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Who: Cook’s Chapel Church

What: Food Distribution CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

When: Tuesday, September 17 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Where: At the Church at 200 Center Street, Henderson

Fee: Free Event

Additionally: If you would like to make a donation, please make contact.

Contact: Dr. Omega Perry

Phone: 919-939-5549

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Who: Rebuild Communities NC in partnership with Senior Planet from AARP

What: Free Technology Class where you will learn about Smartphones at a Glance, Finding Information Online, Google Workspace, Google Maps, Gmail Tips & Tricks, and Staying Safe Online Workshop.

When: September 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th. All classes will be held from 11:00AM-12:30PM

Where: Perry Memorial Library – Farm Bureau Room 205, Breckenridge St., Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To learn new online skills.

Fee: Free

Contact: Edythe Thompson and Deborah Hall-Robinson

Phone/email: (252) 915-1840 or dhallrobinson@gmail.com

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Special Olympic Bocce Ball. For ages 8 and up. You must pre-register and complete a Special Olympic Athlete Medical Form.

When: Tuesday Nights – September 10 through November 12. 6pm-7pm

Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To provide the opportunity for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in learning skills and competing in bocce.

Fee: No fee

Contact: Jayvis Harvey

Phone/email: (252) 431-6091 or Jayvisharvey@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Special Olympic Golf. For ages 18 and up. You must pre-register and complete a Special Olympic Athlete Medical Form.

When: 

  • Tuesdays – September 10, September 24, October 8, October 22, November 5 , November 19.
  • Wednesdays – September 18, October 3, October 16, October 30, November 27.
    • Times for ALL DATES are 5pm-6pm

Where: Kerr-Lake Country Club, 600 Hedrick Dr. Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To provide the opportunity for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in learning skills and competing in golf.

Fee: No fee

Contact: Jayvis Harvey

Phone/email: (252) 431-6091 or Jayvisharvey@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: St. Andrews Christian Church

What: Cook-out and Church Service celebrating their 139th Anniversary! At Church, Rev. Rowena Hicks will be giving the Preached Word. Music will be by St. Andrews Gospel Voices ReUnion Choir! Pray we see you there!

When: Cook-out on Saturday, September 21st from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Church service on Sunday, September 22nd at 11:00AM

Where: Cook-out at Bullocksville Glass House, located at the Community Building at Bullocksville Park, Manson, NC 27553. Church service at St. Andrews Christian Church, located at 203 Mulberry St, Henderson, NC 27536.

Why: To celebrate the 139th anniversary of St. Andrews Christian Church

Fee: No fee

Contact: St. Andrews Christian Church for more information or visit the church

Phone/email: (252) 492-7511

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Who: Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

What: Homecoming, Family and Friends’ Day Morning Worship. Rev. Clement Griffin of Bloomfield N.J. will be the guest speaker

When: September 22nd at 10am

Where: Greater New Hope MBC, 515 Raleigh St, Oxford, NC 27565

Why: To help us celebrate homecoming with Jesus in mind.

Fee: No fee

Contact: Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Phone/email: (919) 339-4704

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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church

What: Homecoming

When: Sunday, September 22, 2024. The worship service will begin at 11am and will be followed by a covered dish lunch. We would like to invite former members and the community to come and join us.

Where: North Henderson Baptist Church 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, NC

Why: To celebrate homecoming

Fee: No fee

Contact: Eddie Nutt

Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or godspuppetsquad@gmail.com

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Queen of Diamonds Dance Auditions

When: Sunday, September 22, 2024. Check-in starts at 1:00pm and tryouts begin at 1:30pm

Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To join the Queen of Diamonds Dance Team

Fee: No fee

Contact: Shantel Hargrove

Phone/email: (252) 438-3948 or shantelhargrove@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church

What: A program featuring, C.B. Voices of Praise Choir, Mt Calvary Love fellowship choir, The Kings, Rev Ronald Henderson and the New Gospel Heralds, David Bullock Jr & The Spiritual Voices, New Creation, The Visionaries, The Anointed Voice, The Gospel Disciples, Shirley McCaden and company!

When: Sunday, September 22 at 3pm.

Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane Henderson, NC

Why: To worship and give praise to Jesus Christ during this program

Fee: Free event

Contact: Ronald Henderson

Phone/email: (252) 767-8421 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com. For more information, call (252) 767-8423

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Who: Alzheimer’s Association of North Carolina and the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging

What: Dementia Forum hosted by Frank Sossamon

When: September 23, 2024 6:00pm-7:30pm

Where: Clearview Church, 3485 US-158 BUS, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To learn about the 10 early warning signs of dementia, as well as to provide support for those with the disease and for caregivers to those living with the disease.

Fee: Free

Contact: Clai Keel

Phone/email: (919) 733-5824

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Who: Vance Charter School

What: Accepting Bids from companies to perform comprehensive lawn care and snow removal.

When: The contract will be up to 3 years. Vance Charter Schools needs weekly mowing from March through November, and mowing every other week from December through February along with other landscaping duties, including snow removal.

Where: Vance Charter School, 2090 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: Because Vance Charter School needs someone to do landscaping for them

Fee: No fee

Contact: Vance Charter School

Phone/email: Submit your bid online at vancecharter.org, scroll down to Vance Charter News and click RFP for Landscaping services.

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Who: Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

What: AM BUZZ! Meet & Greet for Major Beth Mallard – New name for Business Before Hours. Same Great Networking. Join us for coffee and danish.

When: September 26, 2024, 7:30am-9:00am

Where: Salvation Army, 2292 Ross Mill Road, Henderson

Why: To Meet & Greet for Major Beth Mallard, Henderson Salvation Army

Fee: Free

Contact: Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

Phone/email: (252) 438-8414 or vannessa@hendersonvance.org

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Who: Rebuilding Hope

What: Fall Barbecue Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, menu will include green beans, potatoes, and dessert.

When: Friday, September 27th, 11 a.m.-7 p.m

Where: Rebuilding Hope, 414 Raleigh Rd, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: Fundraiser for Rebuilding Hope, Volunteers are needed both the day before and the day of the fundraiser.

Fee: $10 a plate

Contact: N/A

Phone/email: N/A

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Glow Kickball! For ages 18 & up. You must wear sneakers. Registration for the event ends September 26.

When: Friday, September 27, 2024, 7pm-9pm

Where: Aycock Recreation Center Gymnasium, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To have fun!

Fee: $2 Fee

Contact: Shantel Hargrove

Phone/email: (252) 438-3948 or shantelhargrove@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Alzheimer’s Association of North Carolina and the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging

What: Dementia Forum hosted by Frank Sossamon

When: September 30, 2024 6:00pm-7:30pm

Where: Cornerstone Christian Community Church, 3237 Knotts Grove Rd., Oxford, NC 27565

Why: To learn about the 10 early warning signs of dementia, as well as to provide support for those with the disease and for caregivers to those living with the disease.

Fee: Free

Contact: Clai Keel

Phone/email: (919) 733-5824

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Who: Community Uplift Project

What: Building Fund Fundraiser

When: Donations can be made anytime

Where: Community Uplift Project, 105 S. Garnett St Henderson NC 27536

Why: Fundraiser to continue providing essential services to our community and raise awareness for important causes like autism

Fee: Any Donation is Welcome

Contact: Community Uplift Project

Phone/email: (252) 425-6056

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Who: The Salvation Army

What: Food distribution through their food pantry

When: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am-3:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

Where: The Salvation Army of Henderson, 2292 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: Providing food assistance to area families in need

Fee: No fee

Contact: The Salvation Army of Henderson if you would like to volunteer

Phone/email: 252-438-7107

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Family Pumpkin Carving, for ages 5 & up. Registration closes on Thursday, September 26th, 2024.

When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To have fun while customizing your own Jack O’ Lantern

Fee: $5 fee

Contact: Randall Elam

Phone/email: (252) 492-9400 or randallelam@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Banner of Hope, for ages 5 & up. Registration ends September 29th, 2024.

When: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fee: No fee

Contact: Randall Elam

Phone/email: (252) 492-9400 or randallelam@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Rebuild Communities NC in partnership with Senior Planet from AARP

What: Free Technology Classes!

When: Classes to be held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11 AM-12:30 PM

– October 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, & 31st

– No class on October 1st

Where: Perry Memorial Library – Farm Bureau Room 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson NC 27536

Why: To gain the essential skills you need to navigate an increasingly digital world.

Fee: No fee

Contact: Edythe Thompson or Deborah Hall-Robinson

Phone/email: (252) 915-1840 or dhallrobinson@gmail.com

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Who: Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Henderson & Vance County Fire Departments

What: Fire Prevention Lunch and Learn. “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You” presented by the Henderson & Vance County Fire Departments and Abria’s Chase Foundation

When: Thursday, October 3, 2024 @ 12 Noon

Where: 211 Dabney Drive, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To stay up to date on their fire prevention.

Fee: Free event but Pre-Registration is required for a limited number of attendees. Register Early! Deadline to Register is Monday, September 30, 2024.

Contact: Tanya Wilson

Phone/email: (252) 438-8414 or tanya@hendersonvance.org

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Who: Liberty Christian Church

What: Bazaar, Breakfast, 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, Hot Dog Lunch. Come join 25+ vendors who have made many unique and seasonal crafts to sell. Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Pickles, Jams, and Preserves made by the Church ladies will satisfy your sweet tooth. Everyone is welcome and we appreciate your support. Check out our Facebook page for pictures. Bless you.

When: Saturday, October 5th,  8am till 1pm

Where: located in the heart of Epsom on Hwy 39 South at Liberty Christian Church, 7818 NC-39, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To share fellowship with the community

Fee: The 50/50 raffle is $1 a ticket or six for $5

Contact: Pat McGhee

Phone/email: (919) 497-7172 or PJM193@aol.com.

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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home in partnership with the Fair Housing Project

What: Community Information Series, Fair Housing and Tenants – Know Your Rights

When: October 8th, 6pm-7pm

Where: Baskerville Funeral Home, 104 S Chestnut St, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To learn more about the Fair Housing Act and what your rights are as Tenants

Fee: No fee

Contact: Baskerville Funeral Home

Phone/email: (252) 430-6824

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Senior Field Trip – Marquee Cinemas and The Forks. For ages 55 and up. Registration is from September 23-October 11.

When: Wednesday, October 11, 2024, departing at 9:30am and returning at 5:00pm

Where: Meet at Dr. Andrea L. Harris Operations and Service Center, located at 900 South Beckford Drive, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To go see a great movie at the Marquee Cinemas. They will also stop for some high quality lunch at The Forks

Fee: No Fee

Contact: Jayvis Harvey

Phone/email: (252) 431-6091 or Jayvisharvey@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Poplar Creek Baptist Church

What: Bake Sale and Yard Sale, Sausage Biscuits, coffee, and drinks can be purchased

When: Saturday, October 12th, 7AM until 12PM

Where: Poplar Creek Baptist Church, 1371 Poplar Creek Road, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: Proceeds to Support Mission Projects

Fee: What you buy at the sale

Contact: Cynthia Capps

Phone/email: (252) 431-4366 or cappscj@aol.com

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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church

What: BBQ Chicken plate sale. It will be eat in or take out. The plates will consist of 1/2 a BBQ chicken, boiled potatoes, green beans, bread and dessert. There will be drinks if you eat in.

When: Saturday, October 12th from 4-7pm

Where: North Henderson Baptist Church 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, NC

Why: Funds for the church

Fee: Plates are $10

Contact: Eddie Nutt

Phone/email: (251) 438-8012 or godspuppetsquad@gmail.com

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Who: North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem

What: Virtual and Interactive Training Class

When: October 15, 2024

Where: Online

Why: To learn how to become a Guardian ad Litem.

Fee: Free

Contact: North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem Office

Phone/email: (919) 497-4244 or visit their website volunteerforgal.org

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Fall Fest. Come join us for a night of Family Fun including fun games, snacks, a haunted house, and rides. Wristbands and tickets will be sold.

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024. 5:30pm-8:30pm

Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To join them for a night of Family Fun!

Fee: No fee but purchases are cash only

Contact: Jayvis Harvey

Phone/email: (252) 430-4221 or Jayvisharvey@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Louisburg College

What: Homecoming—a chance to come home to where it all started! Enjoy a tailgate lunch, entertainment, Alumni awards, and, of course, the big game!

  • FRIDAY, OCT. 18 @ 5:00PM //
    • Informal social at Tar Banks Brewing
    • 108 N. Main St. in Louisburg
  • SATURDAY, OCT. 19 @ 10:30AM //
    • 10:30 AM | Registration (Benson Chapel)
    • 11:00 AM | Music & Fun (Main Lawn)
    • 11:30 AM | Lunch & Awards (Main Lawn)
    • 1:00 PM | Louisburg College vs. Palmetto Collegiate (Louisburg Magnet High School, 201 Allen Ln, Louisburg, NC 27549. Pink Out – Wear PINK to support breast cancer awareness)

When: Friday October 18th @ 5:00pm and Saturday October 19th @ 10:30AM

Where: Louisburg College, 501 North Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549

Why: To celebrate homecoming at Louisburg College

Fee: $10 for Friday, $20 for Saturday, $25 deal for both days

Contact: For registration please contact Alitha Palich

Phone/email: (919) 497-3325 or apalich@louisburg.edu

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run. Registration ends Friday, October 4 2024.

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024. 8:00AM

Where: Aycock Recreation Center Walking Track, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To run, walk and have fun, all for breast cancer awareness.

Fee: $25 registration fee, t-shirt included.

Contact: Kendrick Vann

Phone/email: (252) 431-6093 or KendrickVann@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Trail of Horror Drive Thru

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:45pm-9:00pm

Where: Kings Daughter 1, 600 W. Montgomery St., Henderson NC 27536. Enter Drive Thru on Young Street.

Why: To get into the Halloween spirit and have a chance at a Trick or Treat Bag Giveaway!

Fee: $5 fee per vehicle, cash only

Contact: Jayvis Harvey

Phone/email: (252) 430-4221 or Jayvisharvey@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Brick Power Team

What: Weightlifting Event

When: Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m.

Where: Next to Freedom Life Church

Why: Fundraising event

Fee: Adults, $50; Teens, $40.  Spectators, $5; Children 12 & Under free

Contact: Harry Orr

Phone/email:  252 432 4196 or email horr2553@yahoo.com

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Who: Veterans Affairs Committee of Granville County

What: 9th Annual Military History Show – Featuring various Military Displays. Including uniforms, equipment, weapons, vehicles, and other historical articles. With Total Flight Solutions, Helicopter Rides, and Silent Auction.

When: October 26, 2024 10AM-4PM

Where: Henderson-Oxford Airport, 6514 Airport Road Oxford, NC

Why: Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Affairs Committee of Granville County

Fee: Free

Contact: Harry Coombs

Phone/email: (919) 691-7697 or militaryhistoryshow@yahoo.com and www.visitgranvillenc.com

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Who: Rosa’s Team

What: Relay for Life & St. Jude Children’s Hospital Fundraiser, with trout, fries, slaw, hushpuppies, no drink though.

When: October 28, 2024, 4:00pm-7:00pm

Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant

Why: To help someone else

Fee: $10.00

Contact: Rosa Marks

Phone/email: (252) 213-7076

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Senior Field Trip – Southern Supreme Gourmet. For ages 55 and up. Registration is from October 14-November 13.

When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, departing at 9:30am and returning at 5:00pm

Where: Meet at Dr. Andrea L. Harris Operations and Service Center, located at 900 South Beckford Drive, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To come and see all the goodies at Southern Supreme in Bear Creek.

Fee: No Fee

Contact: Jayvis Harvey

Phone/email: (252) 431-6091 or Jayvisharvey@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

What: Senior Field Trip – Shopping and Lunch. For ages 55 and up.  Registration is from November 18-November 29.

When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, departing at 8:30am and returning at 5:00pm

Where: Meet at Dr. Andrea L. Harris Operations and Service Center, located at 900 South Beckford Drive, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To go shopping at Smithfield Outlets and Dwaynes

Fee: Bring money for shopping and lunch

Contact: Jayvis Harvey

Phone/email: (252) 431-6091 or Jayvisharvey@henderson.nc.gov

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Who: 2024 Leadership Vance Class

What: Collecting new or gently used Children’s Books

When: Until further notice

Where: Fire Station #1, 211 Dabney Dr.; City Hall, 134 Rose Ave.; Chamber of Commerce, 414 S. Garnett St.

Why:  Books will be placed in library boxes at Fox Pond Park.

Fee: none

Contact: Tanya Wilson, Chamber of Commerce

Phone/email: 252-438-8414

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VCS Students Complete Tiny House; First Open House Sept. 20

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For the next two Fridays, the Vance County High School parking lot will be the location of an Open House.

Wait. In the parking lot?

Yep. That’s where the Tiny House is located, and high school CTE students built it.

And it’s for sale.

The open house events will be held Friday, Sept. 20 and Friday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to information from Vance County Schools.

CTE stands for Career and Technical Education and includes the trades that are responsible for home construction. Students on the Construction Path performed the work.

There is a minimum bid of $25,000. Sealed bids must be received by VCS Chief Finance Officer John Suther, 1724 Graham Ave., Henderson, NC 27537 no later than noon, Oct. 1, 2024.

This tiny home is 30-foot by 12-foot vinyl-sided building that has a total of 360 square feet. There’s a tankless water heater and laminate flooring throughout. The full bath includes toilet, vanity and shower.

Learn more about the tiny house at the following link: https://bit.ly/vcstinyhouse

Vance Hires Jeremy T. Jones As Assistant County Manager

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Vance County will have a new assistant county manager on Oct. 1, 2024. Jeremy T. Jones will join County Manager C. Renee Perry and other county staff, bringing more than 10 years of experience in public service and law enforcement to the job.

“I am honored to step into this new role and continue my commitment to public service,” said Jones. “I look forward  to working with the talented team here at Vance County to enhance the quality of life for all our residents and foster a safe, thriving community.”

As assistant county manager, Jones will provide strategic guidance for the county’s public safety departments, maintenance, solid waste and animal services while also streamlining operations, improving service  delivery and ensuring the county continues to meet the needs of its growing population. Additionally, he will serve as the county’s public information officer

“We are thrilled to have Jeremy join our team,” Perry said in a press statement.

“His extensive background in law enforcement and management will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our county’s services and ensure the safety and well-being of our residents.”

Jones’s background in public safety will be a wealth of added knowledge with the many public safety projects that are forthcoming. Jones also has a great deal of experience as a public information officer and has a reputable reputation for interacting with the media.

Jones has been employed with the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office since June 2017 as the Administrative  Sergeant but started his career in December 2013 with the Elizabeth City Police Department. Jones holds a Bachelor  of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Elizabeth City State University, a Master of Science degree in  Administration from Central Michigan University and has completed the Administrative Officer’s Management  Program through N.C. State University.

TownTalk: Area Congregations In Ministry

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Since 1985, Area Congregations in Ministry has been helping Granville County residents who find themselves facing hardship – and its new executive director, Ann Riley, has seen firsthand faith, through action, in the few short weeks since she’s had the job.

ACIM’s mission has long been to relieve hunger, Riley said on Thursday’s TownTalk. These days, the phrase “food insecurity” is being used to describe how many people find themselves needing the help that ACIM offers.

Any Granville County resident who needs help can come once a month to the 634 Roxboro Road facility on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to get food and other household and personal hygiene items that may be available.

The warehouse shelves contain a variety of items like canned goods, non-perishables and household supplies, Riley said. The walk-in coolers hold fresh produce and the freezers are for meats and other products that are donated.

“We just never know from day to day, from week to week, what’s going to be in those boxes” of food that volunteers wheel out to clients’ vehicles.

She has spent her first few weeks on the job putting some finishing touches on her office and learning the role that so many volunteers play to keep the food bank doors open. She said she is struck by the level of support from the community – from businesses and corporations who donate goods to church congregations who send food, money and people to help out.

It seemed like a natural fit for Riley, who said she has always had a desire, a “want” to help people.

“I have been blessed in my life through many changes and I feel like I can be a blessing to others,” she said.

Volunteers are welcome to help during the hours that ACIM is open, but they also are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“That’s when we do some of our stocking and preparing our boxes for the next day,” she said.

Riley is the only full-time employee of the nonprofit, but Kristine Williford is the warehouse manager and she’s the one who keeps things rolling.

“She is such a vital team member at ACIM,” Riley said. Williford keeps the pantry running smoothly and lines up pickups and deliveries. “She’s invested in what ACIM does,” Riley added.

The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is one of the biggest donation events of the year, and she looks forward to an upcoming planning meeting with host church Oxford United Methodist.

“We have a lot of good things coming up,” Riley said, including a planned Open House to allow everyone in the community a chance to come and see the operation first-hand.

“You don’t have to be on food stamps to come and get food boxes,” Riley said. ACIM provides food and other items to anyone facing a hardship – senior adults on fixed incomes, families struggling to make ends meet or someone who’s lost a job or is between jobs.

Although ACIM’s mission is to serve clients who live in Granville County, Riley said she would try to help anyone find resources.

“We want to see them get help, whether we can provide it or someone else can provide it.”

Call 919.690.0961 or visit https://www.acimgranville.org/ to learn more.

 

The Local Skinny! Vote For Chestnut Street Park Project To Win $100,000

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Charles Turrentine Jr. got word about 24 hours ago that the Chestnut Street Park renovation project is among five finalists from across the country vying for $100,000 from Bobcat Company.

The project to make improvements to the basketball courts that operate under the city’s recreation and parks department is going to be a “game-changer,” Turrentine said. And getting a $100,000 infusion of cash would be a big deal indeed.

“We need everyone to share and support and vote for the Chestnut Street Park revitalization,” Turrentine said on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny!

The project that gets the most votes wins, and Turrentine wants to spread the word so this local project comes out on top. Voters have to provide just a couple of bits of information to register and can cast one vote daily until the contest closes on Oct. 3.

Click on https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/campaigns/park-rec-makeover-2024 to cast your daily vote.

When the project was first talked about earlier this year, Turrentine said, the costs were somewhere around $100,000 to resurface the courts, add breakaway goals and lighting. That number swelled to more like $1 million to include a playground, shelter, water and bathroom facilities and a shed roof.

Turrentine reeled off some of the rough estimates: $20,000 to resurface the courts, $30,000 for new fencing, breakaway goals at $4,000 each and lights for extra security another $60,000. And that’s just for starters.

He said Kendrick Vann and the Henderson Rec and Parks Department is a partner, and the city of Henderson has committed to put in water that will allow for restrooms.

When it’s completed, it’ll change the whole landscape, Turrentine said. “We can see what redevelopment looks like.”

Turrentine and other park supporters want the city park to be a place for the whole community to enjoy; he wants the park to be known as a nice, modernized park where everyone has fun.

But it’s going to take everyone working – and voting – collectively, he said, to make the dream a reality.

“We can change the narrative of Henderson…we can get on that one path to change the narrative.”

When the construction gets underway in January 2025 – the fencing comes down, the asphalt removed and the rebuilding begins, “everybody in the city of Henderson will be well-pleased.”

If all goes to plan, the courts will be ready for action by May 2025.

And it hopefully won’t be much longer to wait to enjoy the additional amenities that will be part of the new and improved Chestnut Street Park.

Vote at https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/campaigns/park-rec-makeover-2024

 

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Vance County High School

SportsTalk: Vipers Travel To Southern Durham Friday

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Northern Lakes Conference play starts on Friday as the Vance County Vipers take on the Spartans of Southern Durham. Scout Hughes and George Hoyle had Coach Aaron Elliott join SportsTalk on WIZS to talk all about it.

Vance County defeated Northern Durham last Friday night by a score of 28-0. The game was suspended early in the second quarter. Coach Elliott spoke on how his team improved in last week’s game against the Knights, “We talked all week about being more physical, you know being more aggressive on both sides of the football. Our kids really came out and kind of exposed that and showed it a little bit and we talked about finishing drives on offense which we were able to do. So you know everything looked good.”

Moving onto Southern Durham on Friday, Head Coach Aaron Elliott gives us an insight into what he saw on film from the Spartans. “We watch them on film and kinda try to dissect them the best we could. They’re a good football team. All three years that I’ve been here, playing this game for the most part this has probably been the conference championship game. So our kids know that. Our kids always lock in and they’re more focused this week than they’ve been in any other week because they know what we got to do. They know what it’s going to take. We expect them to come in and we’re playing at their place and they definitely don’t want to lose to us at home. We told our kids all week if we eliminate the explosive plays, they scored on an 84-yard touchdown pass that Wake Forest kind of missed coverage on their part.”

The Vipers are on the road once again for the fourth time in five games this season. This aspect of the 2024 campaign doesn’t seem to phase Vance County. “I think we’re still used to it. Obviously, we were super excited to play at home last week. Before that game even started we had a lot of energy just by being at home. So hopefully, you know, we can get a good crowd at Southern Durham that will help tremendously.”

Coach also mentions that his team is free of injuries which is always a good thing. “Everybody is healthy. We talked about having Camarion Ragland out against Orange and then we let him sit last week just for cautionary reasons. Just to give him another week on his knee and he’s back, fully healthy this week. He had a great week of practice and just having him back is a plus. We are doing pretty good with the injury bug.”

Vance County beat Southern Durham last year 14-12 in Henderson. Southern Durham may have something to prove since the Spartans lost last year. Coach Elliott is fully aware of the situation. “We have a target on our back now. We went 10-0 in the regular season last year. Southern Durham wants us to have a loss this year.”

In order for Vance County to beat Southern Durham, it’s simple to Coach, play Viper Football, “We just got to make less mistakes than Southern Durham does. We got to play our football game offensively and defensively and let him make mistakes and we will come out with the win.”

Coach’s message to fans for Friday night, “Just show up and support us!”

We will Coach! Go Vipers!

Vance County travels to Southern Durham for Week 5 of the 2024 season on Friday, September 20th and you can hear all the action on WIZS 1450AM, 100.1FM, and online at wizs.com with pregame starting at 6:50 p.m. and kickoff thereafter at 7:00 p.m.

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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Re-Writing The Narrative

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Brame Issues Press Release With Details of Magee Death Investigation, Timeline

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– PRESS RELEASE FROM VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF CURTIS BRAME

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 21-year-old Javion  Magee. This morning, Sheriff Curtis R. Brame, members of his command staff, and detectives  met with Javion’s family to express our condolences and to walk family members through the  details of our investigation to date. Investigators offered to take Javion’s family to Vanco Mill  Road where his body was found. Javion’s family requested to see and were shown evidentiary  photos. Local minister Pastor Opie Terrell also attended the meeting and led a word of prayer.  Sheriff Brame wants to ensure the public his office is being as transparent as possible, while  most importantly, being respectful of Javion’s grieving family.  

The North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy and concluded  Javion did not have defensive wounds, and there were no signs of physical or sexual assault.  Javion did have hemorrhaging around the soft tissue of the neck. Toxicology results are still  pending, therefore autopsy results are not complete at this time.  

The following is a timeline of events from the GPS on Mr. Magee’s commercial vehicle, witness  statements, the 9-1-1 call, and results of cell phone exploitation, which led up to detectives  arriving to discover Mr. Magee’s body.  

September 10, 2024, approximately 01:00 hours- Mr. Magee left Hazelton, Pennsylvania after  picking up a load of goods to deliver to the Walmart Distribution Center in Henderson, North  Carolina. Mr. Magee traveled I-81 South to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, then to Highway 15  towards Frederick, Maryland. The truck gets onto I-270 South and drives to I-495 to I-95  towards Virginia. 

September 10, 2024, 06:50 hours- The truck makes a stop at a truck stop on Highway 207, 12  miles North of Ashland, Virginia for approximately one hour. Investigators are working to obtain  video from the truck stop to review.  

September 10, 2024, 07:50 hours- The commercial truck leaves the truck stop and travels on  Highway 1 South.  

September 10, 2024, 08:00 hours, the vehicle travels on I-95 South, merges onto I-64 in  Richmond, Virginia.  

September 10, 2024, 08:20 hours, truck merges back onto I-95 South.  

September 10, 2024, 08:50 hours, the truck continues onto I-85 South in Petersburg, Virginia,  traveling south into North Carolina.  

September 10, 2024, 09:54 hours, vehicle is on I-85 south. 

September 10, 2024, 10:04 hours, vehicle enters Vance County and travels to Chex Truck Stop  in Middleburg, North Carolina. Surveillance video shows Magee walking into the truck stop  alone, using the rest room and getting food from the truck stop grill. Magee is seen walking  back to his truck and getting in his truck alone.  

September 10, 2024, 12:21 hours- vehicle leaves Chex Truck Stop traveling south on I-85 into  Henderson, North Carolina.  

September 10, 2024, 12:37 hours- truck arrives at the Walmart Distribution Center in  Henderson and the contents are unloaded. 

September 10, 2024, 16:53 hours, the truck leaves the Walmart Distribution Center. Within 5  minutes, GPS shows the truck is idling in a dirt parking area in front of 285 Vanco Mill Road,  Henderson, North Carolina. Approximately ½ mile from the Walmart Distribution Center. 

September 10, 2024- 17:44 hours, the truck travels Northwest on West Andrews Avenue. At  17:49 hours, the truck pulls onto Young Street and is idling. The truck then goes to a parking lot  at the corner of West Andrews Ave and Vance Street at 17:53 hours. Magee exits the truck and  walks to a local smoke shop at 422 East Andrews Avenue to purchase tobacco products.  Surveillance footage shows Magee making a purchase at the store, he is alone. The truck leaves  the area at 18:01 hours. The truck travels west on Andrews Ave to the intersection of I-85 and  merges onto I-85 south.  

September 10, 2024, 18:11 hours, the truck travels to the Walmart Supercenter located on N.  Cooper Drive in Henderson, North Carolina. Mr. Magee is seen on surveillance footage from at  least 5 cameras walking into the store, making a purchase of a blue in color Ozark Trail rope,  and exiting the store. Magee is alone according to video footage while he shopped inside the  store and when he returned to his truck outside the store. Magee is seen wearing a white t shirt, black shorts, white socks, and dark colored crocs. Magee uses a self-checkout to make the  purchase, obtains a receipt for the purchase and is seen leaving the store with the blue rope in  his hand. Magee returns to his truck and leaves the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter at  18:22 hours. 

Further review of surveillance footage from Walmart also shows as Magee was leaving the  Walmart Parking Lot on September 10th, he stops, exits his truck, and gives something to a  homeless person sitting at the entrance. The person was identified and interviewed by  investigators. As a result of the interview, it was learned that Magee gave the homeless person money. Magee told the person that “I don’t know how much it is, but if I had more I would give it to you.” It was a total of $228 that was given to the homeless person. The witness confirmed that after Magee gave the money, he got back into his truck and left the parking lot.  

September 10, 2024, 18:28 hours, Magee pulls into the Hampton Inn Hotel located on Ruin Creek Road and parks around the back of the building. Surveillance footage from the hotel shows Magee walking from the back of the hotel to the front wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, white socks, and dark colored crocs. Magee is also wearing a black backpack Magee enters the hotel alone at 18:32 hours and walks up to the front desk. Magee speaks to the hotel clerk and exits the hotel at 18:34 hours and walks towards the back of the hotel.  

September 10, 2024, 18:35 hours, the truck is turned on, and at 18:36 hours, Magee’s truck is  seen on video surveillance leaving the hotel parking lot and making a right turn onto Ruin Creek  Road. 

September 10, 2024- 18:45 hours, the truck approaches the intersection of Andrews Ave and  US1 Highway, and at 18:50 hours, the truck exits US1 Highway onto Vanco Mill Road. 

September 10, 2024, 18:52 hours, the truck pulls back onto the dirt lot at 285 Vanco Mill Road  and the ignition is turned off. Surveillance footage from the area shows Magee exiting the  driver’s side of the truck wearing a white shirt and black shorts. Magee is seen walking away  from the truck alone towards the wood line on the eastern side of the dirt lot. Magee is carrying  an object in his hand. Magee walks back up around a trailer and to the front gate of T&R Tractor  & Truck Repair, then walks back to the wood line of the lot. 

September 10, 2024, 19:00 hours, Surveillance video shows Magee re-enter the truck and the  GPS shows the truck ignition is turned on. From the video, it does not appear Mr. Magee has  anything in his hand at the time he re-enters the truck. 

September 10, 2024, 19:28 hours, the truck is still in an idling state. 

September 10, 2024, 19:30 hours, the ignition is turned off and is never started again. Magee is  seen on video walking away from the truck towards the trees alone. The video does not show  Magee walking back to the truck after this time. 

September 11, 2024, 10:08 hours, Vance County 911 received a call from the owner of T&R  Truck Repair of a man with a rope around his neck on the outside of the fence at 285 Vanco Mill  Road. The 911 stated that the male was not breathing and appeared to have died by suicide. 

Vance County EMS, Bearpond Fire Department and Vance County Sheriff’s Office Deputies  respond to the scene. Additional supervisors and detectives were called to the scene to begin  the investigation.

Detectives could see the victim had a rope wrapped around his neck a total of 11 times and the  other end of the rope was wrapped around a tree branch. The rope was tight. The victim was in  a seated position with his legs extended out and his left foot crossed over his right foot. The  victim was wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, white socks, and black crocs. The crime scene  was photographed. 

No identification was found on the victim, but a cardboard wrapper for the blue rope was found  lying next to the victim. The brand of rope was Ozark Trail which is a brand sold by Walmart. A  detective took the wrapper for the rope to Walmart in an attempt to identify the purchaser of  the rope. It was discovered that the rope was sold to the victim on 9/10/2024 at 18:20 hours.  The victim was identified from the use of his bank card at the checkout as Javion Magee. A copy  of the video was obtained for evidence. The detective saw on the video Mr. Magee was driving  a white semi-truck. The information was passed to those at the scene on Vance Mill Road, who  located a truck in the parking lot matching that description.  

An employee of T&R Tractor & Truck Repair told investigators on the scene that the trucking  company had called their shop requesting they check on the driver because the truck had not  moved. The truck was unlocked and investigators found a wallet with an Illinois identification  with the name Javion Magee and an address in Aurora, Illinois. The photograph on the  identification matched the person found nearby. A cell phone was also located in the truck, and  a receipt from Walmart in Henderson for the purchase of the rope with the date and time that  matched the transaction date and time on surveillance video just obtained from Walmart by  detectives. 

Based on this information, investigators contacted the Aurora Illinois Police Department and  requested they send an officer to the address listed on the identification for a death  notification. Aurora Police Officers contacted Javion’s Father and notified him of Javion’s death.  Javion’s body was transported to the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an  autopsy. 

According to KLLM trucking, this was Javion’s first time making a delivery to Henderson. They  also learned KLLM Trucking was Javion’s first trucking job after obtaining his commercial  driver’s license earlier in 2024. 

September 13, 2024, The North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy  on Javion’s body. The Pathologists determined Javion did not have any defensive wounds and there were no signs of physical or sexual assault. Javion did have hemorrhaging around the soft tissue of the neck. Further findings of the autopsy are pending toxicology. The Pathologists did  speak to Javion’s Mother and explained the preliminary autopsy report.  

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office has submitted search warrants to several companies hoping  to fully access Mr. Magee’s phone. We have been able to see some of the recent searches from Javion’s phone and are working through proper legal authorities to obtain more information in hopes of having a complete picture of what occurred before Javion’s body was found on the morning of September 11, 2024.  

Sheriff Curtis R. Brame continues to release as much information as possible about this  investigation, again while being respectful to Javion’s family during this difficult time. The Vance  County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate and is asking anyone with information to  come forward, call the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200.