NCDA Junior Livestock Scholarship Applications Due Mar. 1

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Information from NCDA&CS Livestock Marketing Section

Up to 25 $2,000 scholarships are available, in addition to one $2,500 Farm Credit of N.C. Premier Scholarship.Youth who participated in N.C. State Fair junior livestock competitions are eligible to apply for N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 1.

All youth who exhibited a livestock animal at the State Fair are eligible regardless of species, class or show placement. Scholarships are good for institutes of higher learning, including community colleges and technical schools. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 course hours.

The scholarship money is raised through the State Fair’s annual Sale of Champions where grand and reserve grand champions are sold at auction. A percentage of the sale total goes into this youth livestock scholarship program.

“I am proud that this scholarship program has helped many young people and their parents pay for their college education,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Since the program started in 2015, we have awarded over $300,000 in scholarships.”

Students will need to submit the completed application, including their State Fair junior livestock experience, a 500-word essay, academic achievements and extracurricular activities they are involved in. Youth are eligible to receive the scholarship a maximum of four times.

Applications can be downloaded at www.ncstatefair.org. Completed application packets should be returned to N.C. State Fair, Attn: Livestock Office, 1010 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1010. For questions, contact Neil Bowman at by email at neil.bowman@ncagr.gov.

Wayne Adcock

Wayne Adcock Auditorium Dedication Monday On Center For Innovation Campus

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The auditorium at the Vance County Schools’ Center for Innovation will officially be named for longtime educator and former superintendent at a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.

The public is invited to attend the event, during which the Wayne Adcock Auditorium will be officially dedicated, according to information from the school district. The ribbon-cutting is at 10 a.m., with the dedication immediately following.

Adcock, who was superintendent from July 1996 until January 2003, died Nov. 1, 2020 at the age of 73.

The Center for Innovation is a state-of-the-art facility where students, faculty and the community can engage in various programs and activities. It is located on the campus of  the former Henderson High School, 219 Charles St.

The Local Skinny! Vance Eats: Jerry’s Hot Dogs

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Food trucks are all the rage these days, but local folks know that their go-to spot for more than three decades is a true original. And whether you prefer your burger or ‘dog plain or all the way, stop by Jerry’s Footlongs & Italian Sausage and taste for yourself.

Trey Snide, acting on a tip from colleague Bill Harris, took his first bite ever of a footlong red, complete with jalapeños and chili on Thursday’s Vance Eats segment of The Local Skinny!

Between bites, Trey said Anthony Clark filled him in on a little of the history of the business, which his grandfather started. Jerry Taylor built his first cart from scraps from around the farm, and grandson Anthony still has it. It served its purpose for decades, Clark said.

Both Trey and Bill had high praise for the chili – “the chili makes the dog,” Bill said.

Taylor died a couple of years ago, but his legacy lives on, thanks to his grandson and to a loyal following from the area and beyond.

Find Jerry’s Footlongs in the parking lot of Pelican’s on North Garnett Street. Call 252.820.0649 to learn more.

Be prepared to choose from a menu that includes burgers and double burgers, as well as a “short” dog, a ham dog, footlong red, and Italian and sausage dogs.

Trey’s mission is to bring good food reviews to listeners. In coming weeks, he’ll be sampling fare from area restaurants, large and small. Vance Eats can be heard as part of the Local Skinny! on WIZS. The Local Skinny airs Monday through Thursday at 11:30 am on WIZS 1450AM, 100.1FM and online at wizs.com.

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Vance County Sheriff's Office

Second Suspect Arrested In Oct. 2021 Fatal Shooting

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A second person has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting at a gas station in Williamsboro.

Members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office arrested Keron Small on Jan. 7, 2022 in connection with the shooting death of Devontae Cheek on Oct. 30, 2021.

Small is in custody at the Vance County Detention Facility without privilege of bond.

According to information from the sheriff’s office, Cheek was exiting the passenger side of a motor vehicle to enter the station, located at the intersection of N.C. 39 North and Thomas Road when unknown subjects opened fire from a vehicle which then left the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

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Public Hearing Jan. 27 To Review, Discuss Elmwood Redevelopment Project

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The city’s redevelopment commission is scheduled to hold the first of two public hearings next week to review and discuss the Elmwood Urban Redevelopment Area plan. The group will meet on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Council chambers at City Hall, 134 Rose Ave. The public is welcome to attend either in person or via Zoom, according to information from City Clerk Esther J. McCrackin.

The public hearings are part of the overall process of creating a workable plan for the proposed area, which consists of about 200 acres that include both sides of Burwell Avenue, Chestnut Street all the way to Andrews Avenue and almost to Beckford Drive, including Elmwood Cemetery. The city is getting guidance and support from the UNC School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative as it continues to refine a detailed plan for redevelopment for the area.

The second public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The location is the same – Council chambers – and the public may attend in person or via Zoom.

Join the Jan. 27 meeting via Zoom at the following link:
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Join the Feb. 3 meeting via Zoom at the following link:
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Winter Weather

Broken Tree Limbs from Winter Storms Can Cause Damage

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Once again this weekend Old Man Winter is about to pay central North Carolina a visit.  Last weekend the Vance County area experienced snow, sleet and freezing rain along with some breezy conditions. Paul McKenzie of the Vance Co. Extension Service explained on today’s Home and Garden Show during The Local Skinny! that large shade trees can be damaged by winter storms. “After a winter storm of any type, particularly with ice and wind, you should check those large shade trees for broken limbs and branches,” McKenzie said. “Obviously, the ones that are on the ground are easy to spot but, the ones stuck in a tree are much harder,” McKenzie continued.

Eventually, due to more wind or with the passage of time, these limbs and branches will eventually fall. The danger is that they could fall on an out building, your home or vehicle. More importantly, they may fall on a pet or a person causing injury.

“If you see anything you can’t handle with a pole saw, keeping your feet on the ground, you should hire a trained professional to take care of the limbs,” McKenzie said.

The Lawn and Garden Show can be heard on WIZS as part of the Local Skinny! every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on WIZS 1450am, 100.1fm and online at wizs.com.

Possibility Of Winter Storm Prompts Council To Reschedule Planning Retreat

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The Henderson City Council’s annual strategic planning retreat has been rescheduled to late February, based on the possibility of inclement weather. The retreat had been schedule d for tomorrow and Friday, but city officials said it would now take place on Feb. 24 and 25. Start times and location will remain the same.

The retreat will be held at Henderson Country Club. Thursday’s meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday’s session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 12:45 p.m., according to information from City Clerk Esther J. McCrackin.

The public is invited to observe the retreat sessions, but the meeting will not be livestreamed; it will be in-person only.

Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments

TownTalk: Beth Davis Talks Kerr-Tar Regional Council Of Governments

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The Kerr-Tar Council of Governments provides assistance to a cross-section of the community, and part of Beth Davis’s job as regional engagement specialist is to share information about what the agency can do for residents in the counties it serves

The local COG serves five counties – Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren and Person – and Davis said Wednesday that there are programs and services that benefit individuals, municipalities as well as businesses.

“We are always very busy,” Davis told John C. Rose on Wednesday’s Town Talk. There are 16 COGs in the state which received $10 million to help with American Rescue Plan, and another $6 million in disaster, recovery, resilience and mitigation monies to assist in local pandemic recovery efforts.

The Kerr-Tar COG is doing things to make the community a better place to live, Davis said. And that’s something that she enjoys spreading the word about.

“We have a lot of great services and programs for folks in our counties. We’re not a secret,” she said, adding that there are a lot of services that are of great help to the community. “How can you not get excited about that?”

Individuals can get help from Kerr-Tar through a variety of programs – from getting help creating a job resume to taking part in a walking program for people with arthritis to improve physical health.

The NCWorks agency is a part of the local COG, Davis said, which helps to connect employers with qualified candidates. In addition to workforce staff in the Kerr-Tar office, there are three career centers where people looking for help with finding a job. The Oxford location is at Hilltop on Hwy 158, the Henderson location is on Beckford Drive and the Warren location is on the campus of VGCC in Warrenton.

Traditionally, January is a “big time of year when people are looking for a change. It’s a good time to contact the workforce development office” for help in finding a job, she said.

Individuals also can get guidance about resources for seniors through the Area Agency on Aging. The agency is looking to hire an aging specialist, she said, but resources include family caregiver support and an ombudsman to help family members who have complaints about facilities.

Municipalities can get help with grant-writing and the Kerr-Tar planning and economic development arm facilitates a wide range of issues, from providing diversity, equity and inclusion training to spotlighting the use of electric vehicles and other alternate transportation such as bicycle and pedestrian plans.

Visit www.kerrtarworks.org to find out more and to view the monthly newsletter that lists many of the opportunites and upcoming events in the COG service area. There’s also a very active and up-to-date Facebook page that contains details of events.

For those who prefer telephones to computers or social media. Davis said a simple call to the office at 252.436.2040 can get you connected to services and information.

 

 

Unashamed Plan Shows Around Local Area

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For fans of Southern Gospel Music the Unashamed Southern Gospel Quartet has announced three shows in the coming weeks. The first of these will be at Eastside Baptist Church in Henderson on Sunday, January 30th and will begin at 6pm.  Wednesday, February 23rd will find Unashamed in Raleigh at Western Blvd. Presbyterian Church and the third show will be held in Franklinton at Franklinton Baptist Church on Sunday, March 20th at 2pm.