Today marked the official release of results from state testing conducted during the spring of 2010.
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Etheridge statement on emergency state aid bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released the following statement today on the Senate passage of an emergency bill to aid states:
Seminar “Understanding the Generations” Aug. 10
The public is invited to a free seminar entitled “Understanding the Generations” on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Commissioners eye improving subdivision roads
County Manager Jerry Ayscue submitted a report to Vance County commissioners during Monday’s regular meeting regarding the improvement of roads in county subdivisions.
Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month
Homicide Case On July 25, 2010 around 12:22 a.m. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Mexican Pool Room at 1109 Old Norlina Road in Henderson, North Carolina in reference to a person that had been shot.
County approves farmers’ market feasibility study
The head of Vance County’s Farmers’ Market Committee, Pete Burgess, asked the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday evening to approve up to $40,000 for a feasibility study to be done by the Earth Wise Company of Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Golden LEAF 2009 annual report
Click here to read Golden LEAF’s 2009 annual report. The report contains details on foundation activities, including grants awarded during the 2009 fiscal year. It also includes the Foundation’s financials.
23 abandoned mobile homes demolished
Vance County Planning & Development Director Jordan McMillen reported to county commissioners on Monday evening that 23 abandoned mobile home units have been taken down so far this year.
HiH video: Vance County Commission 08-02-10
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Watkins, Harris reappointed to EDC
Local businessmen Paul Harris and Sam Watkins were reappointed to the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission (EDC) by unanimous vote during Monday’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners.
County technology committee meets Friday
** UPDATED ** The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Technology Committee has been rescheduled to meet on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the commissioners’ room. The commissioners’ room is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Wray reminds constituents of tax holiday weekend
Raleigh -— Rep. Michael H. Wray today reminded his constituents to take advantage of the state’s sales tax holiday, which starts at 12:01 am on Friday, August 6 and ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 8.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
Since our session ended, the governor has signed several pieces of legislation into law.
County human resources committee meets today
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet today, Monday, August 2 at 3:30 p.m. in the office of County Manager Jerry Ayscue. Ayscue’s office is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
School personnel committee meets tomorrow
The Vance County Board of Education’s Personnel Committee will meet tomorrow, August 3, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Etheridge votes for military contruction bill
Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) supported increased North Carolina job creation and support for the nation’s veterans today with his vote for H.R. 5822, “The Military Construction/ VA Appropriations Bill for 2011.”
Gang assessment committee needs your input
Click image to view complete, full-size document. Vance County is taking a look at gang activity in our county.
NC Special Olympics team wins gold
A Blog by Gov. Bev Purdue Since the opening ceremonies on July 18, 50 athletes, 14 coaches and four staff members have represented North Carolina at the Special Olympics USA National Summer Games in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Henderson recycle items
Here is a list of recycle items that was sent to us by a reader yesterday. The list originates from the Henderson Public Works Department, so we believe that it is a reliable indicator of what can be recycled. Click image to view complete, full-size document.
Butterfield to visit Vance County Aug. 10
According to an email from Vance County Board of Commissioners Clerk Kelly Grissom, Congressman G.K. Butterfield will be visiting for a photo op regarding grant funding that has been awarded to the county through USDA Rural Development for the county-wide water project.