On Thursday, July 2, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 1141 East Andrews Avenue in Henderson in response to someone being shot. When officers arrived, they found Ronald Williams, 37, 1923 Nicholas Street, Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. Williams was transported by emergency service personnel to Maria Parham Medical Center for treatment. On Monday, July 6, 2015, David Lee Davis, 42, 151 Burwell Avenue, Henderson surrendered himself to investigator’s with the Henderson Police Department. Davis was …
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Small Town Main Street Communities Gain Main Street Status
Raleigh, N.C. — Nearly a dozen Small Town Main Street communities have now achieved Main Street status. Those communities are Ayden, Benson, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Elizabethtown, Tryon, Valdese, Waxhaw and Williamston. These cities and towns have fulfilled the requirements necessary to achieve this designation such as hiring a permanent Main Street director and organizing their downtown revitalization work in accordance with the Main Street Four-Point® program. These communities will benefit from additional training and resources that the NC Main Street …
For freshest peaches, go directly to the source
RALEIGH – July is Peach Month in North Carolina, and one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting a great peach is to buy directly from growers at orchards, roadside stands and farmers markets. “Unlike in other states, the vast majority of North Carolina peaches are sold directly to consumers within a few days of harvesting,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Buying peaches that soon after harvest ensures you are getting a quality, tree-ripened peach that has had time …
Vance County Board of Education Called Meetings July 8 and 9th
The Vance County Board of Education will meet in specially called meetings on the following dates and at the following times: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Hampton Inn, 385 Ruin Creek Rd., Henderson, NC 27536. The only item on the agenda for each day will be a closed session for confidential personnel matters pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) and G.S. 115C-319. The board …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month (Rewards Offered for Info)
Robbery Case: On May 27, 2015 at approximately 8:55 pm. Henderson Police Department officers responded to Walgreens 1411 Oxford Road Henderson, in reference to a armed robbery. Upon arrival officers talked to an employee who stated that a white male heavy set had a hand gun and robber the pharmacy of drugs. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can leave anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday July 6th, 2015
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday July 6th, 2015 Download the full agenda packet here: 20150706_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation Rev. Mary Anderson, Associate MinisterShiloh Baptist Church 1. Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Economic Development Projects,Contract Negotiation, Personnel MatterComposite Board to Reappoint/Appoint Chair and two Membersto the Vance County ABC Board 2. Appointment 6:00 p.m. Stelfanie Williams, VGCCActivities Update 3. Appointment 6:15 p.m. Sheriff Peter White, Police Chief MarcusBarrow, District Attorney Mike WatersCrime Update 4. Appointment 6:30 p.m. USDA – Rural DevelopmentLetter of …
Marijuana Growing Operation Raided
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit, N. C. State Bureau of Investigation, N. C. Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency, and the Vance County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 239 Country Acres Drive in Henderson. Officers dismantled a sophisticated indoor marijuana growing operation. Growing marijuana, grow lights, electrical equipment, fans and other items were seized during the search. Manuel Queirous, 29, 180 Country Acres Drive, Henderson was charged with maintaining a dwelling …
Keep your Independence Day celebration safe with these fire safety tips
RALEIGH – Officials with the N.C. Forest Service encourage people to celebrate Independence Day by viewing public fireworks displays rather than risk starting fires by setting off their own fireworks. “Many wildfires that occur during this time of the year start due to the careless use of Class C fireworks such as sparklers, fountains, glow worms, smoke devices and trick noisemakers,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With many free fireworks shows planned across the state, there are a lot of …
Franklin and Wake counties join quarantine area for emerald ash borer
RALEIGH – Franklin and Wake counties are the latest to come under quarantine rules restricting the movement of hardwood firewood, ash nursery stock and other ash materials after emerald ash borers were confirmed in both counties. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler signed an emergency quarantine order allowing the expansion. An emerald ash borer was found via the capture of a cerceris wasp in Franklin County. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Plant Industry Division had been monitoring sites in …
Detours on Rolesville Bypass Project will now start Monday, July 6
Raleigh— Closures that were planned to start this past weekend on the U.S. 401/ Rolesville bypass project will now begin on Monday, July 6, instead, weather permitting. They were originally postponed until July 11, but will begin five days earlier to expedite the work and give drivers access to the bypass earlier. Contractors plan to close a section of U.S. 401 between just north of Louisbury Road and Forestville Road for eight hours, from 9 p.m. on Monday until 5 …
City of Henderson Meeting with USDA/Rural Development State Director
The Henderson City Council has been invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 3:00 p.m with USDA/Rural Development State Director Randy Gore regarding housing issues. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. It is possible a quorum of City Council may attend; however, no action by Council will be taken.
Master Gardener Volunteer Training Begins Late July
Cooperative Extension in Vance and Warren Counties announces that the biennial Master Gardener Training Class will begin on July 28th. Participants will learn all they need to know to join this pre-eminent volunteer program. Prospective volunteers will receive 40 hours of instruction in all aspects of horticulture, including trees, lawns, flowers, vegetables, fruits, pest management and much more. Upon successful completion, participants are then required to provide 40 hours of volunteer service on community projects. Past projects have included demonstration …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meetings July 6th, 2015
Please note that the July 6th meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. The reason is to enter into closed session to discuss economic development matters that will be addressed in two public hearings later in the meeting. The HR Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m.
From the Rolling Stones to the Beach
Raleigh – Two big summer events this week – The Rolling Stones concert and Fourth of July – will mean more drivers on area roadways, including the Fortify I-40/I-440 work zone in Raleigh where crews are shifting lanes in advance of construction on an 8.5-mile stretch of I-40. Nearly 40,000 fans will converge on Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on Wednesday, July 1, to see the iconic rock band. To help drivers know before they go, the North Carolina Department of Transportation …
Wake County Resident Arrested on Heroin Charges
On Tuesday, June 23, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit arrested a Wake County resident on heroin related charges. John Gregory Smith, 23, 488 Horace Baker Road, Zebulon was charged with one count of possession of heroin. Smith was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 20,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on July 2, 2015.
Veteran VGCC educator and program receive accolades
Vance-Granville Community College’s School-Age Education program and Jacquelin Heath, the instructor and program head, have recently earned recognition on the local and state levels. Heath, a resident of Henderson, was honored with the “Director’s Award of Achievement” from Del Ruff, director of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP), at the organization’s annual SYNERGY Conference, held this year in Greenville. The conference brings together afterschool and expanded learning providers and supporters for training and sharing of best practices. …
Vance County Schools – Scholarship Recipients
The Vance County Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education (PAGE) has announced three graduating seniors from Northern Vance and Southern Vance high schools have been awarded scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year. The scholarship recipients are shown in the accompanying photo holding the plaques that bear their names and will hang in their respective schools. The students include, from left, Chris Pendergrass, who won the Jerold P. Murdock Memorial Scholarship; Moriah Davis, who won the Top Graduate from Southern …
Vance County Schools – Gregory Honored at Reception
The Vance County Board of Education and Vance County Schools honored retiring Superintendent Ronald E. Gregory at a reception on June 18, in the cafeteria at Northern Vance High School. Gregory is retiring June 30 after 52 years in education, with the last 48 years in Vance County. He has served as superintendent since August of 2011. Approximately 200 co-workers, friends and family members came together to recognize his many achievements in serving Vance County students and employees. Gloria J. …
Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee Meeting June 30,2015
The Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Human Resources Policy Manual. This meeting is open to the public.
Five stores pay fines for price-scanning errors
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division has collected fines from stores in Franklin, Gaston, Henderson and Wake counties for excessive price-scanning errors. The Standards Division conducts periodic, unannounced inspections of a business’ price-scanner system to check for accuracy between the prices advertised and the prices that ring up at the register. If a store has more than a 2 percent error rate on overcharges, inspectors discuss the findings with the store manager and conduct …