H-V Industrial Park Phase III

Henderson-Vance Industrial Park Phase 3 Plans Continue to Move Forward

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Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen said the county has received an offer to purchase a tract of land in the Henderson-Vance Industrial Park. If approved, Phase 3 of the industrial park could be one step closer to being implemented.

“The county has a competitive offer for purchasing land to continue the expansion of this industrial park,” McMillen said in a written statement to WIZS.

The offer of $275,000 is to purchase a two-acre tract which the county bought in 2018.

If the deal goes through, the potential buyer’s plans include construction of an office-type building that could be used for retail tenants or flex space.

The commissioners heard the offer to purchase at their February meeting and, providing no upset bids are received, the commissioners would consider approving the sale at the March 1 meeting, McMillen said.

The property is part of the industrial park, located at the corner of Bearpond Road and Commerce Drive.  The properties committee, which includes commissioners Dan Brummitt, Leo Kelly and Gordon Wilder was “directed to meet and review draft restrictive covenants for not only the 2 acre tract, but also for the 82.5 acre tract that the county owns as well,” McMillen said.

Phases 1 and 2 of the industrial park have restrictive covenants in place from 1995, he added, and said the plan is to put similar covenants in place for Phase 3.

The properties committee met this week.

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$5,000 Reward for Info About Obviously Discarded Dead Dogs Along Pool Rock Road

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The Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the bodies of two dogs found Wednesday along a Vance County roadside.

Vance County Animal Services responded to a call at the 600 block of Pool Rock Road, where the officer found two animal crates – each containing the body of a dog. The wire crate was covered with a tarp and the second crate is beige plastic.

RCAPS President Brandon Boyd stated that the $5,000 reward is offered “to anyone with information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for this horrible act.”

The dog found in the wire crate, a male, was described as white with black markings. The dog found in the plastic crate, also a male, was described as a brown brindle.

Please contact the Vance County Animal Service office by phone at 252-492-3136 or contact Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson NC via Facebook, Instagram or Email at info@rcaps.org with any information.

In the statement, Boyd said “Ruin Creek Animal Protection of Henderson NC fights every day for the rights and welfare of animals and with the support of the Vance County Animal Services Chief Frankie Nobles and the entire VCAS staff along with our faithful and gracious donors, we will continue to fight this and other cases and situations as we remain as committed as ever to make a lasting impact. We are the voice for these animals and we are determined to do everything possible to ensure that anyone who commits, contributes to or tolerates acts of cruelty or inhumane treatment of animals be brought to justice.”

Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville County Chamber of Commerce to Close South Office

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According to information received from the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, the south office in Creedmoor will close April 15, 2021.

The southern Granville office is located at 1598 NC Hwy 56, Suite 4, Creedmoor, NC, 27522.

The email correspondence said, “In order to more efficiently serve all of our members, the Chamber Board of Directors” announces it will consolidate the Chamber offices and relocate the “South Office operations to the Oxford Office,” which is located at 124 Hillsboro Street, Oxford, NC, 27565.

It is a belt-tightening measure in response to covid.

“The Granville County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote a healthy economy with good business conditions, support good government, improve community relations and market services and programs for Chamber members.  …  We look forward to continuing to work alongside each of our chamber member businesses to make Granville County a great place to live and work,” the email announcement said.

Altec Virtual Hiring Event Tues, Feb 23

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Altec is having a virtual hiring event. It will take place Tuesday, February 23 at 11 a.m.

The Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments informed WIZS News about the NCWorks Career Center event.

The hiring event with Altec will feature opportunities for assemblers, welders, machinists, mechanics and electricians.

Register at events.kerrtarworks.com.

For additional assistance email joseph.jung@ncworks.gov or lonnda.brothers@ncworks.gov or call 919.693.2686.

 

Vance Charter School Knights Cheerleaders Fish Fry Fundraiser Feb 22 at 220

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Cheerleaders are known for the support they give their sports teams, whether at the high school, college or professional level. The community has a chance to return the favor by supporting a local cheerleader squad at a fundraiser next week.

The Vance Charter School Varsity Cheerleaders will have a trout dinner fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at 220 Seafood Restaurant, according to the group’s advisor, Kim Hedgepeth.

The fundraiser runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 a plate, which includes trout, fries, slaw and hush puppies. This is a take-out only event.

Tickets are available from any cheerleader or at the restaurant on the day of the event.

Come out and support the Vance Charter School Knights cheerleaders!

Register Online for Vaccine with Franklin County Health Department

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Franklin County residents can now register online for first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations, according to Scott S. LaVigne, county health director.

Please visit https://www.franklincountync.us/alerts/corona-virus-covid-19-joint-information-center, where interested residents will find a link to the county’s COVID-19 Vaccine online booking system. Clink on the link, answer a series of questions to confirm your eligibility and proceed to book your first-dose appointment, according to information from LaVigne.

The online booking process was launched at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15. “In Franklin County, demand for the vaccine is far greater than the amount of first-doses we are currently receiving,” LaVigne stated, but added that as manufacturers are able to produce more vaccine, the health department will be able to open up more appointment slots for residents to get the vaccine.

Any resident who doesn’t use email or have access to a computer to complete the registration process should call the health department’s dedicated COVID-19 Vaccine phone line at 919.729.0654. If asked to leave a message, please speak clearly and provide a phone number so a staff member can return the call.

VITA Tax Assistance

Vance VITA Not Able To Use Library To Operate

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Katrina Reid with Vance County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) reports to WIZS News, “Due to COVID-19, the Vance County VITA program that’s held at the Perry Library is closed.”

The library is not open to the public at this time.

For additional assistance, reach out to Reid at 252.432.6642.

In her correspondence, she provided some other free sites that are open in our immediate area.

Granville County Senior Center
107 Lanier Street, Oxford NC 27565
Feb.11-Apr. 15
919-693-1930
Appointment is required

Warren Family Institute VITA
427 West Franklin Street Bldg 6
Warrenton NC 27589
Feb.13-Apr. 16
252-257-1134
Appointment is required

Helping Hand VITA
2197 Moss Hayes Road
Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Jan. 22-Apr. 30
919-528-2715
Appointment is required

New Director named at Camp Oak Hill

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Missy Edlin has been involved with Camp Oak Hill in a variety of ways, from camper to counselor to board president. The camp’s board of directors announced last week that Edlin has been named interim executive director, and she couldn’t be happier.

The board unanimously elected Edlin to lead the camp and retreat center, located in northern Granville County. In her new role, Edlin “sets vision and culture, furthers history and traditions, grows leaders, and embraces the need to remain relevant in an ever-changing overnight camp environment,” according to a written statement.

“I am thrilled to serve Camp Oak Hill in this role as executive director, and I look forward to supporting the staff and nurturing the love of Christ in campers’ lives this summer,” Edlin stated. “Camp is a special place to so many and I feel fortunate to be a part of this organization and the families it represents,” she said.

Edlin was introduced to Camp Oak Hill in 1986, her first year as a camper. Through the years, she participated in leadership training, then was a camp counselor and pool manager. Her relationship with the camp continued through her adult life, and most recently, Edlin headed up the fundraising campaign to mark the camp’s 40th anniversary. She has served on the board as vice president and since April 2020, as president.  “I am hopeful for the future of Camp Oak Hill, continuing to build upon the legacy of those who came before me,” she said.

This role is a natural fit for Edlin, who has a long history of ministry to others. She was chaplain for Delta Zeta sorority at UNC-CH, has led Bible study groups for campers and others for women. She has experience leading a a variety of church-based education endeavors, including developing a church-wide curriculum for community groups.

Edlin and her family live in Wake County, where she is active in community and civic activities there, including the Junior League of Raleigh and Step Up Ministries and Avent West Community Outreach. She also has served on annual fundraising campaigns for both the NC Boys & Girls Club and Urban Ministries.

Edlin leaves SoftPro Corporation after 11 years, where she was a training coordinator, implementation specialist and customer care ambassador. She previously had worked as a corporate paralegal and then as director of children’s ministry for Midtown Community Church in Raleigh. “It is a true joy to find my work at Camp (Oak Hill) as a privilege and not just a duty,” she added.

Visit www.campoakhill.org to learn more.