H-V Crime Stoppers (Feb 2018)

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The Henderson Police Department, in cooperation with H-V Crime Stoppers, wants to re-run the following February Crimes of the Month.  New March Crimes of the Month will also be available soon.

Press Release – Tuesday, February 12, 2018

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 around 10:20 PM members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Temco Food Mart, 1022 Ruin Creek Road Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery. The suspects were described as two black males. One suspect was described as wearing a black hoodie and a bandana, and the other as wearing a dark-colored hoodie, and a bandana. The suspects displayed firearms and stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.

On Thursday, February 8, 2018 around 9:50 PM members of the Henderson Police Department responded to New Dixie Mart, 1201 Dabney Drive Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery. The suspects were described as a two black males. One suspect was described as wearing a black hoodie, and the other as wearing a gray hoodie and a black jacket. One of the suspects displayed a firearm and stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.

The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) involved in these cases. If you have knowledge of who the suspect is or know of his whereabouts you are asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Callers may also call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or by using the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device. Callers may remain anonymous.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

News 03/02/18

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Travel Back To The Days Of Motown With Masters Of Soul

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

— submitted by McGregor Hall

Travel Back To The Days Of Motown With Masters Of Soul
Motown Revue to perform at McGregor Hall on Saturday, March 3

The Masters of Soul will showcase some of the greatest hits of the 1960s and 1970s as Motown comes to Henderson during a must-experience concert at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center this Saturday, March 3.

The Masters of Soul is a 10-person performing group based in Virginia Beach, Va. Their Motown Revue is a celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined Motown and Soul music. The show will feature stylishly costumed, fully choreographed performances of both male and female groups backed by a live band. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m.

“For many, Masters of Soul is the ultimate stroll down memory lane,” explained said Mark Hopper, vice president of the McGregor Hall Board of Directors. “For younger generations, the show offers an opportunity to experience an era in our country’s history that produced many of the greatest music acts ever recorded.”

Masters of Soul will perform songs from Gladys Knight and The Pips, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Barry White, Sam and Dave, and James Brown, among others.

The group consists of three lead male vocalists and three lead female vocalists backed by a four-piece band of seasoned musicians who’ve been touring together for decades. Masters of Soul has performed to numerous sold-out audiences and garnered rave reviews across the country.

Tickets are on sale for $30 or $25 plus sales tax and can be purchased directly at the McGregor Hall Box office, which is open Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 201 Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson or by phone at (252) 598-0662. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.McGregorHall.org by using the secure and trusted purchasing platform, eTix.

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(This is not a paid advertisement.  However, WIZS Radio has aired paid advertising for McGregor Hall for this same event.)

News 03/01/18

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I Voted Sticker

May 8th Primary To Have 3 Dems Running for Sheriff

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May 8th Primary To Have 3 Dems Running for Sheriff

The filing deadline was noon Wednesday, February 28, 2018, and Faye Gill, the director of the Vance County Board of Elections, provided WIZS News with all the local filers for Vance County.

Filing to run for Vance County Sheriff were Democrats Billy Gooch, Curtis Brame and Melissa Elliott.  One Democrat candidate will emerge from the May 8th primary and will face Charles Pulley, who filed as a Republican, in the Tuesday, November 6th general election.  Pulley will be unopposed in the primary.

Vance County Sheriff Peter White did not file for re-election.

Gooch and Brame are both formerly with the Vance County Sheriff’s office.  Elliott is a sitting Henderson City Councilperson.  Pulley is a past candidate for sheriff and is retired from the Henderson Police Department.

Vance County Board of Education

  • District 6: Incumbent Margaret Ellis (Dem) and Omega Perry (Dem)
  • District 7: Incumbent Ruth Hartness (Dem) and Marcia Allen (Dem)
  • District 1: Incumbent Gloria Jefferson White (Dem) unopposed
  • District 2: Incumbent Darlene Oxendine (Dem) unopposed

Vance County Board of Commissioners

  • District 3: Incumbent Gordon Wilder (Dem) unopposed
  • District 4: Incumbent Dan Brummitt (Rep) unopposed
  • District 7: Incumbent Tommy Hester (Rep) unopposed

Clerk of Court: Incumbent Henry Gupton (Dem) unopposed

Register of Deeds: Cassandra Neal (Dem) unopposed — Carolyn Pecora, the Vance County Register of Deeds, did not file.

North Carolina House of Representatives 32 (Vance, Granville, Warren): Incumbent Terry Garrison (Dem) unopposed

District Attorney: DA Mike Waters filed with the State Board of Elections

VGCC schedules tax seminar for small businesses

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 28, 2018

 

VGCC schedules tax seminar for small businesses

The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center, in partnership with Woodforest National Bank and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, is offering a “Lunch Break to Educate” seminar on “Tax Planning & Reporting for a Small Business” on Wednesday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The seminar, which is free of charge, will be held at the Chamber of Commerce office at 414 South Garnett Street in Henderson.

After completing this seminar, attendees will be able to identify the federal, state and local tax reporting requirements of a small business and its owner, and to establish a plan to account and pay for those taxes. They will also learn how to identify methods for researching the local, municipal, and county reporting/licensing requirements for a small business.

Lunch will be provided by Woodforest National Bank to the first 20 participants who register.

The seminar is part of a series, called “Preparing for a Healthy Business in 2018,” being offered by the VGCC Small Business Center periodically throughout the year.

Registration can be completed online at www.vgcc.edu/schedules/small-business-center. The deadline to register is March 2.

For more information, contact Tanya Weary at smallbusiness@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3240.

–VGCC–

Home and Garden Show 02/27/18

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News 02/28/18

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Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Registration Underway for the 2018 Master Gardener Symposium

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By: Kelly Bondurant, Freelance Writer/Editor for Hire

The Master Gardner volunteers invite the public to attend the annual Master Gardner Symposium, sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension. This year’s symposium will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson.

The cost of attendance is $30 if registration is received by Wednesday, February 28, 2018. After this date, the cost of registration increases to $35 per person. The price of registration includes snacks, beverages and lunch.

There will also be an optional, hands-on workshop in the afternoon for participants to make, and learn how to use, their own rain barrel with supplied materials. The workshop is limited to 25 pre-registered participants for an additional fee.

According to Paul McKenzie, area agent for the Vance County Cooperative Extension Office, space is limited and tickets often sell out prior to the day of the event. Those interested in attending the symposium are urged to register as early as possible to guarantee entry.

The theme for this year’s symposium is “Backyard Gardening: Changing Times, Changing Conditions.”

The symposium will feature four speakers, including keynote speaker Sam Pearsall, the retired director of the North Carolina Natural Heritage program. Pearsall will explain how climate change impacts natural ecosystems and personal gardens.

Additional speakers include educators from NC State University:

  • Elsa Youngsteadt, Research Associate and science writer, will discuss various species of bees and the role they play in the ecosystem. Specific focus will be given on how to protect bees and attract them to gardens.
  • Barbara Fair, Associate Professor, Landscape Extension Specialist and Certified Arborist, will discuss plant selection, water conservation efforts and rain gardens.
  • Joseph Neal, Professor of Weed Science, will discuss landscape weed management.

“This year’s speakers will address pollinators-how to protect them and get them to visit your garden, plant selection for drought resistance, water conservation and weed management,” said McKenzie. “You will be hearing facts and unbiased, researched-based information, not just the latest, greatest trend.”

Those interested in attending the symposium are encouraged to join the Master Gardner Volunteer Program. Volunteers are provided with 40 hours of gardening training in exchange for 40 hours of volunteer work. “The volunteer program is an amazing opportunity to learn and to give back through community outreach at local schools, farmers markets and other areas,” McKenzie said.

The registration form for the symposium may be downloaded from https://go.ncsu.edu/vancegarden. For more information, contact the Vance County Cooperative Extension office at (252) 438-8188.

 

News 02/27/18

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