Dispatch earns 9 awards from N.C. Press Association

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(Congratulations to The Daily Dispatch!)

— by Dispatch staff

— republished with permission

The Daily Dispatch received nine awards in its division in the annual North Carolina Press Association contest, which included entries from October 2016 to September 2017.

“I am thrilled to see our staff’s work honored,” said Nancy Wykle, publisher and editor of The Daily Dispatch. “We do our best every day to serve our advertisers and readers, and this reaffirms the dedication our staff has to serving this community.”

Advertising account representatives Stephanie Ranes and Diane Robbins received awards.

Ranes received first place for Best Community Service Signature Page or Best Shared Page for the “In Loving Memory” ad.

Robbins took both first and second place for Best Entertainment Ad for Carolina BBQ & Chicken and iExteriors 2017 NGAA, respectively.

In the newsroom, sports editor Logan Ulrich won second place for sports enterprise writing for his piece “Local football coaches deal with low turnout.” He also took second place for sports photography for the photo accompanying “Spartans advance to title game on PKs.”

Ulrich also placed third for sports feature writing for the article “Thoughts of family fuel Daye” and third for sports news reporting for the article “Kerr-Vance state title game.”

Reporter David Irvine placed third for headline writing.

The paper’s staff also won first place for the special section celebrating the Henderson’s 175th anniversary. “The win for the 175th section was really a win for the entire community because we had so many people here contribute to the section to make it successful,” Wykle said.

The newspaper received the awards Thursday in Raleigh.

News 02/23/18

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Town Talk 02/22/18

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Public Health Serving You 02/21/18

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West End Community Watch 2-20-18 Write Up

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— information based on written submission of Claire Catherwood

The West End Community Watch group met February 20, and the speaker was Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow.

He began by recounting recent police activity which has been heavy over the last week, including an officer involved shooting, a shooting near a popular local establishment and a bank robbery.

Chief Barrow also provided information about the “Ring” app, which can be used on Wi-Fi or with a smart phone.  The “Ring” app is a doorbell-like device which takes a picture and sends it to your computer or phone when anyone comes near your door.  The person does not need to actually ring the bell to trigger the camera.  It does cost about $200.  Chief Barrow stressed that while he did not wish to advertise a product, it is worthwhile to look into any technology which will keep people safer.

The remainder of the meeting was taken up by topics opened by those in attendance.  The final discussion was about the need of stressing and taking advantage of the good things about Henderson and Vance County.

Chief Barrow expressed his love of our area and his desire for all to recognize and celebrate the good.

(WIZS thanks Claire Catherwood for her written account of the meeting.)

SBI and Vance Sheriff Asking for Information in Ellington Murder Case

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SBI and Vance Sheriff Asking for Information in Ellington Murder Case

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 – Press Release

HENDERSON – The State Bureau of Investigation and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in solving an October murder case.

A $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Tommy Ellington, 61, who was found shot to death outside his rural home about 6 a.m. on Oct. 2. Ellington was a farmer and owner of Quality Equipment LLC in Henderson.

Anyone with information about the murder is urged to call the SBI at 1-800-334-3000, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2206, or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Vance County NC

Two Vance County Committees to Meet Feb 26 and Feb 27

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Two Vance County Committees to Meet Feb 26 and Feb 27

Please review two press releases from Kelly Grissom, clerk to the board and executive assistant, with Vance County and the board of commissioners.

Please note that the County’s water committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Taylor) is scheduled to meet Monday, February 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the administrative conference room. Topics include incentives and revenue options.

All commissioners are invited to attend.

Please be informed that the County’s public safety committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Faines) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 27th at 3:00 p.m. in the administrative conference room. Topics to be discussed include fire and rescue services, purchase of cascade system and fire commission guidelines.

All commissioners are invited to attend.

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Edward Best Convenient Site Open Until 7 p.m. (2-22-18)

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According to a press release from Franklin County, the convenient site on Highway 56, the Edward Best site, will be open today until 7 p.m.  In the release, Franklin County apologized for “difficulties/inconveniences citizens have experienced over the last two business days.”

The site is normally closed on Thursday, but, in light of the unusual circumstances, an extra day of service was planned.

The release concludes by thanking all for patience and understanding.

News 02/22/18

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NC Coop Extension

Cooperative Extension with Jean Bell 02/22/18

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