The Vance County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting in Henderson, N. C. 27536 on October 13, 2014 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form BDDH-E, Public Participation at Board Meetings. This request must be made by …
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During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Legal Aid helps light the pathway to peace
RALEIGH, N.C., October 9, 2014 – While recent high-profile incidents continue to fix the nation’s attention on the problem of domestic violence, Legal Aid of North Carolina is doing its part locally during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to shine a light on the critical ways Legal Aid can help victims escape from violence. Throughout October, Legal Aid’s field offices around the state will display purple lights in their windows to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month and symbolize the ways that …
NCDMV Accepting Applications for Henderson License Plate Agency by November 10th, 2014
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is accepting applications for a Henderson license plate agency. The current agency is operating under a temporary contract. The policy of the Division is to open applications to operate a license plate agency whenever a contract expires or ends. The current agency, located at 946-D West Andrews Avenue, will continue to operate during the application process and its contractor may reapply to operate the business. Routinely, it takes about four months …
Special Called Henderson City Council Meeting October 14th, 2014
Mayor O’Geary has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Tuesday, October 14 2014 at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss: a) Consideration of Presentation by Mr. Hartwell Wright, Human Resources Specialist, NC League of Municipalities regarding the Recruitment and Selection Process for a New City Manager; and b) Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318-11(a)(6) Regarding a Personnel Matter. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 134 Rose …
Henderson License Plate Agency Set to Open Today
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will open its Henderson license plate agency as a temporary site today at 8:30 a.m. The office will be located at 946-D Andrews Avenue and will replace the previous agency that closed on October 1. Office hours for the agency will be from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Monday – Friday. The agency can be contacted by phone at (252) 438-3528 and its fax number is (252) 436-2489. LPAs offer …
NC SAT Scores Show Improvement in 2014
North Carolina’s 2014 seniors posted an average SAT college admission score of 1483, up four points overall from the Class of 2013’s average score, according to the 2014 SAT results released today by The College Board. The national average is 1497 on the Critical Reading, Math and Writing tests that comprise the SAT. North Carolina’s critical reading score (499) surpassed the nation’s reading score (497). The math score in North Carolina was 507 while the nation’s math average was 513. …
NC Cooperative Extension Forestry Updates
HUNTER’S DAY AT THE VANCE COUNTY REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET Saturday, October 11, 2014, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Deer Corn, Hunting Supplies and MUCH MORE! Pork & chicken BBQ sandwiches will also be available, as well as our normal selection of produce and crafts. At 2:00 p.m., we will have a seminar on Deer & Deer Habitat Management, presented by Gregg Batts, Wildlife Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Drive Henderson, …
Vance County Schools – Bus Driver Training
Vance County Schools will be hosting school bus driver training sessions Monday, October 27, through Wednesday, October 29, in the Drama Room at Southern Vance High School. Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification. The training sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 3 p.m. each day Those interested in participating in the training sessions must register prior to the sessions with the school system’s Transportation Department, located at 226 Welcome …
I-440 Ramp Closure at Poole Road for Fortify Project Rescheduled for this Weekend
RALEIGH – Construction crews on the Fortify Project plan to close the ramp from Poole Road onto I-440 West in Raleigh this weekend, as well as the outside lane of westbound Poole Road in the same area. The closures are needed to complete pavement reconstruction at the top of ramp to tie it in with the rebuilt lower section of the ramp. Crews will begin closing the ramp and roadway at 6 p.m. on Friday. They will re-open by 6 …
Free Health Screenings Wednesday October 8, 2014, 10am – 6pm
Reminder! Free Health Screenings for our community, Wednesday October 8, 10-6 ! Screening van located in the front parking lot of Maria Parham Medical Center ! This is a great opportunity for our community, so please come out and get your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index checked and also have a vascular ultrasound done!
State Farmers Market to host 29th annual Decorated Pumpkin Contest Thursday
RALEIGH – From carved creations to dynamic dioramas, children of all ages will have a chance to show off their artistic side during the State Farmers Market’s annual Decorated Pumpkin Contest on Thursday, Oct. 9. The contest is divided into three age divisions: 8 and under, 9 to 15, and 16 and older. Contestants can carve, paint and use other art media to decorate their entries. Decorated pumpkins will be judged on use of color and shape, the quality of …
Vance County Middle and High Schools News October 6-10, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 8 A Publication for Middle and High Schools October 6-10, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday is a teacher workday with no school for students, except at Early College High. Flu vaccines will be administered to …
North Carolina Attorney General: Don’t fall for calls from phony Treasury officials
Hundreds of North Carolinians are fielding phone calls from scammers posing as agents of the US Department of the Treasury. The scammers claim to be calling about a federal criminal matter and threaten that you will be indicted by a grand jury and have to appear before a judge if you fail to respond. These aggressive scammers claim that you have unpaid federal taxes and will go to jail if you don’t pay them right away by purchasing a reloadable …
Vance County Elementary News October 6-10, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2 Issue 8 October 6-10, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Monday is a teacher workday with no school for students, except at Early College High. Flu vaccines will be administered to all interested school system employees and retirees …
The Henderson Fire Department Reminds Henderson and Vance County Residents: Working smoke alarms save lives!
Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week Campaign. “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” Along with Firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, the Henderson Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week October 5-11, to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home and testing them monthly. According to the …
Vance County Schools Local Principals Recognized During October
The month of October is National Principal’s Month and during this special observance Vance County Schools honors its 17 principals who lead our local public schools. Principals are the instructional leaders of their schools. Their leadership and vision are vital to the success of their students and their school faculty and staff members during each school year. All of our principals work very hard each and every day as they must complete a huge range of tasks and make important …
NC Cooperative Extension Garden Updates & More!
THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN, FROM THE WIZS GARDEN SHOW 1. Clean up garden sprayers and store if you will not be using them again this season. If you have spray solution left in a sprayer, use it up on an appropriate site. Also inventory pesticides and be sure they are safely stored. 2. Plant trees and shrubs in the fall! Remember, right plant right place! Check mature size and plant where it has room to grow. Most common planting …
Vance County Planning/Environmental Committee Meeting Notice October 6th, 2014
Please be informed that the County’s Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, October 6th at 11:30 a.m. to discuss a grant extension request from Semprius.
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting October 6th, 2014
VANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSOctober 6, 2014 Download the full packet here: 20141006_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation Pastor Keith Benze, First Presb. Church 1. Appointment 6:00 p.m. Porcha Brooks, Tax OfficeUntimely Exemption Applications 2. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Rural Operating Assistance Program Grant 3. Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Rezoning Request – #RZ1409-21410 Lynnbank Road 4. Public Hearing 6:40 p.m. Rezoning Request – #RZ1409-12041 Vicksboro Road 5. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – speakers are limited to five minutes) …
Friday Night Football October 3, 2014
NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Vikings) Orange High Schoolvs.Northern Vance High School 7 p.m.in Viking Stadium $6.00 admission SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL (Home of the Raiders) Ben. L. Smith High Schoolvs.Southern Vance High School 7 p.m.in Raider Stadium $6.00 admission