Blessed Hope Baptist Youth to Hold Spaghetti Fundraiser

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-Information courtesy Lauren Elliott, Blessed Hope Baptist Church

Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 741 Dabney Road in Henderson, will hold a Spaghetti Supper Youth Fundraiser
on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Plates are $7 and include spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. A drink is included for dine-in.

Dine-in, carryout or delivery available. Please contact Chris Pegram at (252) 432-0860 for more information.

Oak Level U.C.C. to Hold Annual ‘100 Women in Red’ Program

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-Information courtesy Mary Reid, Oak Level U.C.C. 

This coming Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 3 p.m., the Oak Level U.C.C Christian Women Working Together will hold their annual “100 Women in Red” program.

The speaker for the occasion is Rev. Latanya Joyner of Oxford. The Jerusalem Gospel Choir will render the music. Please come out and support.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Mary Reid at (252) 767-5878.

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City of Henderson Reports Nearly 300,000 Gallons of Bypassed Wastewater

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-Press Release, City of Henderson

NOTICE OF BYPASS OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER

The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 299,350 gallons of untreated water on February 6, 2020, and February 7, 2020, due to heavy rain. The areas that ran over were Red Bud outfall, Alexander Ave., Beckford Dr. outfall, Neatherly St., Pinkston St., Farrar Ave., and Willow Ln.

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.

Questions concerning this matter should be directed to the Public Services ORC Joey Long, Jr. at 252-226-4492 or Andy Perkinson at 252-431-6117.

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McGregor Celebrates Valentine’s Day, Music & Black History Month This Feb.

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

Don’t miss these special events at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson this February:

ABBAMANIA: An ABBA Tribute!

  • Friday, February 14, 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at McGregor with a night of ABBA!

Come enjoy a rock musical which takes you back to the disco era with one of the best pop bands in history – ABBA. “ABBAMANIA” features nine incredible musicians and singers performing 21 of ABBA’s hit, with all the costume changes, choreography, live band, backup singers, and the big studio sound.

The New Century Saxophone Quartet

  • Sunday, February 16, 2 p.m.

Part of the 2020 Classical and Chamber Performance Series!

Internationally acclaimed, New Century Saxophone Quartet has performed in Carnegie Hall, the Villa Schoenberg in Zurich, and the Academy for the Performing Arts in Hong Kong. They have appeared on television and radio across the United States and offered two command performances for President Clinton in the White House. The Quartet features Henderson’s own, Michael Stephenson.

ONE NOBLE JOURNEY: A Black History Month Tribute

  • Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 p.m.

ONE NOBLE JOURNEY is a moving play telling the story of Henry “Box” Brown, an African American born into slavery in Louisa, Virginia. Henry devised an ingenious escape plan — sealing himself in a wooden box for shipment to friends and freedom in Philadelphia.

Tickets for these events may be purchased by:

DROP-IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m

CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)

CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org  (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)

(This is not a paid advertisement)

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Kittrell Comm. Watch to Hear From Sheriff’s Office on Church Shootings, Safety

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-Information courtesy K. Edward Woodlief, President, Kittrell Community Watch

The Kittrell Community Watch will meet Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 US #1 Business S. Kittrell, NC.

The guest speaker will be Capt. John Shelton, Vance County Sheriff’s Office. His topic will be church security and will touch on church policy and lessons learned from recent “church shootings” across the country. He will offer insight on how to protect yourself and others should you be faced with a similar situation.

Light refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend, even if you live outside of Kittrell.

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Lewis St. Development, OPS Annexation Topics of Feb. Commissioners’ Meeting

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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, February 11, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall in Oxford.

Agenda items include:

Public Hearing – Joint public hearing with the Planning Board to hear citizen input regarding approval for a 58 +/ – Planned Unit Development on Lewis Street (adjacent to the solar farm).

Consider approving the PUD (Planned Unit Development) with conditions for the 58+/–acre project located off of Lewis Street and adjacent to the solar farm.

Consider Accepting Certificate of Sufficiency for Petition of Voluntary, Non-Contiguous, Annexation by Oxford Preparatory School, and calling for a public hearing to be held at the March 10 regular board meeting. 

Accept funds 0f $12,000 provided to the City of Oxford by Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corporation.

Consider approving the renewal of the Governmental Attachment Agreement with Duke Energy Progress.

Consider supporting the Oxford Historic Preservation Commission in applying for grant funds in completing the National Register update project.

Consider calling for a public hearing to be held at the March 10 meeting for a revision to the subdivision ordinance regarding the installation of sidewalks and curbing under Section.71.2 (a).

Consider appointing David Quinn to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Consider appointing Michael Delionback to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Consider approving Change Order #2 for Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC, for the Water Tank and Associate Water Mains Project.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign the Task Order for Infrastructure Design Assistance.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign the contract with TriMat for 2017 USDA Water & Sewer Project Construction Testing.

Consider authorizing submittal of an application to USDA for a grant/loan for Contract 2 engineering, construction, and administrative expenses and that the City Manager and/or Mayor, as needed, be authorized to sign all loan application documents.

Consider approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order #1 for H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc. for the 2017 USDA Water and Sewer Improvements Project.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a Task Order for Sewer System Modeling.

Please click here for the full meeting agenda.

FCSO: Rodgers, Kittrell Resident, Arrested on Rape Charge

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-Information courtesy Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued a warrant for arrest on Terell Fredrick Rodgers, Franklin County resident, on Friday, January 31, 2020. Charges consisted of the following: (1) count Felony Second Degree Forcible Rape and (1) count Misdemeanor Sexual Battery.

Terell Fredrick Rodgers (FCSO photo)

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Terell Fredrick Rodgers was arrested and served on the above-listed charges by Louisburg Police Department.

Terell Fredrick Rodgers was given a $100,000.00 secure bond and is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center.

Terell Fredrick Rodgers
32 Hedge Way
Kittrell, NC 27544
DOB: 02/01/1993

 

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 02/10/20

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