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Town Talk 07/14/20: Henderson City Council Denies Request for Dabney Dr. Rezoning

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Melissa Elliott, Henderson City Council member and founder of Gang Free, Inc., appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Elliott discussed the outcome of last night’s Henderson City Council meeting where council members voted to deny the second request in two months to rezone residential properties located at 1337 and 1343 Dabney Drive at the corner of Lynne Avenue.

According to the meeting’s agenda, Hill Dubose, a commercial/industrial developer from Greensboro, NC, requested to rezone the properties located at the corner of Lynne Avenue from an OIA (Office Institutional “A”) District to a B-2A (Highway Commercial “A”) District.

Elliott said four citizens spoke at the virtual public hearing, including two in favor of rezoning who had “a financial interest” in the matter and two 30-plus year residents of the Lynne Avenue neighborhood who spoke against.

At the May 13, 2020, Henderson City Council meeting, members denied a request to rezone the parcels from OIA to B-4 (Neighborhood Commercial) District citing issues with potential hazardous traffic in the area associated with a proposed fast-food restaurant.

While Elliott said specific plans for the area were not discussed at Monday’s meeting, the Council expressed concern regarding the traffic increase that any development would bring to the Lynne Avenue single-family residential neighborhood.

The Council also discussed concerns with vehicles safely entering and exiting the location onto Dabney Drive and/or Lynne Avenue.

“I want to express that we on the Council are for redevelopment, economic development and bringing job opportunities to our area,” said Elliott. “We would like to see the Department of Transportation (DOT), who is responsible for Dabney Drive, provide a report or some type of research on egress and ingress to see how people will be able to get in and out without affecting Lynne Avenue and its residents.”

To hear the interview with Elliott in its entirety, including additional talking points from Monday’s City Council meeting, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

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NCWorks Hosting Virtual Hiring Events for Mako Medical, Nugget Children’s Furniture

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-Information courtesy NCWorks Career Center

Mako Medical

NCWorks Career Center will host two Virtual Hiring Events per week over the next several weeks for Mako Medical starting Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 11 a.m. The Virtual Hiring event schedule will be the same every week with sessions at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 11 a.m. on Thursdays.

The Virtual Hiring Event will include a brief company overview, information about available positions, skills related to the positions and the application process. Strong applicants can view the available positions and apply directly to Mako Medical at www.makomedical.com/careers, but anyone that would like more information or has questions is encouraged to join the Virtual Hiring Event sessions.

Nugget

NCWorks also hosted a Virtual Open House for Nugget at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14. There will be more events in the coming weeks as well.

Nugget is a manufacturer of children’s furniture which currently operates in Hillsborough and is relocating to Butner. They are seeking 30 new team members to begin on September 1 at the Butner facility, with training starting the last week in August. They are a living wage employer paying $15/hour and provide 100% health insurance. These are team assembly positions. Heavy lifting is not required.

Please visit https://nuggetcomfort.com/ [nuggetcomfort.com] for information on the employer, but please be aware that NCWorks has been asked to prescreen all applicants. If an applicant reaches out directly to the company, they will receive the link to the event. The employer requests no phone calls, and there is no number provided on the website.

With questions on these events, including how to join the upcoming virtual sessions, please contact NCWorks Career Center Business Services team members Lonnda Brothers or Joe Jung at (919) 693-2686 or by email at joseph.jung@ncworks.gov or lonnda.brothers@ncworks.gov.

Franklin County Sheriff

Youngsville Couple Found Dead in Murder-Suicide

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

On Sunday, July 12, 2020, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Youngsville Police Department responded to a 911 hang-up call at 133 Wolfpack Lane, Youngsville. Youngsville Police Department was on scene approximately 20 minutes speaking with the two occupants of the residence regarding an apparent domestic situation. 

After speaking with both occupants, Youngsville Police Department cleared the scene. However, a short time later, Youngsville Police Department was once again dispatched to 133 Wolfpack Lane after a neighbor called 911 to report shots fired. Law enforcement units from Youngsville Police Department, Franklinton Police Department, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with Franklin County EMS. 

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Wake Forest Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) responded and made entry to the residence. Upon entry, law enforcement personnel located a male and female who were deceased as a result of apparent gunshot wounds. 

The individuals were identified as Lamien Fornike Moore and Albert Jerome Crudup both of whom reside at 133 Wolfpack Lane, Youngsville. The preliminary investigation revealed that Albert Crudup allegedly shot Ms. Moore and then died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Lamien Fornite Moore – B/F – DOB: 7/03/1969 (age 51) 

133 Wolfpack Lane Youngsville, NC 27596

Albert Jerome Crudup – B/M – DOB: 8/16/1967 (age 52)

133 Wolfpack Lane Youngsville, NC 27596

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City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Rezoning of Dabney Dr. This Evening

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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC

The Henderson City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC.

Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper, the number of people allowed in Council Chambers will be limited for this meeting. Therefore, no citizens will be allowed in Council Chambers to observe or to make comments; however, members of the community are strongly encouraged to listen via Zoom.

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Agenda Items Include:

Public Hearing: Rezoning 1337 and 1343 Dabney Drive at the corner of Lynne Avenue, Vance County Parcel 0013 03052 and 0013 03001 respectively from OIA (Office Institutional “A”) District to B-2A (Highway Commercial “A” District).

Establishing a parklet within the Orange Street Parking Lot for public seating.

Approving an engineering contract with Little Environments PLLC for Nutbush Road 12-inch waterline extension.

Allowing the City Manager to approve project contracts up to $50,000 that are funded in the current fiscal year budget and have been reviewed by the City Attorney and Finance Director.

Naming the Henderson Police Department’s Training/Roll-Call Room in memory and honor of Captain Michael Rodney Davis.

Accepting National Fitness Campaign (NFC) grant funding in the amount of $30,000.

Accepting $200,000 in CARES Act Funding and authorizing a reimbursement contract with Vance County.

Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes. 

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Town Talk 07/13/20: Harrison Encouraged by Positive Local COVID-19 Trends

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Lisa Harrison, director of Granville-Vance Public Health (GVPH), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m.

With 905 known Granville County COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths, and 561 known Vance County cases and 40 deaths reported as of Friday afternoon, Harrison said precautions still need to be taken to stop the spread of the virus.

“It is really critical to drive home the point that wearing a face covering and staying six-feet away from other people is the way we prevent this from spreading,” explained Harrison. “Everyone has the opportunity to help us with these numbers.”

In addressing national news reports of large increases in confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past week, Harrison said the trend is similar to the days following Memorial Day weekend when a spike in positive test results was recorded.

“We do see spikes in the numbers when we have weekends like Memorial Day or July 4th where people want to spend time with their family and friends. Wearing a mask, staying six-feet apart and washing hands becomes more challenging,” said Harrison.

According to the CDC, the incubation period for COVID-19 is thought to extend to 14 days, with a median time of four to five days from exposure to onset of symptoms.

While Harrison acknowledged the numbers reported may not reveal the entire picture when considering those who do not seek testing or medical treatment, she is encouraged by the recent increase in testing in the local area.

“I feel good about the amount of testing being done in Vance and Granville County,” Harrison said. “I feel like we are testing symptomatic and asymptomatic. We’re testing contacts and anyone who comes to GVPH and needs a test.”

In addition to increased access to testing, Harrison is encouraged by other positive trends locally including the stabilization of COVID-19 cases in congregate living facilities.

In Granville County, there are currently outbreaks at four congregate living facilities including the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner; Murdoch Development Center in Butner; Central Regional Hospital in Butner; and Brantwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Oxford.

In Vance County, there are currently outbreaks at two congregate living facilities including Kerr Lake Nursing Home and Senior Citizens Home in Henderson.

There was previously an outbreak at Pelican Health in Henderson that is no longer active.

“We’ve worked really closely with our long-term care facilities. They’ve done a really great job of doing regular testing, making sure they are isolating those who have symptoms and have tested positive and minding infection control so they can reduce spread as much as possible while also monitoring the health and wellbeing of residents and staff,” said Harrison. “It’s been a heavy load these last three months; I’m pleased the stabilization does seem to have started.”

As far as community-based cases, or those not connected with a congregate living facility, Harrison is pleased that the majority of Granville and Vance residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 have been released from isolation.

Qualifications for ‘release from isolation’ status is set by the CDC and is determined by a combination of symptom-based, time-based and test-based strategies (click here to learn more).

As of Friday afternoon, of the 480 total community-based cases in Granville County, 348 have been released from isolation and five are currently hospitalized.

In Vance County, 364 of the 439 community-based cases have been released from isolation. Five individuals in Vance County are currently hospitalized.

“More people have been released from isolation than current numbers of those positive with COVID-19,” Harrison stated. “The majority are in recovery mode and are past the approximate 14-28 day experience.”

Please visit www.gvph.org/COVID-19/ for the latest information and to sign up for daily email updates.

To hear the interview with Harrison in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

East Wake Football League

East Wake Football League Postpones Fall Season, Looks to Spring

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-Press Release, East Wake Football League

The East Wake Football League (EWFL) is committed to ensuring a positive youth football experience and sharing a long history of competitive youth football in the seven (7) county area. Due to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the Board of Directors of the EWFL has decided to postpone the 2020 Tackle Football and Cheer season.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented health and safety concerns that, in our opinion, make it difficult to have a season and keep players, coaches and families safe.

As an alternative, the Board will begin to design a Spring football season for our teams that would begin in early 2021. We will share more information as plans develop.

“The safety of our athletes is our first priority, and we will follow the guidance of the CDC and the State of North Carolina as we think about the next steps of our League,’ said Jeff Clark, League Commissioner.

About the East Wake Football League: The EWFL is a North Carolina 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to youth football in North Carolina. The EWFL is an independent league that currently consists of 18 affiliated organizations with three (3) teams each from 6 to 14 years in age. The EWFL has served the youth football community for over 50 years. More information may be found at www.ewfl-football.com.

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‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’ to Ring in Downtown Henderson Through July

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-Information courtesy Mary Helen Jones

Each Tuesday and Thursday through July at 12 p.m. in downtown Henderson, the First Baptist Church and the First United Methodist Church bells will ring the hymn “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”

You are invited to come downtown, wearing masks, standing at least 6-feet apart and sing this song of hope.

Participants may stand on the steps of the First United Methodist Church or line up along Garnett Street.

Korena Weichel

Weichel Hired as Assistant County Manager

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Granville County Government announces that Korena Weichel will be joining the administrative team as Assistant County Manager.

Weichel brings 20+ years of managerial experience and 12 years of local government experience to her new role as she has most recently served as City Manager for the City of Creedmoor (beginning as Interim Manager in 2018) and Assistant City Manager (since 2013). Weichel also held the position of Administrative Services Director for the City of Creedmoor for five years, as well as having prior experience in financial reporting, human resources and marketing.

Granville County Government announces that Korena Weichel will be joining the administrative team as Assistant County Manager on August 17, 2020. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)

“I have enjoyed serving the citizens of the Creedmoor community and appreciate the opportunity to work alongside such a dedicated staff to accomplish many goals and initiatives over the past twelve years,” Weichel says. “I am pleased to continue working in Granville County, and I am looking forward to supporting all our municipalities at the county level.”

As Assistant County Manager, Weichel will work with the County Manager in researching policy recommendations and long-range approaches for program services implemented by the County and will serve as project manager for multi-department projects and as a liaison for interdepartmental contacts.

In addition to other duties, Weichel will assist the County Manager with the planning and development of programs, as directed by the Board of Commissioners, as well as negotiating contracts, monitoring the budget and submitting proposals and reports. 

A fall graduate of UNC Pembroke with a degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration, Weichel holds an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Vance-Granville Community College. She has also completed programs of governmental studies from the UNC School of Government, including Municipal and County Administration and Public Executive Leadership Academy, and presently serves on the North Carolina League of Municipalities’ (NCLM) Human Resources Advisory Committee and the N.C. City and County Manager’s Association’s (NCCCMA) Planning Committee.

Weichel is married and has one son, who also serves in local government as Finance Director for the Town of Valdese, NC (Burke County).

She begins work with Granville County Government on August 17.