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State of the County

Chairman Leo Kelly and County Manager Jordan McMillen are set to provide a state of the county address on November 10, 2022.  The event is sponsored through the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Henderson.  The presentation will provide an opportunity for business and local government to come together.  According to Manager McMillen the presentation will provide… Read More

Early Voting Begins This Week

Early Voting begins October 20 and goes through November 5th.  Election Day is November 8th.  Below are details on locations and times for early voting. Henderson Operation Center (900 Beckford Drive) and Aycock Recreation Complex (307 Carey Chapel Road) – Hours are the same for each facility October 20 – 21 (8AM-7:30PM) October 24 – 28 (8AM-7:30PM) October 29 (8AM-3PM)… Read More

Water Outage Advisory and Boil Water Notice

AS OF OCTOBER 18, 2022 THE NOTICE BELOW HAS BEEN RESCINDED AND THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED. On Friday, October 14, 2022 Kerr Lake Regional Water System had to make a repair to their main waterline.  Vance County purchases water from Kerr Lake Regional Water System and as a result of their repair customers at multiple locations in… Read More

County Water Outage Advisory and Boil Water Notice

On Friday, September 30, 2022 Kerr Lake Regional Water System experienced a main break. Vance County purchases water from Kerr Lake Regional Water System and as a result of their main break customers at multiple locations on the County water system are experiencing low pressure/no water. Once water service is reestablished and as a precaution until additional testing can confirm… Read More

State Awards Broadband Funding (GREAT grant) for Expansion in Vance County

This week the Governor announced the next round of state GREAT grants which includes a grant to Connect Holding II, LLC (dba Brightspeed) for expansion of fiber to the home broadband in Vance County.  The grant amount totaled $1,970,990.20 and will be used to serve 664 additional households in Vance County.  We anticipate hearing from the state in the coming… Read More

County Releases RFQ for Jail Space and Facilities Need Study

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina, statements of qualification will be received for the following:   JAIL SPACE AND FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT Vance County Government and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office are seeking firms interested in providing services for a Jail Needs Assessment. Statements of qualification will be accepted until 1:00 PM on Monday, September… Read More

County Offering Reduced Water Signup/Connection Fee

For a limited time only, the county water district is offering a significant reduction in the fee for connecting to the county’s water system.  Beginning August 1st through September 30th the connection fee will be reduced to $125.  This reduction applies to standard 3/4 inch residential water taps.  The normal connection fee is $1,795 or $2,545 if the waterline is… Read More

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