American Cancer Society’s Vance County Relay for Life 2008 Caregiver of the Year The Third Annual Caregiver of the Year Award will be presented in honor of those unsung heroes who dedicate themselves to making the lives of others more comfortable and their lives more dignified.
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Alleged crack dealer busted
Chief K.L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reported yesterday that members of his department executed a search warrant on a residence located at 946 Gay Street in Henderson.
VCS forum stresses need for new construction
Chair of the Vance County Board of Education Gloria White and Vance County Superintendent of Schools Norm Shearin Editor’s Note: This video is presented in three parts. The first link shows the introduction of the forum. The second link is to a video presentation produced by Vance County Schools regarding the building and maintenance needs of Vance schools. The third link shows the balance of the forum. Link to the introduction of the forum. Link to the Vance County Schools …
Murder/suicide on Water Street
On April 30, 2008, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 833 Water Street in reference to someone shot.
VCS to hold community education forum
Vance County Schools is sponsoring a “Community Forum on Education” on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Henderson Middle School.
Orange educator is NC Teacher of the Year
Cindi Rigsbee, a sixth/seventh grades reading resource teacher at Gravelly Hill Middle School, Orange County Public Schools, was named the 2008-09 AT&T North Carolina Teacher of the Year at a formal banquet held tonight in Raleigh.
County Planning/Enviromental Com. to meet
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet today, Thursday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss guidelines for housing projects and a written policy for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) urgent repairs.
Car seat check Thursday, May 1
The Henderson-Vance Safe Kids will have a Child Passengers Safety Car Seat Check today, Thursday, May 1, 2008.
NC teacher of the year to be announced
Editor’s Note: It’s not that I was passed over (again). It’s just that I’m so good they can’t do without me for a year. The 2008-09 AT&T North Carolina Teacher of the Year was to be announced last night during a recognition dinner and awards ceremony at the Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Drive, Raleigh.
Car trouble in H-town
Arrests – Tonya Henderson, of 631 Arch Street, was arrested for disturbing the peace on Sunday. She was confined in the Vance County Jail under a $100 secured bond.
Safe Kids holds Gear Up Games
E.M. Rollins 5th graders learn about water safety from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Health care issues are extremely important concerns for North Carolinians.
The check is in the mail
Washington, D.C. —- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today told residents of the Second Congressional District to be on the lookout for their Recovery Rebate checks.
State Board of Ed. meets next week
The State Board of Education will meet next week, April 29 – May 1, in the Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Meet the (alleged) meat thieves
This man is alleged to have stolen pork loin and baby back ribs valued at $15 on March 15, 2008. He possibly left the scene in a small red car.
School board calls special meeting
The Vance County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the break room of the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a budget work session on the 2008-2009 budget and to approve the proposed 2008-2009 budget.
2008-9 Vance County Schools calendar
Click to enlarge image Above is the school calendar for the 2008-2009 school year that was approved by the Vance County Board of Education at its last meeting on April 14, 2008.
Assaults on people and property
Arrests – Keith Williams, of 271 Beckford Drive, Apt. F-1, was arrested for assault on a female. He was confined in the Vance Count Jail with no bond.