Nominees Needed for Relay’s 2018 Caregiver Award

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-Information courtesy Cindy Robinson, Vance County Relay for Life volunteer

American Cancer Society’s – Vance County Relay for Life

2018 Caregiver of the Year

 

This Award will be presented in honor of those unsung heroes who dedicate themselves to making the lives of others more comfortable and their lives more dignified.  Caregivers devote much of their lives to ensure that their loved ones are well cared for, and whenever possible, at home.

 

Qualifications:

A caring and loving person that has helped an individual during their battle with cancer or someone that has

made a difference in a family’s life of a cancer patient.

 

To nominate an individual for this award:

You must send a letter explaining how this person has helped you or someone you know!

Also, tell us why they deserve to be Vance County’s Relay for Life Caregiver of the Year.

 

To send nominations by mail, use the following address:

Cindy Robinson

4931 Satterwhite Point Road

Henderson, NC 27537

 

To email nominations, send to one of the following:

Christy Bennett:  cbharvestmoon@gmail.com

Karen Callahan:  KCallahan@vancecounty.org

Cindy Robinson:  ctrofnc@hotmail.com

 

 ***Deadline for Nominations:  June 9, 2018***

All nominees and the individual or family that nominates them will be invited to this year’s Vance County Relay for Life on Saturday, June 23 to participate in our walk.

Franklin County Sheriff

Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests Four Henderson Residents on Drug Charges

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

PRESS RELEASE

On May 16, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Community Action Team arrested four individuals from Henderson, NC on various drug-related charges. Robert Archie III, Jaquell Oshay Marrow, Timothy Christmas and Oakoya Monae Turner were arrested and processed at the Franklin County Detention Center for Trafficking of Heroin and other related charges.

Robert Archie III

This investigation began as a result of detectives receiving information alleging Robert Archie III, who is currently on probation for Possessing Controlled Substances, was involved in illegal drug activity in Franklin County. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit began investigating the complaint and validated that Mr. Archie was involved in illegal drug activity throughout the county. During the investigation, multiple purchases of heroin were made from Mr. Archie which ultimately led to a vehicle stop in the northern part of Franklin County. This vehicle stop resulted in the seizure of 219 bindles of heroin, US Currency and the arrest of these four individuals. 

In addition to this investigation, it was determined during the arrest procedure, that Jaquell Oshay Marrow brought controlled substances into the Franklin County confinement facility. Marrow will be facing additional charges as a result of this deliberate act.

Jaquell Oshay Marrow

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “Once again our strategy to concentrate the enforcement efforts of our drug teams to areas and individuals who are poisoning our communities, is paying off. We have focused our priorities in areas that truly make a difference and we will continue to pursue those individuals and groups who choose to sell drugs in our county.”

Timothy Christmas

Robert Archie III, of Lincoln St, Henderson, is charged with the following: Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance (3 counts), Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance (2 counts), Trafficking a Controlled Substance by Possession, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for the Purpose of Selling a Controlled Substance, Conspiracy to Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance and is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond.

Jaquell Oshay Marrow, of Frances Avenue, Henderson, charged with the following: Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Confinement Facility, Trafficking a Control Substance by Possession, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance, Conspiracy to Traffic Heroin and is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $350,000 secured bond.

Oakoya Monae Turner

Timothy Christmas, of Dick Faines Rd, Henderson, is charged with the following: Trafficking a Controlled Substance by Possession, Possession with intent to Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance, Conspiracy to Traffic Heroin and is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $350,000 secured bond.

Oakoya Monae Turner, of Foxborough Ln, Henderson, is charged with the following: Conspiracy to Sell Heroin, Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling for the purpose of Selling a Controlled Substance and has been placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.

*For more information pertaining to this investigation please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Night Held for Northern Vance Seniors

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Members of the Class of 2018 at Northern Vance High School were honored during the evening of May 17, at their Class Night celebration held in the school’s gymnasium.

Students in the 177-member class were recognized for their accomplishments during their high school careers. They also accepted scholarships to further their educations at colleges and universities beginning this fall. Their scholarships totaled almost $2 million.

An audience of about 500 people attended Class Night to pay tribute to the graduates.

Several senior leaders led the event. Laneka Littlejohn served as mistress of ceremony. Jadyn Jones, another senior, sang the “National Anthem.” Briana Coleman made welcoming remarks and Makayla Jefferys read the “Class Poem” to her fellow graduates and the audience. La’Niayah Bates and Omar Closs introduced the class slide show and Kwaji Bullock and Nisia Superville led class shout outs and memories.

Class of 2018 leaders stand on the stage as their fellow graduates walk in to begin their Class Night celebration at Northern Vance High School. Photo courtesy Vance County Schools.

Mark Lawhorne, an assistant principal at Northern Vance, provided closing remarks.

Special recognition during the evening was given to graduates who are among the top 10 percent of the seniors in academic standing. They include: Akyvia Alston, La’Niayah Bates, Clara Bobbitt, Kwaji Bullock, Jordan Burnette, Briana Coleman, Diamond Durham, Jamon Glover, Destini Hargrove, Madison Hetrick, Makayla Jefferys, Jadyn Jones, Autumn Julian, Laneka Littlejohn, Erin McAllister, Manaya Perry, Shyanne Robertson, Christopher Stainback, Cody Stainback and Jonathan Vu.

Class Night Held for Southern Vance Seniors

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-Press Release, Vance County Schools

The Class of 2018 at Southern Vance High School, with 170 members, were honored May 15 during their Class Night celebration in the school’s gymnasium.

They were recognized for their achievements during their high school careers and received scholarship funds to further their education in college.

Scholarship funds for the class total about $2 million.

Hundreds of parents, siblings, other family members, school staff members, school system officials and community members came to the event to cheer on the graduates.

Salome Wiley, music teacher at Southern Vance High School, plays the saxophone to begin Class Night proceedings as members of the senior class look on in the background. Photo courtesy Vance County Schools.

Principal Rey Horner led the proceedings, which also featured leaders in the graduating class. Some of the student leaders who made remarks and introduced speakers were Adriana Evans, Walter Hernandez, Aliyah Wright, Jacob May, Kaitlyn Tant, Kailee Ball and Brandon Loyd. Several seniors performed the graduates’ “Class Song.” They included Jordan Alston, Justus Baldwin, Timothy Massenburg, Desmond Mills, Shamond Lyons and Kevon Perry.

A steady stream of business leaders and community and civic organization leaders came to the podium to recognize students who have been selected to receive scholarships. Each graduate came forward to thank the presenters and accept their scholarship.

Special recognition was given to those graduates who are among the top 10 percent of the academic achievers in the Class of 2018. They include: Kailee Ball, Reina Banda Orozco, Itzy Chavarin Contreas, Cody Edwards, Adriana Evans, Cynthia Hernandez, Walter Hernandez, Emily Isidro, Perla Lopez, Brandon Loyd, Crystal Marrow, Ashley Mosley, Litzy Renteria, Onjahlaya Robinson, Karen Sandoval, Kaitlyn Tant, Antoinette Watson, Destiny Williams and Aliyah Wright.

NC Coop Extension

NC Coop. Extension’s Pond Workshop, Thurs., May 24

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-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension

Ponds can be an important asset for farmers and landowners, providing irrigation for crops and livestock, and recreational opportunities such as fishing. Pond owners can maximize the benefits of these aquatic resources by learning how to manage them properly.

Come on out to the Oxford Tobacco Research Station on May 24, 2018, to learn all about managing your farm or recreational pond. Experts from NC State University will present and demonstrate methods to manage aquatic weeds as well as fish populations.

This event will start at 4 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. A sponsored meal is included. The workshop will be held at one of the farm shop buildings, which is located on the north side of US Highway 158, west of Oxford, between Cornwall Rd. and Graham Hobgood Rd. The GPS street address is 2503 US 158, Oxford, NC, or use coordinates 36.323831, -78.658246.

Register at go.ncsu.edu/pond2018 or by calling 252-438-8188 or 919-603-1350. This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Southern States of Oxford.

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Relay for Life Auction Saturday, May 19

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The Relay for Life of Vance County is just a little more than a month away, and fundraising, team formation and finalized logistics are just a few of the things being cared for by your local Vance County relay committee and planners.

Tomorrow (Saturday, May 19th), there is a Vance County Relay for Life Auction.  It will take place, according to Jeanette Brummitt, at Eaton Johnson middle school gymnasium. Brummitt told WIZS News, “Viewing for the auction items starts at 5 p.m., and the auction will start at 6 p.m.”

All proceeds will go to American Cancer Society.

Brummitt added, “There will be food for sale at the auction. Anyone that would like to donate items for the auction can call 252-226-6085.”

The WIZS file photo below shows a group of volunteers at the 2013 Relay for Life of Vance County preparing the luminaries for that year’s event.  This year you can buy a brick as part of the 2018 theme of “Follow The Yellow Brick Road To A Cure.”

News 05/18/18

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Henderson Police Department

Henderson Police Assist With Search Warrant 5/17/18 – Drugs/Guns

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— courtesy Henderson Police Department

Thursday night search warrant executed and Henderson Police are actively seeking information on the whereabouts of two individuals.

The Henderson Police Department Facebook page is available by clicking here on this link.

Annual Henderson Shrine Club Fish Fry A Huge Success!

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Despite the rainy weather, the 55th annual Henderson Shrine Club Fish Fry was a huge success. The Shriners raised $10-$12 thousand dollars and sold 2,500+ plates!

WIZS covered the event with live broadcasts throughout the day, interviewing several local people and encouraging the community to come out and support the event aimed at raising funds to support the 22 Shriners hospitals and clinics across the country.

In addition to the usual local supporters, the fish fry brought Shrine Club members from other districts across the state. Bob Hair, with the Burlington Shrine Club, brought his club’s hospital transport van affectionately known as “the roadrunner.”

According to Hair, the roadrunner has traveled many a mile to bring children to the closest Shriner’s hospital in Greenville, SC. “Two Shriners ride in the van to take sick children to the hospital,” said Hair. “We stay with them until they get through it [procedure] and then we bring them back home.”

Hair said his club has a transportation fund set up that pays for the gasoline and for the food of the family and the child for the duration of their visit to the hospital.

Hair himself has been a “roadrunner” for 25 years and has made “hundreds of trips to Greenville, SC.”

He reminded the listening audience they every dollar raised at the event goes to help crippled and burned children by paying for patient care, doctors’ and nurses’ salaries, electric bills, etc.

Potentate Bob Dowen of Raleigh, head of the Amran Shriners that covers a 10-county area, was also on hand at the fish fry to show his support and enjoy a delicious meal.

In speaking on the benefits of fundraisers such as the fish fry, Dowen explained that proceeds go to ensure that all children in need are covered regardless of their families financial standing.

“Children are treated regardless of their ability to pay and parents are never forced to pay anything outside of what insurance covers,” said Dowen.

Early College Graduates Honored at Class Night

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-Press Release, Vance County Schools

Members of the Class of 2018 at Vance County Early College High School were honored during the evening of May 15 at their Class Night.

A total of 38 seniors are in the graduating class.

During the Class Night celebration, they received accolades for their accomplishments in high school and many of them were presented with thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to further their education at four-year colleges and universities in the fall.

The 38 seniors in the Class of 2018 at Vance County Early College High School listen to speakers during their Class Night celebration. Photo courtesy Vance County Schools.

An audience of over 400 parents, other family members and friends attended the event in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College.

Members of the Class of 2018 include: Hunter Antel, Danielle Ayscue, Nancy Bonilla, Andrew Brame, Anaya Brown, Mercedes Brust, Cameron Bullock, Brittany Burroughs, Ke’Moni Champion, Brooklyn Davis, Zairea Davis, Zenee Davis, Hong Dong, Malcolm Elam, Jr., Nealee Fisher, Lehman Ford, Alayna Gallagher, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Courtney Herndon, Brandon Hughes, Victoria Inscoe, Lillian Kanouff, Jade Lewis, Seth Moody, Brandy Patterson, Britney Patterson, Jimmy Ponce, Hannah Roberson, Jordan Rooker, Alexis San Juan, Ty’Ayala Shearin, Evan Stinson, McKenzie Taylor, Latia Thomas, Rosalinda Vazquez, Matthew White, Kaela Williams and Suzanne Williams.