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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 NC Hot Sauce Contest taking place in downtown Oxford on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for volunteers that need service hours for school (must be 16 or older) or if interested in supporting this community event. We are asking for a minimum of three-hour shifts with very specific job responsibilities!
To receive a volunteer form or if you have any questions, please contact Mary Yount, downtown development director for the City of Oxford, at (919) 603-1164.
For more details on the contest, including sponsor information, vendor forms and entry, please visit the NC Hot Sauce Contest website at www.nchotsaucecontest.com.
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Upon vetoing the bill, the Governor shared the following statement: “Local governments have an important duty to resolve differences between themselves and ensure fair access to vital resources like water for their residents. However, they should not use state law to seek an unfair advantage in negotiations.”
Specific to the City of Henderson and The Kerr Lake Regional Water System, of which Henderson is the managing partner, is the rate the KLRWS charges Franklin County, a customer of the KLRWS, and how that rate was to be set.
Also of particular local interest is the political means by which the bills were introduced to try to force the City of Henderson’s hand.
It did not work.
The reason it did not work is because of a local delegation and its efforts, and the principles apparent in the Governor’s statement.
And, if you circle back to some of the flap about the state budget, medicaid expansion and the Department of Health and Human Services administrative offices possibly relocating to Granville and Vance Counties, then that might shed a little light to.
Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington briefed WIZS News “on some major events that are taking place in regards to the City of Henderson and the Kerr Lake Regional Water System and our board of partners. There have been ongoing talks and negotiations with the NC Senate and NC House in regards to House Bill 414 and Senate Bill 320 which would allow Franklin County, which is a customer not a partner, to have a say in the rates they pay for water.”
Ellington said, “It has come down to party lines, and it was originally pulled after myself, the city manager (Frank Frazier), city attorney (D. Rix Edwards) and former city attorney John Zollicoffer, who wrote the agreement almost 40 years ago along with Senator Floyd McKissick’s father, went to Raleigh and met with all the parties on both sides.”
The Governor’s veto has a direct impact “regarding our water system as well as the financial vitality for the city (of Henderson) as controlling partner,” Ellington said.
The other partners with Henderson in the KLRWS are the City of Oxford and Warren County.
The System serves three bulk customers including the City of Henderson, City of Oxford and Warren County, and it presently supplies water to the Town of Kittrell, Town of Norlina, Franklin County, Town of Warrenton, Town of Stovall and Town of Middleburg.
Except for Franklin County, these areas served are the same areas represented by Terry Garrison (NC House 32). Garrison told WIZS News on July 15th that he was a pawn in a chess game of politics involving the DHHS move and medicaid expansion and his unwillingness to help override Gov. Cooper’s veto of the state budget. As to the politics of that matter, Garrison has stayed with the Democratic Governor and the North Carolina Democratic Caucus. What’s apolitical is the other thing Garrison said about not overriding the Govenor’s Veto of the state budget. “If we can get true bi-partisan support on the relocation (of DHHS), I think that provides the greatest opportunity for sustainability,” he said.
Did Garrison’s sticking with the Governor, so far, on the budget influence the Governor on today’s veto which helps Henderson, Vance County and Granville and Warren Counties that Garrison represents? Don’t know. There’s not a source for that. No politician will answer that question.
If you read Senate Bill 320: “Regional Water Systems and State Grants, which the Governor vetoed today, it appears to say in layman’s terms that the State will not provide loans or grants to a regional water system or a system trying to go regional unless certain terms are met.
The power of the purse looms large for the KLRWS right now as expansion efforts are near.
The problem for Henderson and the KLRWS is that, in addition to the fact that Franklin County tried to use politics to award itself enough control to help set its own water rates rather than simply remain the customer that it is, the final sentence of the bill, part D, targets Henderson and the KLRWS. It says, “Subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall apply only to disbursements of a loan or grant where the disbursement is for regionalization and the recipient or a beneficiary of the disbursement withdraws water from a reservoir owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers lying in at least two states with a dam located outside North Carolina.”
That’s aimed right at Henderson and the KLRWS. The net effect would have been: here is state law, but it applies to few and possibly only one area. It was an obvious but thinly veiled attempt to gain through politics.
The Governor did not allow it. And the interesting twist is that, if the principle of the matter weren’t so apparent in the veto statement, you might even conclude still other politics is what stopped it.
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Vance-Granville Community College President Dr. Rachel Desmarais recently presented medallions to honor the college’s faculty and staff members of the year for 2018-19. The medallions are provided by the National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD) at The University of Texas at Austin as part of its excellence awards program, in which VGCC participates.
Stewart Lyon, honored as the outstanding faculty member, is the Program Head for Bioprocess Technology and was previously a Biology instructor for the college. He has been a VGCC faculty member for the past five-and-a-half years. “Serving at VGCC has been an awesome experience,” Lyon said. “We have a great community of faculty, staff, and students. I’m happy to be able to grow here.”
Blondelle T. Edgerton, the college’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) director, was recognized as the staff member of the year. A Louisburg resident, Edgerton has 24 years of service with VGCC. “Working at VGCC has been a very rewarding experience, especially seeing our students mature and become successful,” she said.
From left to right: Stewart Lyon, Dr. Rachel Desmarais and Blondelle Edgerton. (VGCC Photo)
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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department
In the early morning hours of August 1, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, State Bureau of Investigations, and the Henderson Police Department executed search warrants at the residence of 488 Merriman St., 490 Merriman St., and 640 Ransom St. in Henderson.
Over 700 dosage units of Heroin, 82 dosage units of Suboxone, $3,495 in U.S. Currency, miscellaneous drug paraphernalia and 2 firearms were seized during the execution of the search warrant. It was found that one of the firearms seized was stolen (reported stolen in Alabama).
In the early morning hours of August 1, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, State Bureau of Investigations, and the Henderson Police Department executed search warrants at the residence of 488 Merriman St., 490 Merriman St., and 640 Ransom St. in Henderson. Over 700 dosage units of Heroin, 82 dosage units of Suboxone, $3,495 in U.S. Currency, miscellaneous drug paraphernalia and 2 firearms were seized during the execution of the search warrant. (HPD Photo)
(#1) Theodous Lewis Williams, 49, of 488 Merriman St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Trafficking Heroin, PWIMSD Heroin, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, 3 counts of Conspiring to Sell/Deliver Heroin, PWIMSD Schedule III, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Continuing Criminal Drug Enterprise.
His bond was set in the amount of $300,000 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 26, 2019. In addition, Mr. Williams had two Probation Revocations in the amount of $500,000. Mr. Williams has been released to the custody of the Vance County Jail.
(#2) Andrew Edward Burwell, 51, of 488 Merriman St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, 3 counts of Conspiring to Sell/Deliver Heroin, PWIMSD Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
His bond was set in the amount of $250,000 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 26, 2019, and was released to the custody of the Vance County Jail.
(#3) Terrance Lamont Pulley, 40, of 640 Ransom St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged with PWIMSD Heroin, 3 counts of Conspiring to Sell/Deliver Heroin and Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance.
His bond was set in the amount of $100,000 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 26, 2019, and was released to the custody of the Vance County Jail.
(#4) Sangeeta Den Nicholson, 42, of 640 Ransom St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged with PWIMSD Heroin, 3 counts of Conspiring to Sell/Deliver Heroin and Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance.
Her bond was set in the amount of $100,000 secured. She is scheduled to appear in court on August 26, 2019, and was released to the custody of the Vance County Jail.
Theodous Lewis Williams, 49, of 488 Merriman St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Trafficking Heroin, PWIMSD Heroin, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, 3 counts of Conspiring to Sell/Deliver Heroin, PWIMSD Schedule III, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Continuing Criminal Drug Enterprise. (HPD Photo)
Andrew Edward Burwell, 51, of 488 Merriman St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, 3 counts of Conspiring to Sell/Deliver Heroin, PWIMSD Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. (HPD Photo)
Terrance Lamont Pulley, 40, of 640 Ransom St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged with PWIMSD Heroin, 3 counts of Conspiring to Sell/Deliver Heroin and Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance. (HPD Photo)
Sangeeta Den Nicholson, 42, of 640 Ransom St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged with PWIMSD Heroin, 3 counts of Conspiring to Sell/Deliver Heroin and Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance. (HPD Photo)
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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to welcome new teachers to the Vance County area in August. The schools include all Vance County Public Schools, Henderson Collegiate, Crossroads Christian School, Kerr-Vance Academy and Vance Charter School.
We are looking for donations from local business owners to pack into bags (that have been generously donated by the Vance County Farm Bureau) for these teachers. We have approximately 165 new teachers that we will be welcoming to the area.
Businesses may donate everything from chips, chewing gum, pencils, pens, notepads, water bottles, stress balls, gift cards….anything that they feel would promote their business.
If your business would be able to donate an item for each teacher, we would greatly appreciate it. Donations are being accepted now until Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
Thank you for your generous donations and for being a part of this special project. Please call the Chamber with questions at (252) 438-8414.
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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, August 5, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by Pastor Carolyn Roy, Plank Chapel United Methodist Church.
Agenda items include:
1. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes)
2. Public Hearing – NCDOT Road Abandonment
3. Appointment – Sennica Nicholson, Board of Elections Chair – Relocation of Elections Office
4. Appointment – Lina Howe and Angela Dolanos, 4-H – What 4-H Means to Me
a. Technology Committee – Broadband Kickoff Meeting
b. Properties Committee – REO Property Offer & Minimum Bid Policy Amendment – Construction Plan Review – Warrenton Road Convenience Site
c. Public Safety Committee – Fire Engine Donation – Fire District Boundary Changes – Emergency Operations Plan Update
8. Finance Director’s Report
a. Surplus Property
b. Capital Project Ordinance – Eaton Johnson Renovation
9. County Attorney’s Report
a. REO Property Bid Acceptance – 803-809 N. Garnett Street – Parcel 0075 03031
b. REO Property – New Offers – 340 Davis Street – Parcel 0027 07015
10. County Manager’s Report
a. Revised Fireworks Permit – City of Henderson
b. Resolution Formalizing General Fund Loan to Water Fund
11. Consent Agenda Items
a. Budget Amendments
b. Tax Refunds and Releases
c. Monthly Reports
d. Minutes
12. Miscellaneous
a. Appointments
b. September Meeting Date
13. Closed Session
a. Personnel Matter
b. Legal Matter
Click here to view current and prior Board agendas.
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-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County
The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, August 5, 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. Budget Amendment #1 for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
3. Minutes
4. Tax Refunds and Releases for 06/2019
5. Resolution for 2020 Census
Recognitions and Presentations
6. Recognition of Service – James J. Hayes, Jr.
7. Teen Law Academy Presentation
8. Summer Civic Leadership Intern Program
Public Comments
9. Public Comments
Public Hearings
10. Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – Coletti
11. Public Hearing For Economic Development – Project Cookie
12. Public Hearing for Economic Development – Project IVAC
Solid Waste Matters
13. Solid Waste Residential, Collection Franchise and Convenience Site Management
14. Consulting Services – Labella Associates
Purchasing
15. HVAC Service Agreement for South Branch Library & Early College High School
16. Purchase of Dodge Charger Police Vehicles
Appointments
17. Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Committee Appointments
18. Five County Community Operations Center Oversight Board
County Manager’s Report
19. NCACC Voting Delegate
20. Renewal of Recycling Coordinator MOU
21. School Funding Request – Stovall-Shaw Elementary Project
22. Granville County Information Technology (IT) Policy
23. IT Staffing Needs
County Attorney’s Report
24. County Attorney’s Report
Presentations by County Board Members
25. Presentations by County Board Members
Any Other Matters
26. Any Other Matters
Closed Session
27. Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) – Property Acquisition
28. Closed Session as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) – Personnel
To view Granville Co. Board of Commissioner meeting agendas and minutes, click here.
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular board meeting on Monday, August 5, 2019, 6 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.
The Board will also meet in a Closed Session with the Board’s attorney in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 on this evening.
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