Two Shot; One Fatally
Update 6:15 P.M. Thursday
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow has informed WIZS News of an arrest in connection with this case, where Justin Moore and Crystal Moore, both of Franklinton, were shot in Henderson last evening. Justin Moore died at the local hospital.
Police have arrested Rhy’heem Wilson, 18, of 372 Fern Lane in Henderson. Wilson is charged with first degree murder, two (2) counts of attempted robbery, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflict serious injury and shooting into an occupied vehicle.
Barrow says there is no bond information yet as Wilson was just arrested.
An additional press release, following up on the original release below, will be available Friday.
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On January 6, 2016, at approximately 9:12 P.M., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the parking lot of A.A. Food Mart in reference to a person who had been shot.
Upon arrival, officers found Justin Moore, 31, and Crystal Moore, 31, of Franklinton, both suffering from a gunshot wound. Vance County EMS arrived and transported Mr. Moore and Ms. Moore to an area hospital. Mr. Moore succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
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.
Press Release: January 7, 2016
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Computer Science and Coding
The week of December 7 – 13, Granville County Public School students participated in the International Computer Science Education Week. Known by many as the time for an “Hour of Code”, the celebration marks a time during which students are introduced to computer science and the skill of “coding”. As part of the event, GCPS classes from across the district competed to win a contest for participation. Of the dozens and dozens that entered, the following classes were selected from each grade span:
Elementary: Florence Blackwell at Joe Toler-Oak Hill
Middle: Amanda Vaughan at Granville Magnet
High: Victoria Sondecker at JF Webb School of Health and Life Sciences
You might have heard about the craze for learning code. But what exactly is coding? Coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites. Your browser, your computer’s basic operating system, the apps on your phone, Facebook, and this website – they’re all made with code.
Learning about coding and computer science is basically about learning how to solve problems using the language of computers. By introducing students to this topic, we hope to provide students an opportunity to explore what will arguably be one of the most important skills for the future.
Beyond this introductory set of activities, Granville County Public Schools also offers other opportunities for coding. Many elementary schools have clubs for coding, and middle schools offer an introduction to these concepts in the Computer Skills and Applications course. In addition, there are a number of Career and Technical Education high school courses that allow students to learn more in-depth skills, including Introduction to Computer Science, Multimedia and Webpage Design, Computer Programming, and AP Computer Science. To learn more about opportunities in Computer Science, contact your school today. These skills will be in high demand for our students entering the workforce – be prepared!!!!
(Press Release – Granville County Schools)
“Office Hours” for Traffic Cases
District Attorney Mike Waters has made the following announcement on his District Attorney Facebook Page.
“An Assistant District Attorney from our office will be available in the Vance County Clerk of Superior Court’s office on Friday, January 8, 2016, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm, to address traffic cases set for Disposition Court on January 21, 2016, in Vance County. Please keep in mind that our office cannot give legal advice. However, we hope that these “office hours” will offer another opportunity for citizens to address their traffic citations at their convenience.”
Waters told WIZS News this is an effort to help folks avoid long lines the morning of court.
Beverly returns to leading role with Vanguards
Vance-Granville Community College sophomore Tyrek Beverly of Oxford scored 23 points Jan. 5 as the Vanguards men’s basketball team faced the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie. He and his teammates fought hard, but the visiting squad eked out a narrow win, 74-71, at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson.
As a freshman in 2014-15, Beverly was often the team’s leading scorer, but at the beginning of this season, he was sidelined by an injury and only started to get back on the court in late November. His strong performance versus the USC Salkehatchie Indians marked a return to form for the J.F. Webb High School alumnus. Beverly had three rebounds and two steals, as well. Also scoring in double figures were Raekwon Hall of Raleigh, with 15 points, and Ty’Quon Reid of Durham, with 11. Donal Gooch of Raleigh had the most rebounds (8) for the Vanguards.
VGCC’s last three games of 2015 were also losses. On Nov. 24, the Vanguards fell to the reigning national champions, the Statesmen of Richard Bland College, by a score of 102-81 in Petersburg, Va. Hall and Reid led their team in scoring, with 27 and 25 points, respectively. Reid posted 6 rebounds to lead the Vanguards in that statistic.
On Dec. 2, VGCC returned home and played area rival Louisburg College in the second annual “Vanguard Night” game. Festivities included a DJ, prize drawings and performances by the Vanguard Spirit Pep Squad and a step team from a Granville County youth organization, “Un-Rappin’ the Gift.” After a close first half, the Hurricanes pulled away in the second, winning 89-77. Reid’s 30 points made him the Vanguards’ top scorer. Hall contributed 18 points. Gooch recorded 6 rebounds.
The calendar year ended with a 117-111 double-overtime loss to Central Carolina Community College in Sanford on Dec. 8. Hall put up 35 points, while Beverly showed improvement by scoring 22, just one more point than Reid. Gooch again led in rebounding, with 9.
Upcoming VGCC home games at Aycock Recreation Center are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m., versus Lenoir Community College, and Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m., versus Catawba Valley Community College. Admission is free.
School Bus Driver Training
Vance County Schools will be hosting school bus driver training sessions Tuesday, January 19, through Thursday, January 21, at L.B. Yancey Elementary School.
Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification.
The training sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 3 p.m. each day.
Those interested in participating in the training sessions must register prior to the sessions with the school system’s Transportation Department, located at 226 Welcome Avenue off Raleigh Road south of Henderson. For additional information, call the Transportation Department at 438-5012.
Large Seizure of Heroin
On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested two individuals for trafficking heroin. The individuals in this matter were charged with trafficking 840 bricks (42,000 individual dosage units). The heroin seized in this matter had a street value of more than $420,000.00.
Cory Davis, 35, of 89 Ramblewood Lane, Henderson was charged with conspiring to traffic heroin. Davis was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a $200,000.00 secured bond. Davis is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on January 11, 2016.
Tanya Gene Farrar, 44, 550 W. Andrews Avenue, Henderson was charged with one count of trafficking heroin and one count of maintaining a vehicle for keeping/selling a controlled substance. Farrar was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a $5,000.00 secured bond. She also is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on January 11, 2016.
This is believed to be one of the largest one-time seizures of heroin in Vance County/Henderson history. The investigation into this matter was handled by the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit, The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency.
Press Release – Wednesday, January 06, 2016
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow