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Networking the Name of the Game at H/V Chamber’s next Luncheon

 

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce invite you, your guests and any other business leaders who are interested in helping their business grow to come out and join us for the Chamber’s Networking luncheon.  Meet other business professionals and exchange information and ideas.

This Quarterly Membership Networking luncheon is sponsored by Prim Development and Residential Rentals and will be featuring keynote speakers, County Commissioner Tommy Hester and City Councilman Mike Inscoe.  This will be a unique opportunity to hear from them as they share their thoughts on what is happening with the local economic climate along with their vision for the growth and future of Henderson and Vance County as they continue to build the area into a strong regional partner with a prosperous future.  This is an excellent opportunity for us to evaluate where we’ve been and get the community involved in where we’re going.

Bring plenty of business cards and get ready to make lots of new connections at our Chamber Networking Luncheon. Our quarterly Member Networking Luncheon is designed to facilitate conversations and connection among Chamber members. Attendees at the luncheon will be able to strengthen business relationships, hear topical speakers and enjoy a delicious meal. The luncheon is all about business and building relationships!

Annette Roberson said, “It’s also an excellent opportunity to showcase your business, promote your products, and find that next business partner or unexpected supplier for your business needs. Sponsor one of our luncheons! Exhibiting at this Member Networking Luncheon is just one way that you can connect with lots of members in one place.”

The luncheon will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Thursday, January 12th. The event will last from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. Tickets for Chamber members are $20 per person. Tickets are $25 per person for non-members.

For more information, please contact Annette Roberson at annette@hendersonvance.org or call 252-438-8414.

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Oxford Preparatory School Readies for 2017/2018 Enrollment

Applications for new 7th – 12th grade student enrollments for the 2017 – 2018 school year are available at oxfordprep.org and available in the school office. Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) is an independent and tuition-free public charter school that is designed to mold students into future leaders through completion of a rigorous curriculum while focusing on community service and developing an appreciation of the arts. OPS offers a college preparatory curriculum, a variety of competitive middle school and varsity athletic teams, and is now located in a permanent facility at 6041 Landis Rd. in Oxford.

The open enrollment period began on Monday, October 31, 2016. To be considered for a potential lottery, all applications must be turned in to the office or postmarked by Friday, February 3, 2017. If more applications are received than available seats in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade a blind public lottery will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017. All students choosing to attend OPS will need to confirm enrollment by completing and sending in an enrollment packet by Friday, March 10, 2017. After February 3, applications will continue to be accepted, and processed in the order they are received.

Oxford Preparatory School invites families of prospective students to learn more about the unique offerings of the school. The final of three information sessions will be held on Thursday 1/19 at 6:00. Afterwards, tours will be conducted that will allow the opportunity to meet faculty. In addition, prospective students are invited to spend time visiting the school so they can experience our unique school program firsthand. Visiting students accompany OPS student guides through their classes during a four-hour visit. It’s a chance to meet the staff and the students and to get a snapshot view of our engaging college preparatory classes. The final of three shadow days will take place on Friday 1/20 from 11:10 – 3:10. Please call the Oxford Preparatory School office at (919)690-0360, or email our Office Manager, Kate Reetz at Reetzk@oxfordprep.org to make an appointment.

For additional comment, please contact
Andrew Swanner – Oxford Preparatory School – Executive Director – (swannerab@oxfordprep.org) (919)-690-0360

This is a press release from Oxford Preparatory School 

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Chance of Snow Friday Night into Saturday

Chance of Snow Friday Night into Saturday

Brian Short is the Director of Emergency Operations for Vance County.  In an email to emergency preparedness teams for Vance County, Short said to WIZS News and others, “Attached is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the potential for some winter weather this weekend.”

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Short said, “While some of the specifics such as timing and accumulation are still uncertain, confidence is increasing that we will see some sort of measurable snowfall in the overnight hours of Friday night and Saturday.

“We will continue to forward along additional information as it is received,” he said.

 

 

Arrest Made in association with Triple Homicide

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit arrested a Pitt County resident on January 3, 2017 and charged her with:

Three (3) counts of Accessory after the fact to homicide.

This is in connection to a triple homicide that occurred in Franklin County on March 26, 2016. On April 1, 2016 Darius Revel Robinson was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder in the deaths of Keisha Livingston, Shamare Harris and Diana Edgerton.

Ms. Taylor is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.

Marissa Shontay Taylor

803 Peedee Drive Apartment 8

Greenville, NC 27834

05-24-1989

This matter remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone should have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, please call Detective Roberts at 919-340-4312.

Terry M. Wright

Chief of Staff

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