – Includes Rabies, Distemper vaccines …
Henderson Commits to New Museum
Reporter – Leigh Hester – The Henderson City Council unanimously voted August 8 to accept ownership of the home of Bennett Perry to be used as a museum commemorating the history of Henderson and of Vance County. The house, which was left to the city in Mr. Perry’s will, states that the house must be maintained as a museum once accepted by the city. No endowments were left in the will to help make some of the necessary – and …
Gov. Perdue Protects Academic Integrity, Accessibility of NC Pre-Kindergarten Program
Gov. Bev Perdue today instructed the state agency in charge of North Carolina’s pre-kindergarten program to preserve the high standards, quality and accessibility of this crucial academic program for at-risk children. The General Assembly’s budget made significant changes to NC Pre-K (formerly known as More at Four). Changes include a 20 percent cut in funding that reduces the availability of the program to at-risk children, and the transfer of the program from the Department of Public Instruction to the Department …
Free Performances in Works for Vance County Students
Despite budgetary issues, the Vance County school system is still trying to provide opportunities for its students. In a partnership with the Henderson Community Concert Series, they are planning to offer free performances by the North Carolina Symphony on October 4th, 2011 and by a flamenco group in March of 2012. These events will be held at the Civic Center on the Vance Granville Community College campus.
Motor Vehicle B&E Arrest
On August 9, 2011 around 6:23 AM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Scottish Inns, 1759 N. Garnett Street, Henderson in reference to a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle that had just occurred. Officers gained a description of the suspect and of the suspect vehicle. Officers located the suspect vehicle, a brown Chevrolet truck, leaving the area on N. Chestnut Street, Henderson. A traffic stop was conducted and the passenger was identified as the suspect …
Unexpected Budget Cuts Worry School Board
Reporter – Amelia Aycock – At the August 8th, 2011, VCS School Board meeting, the air seemed thick with irritation at unexpected cuts in funding from the state. Approximately $2 million in promised educational funds have been suddenly reverted as the NC General Assembly struggle to create and approve a feasible budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The losses include cuts to driver’s education, which will now cost Vance County students a $35 fee upon successful completion of the program. …
Water Service to Require Security Deposit
Reporter – Leigh Hester – City of Henderson water customers who are chronically late paying their water bills have a wake-up call coming. During the August 8 meeting, Council members unanimously agreed that, starting November 10, any Henderson water customer more than 30 days late paying their water bill will have their service discontinued. Once a customer’s water is cut off for nonpayment, the customer will have to fork over a $150 security deposit in addition to the $12 late …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month August 2011
The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers is requesting information on the following unsolved cases in the Henderson area. Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this and other criminal offenses. All information received is kept confidential. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 492-1925. Callers do not have to give their name. Property Damage Case The Henderson Police Department needs your help in identifying suspects involved in several incidents of property damage. …
New Franklinton High School Grand Opening August 18th
For those interested, the grand opening ceremony for the new Franklinton High School is scheduled for August 18th at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to tour the school and listen to words from area officials including Board of Education Members and County Commissioners, as well as FHS Principal Charles Fuller. The state-of-the-art facility is located at the intersection of Cedar Creek and Lane Store Roads between Youngsville and Franklinton. It is 215,000 square feet and located on a 75-acre …
Henderson to Undergo Redistricting
Reporter – Leigh Hester – Due to population shifts over the past decade, City electoral wards have become unbalanced, and some Henderson citizens will likely be moved into new wards for future elections. After an extended work session in July, certain changes have been recommended: Certain areas areas on Parham Street and north and west within Ward 2 are proposed to be moved to Ward 1. Areas northwest of Garnett Street, currently also part of Ward 2, could shift into …
Accused Murderer Arrested in Henderson
On August 6, 2011, Myron Ray Porter, age 19 of 310 Plum Nutty Road, Henderson, NC was arrested at his residence. He was arrested by Vance County Sherriff’s deputies along with Mecklenburg County, Virginia deputies on a Fugitive Warrant. He is charged with 1st Degree Murder and Firearm Use in Commission of a Felony, First Offense. These charges are related to August 2, 2011 shooting of Demetri Waller in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Waller died on August 4th, 2011 at Duke …
NC Energy Efficient Mobile Home Rebates
Consumers who purchase ENERGY STAR qualified manufactured homes are now eligible to receive a $1,500 rebate, according to the N.C. Energy Office. The rebate amount has been increased from $500 to help more consumers take advantage of the NC Plus program for ENERGY STAR manufactured homes. The Energy Office, with the makers and sellers of manufactured homes and the support of utility companies, are working together to help the state’s consumers cut utility bills and get money back for buying …
VGCC schedules Health Unit Coordinator training course
Area residents interested in starting a new career in health care can pre-register now for a Health Unit Coordinator course offered by Vance-Granville Community College. The program is scheduled to be offered on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1 until 4 p.m., Aug. 22 through Dec. 12, on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Classes will meet in Building 7, room 7136, with Tonia Starling as the instructor. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to understand …
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting August 8th 7pm
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 8 August 2011 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Meeting Agenda Agenda Package New business to consist of: a) Consideration of Approval of the following: 1) Resolution 11—70, A Resolution Amending the current Practice of Turning off Water Service for Delinquent Utility Accounts; 2) Ordinance 11—08, An Ordinance Amending Section15.33 of the Henderson City Code Establishing Utility Security Deposits; 3) Ordinance 11—53, An Ordinance Amendment to the Annual FY …
Shoplifters of the Week
As a service to the public the Henderson Police Department will be releasing on a periodic basis photographs and names of those arrested for shoplifting and larcenies from businesses in the city of Henderson. Asia Raedaine Bullock, 25, of 475 Cobblewood Bend, Chesapeake, Virginia Date: August 3, 2011 Charge: Larceny Location: Wal-Mart Items: Shoes, Clothing Items Christie Lynn Satterwhite, 38, of 1050 Jackson Royster Road, Henderson Date: July 28, 2011 Charge: Shoplifting, Larceny Location: Dollar Tree Items: Energy Shot, Storage …
Narcotic Search Warrant Arrest
On August 1, 2011 members of the Henderson Police Department Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant on 601 N. Chestnut Street after receiving numerous complaints from concerned citizens. During the execution of the search warrant 30 grams of marijuana were located. Also, located inside the residence were children that were living in a dangerous environment. Child Protective Services were contacted and removed the children from the residence. Arrested was Barbara Williams, 47, of 601 N. Chestnut Street, Henderson. Ms. Williams …
Attempted Bank Robbery Arrest
On August 4, 2011 around 1:41 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Bank of America, 1405 N. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC in reference to an attempted bank robbery that had just occurred. Officers responded to the area and gained information on the suspect’s description. Upon further investigation the suspect was quickly located and apprehended at 185 Vincent Hoyle Road Lot 4, Henderson. The nature of the attempt was the suspect passed a note to the teller demanding …
Hydrilla at Kerr Lake Meeting August 11, 2011
Hydrilla is an aquatic weed that has become established over scores of acres in John H. Kerr/Bugg Island Reservoir. August 11, 2011 at 6:30 pm The Glass House at Satterwhite Point State Recreation Area No charge and open to the public. For more info.: 252-438-8188 or paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu Representatives of several agencies will be on-hand, including: • NCSU Aquatic Weed program • US Army Corps of Engineers • NC Cooperative Extension, Vance County • Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Topics for …
VGCC Computer classes scheduled at Main Campus
Students can register now for a pair of courses offered by the Computer Center at Vance-Granville Community College, starting soon on the college’s main campus in Vance County. The “Beginner’s Guide to Computers & Internet” class is scheduled for Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Aug. 16 through Sept. 20. Novice students will get an introduction to the common components and many uses of personal computers through the Windows environment. Students will also learn effective ways to make …