Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Columbine Shooting Survivor to Speak at Annual Granville Chamber Banquet

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-Information courtesy The Granville County Chamber of Commerce

In celebration of its 78th anniversary, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2020 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.

The guest speaker for the occasion will be Kacey Ruegsegger Johnson, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting. Come hear her inspiring story of the devastation of Columbine and her “arduous recovery for her body and soul.”

Tickets are available for $40 per guest. Reserved seating for corporate tables of eight is available for $300, corporate tables of 10 for $380.

Checks, cash or credit card payments are accepted by contacting one of the Chamber’s offices – 919.693.6125/Wanda, wanda@granville-chamber.com or 919.528.4994/Toni Anne, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com.

The Chamber requests that guests kindly respond by January 17, 2020.

Sponsors include BB&T, Certainteed, Duke Energy, Granville Health System, Hicks Wrenn, PLLC, The School of Graphic Arts and Vanness Chevrolet.

MPH Franklin Seeking ‘High Performing Talent’ at Recruitment Event

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-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health

Maria Parham Health Franklin will hold a health care recruitment event on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Franklin location – 100 Hospital Drive in Louisburg. Two sessions will be offered: 8 – 11 a.m. and 5 – 8 p.m.

Participants will interview with the hospital’s recruitment team, have an opportunity to talk with current leaders and staff, enjoy food and refreshments and have a chance to win door prizes.

To learn more, call (919) 482-3479 or visit online at MariaParham.com.

(This is not a paid advertisement)

 

Rebuilding Hope Announces Early Bird Deadline for 2020 Servants on Site

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-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. 

The Early Bird Deadline for registering for this year’s SOS is almost here. With registration and a $50 deposit, the cost per participant is $125. After Feb. 1, 2020, the cost is $150.

Contact us now to take advantage of the lower registration cost. We have 200 openings for youths who have completed sixth grade. Keep in mind that for every five youths, we require one adult of the same sex.

The deadline for registration for all participants is May 1.

The eighth annual SOS coordinated and hosted by RHI is set for June 20 – 27.

Encourage your youths to participate in this mission endeavor. If you know of any churches or youths you feel would be interested, call our office with contact information.

SOS is a week of work, worship and witnessing in Vance County and surrounding areas. Participants are housed at Kerr-Vance Academy. They work on homes in the area during the day, meet for worship in the evening and have a devotion time with their own church groups. Breakfast, supper and worship are at Central Baptist Church.

Adult/college-age volunteers are needed to serve as staff during the week. Staff assists with setting up rooms, posting signs and schedules and for chores such as cleaning bath and restroom facilities.

For more information, call the RHI office at (252) 438-5132.

State Highway Patrol

State Highway Patrol Focused On Collision Reduction This Christmas

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-Press Release, NC Department of Public Safety

In anticipation of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the State Highway Patrol is putting safe driving at the top of its Christmas wish list.

According to AAA, more than 112 million travelers are expected to leave home throughout the holiday period to spend time with family and friends. With this in mind, troopers across the state are focusing on driver behavior in an attempt to ensure everyone arrives safely to their intended destination.

Last year, troopers responded to 3,102 collisions between the dates of Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. Among those collisions, 716 were injury-related and 19 resulted in a fatality. This year, SHP hopes to decrease the number of collisions during the same time frame by focusing on violations such as excessive speeding, reckless driving, following too close and impaired driving.

“The Christmas season is a time to be shared with family and friends,” said Colonel Glenn McNeill Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol. “Our priority is to reduce needless collisions before they occur in hopes of reporting zero lives lost throughout this holiday season.”

With the increase of distracted driving on the rise across the nation, the Patrol is also taking a proactive approach in reducing distracted driving collisions with the release of a Christmas PSA entitled Two Choices, Your Decision.

While there are several different types of distractions that affect safe driving, the PSA focuses on the dangers associated with texting while driving. The PSA can be obtained by visiting the SHP Facebook page or viewing this YouTube link https://youtu.be/-0S1yDxIOgA.

NC Coop Extension

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 12/23/19

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News 12/23/19

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Coach’s Corner 12/20/19

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Five Arrested in Heroin Drug Bust on High Street

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-Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on a residence located at 555 High Street. During the service of the warrant, 2,191 dosage units of heroin, 9.6 grams of raw heroin, 2.25 pounds of marijuana, drug manufacturing equipment, a ballistic vest, $1,972 in U.S. Currency, a semi-auto pistol and a rifle were located.

Located at the residence were Jose Martinez (18), Keylan Johnson (27), Tyler Bryant (19), Kemarus Bryant (18) and Alexis Bryant (20).

All five subjects were charged with five counts of Trafficking Heroin of 28 or more grams, two counts of maintaining a vehicle/dwelling place for a controlled substance, one count of PWIMSD Heroin, one count of Manufacture Schedule I, one count of Possession of Heroin, one count of Felony Possession of Marijuana, one count of PWIMSD Marijuana, one count of Manufacture Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kylan Johnson had an additional charge of Possession of Firearm by Felon.

Jose Martinez

Keylan Johnson

Tyler Bryant

Kemarus Bryant

Alexis Victoria Bryant

Advance Academy Graduates 20 in Mid-Year Ceremony

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-Press Release and photos, Vance County Schools

Advance Academy held its mid-year graduation on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the former Henderson Middle School Auditorium.

North Carolina Senator Erica Smith shared an inspiring message with the graduates – your future is calling! Dr. LaDonna Cooper led the Presentation of Roses, where each graduate honors someone who helped them on their journey towards their diploma.

With 20 students graduating, Principal Stephanie Ayscue proudly presented each with their diploma. The Air Force ROTC from Vance County High School assisted with the ceremony.

Vance County Schools is proud to have been part of their journey and all that each has accomplished.

For more pictures from the ceremony, please visit the Vance County Schools’ Facebook page. 

HPD: Crack Cocaine Seized, Two Arrested at Orange St. Residence

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-Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on 925 Orange Street. During the search of the residential property, 48.9 grams of “crack” cocaine, 6.5 grams of cocaine, 2.1 grams of marijuana, drug manufacturing equipment and multiple boxes of ammunition were located.

Vincent Corbin (51) and Crystal Williams (36) of the residence were arrested.

Corbin was charged with:
1 count of Trafficking Cocaine, 1 count of PWIMSD Schedule II, 1 count of Maintaining a Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance, Alter/Steal/Dest. Criminal Evidence, Simple Possession of Schedule VI, and Possession of Drug Manufacturing Equipment.

Williams was charged with:
1 count of Trafficking Cocaine, 1 count of PWIMSD Schedule II, 1 count of Maintaining a Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance.

Vincent Corbin

Crystal Williams