Diane Averett, media specialist at Carver Elementary School, has purchased 165 new books for beginning readers with $3,000 in grant funds from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
First-grade students at Carver Elementary School are shown in the photo as they hold some of their new books. They include, from left, Natalie Roberts, Colton Morgan, Anora Hamrick and Lupita Gonzalez.
The grant funding is for the school’s “Carver Readers Soar!” project for youth literacy.
(VCS Photo – Carver Elementary)
The new books will be used for students to read in their classes during the school day and during their sessions with Averett in the media center.
Averett adds the Dollar General grant funding to funds from two other grants she has secured. Those include $500 from Donors Choose to purchase LEGOS and other educational manipulatives and a $750 Walmart Community Foundation Grant for materials for the school’s Maker Space classroom.
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Captain Rick Langley, of the local Salvation Army, told WIZS News:
“The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers for the rest of the Christmas season. If you need to make some extra cash for the season we will pay 8.00 an hour, or if you have some extra time and would like to volunteer, we could really use you. We have empty locations because we do not have people to put there. You can call our office at 252-438-7107 anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to schedule or to get additional information. Thank you very much.”
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On November 22, 2017, Howard Perry Junior, 50, of Rocky Mount, NC was charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon for the November 7, 2017 robbery of the Corner Store, 929 W. Andrews Ave, Henderson. During the incident the suspect took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency and fled the area on foot. During the course of the investigation, Howard Perry Junior was identified as the suspect. Howard Perry Junior received a $250,000 secured bond and remains in the Durham County Jail.
On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 around 11:47 AM members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Carter Bank and Trust, 300 Dabney Drive Ext. Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers attempted to locate the suspect, but after an extensive search were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as a 20-30 year-old black male; approximately 6’2” in height; with some minor facial hair on his chin. Suspect was described as wearing a black and gray hoodie. Suspect displayed a handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in this case. If you have knowledge of who the suspect is or know of his whereabouts you are asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Callers may also call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or by using the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device. Callers may remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
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NEWS RELEASE
GRANVILLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
November 28, 2017
919.693.6125
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUESTS NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 JOHN PENN CITIZEN AWARD at 76th ANNUAL BANQUET
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Recognition Committee announces that the committee is accepting nominations for the 2018 John Penn Citizen of the Year Award. This prestigious award, named for Granville County’s signer of the Declaration of Independence, is presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Banquet. The 2018 event will be held Monday, January 29, in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College.
Nomination forms may be obtained at a Chamber office or may be downloaded from the Chamber’s website, www.granville-chamber.com.
This award was designed to recognize a person(s) for outstanding service to the community. Past recipients are: Dr. Joseph Colson, Mrs. Robinette Husketh, Hubert Gooch, Rev. G. C. Hawley, Mrs. Gladys Satterwhite, Hugh Currin, Sr., Rev. Harrison Simons, Tom Speed, John Mackie, Dr. Roy Noblin, Dr. David Noel, John K. Nelms, J. J. Medford, Mrs. Mildred A. Jenkins, Tom Johnson, Mrs. Virginia Tuck, L. Clement Yancey, Mrs. Nancy W. Darden, Leonard M. Dunn, Mrs. Carlene Fletcher, Hubert L. Cox, Leonard Peace, Sr., Marshall Tanner, Harold Sherman, Boyce Harvey Paul Kiesow, Ms. Johnsie Cunningham, Stan Fox, Doan and Bette Laursen, Dr. John B. Hardy, Jr., L. C. Adcock, Jim Crawford, Xavier Wortham, Dr. Richard and Julia Ann Taylor, Gary Bowman and James “Lump” and Mary Ann Lumpkins.
Nominations are due Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
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— courtesy U.S. Department of Justice and the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of NC
RALEIGH – The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt, sentenced TEVIN TIA’MANE NORWOOD, 25, of Oxford, NC to 100 months of imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release.
NORWOOD was named in an Indictment filed on April 18, 2017. NORWOOD subsequently pled guilty to one-count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. On July 18, 2017, NORWOOD pled guilty to the charge.
On October 10, 2016, Oxford Police officers observed NORWOOD driving erratically. After a short vehicle pursuit, NORWOOD jumped out of his vehicle while it was still in gear and fled; however, he was captured following a brief foot chase. The vehicle continued into an embankment, thus recklessly endangering anyone in the area. A search of the path of flight taken by NORWOOD resulted in the recovery of a stolen, Glock .40 caliber firearm with one bullet in the chamber. This firearm was positively identified as the same firearm used by NORWOOD in a previous shooting several days earlier also in Oxford. A box of .40 caliber ammunition was found in NORWOOD’S vehicle. NORWOOD subsequently provided an unprotected statement that the Glock firearm was his.
This case was part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative which encourages federal, state, and local agencies to cooperate in a unified “team effort” against gun crime, targeting repeat offenders who continually plague their communities.
The Butner Department of Public Safety, Oxford Police Department, Durham Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted the criminal investigation of this case. Assistant United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar handled the prosecution of this case for the government.
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Pursuant to Sec. 4.3(1) and 3.2 (1)(b) of the Ordinance and Charter, the Oxford Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 6:00 pm, located at City hall, in the training room located on the 1st floor.
The purpose of this meeting is to review the Certificates of Appropriateness that have been received.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper came to Henderson today to announce Mako Medical Laboratories is opening a facility in Vance County. At a 1 p.m. press conference inside the former Harperprints building on Industry Drive, Cooper said he was proud to announce 153 new, good paying jobs were coming to Henderson and Vance County. Average income will be about $52,000.
Governor Cooper said Mako was investing 15 million dollars here because of people like the many gathered in the room and the availability of workforce.
He said it was a team effort to bring Mako here and mentioned the City of Henderson, Vance County, Economic Development of Vance County, Vance Granville Community College and the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Cooper said the people of North Carolina are going to see more development like this because of the strengths of a rural area and because North Carolina has the right people.
Mako CEO Chad Price also thanked the local Salvation Army. The Salvation Army significantly reduced its asking price for the Harperprints building. Price said, “Our experience in Vance County has been world class.” He said, “Everything we do is about making an impact.” He spoke of a year-long process and traveling the country looking for a site before settling on Henderson.
Mako is apparently a fast growing company with another location in North Carolina as well as New Mexico. The company also seems rather entrepreneurial and several folks have mentioned the company’s involvement and philanthropy in and around its home communities and beyond.
Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington said it was “teamwork and the result is progress.” He said the folks here have continued to believe in Henderson.
Vance County Board of Commissioners Chair Dan Brummitt said the mere fact that the Governor is here reinforces the whole idea. Brummitt said Mako was the fastest growing company in the Triangle in the last two years and was voted the best place to work in the Triangle. He said, “We see you as a great fit for our community.”
Earlier in the day at 11:30 a.m., both the Henderson City Council and the Vance County Commissioners met in their respective meeting rooms and held public hearings and voted on economic development incentives to help Mako in the local endeavor. No members from the public spoke, and the votes passed without opposition.
If you combine local Vance County and City of Henderson upfront incentives, tax grants for the next three years and additional tax rebates through 2025, the grand total city/county investment is $763,050.
In addition, Vance County officials say they expect to flow additional N.C. Commerce funds and grant funds from Golden Leaf through the county’s budgets totaling another estimated $750,000 in the coming years.
Other general terms of the agreement must be met as it pertains to the number of jobs, salary and the fact that Mako must remain in the county for at least a 10 year term otherwise incentives can be taken back.
The following information is from a prepared press release:
Henderson, North Carolina – Vance County and the City of Henderson are pleased to announce that Mako Medical Laboratories will invest $15.39 million and create 153 jobs in Vance County over the next five years. Mako will occupy the former Harperprints Printing Company Building which has been vacant since 2012.
Local economic development officials along with the City of Henderson and Vance County began working on the project in late September. The Mako Medical Laboratories expansion was in competition with other locations in the Southeast and the Midwest that included Louisiana, South Carolina, and Ohio. The Henderson facility will allow Mako Medical to expand its laboratory operations, warehousing, and courier services, the major thrust of their expansion needs. The new Henderson facility will also serve as a blood testing lab which will allow Mako Medical to process blood samples for doctors, medical facilities, and hospitals across the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic.
Commissioner Tommy Hester, chair of the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission (EDC) is pleased with the announcement. “What a great day it is to be in Henderson and Vance County, North Carolina! As Chairman of the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission and on behalf of the commission, it is my pleasure to welcome all of you here for this momentous occasion. Today is about jobs and the future of this great community and the future of this great State of North Carolina.”
Vance County Commission Chairman Dan Brummitt feels the community and the region will benefit from the investment being made by Mako Medical, “We are impressed with your hiring of ONLY Veterans in your logistics and procurement team, and we see why you’ve won numerous awards including best place to work in the triangle among others. Beyond these accolades,
when our local team met with you initially, we were blown away not only by the success you are having, but by the way you support over 470 non-profits and charities in and outside of the communities you work in and over 60 missionaries worldwide. We see you as a great fit for our community and we welcome you!”
City of Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington presented Mako with a proclamation on behalf of the City and welcomed Mako to the community, “having Mako Medical Laboratories become a part of our community alongside our other businesses continues to give our citizens a hope and vision for the future. Today exemplifies what teamwork is all about and the result is progress.”
Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen spoke of the teamwork involved in recruiting Mako to Henderson and Vance County. “In a small community, recruiting jobs and investment takes teamwork. This announcement would not have been possible without a great collaboration between the City of Henderson and Vance County working in concert with the many community
partners such as the Salvation Army, the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission, Vance-Granville Community College and others. Having Mako choose this community speaks volumes to the relevance of Henderson and Vance County as a regional center for business and as the leading edge of the
research triangle.”
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