U.S. Department of Justice

Alien Indicted on Illegal Reentry Charge Found in Franklin Co.

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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice

Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that a federal grand jury in Greenville has returned an indictment charging JESUS GARCIA-HERNANDEZ, age 43, of Mexico, with Illegal Reentry of a Deported Alien subsequent to a Felony Conviction.

GARCIA-HERNANDEZ, previously deported three times and found in Franklin County, is alleged to have been previously deported subsequent to a felony conviction for illegal reentry of a deported alien in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Therefore, if convicted, GARCIA-HERNANDEZ 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.

NC Coop Extension

Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover 09/12/19

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Artist Spotlight 09/11/19

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News 09/12/19

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Town Talk 09/11/19: Sept. 11th Remembrance, NC House Overrides Budget Veto

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Creedmoor Music Festival to Offer Eight Bands on Two Stages, 100+ Vendors

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-Information courtesy City of Creedmoor

The 28th annual Creedmoor Music Festival will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Main Street in Creedmoor, NC.

Main Street Creedmoor will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. from W. Lyon Street to Park Avenue for the safety of festival attendees.

The highlight of the annual Creedmoor Music Festival is, of course, the music! Enjoy local performances on two stages by Rhythm Express Band of Rocky Mount, Buckshot Betty, The Invaders Band, GrassStreet, Tim Cifers, River Ratz, Tyler Kinchen & the Right Pieces and Cumberland County Line Bluegrass.

Over 100 local craft and food vendors will be in attendance, including two local craft breweries.

Josh Chapin, with ABC11 Eyewitness News, will be the guest emcee.

Parking is available at South Granville High School with a complimentary shuttle service running every 15 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

For additional information, including the no pet policy and how to purchase a festival t-shirt, please visit the City of Creedmoor’s Music Festival page by clicking here.

Oxford Prep. Student Iannuzzi Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

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-Information courtesy Oxford Preparatory School

Oxford Preparatory Upper School Director Victoria Bradsher proudly announces that senior Emily Iannuzzi is one of less than 400 North Carolina students to be named a semifinalist in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

Emily, daughter of Chris and Marisol Iannuzzi, has been named a semifinalist for the Class of 2020. Emily has attended Oxford Preparatory School since 2014 when she enrolled as an 8th grader. Currently a senior, Emily has pursued a highly rigorous course of study including accruing more than 24 college credit hours through AP exams and CCP courses.

She is also a talented artist, chef and key member of the OPS Equestrian team. Emily loves her horses and has been the recipient of a number of awards at the state and national level.

Emily Iannuzzi is pictured center with her parents, OPS Director Bradsher and OPS Executive Director Andrew Swanner. (OPS photo)

Approximately 1.6 million juniors around the United States took the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) last year. Fewer than 400 students were named semifinalists in North Carolina. These semifinalists represent the highest-scoring entrants in the state.

The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. The semifinalists now have the opportunity to compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring.

The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and his or her school must submit a detailed application in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment and honors and awards received.

A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed by and recommended by a school official, write an essay and earn qualifying SAT scores.

Town of Middleburg to Hold Annual Fun Day at Rowland Park

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-Information courtesy Ann Fudge, Town of Middleburg

The Town of Middleburg will hold its Annual Fun Day at Rowland Park in Middleburg, NC on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

There will be fun for all including music by DJ Rick Edwards, train rides, rainbow slide, bounce house, raffles, food vendors and more!

Vendor forms are available at Middleburg Post Office.

For more information, please contact Ann Fudge at (252) 430-7716.

Maria Parham Health’s Volunteer Services Announces Sept. Sale

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-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health’s Volunteer Services

Dillard’s Department Store will be bringing their Pop-Up Boutique to Maria Parham Health on Wednesday, September 18 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday, September 19 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. in MPH’s John T. Church classroom in Henderson.

Clinique, Michael Kors, Dior, Ugg, Dansko, Estee Lauder and more will be available for purchase. Shop the selection of household items, watches, clothes, makeup, cologne, shoes and many other items for men and women of all ages.

Come check out MPH’s first-ever Dillard’s sale!

(This is not a paid advertisement)

West End Baptist

West End Baptist Men to Sponsor Fish Fry Fundraiser at 220 Seafood

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-Information courtesy Jerry Parrish, West End Baptist Church

The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church in Henderson will be sponsoring a Trout Fish Fry Fundraiser to support their local ministries on Monday, September 16, 2019, from 4 until 7 p.m. at 220 Seafood Restaurant in Henderson.

Plates will include trout, slaw, french fries and hush puppies for $7 per plate. Eat-in or take out (beverage provided with eat-in meals only).

All proceeds will be used to support our local ministries, which include ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, Rebuilding Hope, GRACE Ministries and many others.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from any West End Baptist Church member. Your support is greatly appreciated!