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  • Welcome to Vance County!

    Established in 1881, Vance County is home to a thriving economic community and a rich tourism industry. Here you will find Kerr Lake, the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River and one of the state’s largest  parks and tourist attractions.

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  • Home of Kerr Lake

    Vance County is home of Kerr Lake, an 850 mile long stretch of beautiful shoreline surrounded by diverse wildlife and lush North Carolina woodland.

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  • Stop by the Farmer’s Market

    Stop by the Vance County Farmers Market, located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson. The Market will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7:30 am to 1 pm.

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  • Joint Work Session, Board of County Commissioners and Planning Board

    09/24, 2026
    Please see the link below…   https://www.vancecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Public-Notice-for-Joint-Work-Session-BoCC-and-Planning-Board-102726.pdf
  • Joint Work Session Cancellation

    09/10, 2026
    091026 Public Notice
  • Public Safety Committee Meeting

    08/21, 2026
    Please be informed that the county’s public… Read More
  • Vance County ABC Board seeking project bids

    08/19, 2026
    The Vance County ABC Board is currently… Read More
  • Notice for Joint Work Sessions

    08/10, 2026
    The Vance County Board of Commissioners and… Read More
  • Notice of Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting

    08/10, 2026
    Please see the link below…   Notice… Read More
  • Vance County Data Center Fact Sheet

    07/29, 2026
    Please click on the link below… Vance… Read More
  • Notice of Potential Quorum

    07/27, 2026
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Members of… Read More
  • Serve on the Board of Equalization and Review

    07/02, 2026
    Make a Difference in your community!
  • RFP for Solid Waste Grinding, Removal, Hauling, and Disposal Services

    07/02, 2026
    Vance County is soliciting proposals from qualified… Read More
  • Vance County Community Town Hall: District 4

    07/01, 2026
    Date: Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 Time: 5:30… Read More
  • RFQ for Architectural & Engineering Design Services for Emergency Medical Services and Fire Headquarters Facility

    07/01, 2026
    Vance County Government is soliciting Statements of… Read More
  • Public Notice for Budget Hearing

    05/19, 2026
    Public Notice for Budget Hearing 2026
  • Public Notice for Budget Hearing – Water District

    05/19, 2026
    Public Notice for Budget Hearing – Water… Read More
  • Public Notice: Emergency Meeting 04/24/2026

    04/23, 2026
    Please see the attached notice of an… Read More
  • Early Closure of Tax Office 04-22-26

    04/21, 2026
    https://www.vancecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Early-Closure-of-Tax-Office-42226.pdf
  • RFP for Audit Services – Vance County

    02/10, 2026
    Please click here for the full RFP.… Read More
  • Rescheduled: Monday’s Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting 2/2/26

    01/29, 2026
    Out of an abundance of caution, it… Read More
  • Termination-Vance County State of Emergency

    01/27, 2026
    Please click here to see the termination… Read More
  • Vance County Opens Emergency Warming Center

    01/24, 2026
    Vance County Opens Emergency Warming Center at… Read More
  • Requests for Qualifications – New Vance County EMS Substation

    11/18, 2025
    New Vance County EMS Substation Pursuant to… Read More
  • Notice of IT Security Incident

    08/21, 2025
    Please click here of the full notice
  • Vance County Seeking Applicants for Opioid Committee

    08/19, 2025
    The County of Vance is soliciting applications… Read More
  • Opioid Settlement Funds Annual Meeting

    08/19, 2025
    Click here for more information  
  • Press Release – Vance County DSS Cyber Event

    06/30, 2025
    Please click here for press release.
  • Requests for Qualifications – Vance County Detention Center

    05/12, 2025
    New Detention Center and Repairs of Existing… Read More
  • Vance County Names New Facilities Maintenance Director

    04/25, 2025
    Click here to see press release.
  • Requests for Qualifications – Vance County Detention Center

    04/17, 2025
    New Detention Center and Repairs of Existing… Read More
  • Vance County Names New Fire Chief

    04/15, 2025
    Click here to view press release.
  • Phase 1B Water Project (Kittrell) – Community Meeting

    03/19, 2025
    Click here for more information.
  • TD Performance Horse Rodeo Series

    03/11, 2025
    Click here for more information!
  • State of the County Presentation

    02/26, 2025
    Click here to view presentation.
  • Vance County Appoints District 3 Commissioner

    02/26, 2025
    Click here for press release.
  • Vance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Request for Proposals – FY 2025-26

    02/25, 2025
    For more information, please click here.
  • Vance County Names New Tax Administrator

    02/24, 2025
    Click here for more information.
  • Syntec Precision Technology Coming to Vance County

    02/18, 2025
    Please click here for more information.
  • Vance County Now Allowing Food Trucks on County Properties

    02/12, 2025
    Allowing Mobile Food Service businesses to operate… Read More
  • 2025 Real Property Appeals

    01/10, 2025
    For more information on the 2025 Real… Read More
  • Vance County is Seeking Applications for Commissioner District 3 Seat

    01/09, 2025
    To all residents of legal voting age… Read More
  • County Water Signup Fee Reduced!

    01/08, 2025
    Please click here for more information.
  • Vance County is Soliciting Applications for its America 250th Planning Committee

    11/26, 2024
    In 2026, the United States will be… Read More
  • Vance County Designated as Certified Retirement Community

    10/23, 2024
    Click here for more information.
  • Early Voting Begins This Week

    10/18, 2024
    Early voting starts on October 17th and… Read More
  • Alston Appointed to NCACC Committee

    10/04, 2024
    Click here for more information.
  • Vance County Names New Director of Social Services

    10/01, 2024
    Click here for full press release.
  • Vance County Names New Assistant County Manager

    09/17, 2024
    Click here for full press release.
  • September 3, 2024 Public Comment Period – FAQ Response

    09/05, 2024
    Click here for FAQ response.
  • Annual Opioid Settlement Meeting

    09/05, 2024
    Each county in North Carolina is required… Read More
  • Envirolink Office is Moving

    08/27, 2024
    On October 7th, 2024 the Envirolink Office… Read More
  • Vance County Names Rosch as Chief Code Enforcement Officer

    07/10, 2024
    Please click here for more information.

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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

  • Vance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting

    06/18

  • Board of Social Services Regular Meeting

    06/18

  • American 250 Committee Meeting

    07/02

  • Board of Commissioners & Planning Board – Joint UDO Work Session

    07/09

  • Opioid Committee Meeting

    07/14

  • District 4 Community Town Hall

    07/29

  • Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting

    08/10

  • Public Safety Committee Meeting

    09/02

  • Soil & Water Conservation District Board Meeting

    09/10

  • Board of County Commissioners and Planning Board Joint Work Session

    09/16

  • Board of Commissioners’ Work Session

    09/22

  • Opioid Annual Meeting

    09/22

  • Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting

    10/05

  • Joint Work Session for Board of County Commissioners and Planning Board

    10/27

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