On April 8, 2015, after an extensive joint operation, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson Police Department simultaneously served six search warrants on the addresses listed below. Information had been developed that stolen items were being purchased by the proprietors of various stores for resale purposes. The one dwelling listed below resulted from information that items from this operation where being stored on the premises. During the service of the search warrants multiple items were recovered …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Veterans, Nurses and More
Video of the Week: I hope you will take a moment to watch this video from my trip with the poverty-fighting organization called CARE, when we traveled to the Western Highlands region of Guatemala. I met with community health volunteers who are dedicated to helping moms stay healthy during their pregnancies and discussed the importance of empowering women across the globe. Click here or on the picture above to watch the video. Weekly Update: This week at home …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Week of 5/10/2015
The Market is open Wednesdays & Saturdays 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This Week at the Market JASM Farms will have fresh Vance County Strawberries, spring onions and radishes. Franklin Brothers Nursery and Harvey Hills Farms will have bedding plants, shrubs, herbs, planting vegetables and fruits, hanging baskets, and flowers. You can also get fresh eggs – chicken & duck – from Harvey Hills Farm! Ms. Ada’s Baked Goods will have sweet breads, jams, rolls, pies, and small cakes. The …
White House Weekly Address: Honoring the 70th Anniversary of V-E Day
In this week’s address, the President honored the 70th anniversary of V-E Day. On this occasion, we commemorate the Allied victory in Europe during World War II. It is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who decades ago served and sacrificed for the cause of freedom. This was the generation that, by ending the war, literally saved the world, laying a foundation for peace. The President asked that in addition to commemorating this important anniversary, we …
Monday Open Line
Today is the 161st birthday of a German-American whose name may not be familiar, but whose invention had a profound impact on the reading habits of all Americans, and indeed, the world. His name was Ottmar Mergenthaler. His invention, the linotype, allowed one person to set type for printing by simply pressing keys on a keyboard, bypassing four different operations at much greater speeds. It was first used in 1886 by the New York Tribune and remained in industry use …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday May 11th, 2015
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 11 May 2015 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20150511_coh_agenda_packet I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKSIn order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governanceas well as provide for good and open government, the City Council has approved Core Valuesregarding Ethical Behavior1 and Transparency in Governance2. The Mayor …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes from the Peanut Gallery (VC Board of Commissioners May 4th, 2015)
Monday’s commissioners meeting was filled with great comedy material. In attendance were the paid voices supporting the conversion of agricultural lands from food production into a desert of ground based solar collectors. Henderson’s mayor and interim city manager attended as backup to the NCDENDER spokesperson attending to reaffirm the logic for selling Kerr Lake water to Franklin County. Also a large contingent attended to support the school system’s administration and its board’s request for lottery money to install a multipurpose …
Vance County Schools – Glover Selected to Participate in Agriculture Program
Malayia Glover, a junior at Southern Vance High School, has been selected to attend the Institute for Future Agriculture Leaders (IFAL) at N.C. A&T State University in Greensboro, June 21-26. The IFAL, which also is held at the same time on the campus of N.C. State University in Raleigh, is a week-long program for rising high school seniors who are academically in the upper third of their classes and interested in the industry of agriculture. To be selected, students also …
New VGCC Warren Campus class on flower arranging scheduled
Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled a “Floral Arrangements” class at its Warren County Campus, located at 210 West Ridgeway Street in Warrenton. The class is scheduled to meet on Thursday evenings, May 21 through June 25, from 6 until 9 p.m. Students will express their creativity as they create beautiful arrangements in fresh or silk flowers. They will learn proper care and handling techniques, the elements and principles of design and basic flower arranging skills. Rosemary Easton serves as the …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: iTunes gift cards used in “Grandma, it’s me!” scam
Scammers pulling off the Grandparent scam have found a new way to get their money. A Charlotte-area senior recently reported paying $26,000 to grandparent scammers using Apple iTunes gift cards, supposedly to bail a grandchild out of jail on DWI charges. At the scammer’s direction, the grandparent purchased 52 Apple iTunes gift cards over three days, each card loaded with $500. The scammer, still masquerading as the grandchild, got the grandparent to read off the numbers on the back of …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday May 11th, 2015
Vance County Board of Education Henderson, N. C. 27536 May 11, 2015 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements A. Student Recognitions 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 noon one working day preceding the regular Board meeting. …
CANCELLED – Public Notice – City Council Land Planning Committee Meeting
The following committee meeting has been canceled until further notice: The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various City properties. The public is welcome. Again, this above meeting has been canceled until further notice.
Vance County NC 2015-2016 Proposed Budget
In accordance with the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, I (Interim County Manager Robert Murphy) am pleased to submit to you for your consideration the proposed FY 2015-2016 Vance County Budget. North Carolina General Statute 159-13 requires that boards of county commissioners receive proposed budgets as submitted by the duly appointed budget officer no later than the first day of June, and to officially adopt budget ordinances no later than the first day of July of …
Noted alumnus to speak at VGCC Graduation
Vance-Granville Community College will welcome back an alumnus, Dr. Maurice Godwin, to serve as the principal commencement speaker for graduation exercises on Friday, May 15. He is the first graduate of the college to address students receiving their curriculum degrees and diplomas, just as he received his Criminal Justice Technology degree 30 years ago. Theresa Chiplis of Norlina, president of the VGCC Student Government Association, will be the student speaker. Approximately 540 students are scheduled to be honored during ceremonies …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
Friday, May 8th. Before the school year draws to a close and summer vacation takes over, it’s time to say thanks to America’s teachers. This is the last day of PTA Teacher Appreciation Week. National Teacher Day was on Tuesday. The goal of both is to honor the dedication and valuable contributions teachers make to the rest of their students’ lives. The idea goes back to 1944, when Mattye Woodridge of Arkansas began lobbying for a day to honor teachers. …
Henderson Police Department Arrest 2 for Narcotics
On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department in conjunction with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation arrested two individuals in the Henderson community for possession of narcotics. Xerxus Rashad Belvin, 36, 1008 Shirley Drive, Henderson was found to be in possession of 50.8 grams of methamphetamine commonly known as “Molly.” Belvin was charged with one count of trafficking methamphetamine by transportation, and one count of trafficking methamphetamine by possession. Stephon Chavis, 47, 152 Brookehaven Court …
Got to Be NC Festival offers entertainment variety May 15-17 2015 at State Fairgrounds
RALEIGH – Live music, leaping dogs and a North Carolina storyteller will be part of the entertainment lineup at the 2015 Got to Be NC Festival at the State Fairgrounds May 15-17. “Whether you’re interested in animals, music or fireworks, we’re going to have something for the whole family to enjoy,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. The Waterfall Stage outside Dorton Arena will feature a variety of music during the weekend. Country-rock band Hicksboro Station will perform Friday. Bluegrass music …
Vance County Schools Seeking Book Donations for Elementary Summer Reading
Vance County Schools is supporting our elementary schools and their students by promoting the annual “Give Five – Read Five” campaign sponsored through the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI). “Give Five – Read Five” was begun two years ago by DPI to address summer learning loss at the elementary level. The idea behind the campaign is to have families in our schools, business leaders and workers in our community and Vance County residents to donate five new or …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of May 7 on North Carolina Weekend, “Collecting Carolina” visits the Academy Museum, part of Tryon Palace, in New Bern. Stop by the Honeysuckle Tea House in Chapel Hill. Experience The ArtWorks in Wilmington. Lift a glass at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards in Hendersonville. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Battistella’s Restaurant in Raleigh. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has made …
Henderson Police Department Confiscates Illegal Synthetic Marijuana
On Friday, May 1, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agency conducted an investigation into the illegal sales of synthetic marijuana. Officers culminated the investigation by serving a search warrant at Beyond Fantasy, 161 US Hwy 158, Henderson. As a result of the search, officers located a significant quantity of the controlled substance. The investigation into this matter is continuing and criminal charges are forthcoming.