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-Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch
West End Community Watch will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive. Please plan to attend!
The speaker will be Andy Perkinson, Director of the City Operations Center. Police will be present to give an updated crime report.
See you there!
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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department introduces its first fitness class for preschoolers. Kids ages one to five will move and groove, play and stretch to fun music while bringing out lots of energy!
Parents must stay and supervise and are welcome to join in on the fun.
Classes will be held at the Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson on October 7, 14 & 21, 2019, from 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost is $1 for members, $2 for non-members.
For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor, at lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us or (252) 438-3160.
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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, September 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall in Oxford.
Agenda items include:
Public hearing to hear citizen input on amending the Oxford Zoning Ordinance – section 1100 – in order to adopt the new floodplain regulations required by NC Dept. of Emergency Management.
Consider amending the Oxford Zoning Ordinance – section 1100 – in order to adopt the new floodplain regulations required by NC Dept. of Emergency Management.
Consider calling for a public hearing to be held at the October regular meeting regarding request from the UDO Committee regarding placing a moratorium on any new internet sweepstakes establishments.
Consider awarding bid for the 2019 City Street Resurfacing Project and approve a budget amendment in the amount of $24,000.
Consider adopting a tentative resolution to award the bid for the 2017 USDA Water and Sewer Improvements Project.
Resolution providing for application to the LGC for approval of Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds and Bond Anticipation Note and certain related matters and findings.
Consider approval of Amendment #6 to the Kerr Lake Regional Water System Agreement.
Consider approving a budget amendment in the amount of $226,398.00.
Resolution for tentative award of bid for the 2017 DWI Sewer Main Project.
Please click here for the full meeting agenda.
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-Information and photo courtesy Maria Parham Health
Maria Parham Health (MPH), a Duke LifePoint hospital, is excited to announce that Emma White, DO has joined their women’s care practice, Maria Parham Women’s Care. Dr. White joins the community from Pitman, New Jersey where she has completed her residency program.
Dr. White earned her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She completed a residency program at the Rowan School of Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey.
Dr. White is a member of the American Medical Women’s Association, American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Osteopathic Association and the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association.
When she is not working, Dr. White enjoys sporting activities, mountain recreations, reading, traveling and quality time with her friends and family.
Dr. White is now accepting patients at Maria Parham Women’s Care located at 1209 SE Industry Drive in Oxford, North Carolina. This practice offers women’s health care services including well woman visits, obstetrical care, birth control management, high risk pregnancy care and menopause management.
To schedule an appointment, please call (252) 492-8576.
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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice
Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that United States District Judge James C. Dever, III, sentenced JERMILL BLACKNALL, 31, of Henderson, North Carolina, to 81 months’ imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised released.
On June 6, 2019, BLACKNALL pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. On January 21 and 28, 2018, officers of the Henderson Police Department (HPD) conducted controlled purchases of heroin using a confidential informant from BLACKNALL’S residence.
Subsequently, a search warrant was executed at that location where officers recovered a loaded assault rifle with two extended magazines and a 50-round magazine “drum.” HPD also found raw heroin, a blender with heroin residue, digital scales, and packaging materials.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Since 2017, the United States Department of Justice has reinvigorated the PSN program and has targeted violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.
This case is also part of the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violence crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.
The investigation of this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Henderson Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. Dodson prosecuted the case for the government.
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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools
The NC Department of Public Instruction released the standardized test scores for the 2018-19 school year, and the results show some positive trends for the district. The majority of schools either exceeded or met growth, according to state analysis.
Growth measures the overall academic progress a student makes during the course of the entire year, compared to their counterparts across the state. Proficiency measures whether or not a student achieves a particular score, typically designated as level III or above on most tests.
Using a combination of the growth measure (20%) and percentage of students who are proficient (80%), the state assigns a school letter grade. Granville Early College High School earned an A. Wilton Elementary and Mt. Energy Elementary both earned a B, and seven other schools earned a C.
Eight schools earned a D, with four of those schools only two points away from earning a C. Northern Granville Middle School earned an F, but was one point away from earning a letter grade of a D.
Superintendent McLean offered her perspective on the outcomes, stating, “While our growth measures continue to remain strong, we did see some slippage in the overall letter grades of our schools. Since this past June, we have been using the raw data to make adjustments in our approach, including making changes in school leadership, reallocating curricular resources, and renewing our focus on literacy.At our lowest performing schools, we have already made significant changes to address areas of concern, which we are confident will yield positive results.”
Dr. Brenda Williamson takes on the newly merged and energized Northern Granville Middle School as the principal for the 2019-2020 school year. JF Webb School of Health and Life Sciences also prepares for its merger in 2020 with JF Webb High School under new leadership. JF Webb High School improved its letter grade from a D to a C this past year under Principal Amy Rice’s leadership.
A variety of external factors may have also contributed to the variance in test scores. This past year, the NCDPI administered newly designed math assessments at all grade levels, which resulted in statewide standard-setting, causing scores to be re-calibrated on a new scale. There were also no retests for any math tests, which did not afford some students a second chance to improve their score.
In addition, this was the first year that all students took all standardized tests online using their laptop computers as recommended by NCDPI. In the past, most tests have been administered using paper and pencil test booklets and answer sheets.
A deeper analysis of results by subject area, grade level and subgroup of students show some areas of marked improvement. For example, there was a double-digit increase in 8th grade math proficiency of 25 percentage points. In addition, 3rd grade reading proficiency increased by almost 8 percentage points for all students across the district. Finally, all but one high school improved their graduation rate, with JFW HLS boasting a 100% and Granville Early College at a 98% graduation rate for the year.
Dr. McLean further explained, “While important, these test scores are but one measure of student success. Our teachers work very hard to provide a safe environment where our students are prepared academically, socially and emotionally for what lies beyond graduation. This is our number one goal. We love our students, and together, our teachers, support staff and administrators will stay on the move!”
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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes)
2. Appointment 6 p.m. Kendrick Vann, Recreation Director Recognition of Baseball and Softball Teams
3. Appointment 6:15 p.m. Porcha Brooks, Tax Administrator Online Business Listings
4. Water District Board
a. Staff Report
b. Monthly Operations Report
5. Committee Reports and Recommendations
a. Public Safety Committee
– Emergency Operations Plan
– Fire District Redistricting
b. Planning/Environmental Committee
– Land Clearing and Inert Debris Landfill
– Zoning Ordinance Amendment
– Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Amendment
6. Finance Director’s Report
a. Surplus Property
7. County Manager’s Report
a. Fall Litter Sweep Proclamation
b. Appointment of Finance Officer
c. Fire Engine Donation
d. Justice Assistance Grant
e. Evans & Associates – Tax Audit Renewal Contract
8. County Attorney’s Report
a. REO Property Bid Acceptance
– 340 Davis Street – Parcel 0027 07015
– Gun Club Road – Parcel 0407 01024B
– Woodsworth Road – Parcel 0303 02005
b. REO Property – New Offers
– 14 Colenda Lane – Parcel 0325A02011
– Cedar Cove Road – Parcel 0593 01031
9. Consent Agenda Items
a. Budget Amendment
b. Tax Refunds and Releases
c. Monthly Reports
d. Minutes
10. Closed Session
a. Personnel Matters
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council will hold their regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. in the R.G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, NC.
Agenda items include:
Public Hearing: Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-34, Rezoning 108 & 109 Wortham Court, Vance County Tax Parcel 0208A 01006 & 0208A 01005 from OIA (Office Institutional “A” District) to B-2A (Highway Commercial “A” District).
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-40, Authorizing the Sale of a Parcel of City Owned Land Located at 725 Roberson Street, Recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1164, Page 212, Further Identified as PIN #0068 01014 and to Advertise for Upset Bids Per North Carolina General Statute 160A-269.
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-35, Authorizing the Closing and Vacating of 315 Davis Street for Failure to Comply with Minimum Housing Standards.
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-36, Authorizing the Removal or Demolition of 724 Hughes Street for Failure to Comply with the Abandoned Structure Code.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-38, Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Kerr Lake Regional Water System (KLRWS) Agreement.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-39, Approving Rent Increase and Continuation of CSX Transportation, Inc. Lease Agreement No. CSX 015161 and a Memorandum of Understanding with Vance-Granville Community College and the City of Henderson Regarding Use of the Kenneth K. Roberson Training Center (Henderson Police Training Center).
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-39, FY 19-20 Budget Amendment #5, Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Henderson Police Department Federal Asset Forfeiture Account to the Overtime Account of the Police Operations Budget.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-41, Approving a Transfer of Real Estate Located at 709 Arch Street, Vance County PIN #0091 01002 to Mr. Omega Perry Under North Carolina General Statutes §160A-457.2 Urban Homesteading Program.
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-33, Amending Sanitation Ordinance Chapter 17, Section 17-3, Garbage and Trash Collection Policy.
Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Month of July 2019.
Work Session: Consideration of Ordinance 19-37, Amending the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
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