“Discover History Worth Repeating” in Warrenton

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— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook

— by Craig Hahn

Discover History Worth Repeating is up and running in Edenton, Halifax and Warrenton. This program is a unique collaboration of three historic North Carolina towns coming together in a joint effort to market and promote themselves as connected tourist destinations. Involving elected officials and staff, the common thread among the three towns is a strong core of history and historic sites that are significant not only to the state but to the entire nation.

On occasion, it is important to repeat significant events of the past and each town has examples to “Discover History Worth Repeating”. Edenton with its Tea Party was home to a political protest organized by women in response to the Tea Act, passed by the British Parliament in 1773. Halifax with its Resolves was the site of the first official action by an American Colony calling for independence from Great Britain. Warrenton, home of the “first” architect of North Carolina, Jacob Holt, blended architectural styles while sending his workforce of sixty craftsmen to build colleges in Raleigh, Oxford and Randolph County.

The passport tour leads visitors through the participating towns and the passports are stamped at each historic, merchant, or artisan location. Hands-on activities in each town are tailored for kids of all ages: re-signing the resolves in Halifax, building architectural elements in Warrenton and cruising the bay where the Tea Party occurred in Edenton. Passport holders share their experiences online and register for giveaways and prizes.

For more information or to print a passport visit www.historyworthrepeating.org. Preprinted passports are available at any of the following locations:

Warrenton:

 Jacob Holt House – 122 S. Bragg Street

 Quilt Lizzy – 115 E. Market Street

 Town Hall – 133 S. Main Street

 Hardware Café – 106 S. Main Street

 Robinson Ferry Restaurant – 111 N. Bragg Street

 The Scarlet Rooster – 117 N. Main Street

 Friends Two – 126 S. Main Street

There are plenty of activities to do around Warrenton as part of “Discover History Worth Repeating”…

– Scavenge for relics at the Jacob Holt House.

– Build an architectural model with an artisan’s guidance at the Jacob Holt House.

– Design and make a quilt square using Underground Railroad symbols at Quilt Lizzy.

– Wander through Warrenton at your own pace and see North Carolina’s most extensive inventory of antebellum architecture in one place…start at Town Hall or the Jacob Holt House.

The website is www.historyworthrepeating.org. Great work from a number of dedicated people throughout Warrenton and Warren County!

NC Coop Extension

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 05/15/18

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Vance County School Update 05/14/18

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Town Talk 05/15/18

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News 05/15/18

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Henderson Man Drowns at Kerr Lake

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Henderson resident Robert E. Chism, 42, drowned at Kerr Lake, near Satterwhite Point, on Sunday evening. According to Doyle Carpunky, chief of the Vance County Rescue Squad, the dispatch for a possible drowning victim came in at 5:33 p.m. At approximately 10 p.m., Chism’s body was recovered from the water.

According to authorities, Chism is believed to have been with his family at the lake for a day of recreation when the drowning occurred. His family was later notified that his body had been recovered. It is still unclear what caused the drowning.

Henderson Police Department

Vance Co. Father, Son Charged with Murder

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department 

On May 12, 2018, around 10:38 p.m., there was an argument in the 200 Block of Gary Street, Henderson that resulted in gunfire. Officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area and found Jaylin Jones, 25, of Macon, NC suffering from a gunshot wound. Jaylin Jones succumbed to his injuries.

During the course of the investigation, a suspect was developed and the following individuals were arrested and charged with the murder of Jaylin Jones:

Scottie Lee Bates II, 21, of Stagecoach Road, Henderson

Scottie Lee Bates, 59, of Sims Ave, Henderson

Both individuals received no bond pending a court hearing on May 14, 2018.

The Henderson Police Department is appreciative of individuals in the community that provided information that led to the arrest of the alleged offenders in this case.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow   

 

 

 

Suspect Scottie Lee Bates II, 21, of Stagecoach Road, Henderson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suspect Scottie Lee Bates, 59, of Sims Ave, Henderson

 

 

 

55th Annual Henderson Shrine Club Fish Fry, Wed., May 16

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The 55th Annual Henderson Shrine Club Fish Fry will be held Wednesday, May 16 in the Vance Square Shopping Center on Raleigh Road in Henderson, across from Supply Line Country Market and M.R. Williams, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Plates are $8 a piece and all proceeds go to support Shriners Hospitals for Children. The event is all-you-can-eat, eat-in or take-out. Delivery is also available for orders of 10 or more.

The group expects to serve a total of 2,500 plates overall, with 800 – 1,000 of those plates delivered by Shriners or volunteers to local businesses.

Volunteers are welcomed and may show up the day of the event to help.

Shriners Ray Fields and Donald Seifert were on “Town Talk” on Monday to provide details about the event. Fields said,  “The fish fry would not be possible or successful without the support of the businesses and people of Vance County.”

The pair reminded the public that this is just as much a positive social event as it is an eating occasion.

Fields informed WIZS listeners that the Shriners currently support 22 hospitals and three burn centers. The money raised from Wednesday’s event will go toward further supporting those efforts.

WIZS will be broadcasting live on location.

Warren County Logo

Norlina Market Festival Kicks Off Sat., May 19

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— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook

The Norlina Market Festival is the biggest celebration to come to Norlina to highlight and celebrate farming and agriculture!

There will be fresh foods, produce, goods & services available from local and neighboring county farms. The celebration includes live music, fun & exciting games, arts, crafts, food trucks, vendors, fresh locally grown fruits, fresh locally grown vegetables, locally raised meats, and more!!! This family event will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Norlina Junction Park on Liberty Street near the Norlina Post Office in downtown Norlina.

If you’re interested in setting up goods for sale or to educate the participants…or if you have a food truck you’re looking to set up at the event, please contact Latarshia Turner-Brothers via Facebook or call her at (252) 425-9845. You may also email her at newlifeofwellness@gmail.com.

This Festival is a result of the Revitalization & Planning Committee for the town of Norlina. Headed up by Norlina resident Latarshia Turner-Brothers, this committee is designed to give local families an opportunity to attend events without having to leave the county.

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Wed. Sales Postponed to June 6

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-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, VCRFM

Due to the cold spring weather, many of our produce vendors were unable to get their crops planted as early this year. As a result, our delicious locally grown summer produce will not be ready for consumption for a few more weeks. Therefore, we are moving the date for Wednesday sales to begin June 6, 2018.

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will continue to open Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please visit us and fill up on fresh local spring produce, canned and baked goods, unique crafts, and plants and vegetables for your own gardens!

Please contact Tracy Madigan at farmersmarket@vancecounty.org or (252) 598-0814 with questions regarding this change.