Friendly Folks and Free Hot Dogs Await at 2018 ‘Night Out Against Crime’
A reminder that the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime will be held this Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 5 – 8 p.m. on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson.
Events for this year’s Night Out include displays of law enforcement, public safety vehicles and equipment and informational booths. Free hot dogs, drinks, souvenir cups and children’s activities, including face painting and bounce houses, will also be available.
In addition to the Henderson Police Department, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Fire Department, Vance County Fire Department, EMS personnel, NC State Highway Patrol, Crime Stoppers, Vance County Department of Social Services, and Infinite Possibilities, Inc. will also be among the organizations represented at the community event.
“Night Out is held for everyone to see what our community has to offer,” said Lieutenant Jessica West with the Henderson Police Department. “It’s about getting together, having fun and learning about law enforcement; get to know officers one-on-one.”
In case of heavy rain, Night Out will be rescheduled for the following Tuesday, August 14, 2018 – same time and location.
The event coordinator for the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime 2018 is Community Services Sergeant Marti Stewart of the Henderson Police Department. Agencies and organizations involved in public safety and related fields interested in participating in the event may contact Sergeant Marti Stewart at (252) 432-0062 or via email at mstewart@hendersonncpd.org
Yarborough Sentenced to Life Without Parole for First Degree Murder
-Press Release, Office of District Attorney Mike Waters
The session of Franklin County Criminal Superior Trial Court which began on July 9, 2018, concluded this week. Superior Court Judge David Lambeth presided over the four-week-long session. The State of North Carolina was represented by District Attorney Mike Waters and Assistant District Attorney Allison Capps.
The session was devoted to the First Degree Murder trial of Garry A. Yarborough, who was charged with First Degree Murder, Possession of Firearm by Felon, First Degree Kidnapping, Breaking and/or Entering, Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury, Assault With a Deadly Weapon Intent to Kill, Discharging Weapon into an Occupied Dwelling/Moving Vehicle, and Attempted First Degree Murder. Mr. Yarborough shot the victim, Tracy Williams, in the Food Lion parking lot in Franklinton, on July 26, 2015. After shooting and killing Ms. Williams, Mr. Yarborough fled to a nearby residence where he forced his way in, assaulted the resident, Kim Elmore, and demanded medical treatment. Mr. Yarborough tried to force Ms. Elmore to leave her residence with him. Fortunately, Ms. Elmore was able to lock Mr. Yarborough outside her residence, at which point Mr. Yarborough shot into her home before fleeing.
A Franklin County jury deliberated approximately three hours before returning guilty verdicts on all counts. Judge Lambeth sentenced Mr. Yarborough to life in prison without parole for the First Degree Murder conviction, plus 40 years for the other offenses.
This matter was investigated by the Franklinton Police Department and the Franklin County Sheriffs Office.
Fire Redistricting & Kittrell Water on Agenda for Vance Co. Board’s Aug. Meeting
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
- The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, August 6, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by Pastor Joel Beckham, New Life Baptist Church.
Agenda items include:
- Lina Lue and Darnez Taylor, 4-H – What 4-H Means To Me
- Public Hearing – Economic Development & Land Purchase and Development
Water District Board:
- Staff Report
– Local Water Supply Plan Approval
– LGC – Kittrell Water SRF Debt Transfer
– Monthly Operations Report
Committee Reports and Recommendations:
- Human Resources Committee
– Employee Evaluation Format
- Public Safety Committee
– Fire Service Redistricting
– Fire Service Restructure
– EMS Matters
- Technology Committee
– Broadband Study Updated
- Properties Committee
– REO Property Offer
– Courtroom Seating Replacement
– DSS Relocation
– Warrenton Road Solid Waste Site
County Manager’s Report
– Legislative Goals
– Commencement Memorandum and Modification – Mako Medical Laboratories
– Economic Development – Land Purchase and Development
Celebrate National Farmers Week at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market
-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market
The 2018 National Farmers Market Week 2018 is August 5 – 11. This week would be a great opportunity to get out in the community, learn more about your local farmers and produce and go home with delicious goodies for the family. Shopping your Vance County Regional Farmers Market (VCRFM) offers many benefits for individuals and the community.
Farmers markets support local economies by eliminating the “middle man” and allowing more benefits to the farmer, preserving farmland and rural livelihood. Shopping at your VCRFM also allows you to engage with other community members and learn more about where your food is coming from and the farmers who are growing it.
Saving money is another benefit of farmers markets. Since the farmers are able to sell their products directly to the consumer, prices are often lower. The VCRFM also accepts EBT/SNAP transactions for fresh produce, thus increasing the availability of fresh food for low-income families.
The produce at the VCRFM comes from local farms, guaranteeing you receive the freshest in-season produce. In-season produce is higher in nutrients and often better tasting as it is picked at the peak of freshness.
Try choosing something unique each trip to the VCRFM. Get your children involved and try a new type of produce each week.
Get to know your farmers — strike up a conversation with vendors and learn more about them. For example: Where is their farm? Do they grow organic? What is their favorite way to prepare their produce?
Plan your meals around your trip — search for recipes that allow you to implement the different foods from your trip in a different way. Your VCRFM also has seasonal recipes available for you to try.
Enjoy the weather – rain or shine (we are an indoor facility), snatch up some delicious food and support your local farmers’ markets for National Farmers Market Week.
* Excerpts taken from 8/1/18 article by Rachel Werner, registered dietitian at SSM Health/St. Mary’s
What You Will Find at the Market This Week – Saturday, August 4, 2018:
Apples, beets, blackberries, blueberries, butter beans, canary melons, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggs, eggplant, garlic, green beans, onions, okra, peaches, pork, potatoes, purple hull & crowder peas, squash, tomatoes (green, red & heirloom), watermelon and zucchini.
We also have plenty of canned vegetables, honey, molasses, salsa, chow-chow, bbq sauces, jellies, jams, soaps, bath salts, scented candles, cut sunflowers, cupcakes and unique handmade crafts.
Anticipated Vendors – Saturday, August 4, 2018:
Adcock Farm
Cakes Delish
Culver Farms Honey
Donation Station
Faulkner Family Farms
Glover Gifts & Crafts
Jerri’s Things
LouMag Ent.
Material Blessings
Pretty Little Cakes
Pretty Tough Stuff Jewelry
Short’s Family Farms
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.
H-V Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming August Ribbon Cuttings
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce announces two upcoming ribbon cuttings for the month of August – the Salvation Army Thrift Store and Badcock Furniture and More.
The ribbon cutting for the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 2108 Raleigh Road, Henderson, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018.
Badcock Furniture and More, in the Dabney Drive Shopping Center, Henderson, will hold their ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at 11 a.m.
All are invited to attend.
Henderson Rotary Club Yard Sale – This Saturday, Aug. 4
-Information courtesy the Henderson Rotary Club
The Henderson Rotary Club will hold a yard sale this Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 7 a.m. until “there is nothing left.”
The yard sale will be held in the old Rose Gin & Supply Co. beside Rose Oil Company on US-158 Bypass, Henderson.
Money raised will benefit local community projects of the Henderson Rotary Club.
(This is not a paid advertisement)
Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet Mon., Aug. 6
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools
NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular board meeting Monday, August 6, 2018, at 6 p.m. at the Granville County Public Central Office, 101 Delcroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.
The board will also meet in a Closed Session for Personnel/Attorney-Client Privilege in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 on this evening.
Dywanda Pettaway, Clerk to Board of Education
Full Plate for Granville Co. Board of Commissioners at August Meeting
-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County
The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, August 6, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.
Agenda items include:
- Budget Amendment #1
- Recommended Recreation Grants Awards for FY 2018-2019
- Recognition of Service – Bonnie Humphries
- Recognition of Civic Leadership Program Participants
- Presentation – Granville-Vance District Health Update and Grant Project with Dr. Deron Coy
- Presentation – Outdoor Shooting Range Program
Planning Matters:
- Presentation – Granville County Law Enforcement Center and Animal Shelter
- Public Hearing – Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – off Peake Road and Old 75 Highway
- Public Hearing – Granville County Land Development Code Text Amendment Petition
- Public Hearing – Preliminary Assessment Roll – Montgomery Place Subdivision
- Public Hearing – Preliminary Assessment Roll – Falls Meadow Subdivision
Sheriff’s Office Matters:
- E-911 EMS Mobile Data Information System Software
- Sheriff’s Dodge Charger Vehicle Purchase
- Sheriff’s Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle Purchase
- Sheriff’s Dodge Durango AWD Pursuit Vehicle Purchase
- Sheriff’s Vehicle Equipment Purchase
- Sheriff’s Office Firearm Upgrade Purchase
- School Resource Officer for Oxford Preparatory School
Purchasing Matters:
- Emergency Management Performance Grant Project
- Stormwater Utility Service Manager Scope of Services for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
- Consulting Services with Joyce Engineering for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
County Manager’s Report:
- NCACC Voting Delegate Designation
- Commissioner Assignment to Needs Assessment Focus Group for School of Government
- Disposition of Surplus Grant Property
- Consider Calling for a Public Hearing for Financing on the Law Enforcement Center and Animal Shelter Project
- Granville County Broadband Initiative’s Broadband Enhancement Request for Proposals