Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Spring Water Aerobics Classes

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

The Aycock Recreation Center will offer spring water aerobics classes for both swimmers and non-swimmers alike beginning April 1 and ending June 28, 2019. Classes will not be held April 19 or May 27.

Classes will combine low and high impact exercises with a focus on strength building, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and having fun!

Classes will be offered Monday – Wednesday – Friday from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.; Tuesday – Thursday from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

Cost is $1 for monthly pass members and $2 for non-members.

Contact:

Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor

lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us ~ (252) 438-3160

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Granville Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., March 18

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

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, March 18, 2019, 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

2. Minutes

3. Public Assistance for Tropical Storm Michael

Recognitions and Presentations

4. Recognition of Service – Yvette Davis

5. ABC Update

Public Comments

6. Public Comments

Tax Matters

7. Tax Discount Discussion

Solid Waste Matters

8. Leachate Hauling Agreement

9. Granville Employee NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep

Appointments

10. Senior Services Advisory Committee

11. Animal Control Advisory Committee

12. Granville County Veterans Affairs Committee

13. Granville County Library System Board of Trustees

14. Granville County ABC Board

County Manager’s Report

15. Social Services Medicaid Project Update

16. NCHIP Health Plan Option

17. Health Department Facility Needs and Site Options

County Attorney’s Report

18. RFQ for Engineering Services in Triangle North Granville

19. County Attorney’s Report

Presentations by County Board Members

20. Presentations by County Board Members

Any Other Matters

21. Any Other Matters

Closed Session

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

23. Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) – Economic Development

24. Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) – Property Acquisition

For current and previous Granville Co. Board of Commissioner meeting agendas and minutes, click here. 

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Drugs, Firearms Among Items Seized in McCoin Ave. Search

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On March 12, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 1214 McCoin Ave. Henderson, NC.

During the execution of the search warrant over 1,163 grams of THC butter and edibles, 2.5 grams of cocaine, 7 Ecstasy pills, over $3,000 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia, two firearms, and several rounds of ammunition were located and seized.

Raheen Kabar Satterfield, 39, of 1214 McCoin Ave. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged.

Satterfield was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Schedule II, Manufacturing Schedule VI, Possession of Schedule I, Felony PWIMSD Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a school, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling.

His bond was set in the amount of $125,000.00 secured.

Raheen Kabar Satterfield, 39, of 1214 McCoin Ave. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged on March 12, 2019, with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Schedule II, Manufacturing Schedule VI, Possession of Schedule I, Felony PWIMSD Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a school, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling. (Photo courtesy HPD)

During the execution of the search warrant at 1214 McCoin Ave. Henderson, NC 1,163 grams of THC butter and edibles, 2.5 grams of cocaine, 7 Ecstasy pills, over $3,000 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia, two firearms, and several rounds of ammunition were located and seized. (Photo courtesy HPD)

Chase an Ambulance & Catch a Food Truck in Downtown Oxford

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-Information courtesy the Visit Granville Co. NC Facebook page and the Granville Ambulance Chase & Food Truck Rodeo website

The Granville Ambulance Chase & Food Truck Rodeo has something for everyone – from serious runners to families looking for a day of healthy fun. Proceeds to benefit the Granville Health System Foundation. 

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019

Place: Historic Downtown Oxford

Race Start Times:

10K Ambulance Chase – 4 p.m.
5K Ambulance Chase – 4:20 p.m.
5K Fun Run – 4:25 p.m.
1- Mile Family Walk – 5 p.m.
100- Yard Kids’ Dash – 5:30 p.m.

The Food Truck Rodeo will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC provided by the band “Big Love” at the Food Truck Rodeo from 5 – 7 p.m.

NEW in 2019: COSTUME CONTEST! Awards will be given for the best individual and group costume categories.

Registration and Packet Pickup:

  • Early Packet Pickup for Preregistered Runners – Friday, March 15 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at Tobacco Wood Brewing Co., 117 Wall Street, Oxford.
  • Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up – Saturday, March 16 beginning at 2:30 p.m. at The Hub, 100 Main Street, Oxford.

For more information or to sign up, visit The Granville Ambulance Chase & Food Truck Rodeo website by clicking here. 

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E.M. Rollins to Hold a Paint Night for Parents & Students

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-Information and flyer courtesy the Vance County School’s Facebook page

E.M. Rollins Elementary School will hold a “Parent Paint Night” for parents and students on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Cost is $25 for parent/student. Come out and paint a masterpiece with your child.

The event is hosted by Building Successful Men and Eric Cheek.

For more information, please call or text (252) 425-3614.

 

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Apply Now: Vance Soil & Water to Sponsor Student for NC State Summer Workshop

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-Information and flyer courtesy the Vance County Government Facebook page

Vance Soil & Water Conservation District sponsors a student to attend a week-long Resource Conservation Workshop at North Carolina State University each year.

It is a wonderful opportunity for a rising junior or senior to experience college life, as they will be staying in a dorm for the week. Students must have an interest in natural resources.

You can also find more information on this workshop at the NC State website by clicking here. Interested students must click the “For Students” tab on the right of the website to fill out an application and submit it by Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

If you have any questions, please call (252) 438-5727, ext. 3.

Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Male Choir to Celebrate 32nd Singing Anniversary

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-Information courtesy Lois Bullock, Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church

The Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church Male Choir will be celebrating their 32nd Singing Anniversary on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the church – 1135 Stagecoach Road, Henderson, NC.

Appearing on the program will be the Rev. Vincent and the Volunaries of Littleton, NC, Mt. Zion UCC Male Choir, The Soullifters of Henderson, Davis Chapel Chorus of Stovall and Mr. Harvey Robinson of Kittrell.

The Pastor, Rev. William Everett, and the Flat Creek Congregation invite you to attend.

Anonymously Donated Livestock Trailer to Benefit Animal Control

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-Information and photo courtesy the Granville Co. Government Facebook page

An anonymous donation to the Humane Society of Granville County has paved the way for the purchase of a livestock trailer to be used by Granville County Animal Control.

The 16-foot trailer will allow animal control officers to better handle the collection and transport of loose livestock, live animal rescue and large animal cruelty cases.

For more information about the services provided by Granville County Animal Management, visit www.granvillecounty.org.

An anonymous donation to the Humane Society of Granville County has paved the way for the purchase of a livestock trailer to be used by Granville County Animal Control. The 16-foot trailer will allow animal control officers to better handle the collection and transport of loose livestock, live animal rescue and large animal cruelty cases. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt.)