H-V Chamber Banquet Feb. 1, 2018
Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet
February 1, 2018
Speaker: Joseph Dittmar, Sr
World Trade Center Survivor/Always Remember Initiative
Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center
Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets:
$35 per person; Reserved Tables of 10 are $320
Contact Melanie Mann for information or to purchase tickets info@henderesonvance.org
Presenting Sponsor: Duke Energy
Silver Sponsors: BB&T, MARS Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Cooperation, Walmart DC #6091
Bronze Sponsors: Express Employment Professionals, J.M. White Funeral Service
Contributing Sponsor: Vance County Economic Development Commission
If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact Jay Andrews, Director of Membership at jay@hendersonvance.org
Granville Chamber Banquet January 29th
— News Release
GRANVILLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S 76th ANNUAL BANQUET
MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018; 6:30 PM
VANCE-GRANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S CIVIC CENTER
Featured speaker: Adrian H. Wood, PhD.: “TALES of an EDUCATED DEBUTANTE”
In celebration of 76 years, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors announces Adrian H. Wood, PhD., author of “Tales of an Educated Debutante” will be the featured speaker. “She is a rural Eastern North Carolina mother of four – one with extra-special needs – past preschool teacher, nanny, children’s ski instructor, early interventionist, college professor, early childhood researcher, wife and full-time mama. In writing after a twenty year hiatus, she offers personal glimpses where satire meets truth, faith meets irony, despair meets joy and this educated debutante escapes the laundry and finds true meaning in graceful transparency.”
The evening will once again include the presentation of the Chamber’s most prestigious award, the John Penn Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding community service.
A buffet dinner will be provided. Tickets are $40 each. Corporate tables of 8, with reserved seating, are available for $300.00. Corporate tables of 10, reserved seating, are available for $380.00. Reservations are required prior to the event. Checks or credit card payments are accepted by contacting one of the Chamber’s offices – 919.693.6125/Wanda, wanda@granville-chamber.com or 919.528.4994/Toni Anne, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com.
Banquet sponsors are: B B & T, CERTAINTEED, DUKE ENERGY; GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM, HICKS AND WRENN, LLP, THE SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC ARTS and VANNESS CHEVROLET.
Fatal I-85 Collision Involved Moped
Press Release – Saturday, January 20, 2018
The Henderson Police Department is investigating a fatality motor vehicle collision that occurred between the 214 and the 213 southbound mile marks on I-85 that occurred around 5:11 AM this morning. The collision involved a moped that was in the right lane, a passenger car, and a commercial motor vehicle. The passenger vehicle collided with the moped and the driver of the moped was ejected and remained in the roadway. A commercial motor vehicle collided with the driver that was in the roadway. The moped driver was pronounced deceased on-scene. I-85 southbound was closed for a number of hours during the investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending an autopsy at the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office. The collision is under investigation. There are no charges at this time.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
H-V EDC Encouraged By Community Growth
Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission Encouraged By Community Growth
by Kelly Bondurant, Freelance Writer for Hire
Dennis Jarvis, II, the newly appointed Director of the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been hard at work in his first two months on the job.
Jarvis, who began his new position on November 6, 2017, is focused on familiarizing himself with his coworkers and the community. “My days since I began have been about staying late, learning names and getting my feet on the ground,” said Jarvis.
According to Tommy Hester, Chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, Jarvis is doing a fantastic job in his new role. “Dennis Jarvis, II is a great addition to the Economic Development Commission and will be an asset to our area.”
Jarvis comes to the Economic Development Commission at a time of new growth and opportunity. Mako Medical Laboratories, based out of Raleigh, NC, has begun the process of expanding and setting up shop in Vance County. Occupying the former Harperprints Building on Industry Drive, Mako is in the process of remodeling, purchasing and installing equipment and hiring qualified employees.
In addition to other grants and incentives, Mako received $1 million in grants provided by the Goldenleaf Foundation and the Department of Commerce in December 2017. Earmarked for lab equipment and building upgrades and repairs, Mako has wasted no time in putting the resources to good use.
According to Hester, Mako has $6 million in lab equipment already in place. One of the more impressive pieces of equipment being installed will allow the lab to process approximately 2,000 specimens in one hour. Diagnostic lab testing provided by Mako includes blood, urine, genetic and allergy.
In addition to installing lab equipment, Mako is currently training and hiring employees for the new Vance County location. According to Hester, 11 people have currently been hired by Mako at a salary of approximately $56,000 per job. Mako anticipates bringing approximately 153 jobs into the area and anticipates a sales volume of $250 million this year.
“When you hear numbers like that, it goes without saying that Mako is a great thing for our area and for economic development,” said Hester.
The excitement around Mako has started a chain reaction of interest and pride in the community. “Other companies have seen the collaborative teamwork involved in the process by the County and various organizations and have inquired about opportunities in our area,” said Hester.
While Mako is certainly a boon for the area, Jarvis stresses that the EDC is also emphasizing and focusing on expansion of the county’s current base and courting new potential investments.
“Since October 2017, the EDC has submitted approximately 8-10 proposals to the State of North Carolina. Our focus is on retention of our current base and attracting new business opportunities,” Jarvis said.
With all of the current growth and future potential, both Jarvis and Hester feel a new day is dawning for Vance County.
“Our area has new business opportunities coming into the county, potential new businesses touring currently vacant building structures and existing businesses such as MR Williams growing and expanding. Vance County is heading in the right direction,” said Hester.
The next meeting of the EDC will be held Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 am in the community room of Maria Parham Medical Center.
The EDC Board and guests will attend a meeting at Mako Medical Laboratories on Wednesday, March 7 for a tour of the facilities and company updates.
(WIZS contracted with the writer of this article Kelly Bondurant, Freelance Writer for Hire for publication here and on the air.)
Public Help to ID Suspects from Sweepstakes Armed Robbery
Press Release – Friday, January 19, 2018
The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in an armed robbery that occurred on January 15, 2018 at the Sweepstakes Casino on South Beckford Drive, Henderson. Suspect vehicle is described as a black in color four-door vehicle. One of the suspects was described as a white male wearing a half skull mask displaying a handgun. One of the suspects wore a distinctive backpack that we are asking to public’s help in identifying. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Zachary Phillips at 252-431-5170 or via email at zphillips@hendersonncpd.org. 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.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
Please review the HPD photos below.
Louise Marie Lee – Silver Alert Cancelled 1-20-18
UPDATE
SILVER ALERT CANCELLED FOR MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT
RALEIGH 11:59 PM — At the request of the Henderson Police Department, the N.C. Center for Missing Persons has cancelled the Silver Alert for Louise Marie Lee.
For more information, call Detective Z. Phillips at the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141.
NORTH CAROLINA SILVER ALERT ANNOUNCEMENT
NC Department of Public Safety Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing endangered woman, Louise Marie Lee.
Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for Louise Marie Lee, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.
Anyone with information about Louise Marie Lee should call Detective Z. Phillips at the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141.
See Picture and get the latest information on the NC Silver Alert Website
Name: Lee Louise Marie
(Last) (First) (Middle) (Nickname)
Gender: Female DOB: 06/04/1990 Age: 27 Race: black Height: 5′ 5″ Weight: 139 pounds
Hair Color: black Hair Length: medium Eye Color: brown
Other Distinguishing Physical Characteristics:
Subject reported to have a Betty Boop tattoo on her right eye.
Clothing Description:
Subject last seen wearing a black jacket, white tank top, and blue jeans.
Reporting Law Enforcement Agency: Henderson Police Department
Contact Information: Detective Z. Phillips at 252-438-4141
Location of Incident: Subject missing from Maria Parham Medical Center, 566 Ruin Creek Road Henderson, NC
Location Last Seen: Subject last seen at Maria Parham Medical Center, 566 Ruin Creek Road Henderson, NC
Direction of Travel:
Town Talk 01/19/18
Friday Edition of TownTalk Trivia!
Much Needed Vance County Schools Info 1-22-18
— courtesy Vance County Schools
Vance County Schools were closed on Friday, January 19, for all students and school system employees due to the continued snowy conditions.
Due to school closures caused by the winter storm, Vance County Schools will continue with exams at the high schools on Monday, January 22-Wednesday, January 24. Students and staff will report to school on Monday, January 22, for a normal student day. Thursday, January 25, will be an early release day for all schools on a traditional calendar. Friday January 26, will be designated as a workday for staff to transition into second semester set to begin on Monday, January 29.
The early release and workday for staff does not include Early College High and E.M. Rollins Elementary. These schools will operate on their regular schedules beginning Monday.
The mid-year graduation ceremony for AdVance Academy has been rescheduled to Friday, January 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Henderson Middle School.