NC Dept of Agriculture

Troxler Announces Grants for Bioenergy Research, New & Emerging Crops

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-Press Release, NCDA&CS

The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative is seeking grant proposals focused on research and development of agricultural and forestry-based feedstocks for bioenergy production as well as new and emerging crops.

“We are excited that the North Carolina Bioenergy Research Initiative will offer $1 million in competitive grants for projects focused on bioenergy and the production of exciting new crops,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Our state’s investment in agricultural research has helped maintain agriculture and agribusiness’ strength as the leading industry in the state. Bio-based industries and new emerging crops and products offer opportunities to increase N.C. farm income.”

High consideration will be given to projects that focus on crop production in either the field or forest that will provide feedstock for bioenergy-related technologies, potential edible crops, new adaptations of crops and economic analysis.

Projects can focus on production and harvesting methods and plant variety work, including:

  • Genetic improvement and selection
  • Identification of crops with economic potential
  • Weed management
  • Harvest management such as methods, timing, transportation and storage
  • Stand management such as renovation for productivity, planting dates, crop management and eradication when necessary
  • New species with bioenergy potential
  • Education and demonstration
  • Economic analysis and enterprise budgeting
  • Innovative uses of biomass for energy

For a copy of the grant application and additional information, go to the Bioenergy Research Initiative website at www.ncagr.gov/bioenergy/Grants. Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 8.

For more information, contact Allison Medlin, at allison.medlin@ncagr.gov or at 919-693-2483.

News 09/25/19

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HPD Seeking Stoney Leon Johnson in Homicide of Roseboro

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Update

Stoney Leon Johnson has been arrested and charged with first degree murder. He is currently in the Vance County Jail under no bond, pending a court hearing on October 28, 2019.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Stoney Leon Johnson, 36, of Henderson in reference to the homicide of Youself Roseboro. A first-degree murder warrant has been obtained for Stoney Johnson.

Johnson lived with Roseboro at the residence of 649 Vance Street, Henderson. When officers arrived at the residence on September 23, 2019, they found Roseboro deceased from a gunshot wound.

If anyone has information related to Johnson’s whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or your local law enforcement agency, Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925, or use the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device. Callers may remain anonymous.

Crime Stoppers offers rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in criminal acts.

 

Town Talk 09/24/19: Vance County Fair Opens Tomorrow With New Rides, Shows

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With only one day to go until the Vance County Fair brings lights, food and entertainment to Henderson’s Fairgrounds, fair managers Ron and Mary Weber joined WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss new attractions and ways to make your visit more affordable.

An annual event for the community for nearly 100 years, Ron said the Webers “really want to revitalize the fair and the fairgrounds.”

“We’ve brought in a lot of great entertainment, running a bunch of great specials, setting up new rides and offering a variety of food stands; the fair is going to be as big and as full as it has been in a long, long time,” Weber said.

The fair will be open from 5 until 11 p.m. Wed., Sept. 25 through Fri. Sept 27 and 12 until 11 p.m. on Sat. Sept. 28.

General admission is $6 and visitors may purchase an unlimited rides wristband for $25. General parking is available for free, with a $5 charge for premium parking.

Additional savings are available on opening night, or what the Webers refer to as “$2 night.” Admission for anyone entering the fair on Sept. 25 is $2, with all rides also available at $2 each.

The savings continue on Thurs., Sept. 26 for Carload Night – up to eight people properly seated with seatbelts on gain admission to the fair and receive unlimited rides for $50 per vehicle. Weber said this is a great way to make the fair more affordable for the entire family.

Additional advanced sale savings are available online by visiting www.vancecountyfairnc.com.

With new attractions such as the Super Shot Drop Tower and Rock Star, thrill acts such as “The Globe of Death,” a lion and tiger educational show, a petting zoo and a variety of games and food vendors, the Weber’s are expecting a very successful and entertaining 2019 Vance County Fair.

To hear the Webers’ interview in its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

West End Baptist

West End Community Watch Hears From City Operations Dept.

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-Notes courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch

Andy Perkinson, Director of Operations for the City of Henderson was the speaker for the most recent West End Community Watch meeting held September 17.

The City Operations Department is responsible for water, sewer, sanitation, recycling, litter pick-up, storm drains, cemeteries and maintaining the city utility vehicles. Also, this department is charged with responding to 811 calls before someone digs on private property.

There are 52 employees and more are needed. There are only three leaf-shredder trucks for the entire city.

The old pipes in the city are a major challenge. The department cares for 280 miles of water pipes and 230 miles of sewer pipes.

It costs the city to recycle, but recycling is still encouraged because it keeps trash out of the landfill. Our landfills are filling up and, in the future, we may run out of places to take our trash and it will then go into the oceans. Sadly, only 19% of Henderson’s customers recycle.

Perkinson reminded everyone not to put yard debris in the recycling containers.

Leaves must be bagged in clear plastic bags, except when the shredders are picking them up. Clear plastic is required so employees can see that only leaves are in the bag. Bags are sold at the City Operations’ Center at a nominal fee.

The plastic bags cannot be taken by the debris truck; instead, the bags are emptied and put into garbage carts.

Yard debris and brush are picked up on the same day as garbage but by different trucks. Limbs cannot be longer than four feet. Also, there is a 200lb maximum. If the debris weighs more, a $75 minimum fee is charged.

Building materials are not accepted. Paint can be recycled on a special day that is well-publicized each year. Plastic grocery bags need to be returned to the store and not put in the recycle bin. Fluorescent light bulbs should be wrapped and put in the garbage.

Grass clippings are currently being picked up, but North Carolina law states they should not be collected. The state requires that grass be mowed and the clippings left on the grass.

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Vance Public Safety Meeting Rescheduled for Sept. 26

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

The Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 10 a.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.

This meeting was rescheduled from its original date of September 20.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Emergency Operations Plan Update, Proposed Golf Cart Ordinance and IT Services Update.

The public is welcome to observe.

Spring Valley UMC to Hold Fall Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale

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-Information courtesy Brenda Renshaw, Spring Valley United Methodist Women

Spring Valley United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from
8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The church is located at 955 Spring Valley Road in Henderson.

Wreaths, hand-painted gourds, canned jellies and jams, crocheted items, handmade aprons and key fobs, leather key fobs, seasoned decorations, jewelry, notecards by local artist, baked goods and more will be on sale.

Hotdog, chip and drink meal for $5 available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

News 09/24/19

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Henderson Police Department

HPD Finds Deceased Man During Residence Check, Asks Public for Help

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

At approximately 4:40 a.m. this morning, September 23, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department went to 649 Vance Street to check on the occupant.

When officers arrived, they found the tenant, Youself Roseboro (age 48), deceased.

At this time, we are investigating the death of Mr. Roseboro and we are asking for anyone with information to come forth. If you or someone you know has information about this incident, we ask you to contact us immediately at 252-438-4141 or through Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. You can also contact us through the P3 app or through social media.

No other information can be given at this time.

Rasheed Sworn In for New Term as VGCC Trustee

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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

Abdul Sm Rasheed of Henderson recently took the oath of office for another term as a member of the Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees.

He is the retired president/CEO of the N.C. Community Development Initiative and currently serves on the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority board. He has also been a trustee of his alma mater, Elizabeth City State University.

Rasheed was reappointed to the board for a four-year term by the Vance County Board of Education.

The Board of Trustees has 12 voting members, with some appointed by the Governor of North Carolina and some by the county commissioners and the boards of education of Vance and Granville counties.

From left, retired District Court Judge Randolph Baskerville administers the oath of office to VGCC Trustee Abdul Sm Rasheed, alongside Rasheed’s granddaughter, Jada Lewis; and wife, Marolyn Rasheed (holding granddaughter Lenox Rasheed). (VGCC photo)