Granville County Public Schools

Granville Co. Board of Education to Hold Committee Meetings – Feb. 12

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-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville Co. Public Schools

The Granville County Board of Education will hold the following committee meetings on Tuesday, February 12, 2019:

  • Safety Sub Committee 10 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Infrastructure Committee 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Budget & Finance Committee 5 – 6 p.m.

All committee meetings will be held at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina. These meetings are open to the public.

Town Talk 02/08/19

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News 02/08/19

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Vance Co. Commissioners Brummitt & Wilder Talk Fire Restructuring Vote

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On Thursday’s edition of WIZS Town Talk program, Vance County Commissioners Gordon Wilder and Dan Brummitt discussed the Board’s recent 4-3 vote to move ahead with funding paid part-time positions in the County’s volunteer fire departments.

Commissioners Tommy Hester, Leo Kelly, Archie Taylor and Wilder were in favor of the vote, with Dan Brummitt, Carolyn Faines and Yolanda Feimster in opposition.

The question of what changes will be made to the Vance County Fire Department that serves the Golden Belt District is still under discussion. Wilder said nothing is off the table when it comes to reorganization options.

“I’m listening to [County Manager] Jordan McMillen and Finance Manager David Beck for some recommendations. I want us to look at every possibility. It may require some shifting around of funds and some creative measures.”

The original fire restructuring proposal, which went before the Board at their January meeting, included, in part, converting the Vance County Fire Department into a volunteer operation with some paid personnel while repositioning other paid personnel into volunteer departments throughout the county.

The Board voted at that meeting to hold a work session on January 23 to further discuss details and options before proceeding.

Wilder said his vote at Monday’s Board meeting in favor of adding paid part-time positions to volunteer departments while leaving the Vance Co. Fire Department as is for the time being was influenced by his conversations with people in the community and his understanding of the general consensus of the commissioners at the recent work session.

“There seemed to be in our work session a consensus that we need to put part-timers in the volunteer departments. I’m not saying in the future that we don’t reduce the paid staff in the Golden Belt and distribute them out [to volunteer departments], but budget-wise, I don’t think it’s wise right now.”

Brummitt, who has been working on fire restructuring measures since 2006, serves on the County’s Fire Commission and has been a strong proponent of the plan as proposed at the January Board meeting.

According to Brummitt, moving forward with funding new part-time positions in the volunteer departments is not what he considers to be the most fiscally responsible decision nor the one that will bring more equality between the various fire districts.

“Based on the motion made at the meeting, the Vance County Fire Department – the Golden Belt District – will be the only area with 24-7 coverage. The others will have part-time coverage Monday through Friday on an 11-12 hour basis. There’s no equity in any of that,” said Brummitt.

Citing previous conversations centering around improving response time and providing equal coverage to the various fire districts, Brummitt said he feels Monday’s decision was a step back. “I feel the decision made the other night was a step backwards to where we had already gotten. I think we’ve come too far to go backwards now.”

Wilder said he felt the decision to increase staffing at volunteer departments was helping to reach that initial goal.

“One of the goals at the outset of all this was the fact that you may live in Watkins, Townsville or Drewry, and being an outlying fire district, you may not be getting the same response time as someone a little closer. So the goal was to give equal response times, or the best we could, as efficiently as possible.”

Moving forward, Wilder said the Board’s work will turn to the process of putting part-time positions in the volunteer departments, filling those positions and resuming talks of a possible restructuring of the Vance County Fire Department.

To hear the WIZS Town Talk interviews with Wilder and Brummitt in their entirety, please click here.

NC Dept of Agriculture

High Point Halal Meats Voluntarily Recalls Chicken, Lamb & Beef Products

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-Press Release, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

High Point Halal Meats in High Point is voluntarily recalling all production lots of chicken, lamb and beef products because they were produced without benefit of required inspections.

“Inspectors with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Meat and Poultry Inspection Division discovered uninspected meat and poultry products in commerce,” said Dr. Beth Yongue, director of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Division. This is a Class I recall where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. Customers who purchased these products are urged not to consume them.”

The following products are subject to recall:

All chicken, lamb and beef products bearing a “High Point Halal Meats” label.

These items were shipped to retail stores within North Carolina. These products bear an NCDA inspection legend with the establishment number P-318.

Throw away these products or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about High Point Halal Meats products can call the facility at 336-802-0620 during business hours.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville Co. Chamber Looking to Build Ambassador Team

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

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is looking to build its team of Chamber Ambassadors. Being a part of this team not only allows you to be a vital part of helping our chamber grow and be successful, but it also allows you to grow your network by working closely with other Chamber members and assist with bringing new members on board.

Our ambassadors attend chamber events such as ribbon cuttings, Sunrise Forums, Business After Hours, Alive After Five events, Monthly Ambassador meetings, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast, Cluck-n-Shuck, Annual Member Picnic and the Annual Chamber Banquet, just to name a few.

If this is of interest to you, then we want you on our team. Please contact us for additional details:

Ruth Ann Bullock, Ambassador Chair

919.880.6262

rbullock15@gmail.com

Toni Anne Wheeler, Membership Coordinator

919-528-4994

tawheeler@granville-chamber.com

(This is not a paid advertisement)

First Baptist Church of Henderson to Hold ‘Lenten Lunches & Lessons’

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-Information courtesy First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church of Henderson is pleased to announce upcoming Lenten Lunches and Lessons. They will be held on Mondays from March 11 through April 8 at noon in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist.

A light lunch will be served in addition to the brief time of worship. Worship will focus on the themes of Lent and will be guided by First Baptist Church ministers as well as special guests from the area. Lunch will be open from 11:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.

There is no charge for lunch, but donations will be welcomed. Reservations are not required but will be helpful.

To sign up, please contact the First Baptist Church office at (252) 438-3172.

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Warren County 4-H Planning Ski Trip to Wintergreen, Space Limited

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-Information and flyer courtesy NC Cooperative Extension – Warren County Center

Back by Popular Demand…we had a BLAST last year…seats are limited!

When: Saturday, February 23, 2019
Where: Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA
Cost: $30 per person
Registration deadline: February 14; call 252-257-3640, or sign up via 4HOnline.
Who: Ages 9-18; children 5-8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 20.

 

Oxford Preparatory School Honors Academic Excellence

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-Information courtesy Oxford Preparatory School

On Thursday evening, January 31, Oxford Preparatory School presented honors to students who demonstrated academic excellence for the first semester of the 2018/2019 academic year.

Students in the lower school were recognized for making all A’s or A’s and B’s. Names of these students were published in January.

Students in grades 7-12 who have maintained a 3.0 with no grade below a C were granted honors designation. Those students who successfully reached a GPA of 3.5 or above and had no grade below a C merited Directors’ List status.

In addition to the honors certificate, those students on the Directors’ List received a special pin that they will display on their drape at their commencement. Students have the opportunity to earn a total of 12 pins – one for each semester they maintain a 3.5 GPA.

Oxford Prep recognized the following students:

7th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Hunter Crute, Jada Goodin, Logan Hite, Jimmy Jeffries, Jessi Keeton, Callie McDuffie, Seth Murray, Kendall Sizemore, Zach Tinsley, Chapel Westbrook and Micayla Williams

7th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Haylee Adcock, Jackson Higgins, Kylena Jones, Elijah Alston, Gavin Owens, Camden Boone, Reagan Owens, Gracie Bullock, Peyton Pernell, Chevy Chiem, Josh Roberson, Harley Culbreath, Chloe Satterfield, Elizabeth Ellis, Devin Taylor, Jamari Glover,  Justin Thomas, Chloe Hernandez and Caitlyn Tinsley

8th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Kenny Averett, Jesse Griffin, Savanah Ayscue, Ryan Grissom, Jackson Barker, Travis Harris, Brianna Boyd, Kwa’Nasha Hicks, Kamryn Brooks, Paige Meadows, Marissa Burleson, Reese Moss, Randall Burwell, Mary Roberson, Robert Faulkner, Elizabeth Rudd, Brayden Garrett, Grace Stovall, Chance Gresham and Reagan Tingen

8th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Hailey Aycock, Emily Hobgood, Lillian Brooks, Samantha Huff, Holly Currin, John Hunt, Julianna Dale, Alexis Hunter, Kierra Davis, Reese Newton, Cameron Doby, Kaylee Preddy, Taylor Firtick, Carson Reese, Jordan Greenway, Meredith Reese, Madison Haley, Sheona Shibu, Matthew Harris, Sydney Sinnema, Emma Hicks, Otelia Thomas, Coleman Hines, Alexis Wilson Maggie Wilkinson and Cadence Woodlief

9th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Leanne Adams, Drake Hobgood, Aaliyah Alston, Zoe Holland, Lillian Bissett, Lucas Juntunen, Annette Carlos-Tejada, Ahlori Long, Judah Eaton, Mona Mohammed, Skylar Edwards, Noah Watson, Paige Ellington, Matt Wilkinson, Chris Hayes, Sam Young and Lacie Heath

9th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Layla Brewer, Eric Osborne, Makayla Cox, Ashlyn Roberson, Jaci Crute, Cayton Sievert, Jane Faulkner, Trinity Swartz, Daniel Hoyle and Isaac Watkins

10th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Suzanne Alsayde, Brock Perry, Keenan Coley, Brandon Sullivan, Rebecca Currin, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Dunn, Avery Thomas, Kirsten Ellis, Caitlyn Williams, Brian Harvey, Luke Woltz and Jack Hopper

10th Grade Directors’ List  – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Zach Biggs, Madison Hight, Hailee Bissett, Haley Patterson, Lionel Burnette, Carla Rodriguez, Adam Corbett, Alex Rote, Zoey Elliott, Molly Stallsmith, Nick Ellis, Cassidy Stokes, Emily Faucette, Molly Thrift, Bryce Garrett  and Sophia Williford

11th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Danny Gillis, Krystal Parrish, Misty Holloway, Allie Reeder, Ronnie Murray, Catherine Slack, Morgan Nance and Kaitlyn Spain

11th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Wesley Aitken, Sophia Metcalf, Ey’Mania Alston, Kamarion Moore, Rorie Brewer, Emily Osborne, Lindsey Haley, Hampton Short, Robert Hopper, Lexi Simmons, Ridge Huff, Ian Simmons, Emily Iannuzzi, Alex Slack, Abbie Mann, Sarah Slack and Nathan Metcalf

12th Grade Honor Roll – GPA of 3.0 with no grade below a C

Quincey Burreal, Maranda Mynatt, Victoria Gill, Rick O’Neal, Sandra Inman and Jaylen Rose

12th Grade Directors’ List – GPA of 3.5 with no grade below a C

Aymen Alashmli, Sydney Landers, Sala Algathi, John Linge, Alex Bare, Shawn Matthews, Josh Blackburn, Luke Overby, Hannah Brewer, Mira Patel, Brian Burch, MacKenzie Pendergrass, Erica Evitts, Kara Ray, Nelson Fuentes, Adam Sizemore and Kaylah Hunt

U.S. Department of Justice

Three Aliens Indicted on Illegal Reentry Charges, One Found in Granville

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-Press Release, U.S. Dept. of Justice

Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that a federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned indictments charging EMERSON YUBIMY HERRERA-ALFARO, age 19, of El Salvador, JUAN ANGEL MURILLO RUIZ, age 34, of Honduras, and MARIO ALBERTO LLAMAS-HERNANDEZ, age 37, of Mexico, with Illegal Reentry of a Deported Alien.

If convicted of illegal reentry of a deported alien, HERRERA-ALFARO, previously deported two times and found in Granville County, and MURILLO RUIZ, previously deported and found in Sampson County, would face maximum penalties of two years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

LLAMAS-HERNANDEZ, previously deported and found in Wake County, is alleged to have been previously deported subsequent to a felony conviction (cocaine trafficking). Therefore, if convicted, he would face a maximum imprisonment term of 10 years, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictments are merely accusations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The cases are being investigated by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations and Homeland Security Investigations.

News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney’s web page at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_ENDC.