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– Snow in the forecast
– animal rescue event to take place
– free wifi coming to downtown Henderson and Kittrell
– National Stalking Awareness Month
– Girl Scout Cookies to go on sale
– Tar River Conservancy to hold tree planting event
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The Vance County Commissioners approved an agreement Monday with an Internet broadband provider that will bring free Wi-Fi to parts of downtown Henderson and to the town of Kittrell.
County Manager Jordan D. McMillen said the Wi-Fi Zone agreement is a joint effort between the city and the county and begins a five-year commitment with Open Broadband, LLC.
“Now that the agreement has been signed it will take a few weeks or months for them to order the equipment and determine the areas downtown for equipment to be located,” McMillen said in a written statement to WIZS. Next steps include identifying downtown business owners to partner with Open Broadband to place antennas.
The plan is it to have Wi-Fi available in the general area between Orange Street and Rose Avenue along Garnett Street, as well as along the side streets which extend to Chestnut Street, McMillen added. “We are excited about this initiative and (are) glad to partner with the City to make it happen,” he said. The free public Wi-Fi for Kittrell will be available within the town limits.
Open Broadband, LLC is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that seeks to bring broadband internet service to underserved markets and rural areas, according to information provided on its website. It provides service in about 20 North Carolina counties.
The countdown to cookie season is almost here! In just over a week, area residents will see the colorful boxes in the hands of local Girl Scouts, many familiar types and one new variety to enjoy. Each box is $5.
Sales kick off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16 and conclude on March 7. In addition to the traditional door-to-door sales and tables outside big box stores and groceries, Teresa Wimbrow, local membership director for the North Carolina Coastal Pines Council, reminds anyone looking to satisfy their cookie craving can order online by visiting https://www.nccoastalpines.org/.
She said, “Some who live in neighborhoods will be knocking on doors but that practice is being discouraged for safety reasons and because of Covid. ”
The troops are “quite competitive in normal times” and Winbrow hopes that this year’s cookie sale will be another success. “We’ve never sold cookies in a pandemic before,” she said, and expressed gratitude that Walmart is allowing the troops to set up their booths again this year. Customers can find the cookie booths outside retailers such as Walmart by Jan. 24. All the scouts and the adult volunteers will wear masks and will follow all state-directed pandemic protocols. Expect to see them in operation on Saturdays and Sundays, Winbrow added.
Winbrow oversees Girl Scout troops in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties. Franklin County has 11 troops, Granville has 10, Vance has 4 and Warren has 2 troops. Anyone interested in learning more about Girl Scout membership or volunteering can contact Winbrow. “The cookie sale usually sparks some interest,” she said, adding that the troops do get some new members during and after the cookie sale.
This year’s cookie list has favorites customers have been gobbling down for years, but there is a new cookie called Toast-Yay!, a French toast-inspired flavor. Traditional favorites such as Thin Mint, Shortbread, Tag-along and Do-si-do are all available as well, Wimbrow said.
Most of the local troops will pick up their cookies at a Durham warehouse this Saturday in advance of the Jan. 16 opening day. Proceeds from the cookie sale support troop activities such as trips and other outings, but the girls also choose to support land donate to local programs in their area.
For more information about scouting, visit the North Carolina Coastal Pines website at https://www.nccoastalpines.org/. Contact Winbrow at 252.438.8103 or twimbrow@nccoastalpines.org.
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– Information on the Covid 19 vaccine hotline from Granville Vance Public Health
– ACTS fish fry fundraiser
– Chance of snow in the local forecast
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A big ACTS fundraiser will happen February 1st. Area Christians Together in Service will host a fish fry at 220 Seafood.
Dinner includes trout, fries and coleslaw. Take out only. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For a modest price, you’ll receive a generous portion of food, and you’ll be supporting a great, local cause.
“People can come by ACTS to purchase tickets from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. or from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. any weekday,” Lee Anne Peoples, executive director at ACTS, told WIZS News.
At that same location, 201 S. William Street, you can also drop off a donation of non-perishable food and more.
Property taxes for 2020 have been due for a while, but the last day to pay without penalty was today (January 5).
Starting January 6th, two percent (2%) interest begins on unpaid taxes per North Carolina General Statute.
There is an online payment option by credit card, with a fee, and if your bank or card provider allows a large enough transaction to submit the payment. The address online is ccpaymentservice.com. Then, you fill in the blanks and provide a card number. You are warned about the fee prior to hitting submit.
You can also pay by phone at 888-571-6087.
Vance County has provided extra warnings on its web page too, online at https://www.vancecounty.org/departments/tax-overview/.
The page reads, “ATTENTION TAXPAYERS: In light of the current health crisis, we urge taxpayers who traditionally pay taxes in person during December and early January to pay: by mail 122 Young St., Ste E, Henderson NC 27536; by credit/debit card (processing fees applied); or call 1-888-571-6087; or by drop box located in the hallway outside our office. Since we are allowing only three people in the office at a time, this will avoid sizable wait times and also help us avoid close gatherings of people. In office visit, you must have on a face covering.”
Press Release:
On Monday afternoon, January 4, 2021 at approximately 3:41PM, Officers of the Henderson Police Department were called to our local emergency department in reference to a person being treated for a gunshot wound.
When responders arrived, they were advised that 18-year-old, Antonio Williams Jr. of Henderson had arrived by private vehicle, and the individuals that brought him had left. Mr. Williams succumbed to his injury shortly after.
After interviews and the community’s assistance, investigators of the Henderson Police Department determined Williams was shot near the intersection of Wester Avenue and East Winder Street in Henderson.
Investigators are searching for the vehicle occupied by Williams during the incident. It is a 2016, dark grey, Kia Optima, NC License Plate #HLZ-4675.
The community has been a tremendous help thus far in this continued investigation. If anyone has more information about this incident, please contact us through Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at (252- 492-1925 or P3 app), call us at 252-438-4141, or contact us through Facebook or Instagram.
Marcus W. Barrow
Chief of Police
Henderson Police Department
Henderson, N.C.
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– Vance County Schools to resume online learning
– Blood Pressure and Diabetes conference
– ACTS Fish Fry
– Senior Bingo to be held by Vance Co. Parks & Recreation
– Oxford Newsletter
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— written from information courtesy of Vance County High School on Facebook
Vance County High School will resume online learning on January 6th.
In a Facebook post seen below, Principal Rey Horner has provided a number of timely and important reminders for students.
He wrote, “During third quarter, you will take whichever course is on your schedule for first and second period.” Teachers are reaching out Monday and Tuesday.
Attendance is important. Horner wrote, “All students will be expected to be present for their virtual class on Wednesday. Please remember that attendance does count and it is important that you earn these credits and do not fall behind.”
If a student is behind in his or her work, it will require extra effort and the time is now. Horner wrote, “We are now in the early stages of creating a plan for students who have fallen behind to catch up. It will require patience, determination and work on the students end… but it can be done. Please know that we are all in this together.”
Please consider reading Principal Horner’s entire message.
