Habanero Grill Arsonist Caught on Camera; Reward Offered for Info. Leading to Arrest
-Information courtesy Marcus Barrow, Chief of Police, Henderson Police Department
In conjunction with the Henderson Fire Department and with assistance from the SBI, the Henderson Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in the investigation of a Breaking and Entering, Larceny, and Arson case.
In the early morning hours of Monday, December 17, an individual broke the window out of Habanero Grill, located at 116 Parham Road, and entered the business. Once inside, the suspect broke into a small safe and took the contents. Prior to exiting the business, a fire was started that caused tremendous damage to the local business.
A similar fire destroyed Mazatlán Mexican Restaurant on November 27, but cause and origin are still under investigation by the previously mentioned agencies.
Below is a snapshot of the suspect inside the business of Habanero Grill. If anyone has information or an anonymous tip, they are encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department at (252) 438-4141 or Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925. A cash reward of up to $2,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest of this individual.
Businesses are strongly encouraged to set their alarms and or install alarms to assist in notifying authorities of crimes in progress. Vigilance is essential to these cases.
In the early morning hours of Monday, December 17, an individual (pictured here) broke the window out of Habanero Grill, located at 116 Parham Road, and entered the business. If anyone has information or an anonymous tip, they are encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department at (252) 438-4141 or Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925.
Vance Co. DSS Selects 44 Children for This Year’s ‘Shop With A Cop’ Event
-Information courtesy Sheri Moss, Vance County Dept. of Social Services
WIZS News is pleased to provide additional details regarding the annual Shop With A Cop event. In addition to the $6,000 raised in a fundraiser sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and Maria Parham Health, the Vance County Department of Social Services plays a large role in making the annual event a success.
Vance Co. DSS partners with local law enforcement, donates money towards Shop With A Cop and selects the children who participate in the experience through a referral process.
Once the referral process is complete, the committee, comprised of law enforcement and DSS staff, reviews the applications and selects the families/children for Shop With A Cop. This year there are 44 children that will be shopping on Thursday, December 20.
Children that are not selected for Shop With A Cop are matched up with sponsors who contact the agency. This year, over 100 children will be serviced through sponsorships.
Without the sponsorships, as well as donations, Christmas Cheer and Shop With a Cop would not be a success!
Re-Elected Board of Education Members Sworn In to New Terms
At the meeting of the Vance County Board of Education Monday night, Board of Education members who were re-elected in November were sworn in to serve new four-year terms.
Those receiving the oath were Gloria J. White, Ruth Hartness, Margaret Ellis and Darlynn Oxendine. The Honorable Henry Hight, Jr. administered the oath of office.
Each of the incumbent Democrats was unopposed in the general election.
In the May primary, Margaret Ellis defeated challenger Omega Perry with 75.92 percent of the votes. Ruth Hartness defeated Marcia Allen in the primary by earning 68.85 percent of the votes.
Waste Industries Christmas & New Year’s Pick Up Schedule
-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson
Waste Industries will be closed Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in observance of Christmas and Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in observance of New Year’s Day. For the time period of December 25-28, 2018, and January 1-4, 2019, regularly-scheduled pick up will be delayed by one day.
For additional information on the holiday schedule for the Vance Granville branch, please visit the Waste Industries website by clicking here.
Upcoming Events for Toddlers Through Seniors at Aycock Rec. Center
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Hip Hop Water Aerobics: is a fast-paced cardio workout in the water with low impact on your joints. The classes will be held on Mondays beginning February 4, 2019. The only requirement is that you must be able to touch the bottom of the 4 ft end of the pool. For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us or (252) 438-3160.
Wahoo Swim Club: Attention Youth ages 5-17 years old! Do you love to swim? Well, Aycock Recreation Center has a new program that is perfect for you – Wahoo Swim Club. The goal of the Swim Club is to build good swimming foundations through good sportsmanship, and most importantly, teamwork. Please contact Lauren Newlin at 252.438.3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us for more information.
Tot Time: Tot Time is for toddlers ages 1-5 to enjoy equipment and toys that are age appropriate and designed to let them explore and learn new skills. This is unstructured open gym time and children must be supervised at all times. For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us or 252.438.3160
Senior Prep Games: Senior Prep Games is designed for participants ages 50 or better who are planning to participate in the 2019 Senior Games. Participants will have the opportunity to practice or learn about the sports that are offered during Senior Games. Please contact Crystal Allen at callen@ci.henderson.nc.us or 252.431.6091 for more information.