Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville Chamber Looking for Small Business of the Year Nominees

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-Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for the annual Small Business of the Year award. This is your opportunity to recognize an outstanding business in the small business community.

Please contact the Chamber for a nomination form. Completed nomination forms must be returned to the Chamber by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 124 Hillsboro St. in Oxford, NC or 1598 Butner-Creedmoor Rd. in Creedmoor, NC.

 2019 Small Business of the Year Criteria:

  • Employs a maximum of 50 people;
  • Member of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce and must be located in Granville County;
  • Must be a viable, on-going business for three or more years, experiencing growth or stability over its business life;
  • Provides critical service or product, fills a void in the business community, or has a unique approach to the delivery of goods and services;
  • May have overcome diverse or extraordinary circumstances to remain in business;
  • Business is supportive of community growth and sustainability;
  • Is not a governmental agency or municipality

Anyone can nominate a business they feel deserves recognition and meets the criteria; companies may nominate themselves.

All nominated companies will be required to submit a written application and return to the Granville County Chamber Of Commerce no later than April 12 to be considered.

All applications are confidential. Representative(s) of every small business completing a written application will be invited to a Small Business Luncheon in May.

For a nomination form or with questions, please contact the Chamber office at (919) 693-6125 or email wanda@granville-chamber.com.

State Highway Patrol Announces 2019 ‘Operation Drive To Live’

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-Press Release, NCDPS

In anticipation of spring break and prom season, the State Highway Patrol is once again conducting Operation Drive to Live, an annual campaign to reduce collisions involving teen drivers.  Beginning Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12, troopers will step up their enforcement in and around school zones between 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

In 2018, a personal injury lawyer long island released a report in which, the Highway Patrol investigated over 55,261 motor vehicle collisions involving drivers and passengers who were between the ages of 15 – 19. Of those collisions, 10,287 injuries were reported and 94 resulted in one or more fatalities.  According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, young drivers are significantly over-represented in fatal crashes, particularly those who are 16 to 19-year-olds. Immaturity and inexperience are primary factors contributing to fatal crashes by young drivers, especially during the first six months of driving.

This year, SHP is focusing on distracted driving, one of the leading causes of teen-related crashes. Cell phones, passengers and other electronic devices are just some of the distractions that can lead to needless collisions involving injury or death.

With this in mind, the Patrol has partnered with the Johnston County (JoCo) Teen Drivers Club, to produce PSAs on the dangers associated with distracted driving. The PSAs will be featured throughout the week on the Patrol’s Facebook page in hopes of combating distracted driving collisions.

Fishing University to Re-Air Vance Co. Episode April 8-14!

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-Information courtesy Vance County Tourism Authority

It’s time for the Fishing University episode featuring Vance County to air again, April 8 – 14, 2019!

Fishing University, an internationally televised, Emmy award-winning television show, filmed an episode in Vance County this past fall featuring Kerr Lake as well as local restaurants, activities and attractions.

Featuring hosts/fishing legends Charlie Ingram and Ray Brazier, the show has a viewership of more than 63 million households, airing in all 50 states as well as in 51 additional countries.

The Vance County Tourism Development Authority served as point-of-contact for the project, viewing it as a strategic marketing opportunity to reach a target audience of potential guests seeking an outdoor travel destination.

Network codes: ODC= Outdoor Channel; SPM= Sportsman Channel; WFN=World Fishing Network

Monday, April 8

9 a.m. – ODC
10:30 a.m. – SPM

Wednesday, April 10

3 a.m. – WFN
6 a.m. – ODC
9 p.m. – WFN

Friday, April 12

4 p.m. – WFN

Saturday, April 13

8 a.m. – ODC
11 a.m. – SPM

Sunday, April 14

4:30 a.m. – SPM
10 a.m. – WFN

Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Free Classes in Honor of ‘Week of the Young Child’

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

In observance of “Week of the Young Child,” Aycock Recreation Center will be offering Water Aerobics, Slide N Glide, Beginning Yoga, Hip Hop Water Aerobics and Open Swim free of charge during the week of Monday, April 8 – Friday, April 12, 2019.

If you have any questions, please contact Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 or email tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us.

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Oxford Board of Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting Tues., April 9

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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, April 9, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall.

Agenda items include:

Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a Contiguous Annexation Ordinance for 3 +/– of land adjacent to the Hardees property located on Industry Drive.

Consider adopting a Contiguous Annexation Ordinance for 3 +/– acres of land adjacent to the Hardees property located on Industry Drive.

Consider adopting amendments to the 2019 Municipal Records Retention and Disposition Schedule.

Consider adopting a resolution to appoint Police Chief Alvin Coley as the designated official to make recommendations to the NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission on ABC permit applications.

Consider changing Medical Insurance to NCHIP in association with Gallagher.

Consider entering a contract with the NC Department of Public Safety Division of Adult Correction.

Consider approving the 750k Elevated Tank Paint Color Scheme & Logo.

Consider approving a Budget Amendment for $100,000.

Please click here for the full meeting agenda.

Youth Baseball Returns to the Town of Bunn, NC!

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-Information and photos courtesy Bunn Parks and Recreation

Recreational baseball has not been played in the town of Bunn, NC in four years. Not so long ago Bunn had a successful youth baseball and softball program with multiple Dixie and Tarheel League championships, but like many recreational leagues around the county, youth sports funding was cut and youth teams have suffered.

The Franklin County School Board was helpful in getting a discounted rate for the Bunn Middle School softball field. Dr. Larry Webb with Franklin County Schools, Michael Focus from the communications office and Diane Marks helped coordinate the fields.

The staff from Bunn Middle School, including Dr. Latoia Valentine, principal, and Bunn Middle School’s baseball coach Robert Pendleton helped with logistics on the ground.

With the help of volunteer parents using their own money and resources, kids in the town of Bunn and surrounding areas get to play tee ball and coach pitch baseball at no cost to their parents and grandparents. Thanks to this support, over 80 kids registered to play this season.

This season, team names honor the Dixie 2006 Coach Pitch District 10 champions and recent Bunn football greats Tarik Cohen and Johnathan Alston. The other team names include Spencer Brickhouse, Tevin Perry, Nicholas Saunders and Trevor Gupton – members of the 2006 Dixie Coach Pitch Championship team.

The future of the league depends on continued support, but as of right now, youth baseball is back in the town of Bunn, NC and the kids are having a blast!

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Vance Co. Schools Announces Additional Pre-K/Kindergarten Registration Dates

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-Press Release, Vance County Schools

Parents of children eligible for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year will have more opportunities to register their children with sessions planned on Tuesday, April 9, and Thursday, April 11, both days from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the school system’s Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson.
Elementary schools have been hosting registration events all of this week.
Parents should take advantage of the sessions on April 9 and 11 to register and enroll their children for the new school year. It’s a great way to get a head start on the new year and prepare your child for success in school.
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Henderson City Council to Hold Regular Meeting This Evening

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

The Henderson City Council will hold their regular meeting on Monday, April 8, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. in the R.G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, NC.

Agenda items include:

PUBLIC HEARING

  1. a) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-01, Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone 1337 Dabney Drive (Parcel 0013 03052), 1343 Dabney Drive (Parcel 0013 03001), and 1511 Lynne Avenue (Parcel 0013 03002) from OIA (Office Institutional “A”) District and R-8 (Moderate to High Density Residential) District to B-4 (Neighborhood Commercial) District. (CAF 19-05-A) 
  • Ordinance 19-01

NEW BUSINESS

  1. a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-16, Confirming the City’s Desire to Continue Services with Waste Industries, Inc., Relative to the Contracting of Sanitation Services. (CAF 19-26)
  • Resolution 19-16
  1. b) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-18, Authorizing the Demolition of 813 Andrews Avenue, 210 Chestnut Street and 435 Chestnut Street Alley. (CAF 19-28)
  • Resolution 19-18
  1. c) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-13, FY18-19 BA #29, Approval to Purchase Property at the Corner of Beckford Drive and Andrews Avenue Further Identified as Parcel No. 0104 03001 for the Purpose of Redevelopment. (CAF 19-31) 
  • Ordinance 19-13
  • d) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-19, Approving a Contract Between the City of Henderson and Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams and Co., P.A. to Conduct the Annual Audit for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. (CAF 19-32) 
  • Resolution 19-19
  1. e) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-15, Approving a Small Cell Wireless Facility Ordinance. (CAF 19-34) 
  • Ordinance 19-15
  • f) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-14, FY19 BA #30 Establishing a CIP Project for the Replacement of the Generator at the Martin Creek Pump Station FY2018-2019 Budget Amendment #30. (CAF 19-33) [See Notebook Tab 8]
  • Ordinance 19-14

CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine or have been previously discussed, and can be approved in one motion unless a Council Member asks for separate consideration of an item.

  1. a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-09-A, 1) Issuance of Certificate of Sufficiency; 2) Fixing Date of Public Hearing on Question of Annexation of 429 Birch Street and 432 Bobbitt Street Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §160A-31. (CAF 19-16-A) 
  • Resolution 19-09-A
  1. b) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-17, Approving FY 19-20 Budget Review Calendar and Scheduling of Special Council Budget Work Sessions. (CAF 19-27) 
  • Resolution 19-17
  1. c) Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Month of February 2019. (CAF 19-30) 

REPORTS

  1. a) Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem (No Report) b) City Manager (No Report) c) City Attorney (No Report) d) City Clerk
  2. Meeting and Events Calendar ii. E-911 Monthly Report iii. Fire Department Monthly Report iv. Recreation and Parks Monthly Report

WORK SESSION

  1. a) Consideration of Ordinance 19-12, Amending Elmwood Cemetery City Code Article II. Section 4-12, Cemetery Maintenance and Operation and Article IV. Section 4-18, Plants, Flowers, Etc., and Section 4-22, Other Rules and Regulations Enumerated (CAF 19-29) 
  2. b) Consideration of Ordinance 19-07, Amending Section 10-34 of the City Code Relative to Peddlers, Solicitors, Park Concessions and Food Trucks. (CAF 19-13)

ADJOURNMENT

Dr. Trudi Bowden Receives Volunteer Service Award

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-Press Release, Granville County Government 

At the April 1 meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners, Dr. Trudi Bowden was recognized with the Volunteer Service Award for her work with the Granville County Animal Shelter.

Dr. Bowden, a member of the Animal Control Advisory Committee, provides veterinary services at Oxford Veterinary Hospital and has been in practice for 19 years. She was nominated for the award in the category of animal welfare for her “outstanding commitment to volunteering with/for animals” by shelter staff members Matthew Pippins, Danya Rumple and Melissa McDowell.

At the April 1 meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners, Dr. Trudi Bowden was recognized with the Volunteer Service Award for her work with the Granville County Animal Shelter. Pictured left to right: Comm. Sue Hinman, Dr. Trudi Bowden, Danya Rumple and Matthew Pippins (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt.)

“Dr. Bowden has volunteered at the shelter on a weekly basis to provide animals with proper checkups and special medications, in certain circumstances,” the nomination form reads, in part. “She has made herself openly available by answering important questions over text, dealing with emergency cases quickly, accepting night calls and being available after hours just to ensure each animal is in good physical condition to live a long and happy life. She truly has a deep passion for animal health and safety.”

Nominees must have made a substantial and long-term sustained impact in the community as a result of their service efforts. The County Manager’s Office and the associated advisory board selects award recipients based on merit and eligibility, with award selections based on the commitment of time, accomplishments, community impact and enhancement of the lives of others.

Dr. Bowden was presented the award by Commissioner Sue Hinman, with Animal Shelter staff members Pippins and Rumple standing alongside and offering words of appreciation.