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Henderson City Council to Meet Monday, March 11

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-Public Notice, courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson

The Henderson City Council is scheduled to hold their regular meeting on Monday, March 11, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536.

Agenda items include consideration of the following:

Approval of Resolution 19-09, Directing the Clerk for the City of Henderson, North Carolina (City) to Investigate the Sufficiency of an Annexation Petition for 429 Birch Street and 432 Bobbitt Street. 

Approval of Ordinance 19-10, Authorizing the Closing and Vacating of 607 Young Street Failure to Comply with Minimum Housing Standards. 

Approval of Resolution 19-10, Approving a Bid Award to Jacobs Construction and Development, LLC, in the Amount of $35,371.40 for the Dabney Drive Extension Water Main Project.

Approval of Resolution 19-12, 1) Approving the Agreement Setting Forth Mayor, City Council and City Manager Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations, and 2) Approving the 2019-2020 Strategic Plan.

Approval of Resolution 19-15, Authorizing an Application to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant in the Amount of $500,000 for the Construction and Development of a Diverse Multi-Use Park at the Corner of William Street and Montgomery Street. 

Approval of 1) Resolution 19-11, Authorizing the Purchase of Six Portable Radios, Five Mobile Data Terminals and Seventeen Surface Pro Computers in the Police Department; and 2) Approving Ordinance 19-09, FY19 BA#28, Authorizing the Transfer of $38,000 from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund to the Police Department Capital Outlay.  

Approval of Ordinance 19-11, Amending Section 15-82.1, Inflow or Infiltration.

Approval of Resolution 19-13, Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Sign Amendments to the State Archives Records Retention Schedule.

Approval of Resolution 19-14, Authorizing a Primary and Secondary Agent in Conjunction with a Disaster Assistance Agreement for Costs Incurred with Hurricane Michael.

Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the month of January 2019.

Please click here to view the full Henderson City Council agenda for March 11, 2019. 

Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health to Hold Tupperware Fundraiser

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-Information courtesy Lisa Radford, Volunteer Coordinator, Maria Parham Health

Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health announces their March Tupperware fundraiser. Tupperware will be available for viewing and purchase in the JT Church Classroom in Henderson on Wednesday, March 20 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday, March 21 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Exclusive sales and specials are available at the show. Come see what’s new and take products home that day!

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Zoning Amendments Continue to Make Oxford Board of Commissioners’ Agenda

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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall.

Agenda items include:

Chris and Amanda Welsh from FLY HNZ, new management at the Oxford Henderson Airport – update on the plans for the airport.

Public Hearing to receive citizen input on amending the zoning ordinance to include the definition of a craft distillery and amending the table of permitted uses to allow a craft distillery in the B-1 zoning district.

Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a rezoning request from Eddie Caudle to rezone 8 acres of land from R–A to B–2.

Consider rewarding the 2019 Concessionaire Contract for Oxford Park Athletic Complex to Farmer John’s Ice Cream, Robert Glover.

Consider Accepting Certificate of Sufficiency for Petition of Voluntary, Contiguous, Annexation for 3 + acres of land adjacent to the Hardees property located on Industry Drive and consider adopting a resolution calling for an annexation public hearing to be held in conjunction with the April 9, Regular Session if the Board desires to move forward with annexation.

Consider appointing George Summers to the Planning Board.

Consider adopting a Resolution for 2017 Local Water Supply Plan.

Consider approving a Budget Amendment for WWTP Headworks Repairs.

Please click here for the full agenda for the City of Oxford Board of Commissioners’ March 12, 2019, meeting.

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Franklin Co. Detention Center Inmate Found Deceased

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

On March 7, 2019, at approximately 5:30 a.m. while conducting inmate checks for the detention center cells at the Franklin County Detention Center, a male inmate, age 32, was discovered deceased. There were no signs of foul play or suspicious activity.

Per standard procedure, the State Bureau of Investigation was requested by this agency to investigate the death.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated that “the Sheriff’s Office is saddened at the loss of life and extends their condolences to the individual’s family.”

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Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market to Reopen in Late April, New Vendors Welcome

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Paul McKenzie, agricultural extension agent for Vance and Warren County Cooperative Extension, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the opening of the Vance County Regional Farmers Market in late April.

According to McKenzie, the VCRFM, located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson, will kick off the season by opening on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional Wednesday hours will be added in late May.

McKenzie said this standard opening date coincides with the time “produce starts coming in and folks are getting the bug for spring planting.”

Early in the growing season, McKenzie said fresh produce – greens, peas, potatoes and onions – as well as flowering plants are plentiful.

In addition to produce and plants, the market includes vendors selling handmade, high-quality crafts, homemade baked goods, and locally produced pork, sausage and beef.

Locally produced fresh eggs are also a fan-favorite. “There’s just a difference in the taste and in the texture,” said McKenzie. “It’s hard to turn back once you’ve gone the fresh eggs route.”

When visitors first come to the market, they should expect to be greeted by Tracy Madigan, manager for the VCRFM. “When you walk in, you’ll be greeted by our friendly and outgoing market manager,” McKenzie said. “Tracy will greet you with a smile and help you find the products that you are looking for.”

McKenzie said this friendliness extends to the rest of the market experience as people interact with each other and build a sense of community.

“Our customers enjoy speaking to the vendors and getting to know the farmers. There’s a saying ‘know your farmer, know your food.’”

The freshness of the food sold at the market can’t be beaten, according to McKenzie. “You’re getting something that was picked the previous afternoon and brought to you as fresh as possible. You can find quality products at the grocery store, but it’s probably been on a truck for a couple of days, and potentially much longer. You can’t beat the freshness, and freshness equals flavor.”

Supporting local people and the local economy is also a benefit of shopping at the market. “When you buy here, you are supporting mom-and-pop enterprises, you are supporting someone who is trying to add something to the local community,” said McKenzie.

The VCRFM is currently accepting new vendors. Types of acceptable products include local handmade crafts, produce, plants, farm products and homemade baked goods with proper certification.

The market offers vendors electricity, convenient outlets and ceiling fans inside a comfortable, covered environment.

There is an application process and a $30 application fee for interested vendors. Each day the vendor participates in the market also requires a $10 fee.

For more information about the VCRFM, please contact either Tracy Madigan at tmadigan@vancecounty.org or (252) 598-0814 or Paul McKenzie at paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu or (252) 438-8188. You may also check out the VCRFM’s Facebook page by clicking here.

To hear the Town Talk interview with Paul McKenzie in its entirety, please click here.

Virginia Pair Arrested for Purse Snatching at Henderson Walmart

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On March 6, 2019, around 3:36 p.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Walmart, 200 N. Cooper Drive, in reference to a purse snatching that had occurred. Arriving officers were able to develop the suspect’s information quickly and this information was provided with surrounding officers.

Within an hour, the suspect was located at Roses, 1245 Dabney Drive, along with a female accomplice using the victim’s credit card. Officers arrested the two Virginia residents: Rodney Eugene French, 49, and Kristina Stewart, 40.

Rodney French was charged with larceny from the person, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses, and one count of attempted obtaining property by false pretenses. French received a $60,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on March 25, 2019, and no bond for a fugitive warrant from Virginia for Forgery.

Kristina Stewart was charged with felony aid and abet a larceny, and received a $10,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on March 25, 2019.

The items that were taken were returned to the victim after proper processing. Virginia authorities were notified of Rodney French’s arrest.

Rodney French was charged with larceny from the person, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses, and one count of attempted obtaining property by false pretenses. French received a $60,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on March 25, 2019, and no bond for a fugitive warrant from Virginia for Forgery. (Photo courtesy HPD)

Kristina Stewart was charged with felony aid and abet a larceny, and received a $10,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on March 25, 2019. (Photo courtesy HPD)

 

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Blockage Caused by Rags Leads to Discharge of Untreated Wastewater

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-Press Release, City of Henderson

BYPASS OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER

The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System discharged approximately 2,700 gallons of untreated wastewater on March 4, 2019, due to a blockage caused by rags. This occurred at the corner of Cypress Drive and Summitt Road.

North Carolina General Statutes Article 21, Chapter 143.215.1c requires a press release for all bypasses of 1,000 gallons or more that enter surface waters.

The city is investigating the problem at the locations noted above to address infiltration/inflow problems associated with this discharge as well as pumping capacity at the Sandy Creek Pump Station.

Questions relating to the sewer collection system should be directed to the Public Works ORC Joey Long Jr. at (252) 226-4492 or Andy Perkinson at (252) 431-6117.

Kerr-Vance Academy to Hold ‘Spartan For a Day’ Event

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-Information and flyer courtesy Frank Wiggins, Headmaster, Kerr-Vance Academy

Kerr-Vance Academy will hold a “Spartan For a Day” event for rising 7th-12th graders on March 18 & 19, 2019. Come and visit KVA, attend classes and meet teachers. See how it feels to be a Spartan! Half-day and whole-day visits are available.

Please call the school to register at (252) 492-0018. The school is located at 700 Vance Academy Road in Henderson.

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