Street Value of $11K Worth of Drugs Seized From Two Henderson Residents

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On August 30, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Community Action Team, arrested two Franklin County residents: Timmie Lee Richardson and Gerretta Harrison Richardson of 885 Tollie Weldon Road, Henderson, NC on a variety of drug offenses.

Timmie Lee Richardson

This investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking began as a result of citizen complaints alleging that drug activity was occurring at 885 Tollie Weldon Road, Henderson, NC. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit was able to confirm the information provided and began an investigation which led to fourteen (14) felony drug charges against Timmie Lee Richardson and three (3) felony drug charges against Gerretta Harrison Richardson.

In addition to the arrests, a search warrant was executed at 885 Tollie Weldon Road which resulted in the seizure of Cocaine, Marijuana, four (4) firearms, US Currency and two (2) vehicles. The street value of the drugs seized is $11,764.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch (ALE), Henderson Police Department and the NC National Guard Counter Drug Task Force.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “Our Drug Unit continues to put an emphasis on making cases that make a difference in our communities. These arrests were the direct result of concerned citizens providing valuable information that we were able to use in our investigation and teamwork among several agencies. We will continue to aggressively investigate and pursue drug activity in our county.”

Gerretta Harrison Richardson

Timmie Lee Richardson – 885 Tollie Weldon Road Henderson, NC 27537 DOB: 01/20/1973

Trafficking Cocaine, Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (4 Counts), Sell Cocaine (3 Counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (4 Counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm by Felon.

Timmie Lee Richardson is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $250,000 secured bond.

Gerretta Harrison Richardson 885 Tollie Weldon Road Henderson, NC 27537 DOB: 05/06/1973

Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Sell Cocaine, Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine.

Gerretta Harrison Richardson was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $40,000 secured bond.

For more information regarding this investigation, or to provide information regarding drug activity in your community, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Begin Your Labor Day Weekend at the Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

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-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.

This Labor Day, take time to remember your local farmers by shopping at your VCRFM. Along with hunters and gatherers, farmers were the original laborers.

We are experiencing challenging times in American agriculture. However, our local farmers have stayed strong and resilient. That’s why, as we gather with family and friends to mark Labor Day, it couldn’t be a more appropriate time to say “Thank You” to the folks who provide affordable, abundant, and safe foods for us.

It takes hard work to plant seeds, care for crops and raise livestock. It takes hard work to harvest our food. It takes hard work to pack it, transport it, display it and sell it at your farmers market. Every day, our farmers get these jobs done well, and their commitment benefits us all.

Love getting local fresh honey at your VCRFM? Did you think there’s “no real maintenance involved” in caring for beehives? Think again. Owning a colony is a huge responsibility. Safely transferring a queen and her family into a hive, protecting them from environmental dangers, and bottling an appropriate amount of honey from them is serious and often hard work.

Your VCRFM also offers unique, one-of-a-kind crafts from handmade soaps, cloths, towels, candles and clothing to wreaths, jewelry, woodcrafts, canned and baked goods. All of which took hard work and skill from local artisans.

So, as you begin your Labor Day weekend, stop by the VCRFM and pick up the items you need for your celebration. Whether you’re cooking hamburgers or steaks, ribs or roasts, you’ll find it at the farmers market along with your favorite fresh veggies and fruits. Grab a bite from Gavin’s Grub Hub for breakfast (or lunch) and some craft items to decorate your table.

This Labor Day, please join me in taking this chance to support your local VCRFM vendors and remember the hard work of folks who provide food and crafts for our community.

What You Will Find at the Market This Week:

Beets, butter beans, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggs, eggplant, garlic, grapes, green beans, mixed greens, onions, peaches, pork, potatoes, peas, squash, tomatoes (green, red & heirloom), turnips and watermelon.We also have plenty of canned vegetables, honey, molasses, salsa, chow-chow, BBQ sauces, jellies, jams, soaps, bath salts, scented candles, cupcakes and unique handmade crafts.

Anticipated Vendors – September 1, 2018:

Cakes Delish
Culver Farms Honey
Donation Station
Gavin’s Grub Hub
Imperial Stitching
JASM Farms
Jerri’s Things
JW Creek Farms
LouMag Ent.
Short’s Family Farms
Winter Soap Co.
Woodwick Designs
Contacts:

Market Manager: Tracy Madigan @ 252-598-0814

Extension Agent: Paul McKenzie @ 252-438-8188

VCRFM open Wednesdays & Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

VCRFM Welcomes SNAP/EBT

The Farmers Market building is available for rent. Contact Annette Roberson, Vance County Cooperative Extension Center, 252-438-8188 for pricing and available dates.

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Granville Crime Stoppers

Granville Co. Crime Stoppers: Larceny of Motor, Generator and Flat Trailer

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-Press Release, Granville County Crime Stoppers

Some time between Friday, June 1, 2018, and Friday, July 20, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property located off Bodie Currin Rd., Oxford, NC and criminally removed one tackle box with assorted fishing equipment inside, four fishing rods and a 32-pound Thrust Trolling motor from a shed.

On Saturday, August 25, 2018, between early morning and mid-evening hours, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon the private property of a residence located off Fielding Knott Rd., Oxford, NC and criminally removed from underneath the side deck one Craftsman 7.7 power washer and one Generac power generator.

Sometime between Tuesday, August 28, 2018, and Wednesday, August 29, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon the private property of a worksite located off Huntsboro Rd., Oxford, NC and criminally removed one Betterway “2005” 8X16 Dual axle flat trailer with a license plate attached.

If you have information concerning these incidents, please contact the Granville County Sheriff’s Office at 919-693-3213 or call Crime Stoppers 919-693-3100.

THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED THE PAYMENT OF A REWARD OF UP TO $1,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST/INDICTMENT(S) OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE CRIMES.  IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE CRIMES OR ANY OTHER SERIOUS CRIME(S) IN GRANVILLE COUNTY, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS IN OXFORD AT 919-693-3100.

West End Baptist

West End Baptist Men to Hold 220 Seafood Fundraiser, Mon. Sept. 17

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-Information courtesy Jerry Parrish, Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church

The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive in Henderson will be sponsoring a Fish Fry Fundraiser at 220 Seafood Restaurant on Monday, September 17, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Dinner includes fried trout, french fries, cole slaw and hushpuppies. Eat in or take out. Drink included for eat in only. Glad to serve walk-ins.

$7.00 per plate.

All proceeds will be used to support local ministries including ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, Rebuilding Hope and many others.

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New Adult Co-Rec. Kickball Program Set to Begin Sept. 11 – Register Now

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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks presents a new program – Adult Co-Recreation Kickball. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

You can register as a team or if you do not have a team, you can register as an individual and you will be placed on a team.

Entry fee will be $250 for each team or $20 for individuals. The season will be six to eight weeks in duration depending on the number of teams. Games will be played at the George Watkins Ballfields which are located at the Aycock Recreation Complex, 307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson.

Registration deadline is Friday, September 7, 2018, at 5 p.m. You may register in-person at the Aycock Rec. Center during the following times:

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information, please contact Steve Osborne at (252) 438-2670 or sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us or Victor Hunt at (252) 438-3408 or vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us

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Financing for Law Enforcement/Animal Shelter on Commissioners’ Sept. Agenda

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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

  1. Contingency Summary and Budget Amendment #2
  2. Minutes
  3. Tax Releases for Second Quarter 2018
  4. Resolution of Appreciation – Business and Industry Appreciation Day

Recognitions and Presentations

  1. Recognition of Service – Haywood L. Faucette
  2. Recognition of Carolyn Keith – Northeast Regional SHIIP Coordinator of the Year
  3. Recognition – Conservation Farm Family of the Year

Public Comments

  1. Public Comments

Public Hearings

  1. Financing for Law Enforcement Center – Animal Shelter Project and Loan Refinancings

Recreation Matters

  1. Disc Golf Course Name

School Matters

  1. School Resource Officers for Granville County Public Schools

Purchasing

  1. Sheriff’s Office Gun Purchase Vendor Change
  2. Geo BackOffice Software Purchase
  3. Preferred Brand Alternates for Law Enforcement Center Project
  4. Stormwater Utility Services Manager Scope of Services – Fiscal Year 2018-2019

Appointments

  1. Granville County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
  2. Granville County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
  3. Granville County Economic Development Advisory Board
  4. Granville-Vance District Health Department
  5. Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP)

County Manager’s Report

  1. Text Amendment to the Granville County Purchasing Policy
  2. County Ordinance – Chapter 11: Animals – Proposed Revisions
  3. Granville Employee NCDOT Fall Litter Sweep

County Attorney’s Report

Presentations by County Board Members

Any Other Matters

Closed Session

  1. Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) – Attorney-Client Matter

*Granville County offices will be closed Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of Labor Day.

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Ribbon Cutting to be Held for The Little Clinic in Oxford, Tues. Sept. 4

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— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at The Little Clinic, 1419 B College St., Oxford at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. The Little Clinic  – Roni Tomarelli, Family Nurse Practitioner –  is a new urgent care facility.

Please come out to support this new clinic!

Vance County High School

VIPERS FALL TO 0-3 AFTER LOSS TO BEDDINGFIELD

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VIPERS FALL TO 0-3 AFTER LOSS TO BEDDINGFIELD

 

Vance County High School’s new football program has now, mercifully, finished their season-opening three-game road trip.  The Vipers limped home from Wilson Thursday Night after a lopsided 55-20 loss to the Beddingfield Bruins, a solid team with an impressive tradition of playoff appearances.

The Viper Offense, which improved over their first two games, came out strong, scoring the first touchdown of the game on their first possession, with Jr. Quarterback Samien Burwell connecting with Josh Joyner and William Hawkins Jr on a variety of passes that took VC to the Beddingfield 5 yard line. An 11 yard TD pass to Shaquan Allen capped the drive, and the 2-point conversion was good, giving the Vipers an 8-0 lead.  It only took Beddingfield 2 minutes to tie the game, though, then another 3½ minutes to take a 14-8 lead. They quickly extended the lead to 22-8 after a squib kickoff was mishandled by the Vipers.  Early in the 2nd quarter, Burwell scrambled for a second touchdown to keep his team within reach, but the Bruins led 42-14 at the half.

The Viper Defense had several good stops in the second half, forcing turnovers on down, but the offense never found its rhythm. Although Burwell did throw 1 interception, which makes his 6th interception of the season, in this game, his receivers repeatedly dropped balls that hit them in the hands or were within easy reach.  Finally, in an almost eerie similarity with the first two games this season, the Vipers, playing offense to the last, scored their third TD with under a minute left, when Burwell hit Josh Joyner with the final pass of the game.

Tune in every Friday night for Vance County Friday Night Football live coverage on WIZS and streamed live on WIZS.com.

 

Town Talk 08/31/18

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News 08/31/18

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