Sheriff’s Office Press Release

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Office of the Sheriff – Vance County

156 Church Street, Suite 004

Henderson, North Carolina  27536-5574

Telephone 252-738-2200

Fax 252-738-2220

 

Press Release

 

Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office:

Deandre Shaquille Hudson

907 A Parkway Dr.

Henderson NC 27536

Age: 22

Charges: Trafficking in Heroin 3cts.

Maintaining a vehicle for keeping and selling controlled substances

Possession of firearm by convicted felon

Possession of firearm with altered/removed serial number

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Carrying a concealed gun

Possession of Marijuana

Possession of a schedule IV controlled substance

Resisting a public officer

True Bill of Indictment for PWIMSD Heroin and Possession of a stolen firearm

 

Bond: $365,000

Court date: 01/26/2016

 

Vance County Sheriff’s Office arrested the above individual resulting from a traffic stop on Ivey Street located in the North Henderson area. The stop resulted in a seizure of 134 bags of heroin, marijuana, and a handgun.

 

Vance County Schools on the Air 01/11/16

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News 01/12/16

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VGCC Vanguards to play JV Tar Heels at Dean Dome

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For the first time, the Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team will soon travel to the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill to face the University of North Carolina Tar Heels junior varsity team.

Playing against the prestigious program in one of college basketball’s most well-known arenas has been a longtime goal for VGCC head coach Michael Woody, now in his third season. The JV game is set for Saturday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. Later that day, the varsity Tar Heels will take on the N.C. State Wolfpack.

Henderson-based radio station WIZS 1450 AM will provide live coverage of the game starting at 8:45 a.m. Even for those outside the range of the radio station, the broadcast can be streamed online at wizs.com/listennow/ or on a smart phone with the free “TuneIn Radio” app.

The Vanguards compete in Region X of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II, which includes ten two-year colleges in North Carolina and Virginia.

The UNC JV squad has several community college teams on its schedule this year, including one of VGCC’s Region X conference rivals, Wake Tech Community College. The Tar Heels defeated the Wake Tech Eagles on Dec. 6 by a score of 83-73. Likewise, the Vanguards beat the Eagles by the same margin, 67-57, in VGCC’s season opener on Nov. 6.

VGCC is 1-1 versus the junior varsity squads from four-year schools so far this season. The Vanguards beat the University of Mount Olive JV team on Nov. 8, but lost to the St. Andrews University JV squad on Nov. 16.

Coincidentally, one of the stars of the UNC varsity team, junior Isaiah Hicks, is a former teammate of VGCC sophomore Tyrek Beverly from their days at J.F. Webb High School in Oxford.

Admission is free to the UNC JV game. Attendees must present a valid North Carolina driver’s license at Entry Gate “B” to enter. For more information, call the Smith Center at (919) 962-2296.

News 01/11/16

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News 01/08/16

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Two Shot; One Fatally

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Update 6:15 P.M. Thursday

Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow has informed WIZS News of an arrest in connection with this case, where Justin Moore and Crystal Moore, both of Franklinton, were shot in Henderson last evening. Justin Moore died at the local hospital.

Police have arrested Rhy’heem Wilson, 18, of 372 Fern Lane in Henderson. Wilson is charged with first degree murder, two (2) counts of attempted robbery, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflict serious injury and shooting into an occupied vehicle.

Barrow says there is no bond information yet as Wilson was just arrested.

An additional press release, following up on the original release below, will be available Friday.

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On January 6, 2016, at approximately 9:12 P.M., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the parking lot of A.A. Food Mart in reference to a person who had been shot.

Upon arrival, officers found Justin Moore, 31, and Crystal Moore, 31, of Franklinton, both suffering from a gunshot wound. Vance County EMS arrived and transported Mr. Moore and Ms. Moore to an area hospital. Mr. Moore succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.

If anyone should have any information related to this case, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.

Press Release: January 7, 2016

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

Computer Science and Coding

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The week of December 7 – 13, Granville County Public School students participated in the International Computer Science Education Week. Known by many as the time for an “Hour of Code”, the celebration marks a time during which students are introduced to computer science and the skill of “coding”. As part of the event, GCPS classes from across the district competed to win a contest for participation. Of the dozens and dozens that entered, the following classes were selected from each grade span:

Elementary: Florence Blackwell at Joe Toler-Oak Hill
Middle: Amanda Vaughan at Granville Magnet
High: Victoria Sondecker at JF Webb School of Health and Life Sciences

You might have heard about the craze for learning code. But what exactly is coding? Coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites. Your browser, your computer’s basic operating system, the apps on your phone, Facebook, and this website – they’re all made with code.

Learning about coding and computer science is basically about learning how to solve problems using the language of computers. By introducing students to this topic, we hope to provide students an opportunity to explore what will arguably be one of the most important skills for the future.

Beyond this introductory set of activities, Granville County Public Schools also offers other opportunities for coding. Many elementary schools have clubs for coding, and middle schools offer an introduction to these concepts in the Computer Skills and Applications course. In addition, there are a number of Career and Technical Education high school courses that allow students to learn more in-depth skills, including Introduction to Computer Science, Multimedia and Webpage Design, Computer Programming, and AP Computer Science. To learn more about opportunities in Computer Science, contact your school today.  These skills will be in high demand for our students entering the workforce – be prepared!!!!

(Press Release – Granville County Schools)

“Office Hours” for Traffic Cases

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District Attorney Mike Waters has made the following announcement on his District Attorney Facebook Page.

“An Assistant District Attorney from our office will be available in the Vance County Clerk of Superior Court’s office on Friday, January 8, 2016, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm, to address traffic cases set for Disposition Court on January 21, 2016, in Vance County. Please keep in mind that our office cannot give legal advice. However, we hope that these “office hours” will offer another opportunity for citizens to address their traffic citations at their convenience.”

Waters told WIZS News this is an effort to help folks avoid long lines the morning of court.

Beverly returns to leading role with Vanguards

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Vance-Granville Community College sophomore Tyrek Beverly of Oxford scored 23 points Jan. 5 as the Vanguards men’s basketball team faced the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie. He and his teammates fought hard, but the visiting squad eked out a narrow win, 74-71, at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson.

As a freshman in 2014-15, Beverly was often the team’s leading scorer, but at the beginning of this season, he was sidelined by an injury and only started to get back on the court in late November. His strong performance versus the USC Salkehatchie Indians marked a return to form for the J.F. Webb High School alumnus. Beverly had three rebounds and two steals, as well. Also scoring in double figures were Raekwon Hall of Raleigh, with 15 points, and Ty’Quon Reid of Durham, with 11. Donal Gooch of Raleigh had the most rebounds (8) for the Vanguards.

VGCC’s last three games of 2015 were also losses. On Nov. 24, the Vanguards fell to the reigning national champions, the Statesmen of Richard Bland College, by a score of 102-81 in Petersburg, Va. Hall and Reid led their team in scoring, with 27 and 25 points, respectively. Reid posted 6 rebounds to lead the Vanguards in that statistic.

On Dec. 2, VGCC returned home and played area rival Louisburg College in the second annual “Vanguard Night” game. Festivities included a DJ, prize drawings and performances by the Vanguard Spirit Pep Squad and a step team from a Granville County youth organization, “Un-Rappin’ the Gift.” After a close first half, the Hurricanes pulled away in the second, winning 89-77. Reid’s 30 points made him the Vanguards’ top scorer. Hall contributed 18 points. Gooch recorded 6 rebounds.

The calendar year ended with a 117-111 double-overtime loss to Central Carolina Community College in Sanford on Dec. 8. Hall put up 35 points, while Beverly showed improvement by scoring 22, just one more point than Reid. Gooch again led in rebounding, with 9.

Upcoming VGCC home games at Aycock Recreation Center are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m., versus Lenoir Community College, and Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m., versus Catawba Valley Community College. Admission is free.