Henderson PD Crime of the Month – Individual Robbed at Henderson Food Mart
On December 24, 2016 at approximately 9:45 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Henderson Food Mart in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a Mr. Jason Rodriguez had been robbed while transporting an unknown subject. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he was lost and that the suspect was picked up to provide directions. Mr. Rodriguez was struck in the face two times by the suspect. Taken from Mr. Rodriguez were US currency and a cellular phone.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. If anyone should have any information related to this case, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Press Release: January 10, 2017
Henderson PD Crime of the Month – B&E on South Garnett Street
On December 26, 2016 at approximately 9:14 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 221 S. Garnett St, Henderson in reference to a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Deryl Von-Williams who stated that upon responding after being contacted by the alarm company, found that a window on the rear door was missing. Ms. Von-Williams advised that nothing appeared to have been taken.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. If anyone should have any information related to this case, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Press Release: January 10, 2017
Tuesday Closings / News 1-9-17
Tuesday Closings / News 1-09-17
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Text or Email closings or announcements to 252-432-0774 or johncharles@wizs.com or call 252-492-3001
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Update 4:45 p.m. Monday
- City of Henderson Offices delayed until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10
- City of Oxford Offices delayed until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10
- Community Workforce Solutions of Henderson closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Crosscreek Charter School closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Crossroads Christian School closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Davita Dialysis of Louisburg delayed until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10
- Davita Dialysis of Vance County delayed 3 hours on Tuesday, January 10
- Durham Public Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Falls Lake Academy closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Families Living Violence Free in Oxford, NC office will be closed today, Monday January 9, 2017. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. If you need help, please call our 24/7 crisis line 919-693-5700.
- Franklin County District Court closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Franklin County Government Offices closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Franklin County Superior Court closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Franklin County Government Offices closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Franklin County Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Granville County Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Henderson Collegiate closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Henderson Family YMCA closed on Monday, January 9
- Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks department – modified operating hours for Monday, January 9. The Aycock Rec Center is open until 6:00 p.m. The pool is closed.
- Kerr-Vance Academy closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Louisburg College Check-in for new students starts at noon Tuesday. Returning students check in between 9-3 Wednesday. Classes begin Thursday.
- Oxford Preparatory School closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Person County Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Roxboro Community School closed on Tuesday, January 10
- The District Attorney’s offices in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10
- Vance County Government Offices delayed until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10
- Vance Charter School closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Vance County Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Vance-Granville Community College evening classes cancelled on Monday, January 9
- Vance-Granville Community College closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Victory Christian School closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Wake County Public Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Wake Technical Community College closed on Tuesday, January 10
- Warren County Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10
Sunday Closings / News 1-8-17
Sunday Closings / News 1-8-17
Text or Email closings or announcements to 252-432-0774 or johncharles@wizs.com or call 252-492-3001
The following churches will have no services on Sunday:
- Victory Baptist Church – nor an 11 a.m. broadcast on WIZS
- First Baptist Church of Henderson – nor a 2 p.m. broadcast on WIZS
- Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson – Listen at 8:30 a.m. for a recorded message
- Antioch United Church of Christ in Townsville
- Concord Missionary Baptist in Kittrell
- Cotton Memorial Presbyterian Church
- First Presbyterian Church in Henderson
- Red Bud Baptist Church
- Rowland Chapel Christian Church
- Shiloh Baptist Church
- St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson
- St. John Baptist Church in Middleburg
- The Men’s Shelter is operating under White Flag Conditions until Monday night
Latest Closings/Delays and News 1-7-17
Latest Closings/Delays and News 1-7-16
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UPDATE 9 p.m.
- Victory Baptist Church, no Sunday service
- Antioch United Church of Christ in Townsville, no Sunday Service
- Red Bud Baptist Church, no services Sunday
- Cotton Memorial Presbyterian Church no Sunday service
- St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson has cancelled all services Saturday and Sunday
- First Presbyterian Church in Henderson has cancelled services for Sunday
- First Baptist Church of Henderson has cancelled all services for Sunday
- Shiloh Baptist Church services cancelled Sunday
- Concord Missionary Baptist in Kittrell will not have services Sunday
- Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson no Sunday services
- The Men’s Shelter is operating under White Flag Conditions until Monday night
From Brian Short, Director of Emergency Management for Vance County and Henderson at 10 a.m.
Latest National Weather Service Briefing — click here
Short said to WIZS News and other local media and local preparedness teams, “Snow continues to fall in Vance County this morning with more on the way before it ends later today. Presently there appears to be about 5 inches of snow on the ground depending on where you are in the County.
“Primary and secondary roads are dangerous to travel as of now. Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
“No power outages have been reported as of yet and we do not expect to a great deal of power related problems.
“The 911 Communications Center and our emergency responders are doing a great job processing and responding to emergency calls as they are received. Please be patient, keeping in mind that it may take our responders a little longer than usual to get to calls as travel is dangerous for them as well.
“The Emergency Operations Center for Vance County is presently not activated but can be activated quickly if it should become necessary. We remain poised to implement additional emergency protective measures as the storm progresses if the need should arise.
“Attached (above link) is the latest weather briefing from the NWS regarding the storm. More information will be released as it is received.”
Henderson Police Department Executes Major Drug Bust on Perry Avenue – Press Release
Press Release- Friday, January 06, 2017
On Thursday, January 5, 2017, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 1453 Perry Avenue. During the search, officers located 6 bricks (300 dosage units) of heroin, 6 firearms, 3 pints of permithrozine with codeine, 4000.00 U.S. currency, 80 Xanax bars, and a substantial quantity of marijuana packaged for sale.
Staron Burton, 19, 1453 Perry Avenue was charged with the following litany of charges: 2 counts of trafficking heroin, manufacturing heroin, possession with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance, manufacturing marijuana and possession of marijuana. Burton was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a secured 150,000.00 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled in Vance County District Court on January 23, 2017.
Yolanda Wilson, 40, 1453 Perry Avenue, was charged with maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance. Wilson was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a secured 20,000.00 bond. She also will appear in Vance County District Court on January 23, 2017.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce looking for Leadership Vance Candidates
Do you have a passion for leadership and a desire to be part of something bigger where you live or work? If so, then Leadership Vance might just be what you’re looking for right now.
“We are currently seeking 15 to 20 individuals for the 2017 class,” said Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Membership Director & LV Program Director Annette Roberson. “Each class is comprised of individuals who live, work or have an interest in the Henderson/Vance County community.”
This renowned program, created in the 1980’s is a program of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. The program runs from February to July with ten class sessions plus a Community Services project and Graduation dinner.
It is designed to provide a behind-the-scenes view of the processes, programs, opportunities and challenges that impact the City of Henderson, and Vance County. Leadership Vance gives participants a chance to meet and exchange ideas with each other and with current community leaders.
Program graduates are equipped with the knowledge and the network to assume leadership roles at a local, regional, or state level and beyond. “We’ve had many graduates of this program use what they have learned to pursue leadership roles on city councils, nonprofits or other business board of directors, in addition to local school boards,” said Roberson.
Program cost is $325 for Chamber members and $400 for non-Chamber members. The tuition fee includes all course materials, meals, retreat expenses, travel, graduation banquet and diploma. This year we have available two scholarship spots in the program provided by the LV Class of 2016. Applications for the two scholarship spots will be looked at and voted on by the LV Class of 2016.
Application is attached. To nominate an individual or for more information, please contact Annette Roberson at 252.438.8414 or annette@hendersonvance.org. Applications are accepted until the class is full.
*This content was received via email from the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
**WIZS Radio has Leadership Vance Applications available upon request