I Voted Sticker

Vance Co. Board of Elections: Early Voting Open During Downtown Trick-or-Treating

/by

-Press Release, Vance County Board of Elections

The following is updated voter information for the afternoon of Wednesday, October 31, 2018, for the One Stop Early Vote site located in the lobby of the Board of Elections – 300 S. Garnett St., Henderson.

Between 3 – 6 p.m., Garnett St. will be closed to allow for Trick-Or-Treating with the downtown merchants. One Stop Early Voting will continue at the Board of Elections Site during this time frame. Parking on Garnett St. will not be allowed during this time frame.

Side street parking for voters will be available on Wyche and Winder Streets, as well as the municipal parking lot located at the corner of Garnett St. and Orange St. Handicap voters and those desiring to vote by Curbside Voting may do so by parking in the two handicap parking spaces located in the rear of the Henry Dennis Building and accessing the voting site by using the handicap access. Handicap voters arriving to vote at the Board of Elections site may call the Board of Elections at (252) 492-3730 for assistance during this time period.

The One Stop Early Vote site located at the City of Henderson’s Operations Center will also be operating on the daily schedule as posted and will provide easier parking and access during this time frame. For further information, contact the Vance County Board of Elections at (252) 492-3730.

Reminder: Downtown Oxford Trick-or-Treating & Movie Night

/by

Information courtesy the City of Oxford website 

Downtown Oxford Trick or Treating will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2018, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with city-wide Trick or Treating from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

From 5:30 to 6 p.m. there will be a Glow Party with glowing items in the City Hall Auditorium. The movie “Coco” will begin at 6 p.m.

Children ages 12 and under only and in costume, please!

VGCC Honors 10 In Emergency Medical Tech-Paramedic Program

/by

-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

Vance-Granville Community College honored 10 students who completed the college’s Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program in August.

The graduates included Kaylee Bradsher of Roxboro, Joseph Carpunky of Henderson, Reginald Collins of Henderson, Paul Currin of Norlina, Lawrence Green of Wake Forest, Kaylelynn Grindstaff of Louisburg, William Holder of Roxboro, Abigail Milton of Henderson, Aaron Porterfield of Wake Forest, and Mario Wright of Henderson.

The class, which began in August 2017, was instructed by Vivian Loyd, a Registered Nurse and Paramedic Level II instructor.

Above: Seated, from left, are Mario Wright, Paul Currin, Kaylelynn Grindstaff, Abigail Milton, and William Holder; standing, from left, instructor Vivian Loyd, Aaron Porterfield, Lawrence Green, Kaylee Bradsher, Reginald Collins, Joseph Carpunky, and EMS Coordinator Stephen Barney. (VGCC photo)

EMT-Paramedic instruction includes 660 hours of didactic (classroom) training and 400 hours of clinical education, or field internship. To be eligible to take the EMT-P course, students had to have already completed a 203-hour EMT-Basic course and passed a state exam.

An EMT-Paramedic has enhanced skills beyond the EMT-Basic level, including being able to administer additional interventions and medications. The EMT-P delivers the highest level of pre-hospital medical care in North Carolina.

Students had to pass several different exams, including a “scope of practice” exam, in order to successfully complete the EMT-P course. The scenario-based evaluation tested the hands-on and critical thinking skills of students as they delivered the appropriate treatment to multiple trauma patients and dealt with pediatric, environmental, and mental illness situations. Each student also had to complete an 80-hour Anatomy and Physiology course.

With the completion of the EMT-P course, the students take the 100-question North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services credentialing exam to become state-certified.

VGCC offers Emergency Medical Services training from the basic to the Paramedic level, in addition to continuing education, with most of the classes being taught in Building 10, the new home for Emergency Medical Services training, located on Main Campus across from the main entrance to the college. For more information on enrolling in these courses, call EMS Coordinator/instructor Stephen Barney at (252) 738-3273.

Henderson Police/Fire Depts. to Face Off in Basketball Championship Event

/by

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

The City of Henderson will sponsor a Domestic Violence Basketball Game event on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The first game will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature the Henderson Police Department versus the Henderson Fire Department. The second game begins at approximately 6:45 p.m. and will feature Public Service versus Recreation/Water Reclamation. The winners will face off in a championship game to immediately follow the end of the second game.

The half-time show will feature a free throw and 3-point contest, as well as a Mikan drill.

Admission: Adults – $3; Ages 6-17 – $1; Ages 5 and under – Free

All proceeds will be donated to Infinite Possibilities, Inc.

 

CALEA Assessors To Review N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement for National Accreditation

/by

-Press Release, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will be visiting the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch of the State Bureau of Investigation on Tues., Nov. 13, to inspect aspects of the agency’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services.

The purpose of the assessment is to ensure ALE meets approximately 180 CALEA standards to achieve accredited status.

“By undergoing this voluntary submittal of intense scrutiny and peer review from the commission, ALE will demonstrate to the citizens of North Carolina that their state law enforcement agency is among the finest in the nation, exemplifying professionalism, accountability and transparency,” said Kelton Brown, ALE Branch Head.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the public are invited to offer comments directly to the assessment team during a public information session. They will be also focusing on providing addicts with options for rehab by finding the best christian drug rehab facilities near me and other centers for the ones who are interested in a different environment for detoxification. The event will be held on Tues., Nov.13, at 4 p.m. at the State Bureau of Investigation auditorium, 3320 Garner Road, Raleigh. Anyone unable to attend the public information session may address the assessors by calling (919) 582-8403 on Tues., Nov. 13, between 2 and 4 p.m. Comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards.

Persons wishing to offer written comments about the ALE Branch’s ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write: Commission for Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, Virginia 20155, or call (703) 352-4225.

For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., the public may write the Commission at the above address, call, or visit their website at https://www.calea.org.

For more information on the ALE Branch’s accreditation process, please contact Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Professional Standards Angela Hayes at (919) 662-4500.

NC Coop Extension

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 10/30/18

/by

Vance County Schools 10/29/18

/by

Town Talk 10/30/18

/by

News 10/30/18

/by

Triumphant Quartet to Perform at McGregor Hall with Opening Act Unashamed

/by

-Information courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center website

Gospel music performers Triumphant Quartet will perform at McGregor Hall on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. This performance is part of the JOY! Series.

Special opening act by Vance County’s Unashamed.

The one consistent thing about life is change. Things around us are constantly changing. So when a group like Triumphant Quartet maintains consistency, it speaks volumes about who they are and what they have accomplished. Triumphant is the face of quality Gospel Music, Christian integrity, family values, friendship and dedication.

The group has been that way since their beginnings in 2003, when the four friends first walked out on to the stage of the Louise Mandrell Theater, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as a headlining talent. Each current Triumphant group member was there in that defining moment and has continued together ever since.

Their smooth harmonies and rich quartet sound quickly gained them national attention, recognition and concert demand. That popularity promoted the group in 2008, from singing daily at the theater to touring nationally and performing in major concert venues, auditoriums and churches. It has earned them the vote of Fan Favorite Quartet in the Gospel Music field for the last nine years, with each group member also being nominated for and receiving various awards.

Triumphant Quartet has had five #1 songs and several others have climbed the Top 40 music charts. They have also received four Album of the Year and three Song of the Year awards, which has contributed to their popularity.

Audiences will find themselves smiling, laughing, crying, encouraged and uplifted. And most of all, they will walk away having had the Gospel Message presented to them in a powerful way, with a hope that many will receive Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Tickets may be purchased by:

DROP IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m

CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)

CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org  (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)

(This is not a paid advertisement)