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Free Community Food Distribution at Mt. Zion United Church of Christ
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Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, 911 Morgan Road in Henderson, will be the site of a FREE food distribution drive-thru on Friday, June 26, 2020, at 11 a.m.
Food is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
For the safety of everyone involved and to adhere to current social distancing guidelines, everyone should stay inside their vehicle and open their trunk to receive the food.
This event is sponsored by Gang Free, Inc., Helping All People Excel (H.A.P.E.) and Williamsboro/Townsville area churches.
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Henderson Public Safety Committee to Discuss Mask Wearing – June 25
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss: 1) wearing masks; 2) parking issues; 3) fireworks and 4) street signage.
This meeting will be available via Zoom and the public is welcome to observe. Information regarding how to join the meeting will be posted on the City’s website (click here) no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
VGCC Student Receives Top Academic Honor
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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
Vance-Granville Community College student Jacob A. Comer of Rougemont was recently named the recipient of the North Carolina Community College System’s Academic Excellence Award for 2020. One student from each of the 58 colleges in the state system is honored with the award each year.
Comer, a home-schooled high school student, has taken college transfer classes at VGCC through the “Career & College Promise” program since 2018. He took classes not only in the fall and spring semesters but also in the summer, thus reducing the time it would take him to complete an Associate in Arts degree. Twice, he has made the VGCC President’s List, which recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a least 12 curriculum credit hours per semester.
Jacob Comer of Rougemont is the VGCC recipient of the North Carolina Community College System Academic Excellence Award for 2020. (VGCC Photo)
Recently, Comer completed his VGCC classes, meaning that he is now a high school graduate and a graduate of the community college. During his last semester, he continued to excel even while taking on extra responsibilities at home to help his family as his mother recovered from a major medical operation.
While at VGCC, Comer was not only focused and determined to reach his own academic goals, but he also helped other students with science, math and writing, as a peer tutor for the college’s Academic Success Center.
Soon, with the college transfer credits and enhanced confidence he gained at VGCC, Comer will continue his education at Concordia University Wisconsin. He intends to complete a bachelor’s degree, double-majoring in Applied Theology and Theological Languages.
“We are proud that Jacob has been recognized among North Carolina’s outstanding community college students, and we congratulate him on his success,” said Dr. Rachel Desmarais, the president of VGCC. “At a young age, Jacob is off to a strong start in his educational journey, and with his perseverance and dedication to academics, we are sure he will continue to excel.”
Free Community COVID-19 Testing Event at Shiloh Baptist Church – Wed., June 24
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-Information courtesy Granville-Vance Public Health
The Granville Vance Public Health Department (GVPH), local health professionals and Shiloh Baptist Church of Henderson will offer free community COVID-19 testing in the parking lot of Shiloh Baptist on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The church is located at 635 College Street in Henderson.
This is a “walk-through” event. For those who will be driving to the church, GVPH asks that vehicles use the Arch Street entrance to the parking lot.
Nasal swab testing will be performed and those tested will be contacted with their results approximately 3-5 days after the event.
Testing is free to all who attend, however, a limited number of testing supplies are available. The purpose of the event is to focus on particularly vulnerable populations. This includes those who may not have a primary care provider, those who lack access to transportation, and/or those who are uninsured or under-insured.
For those who have transportation and/or a primary care provider, there are many opportunities to be tested. If you have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, you can call your provider or the health department to see if you should be tested.
GVPH encourages the public to stay tuned to its website (click here) for additional times and locations for community testing events throughout the summer.
H-V Chamber of Commerce to Welcome New Teachers; Donated Business Items Needed
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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to welcome approximately 140 new teachers to the Vance County area for the new school year. The schools include Vance County Public Schools, Henderson Collegiate, Crossroads Christian School, Kerr-Vance Academy and Vance Charter School.
The Chamber is looking for donations from local business owners to pack into bags for these teachers. Suggested items include pens, pencils, pads, hand sanitizer, coupons/discount cards, key chains, etc.
A business donation of the actual bags is also needed.
If your business would be able to donate an item for each teacher, or with any questions, please contact the Chamber at (252) 438-8414.
City of Henderson: Action Required on Delinquent Water, Sewer Accounts
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-Press Release, City of Henderson
The Impact of Executive Orders 124/142 on Your City of Henderson Utility Account
Effective March 31, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order (EO) 124. Governor Cooper issued EO 142 that became effective on May 30, 2020. These Executive Orders state that the City is unable to disconnect water and sewer service for late payments incurred from March 31, 2020, through July 29, 2020.
Below is a summary of these provisions and how it affects your utility account.
Suspension of Disconnections:
- As of March 31, 2020, EO 124 suspended disconnections for non-payment. (As of March 17, 2020, the City suspended disconnections for non-payment.)
- The disconnection suspension continues through July 29, 2020.
- The suspension applies to accounts that incur delinquencies beginning March 31, 2020, through July 29, 2020.
- The City may disconnect services for any reason other than stated above.
- After July 29, 2020, the City will resume disconnections according to normal policies with one exception:
- According to the Executive Order, local governments may not terminate service to residential customers who incur a delinquency from March 31, 2020, through July 29, 2020, who are complying with the terms of a payment plan.
Suspensions of Late Penalties:
- The City may not apply late penalties for delinquent payments of regular charges on residential accounts that are due from March 31, 2020, through July 29, 2020.
- The City may charge late penalties on accounts that became delinquent prior to March 31, 2020.
Payment Plan Mandates:
- The City is required to offer residential customers who incur a delinquency from March 31, 2020, through July 29, 2020, the option to participate in a payment plan that extends payments up to six (6) months after July 29. The payment plan will divide the delinquent balance due into multiple installment payments instead of mandating a payment in a lump sum. The current bill amounts over the six month period will be included in the payment plan.
- The City has set a strict deadline of August 31, 2020, in which payment plans must be made for these past due balances. Please contact the Customer Service Department at 252-430-5700 to make an appointment.
- If you DO NOT create a payment plan by 5 p.m. on August 31, 2020, you will be required to pay the TOTAL past due balance incurred between March 31, 2020, through July 29, 2020, in full by 5 p.m. on January 25, 2021, in order not to have services disconnected.
Services will be disconnected without exception if you do not take one of the steps above within the time frame set above.
Henderson’s Sewer System Bypasses Half a Million Gallons of Untreated Water
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-Press Release, City of Henderson
The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 243,000 gallons of untreated water on June 17, 2020, due to inflow/infiltration from the heavy rain.
The overflow occurred at Neatherly St, E Rockspring St, the intersection of Pinkston St and Farrar Ave., Pinkston St. (Green Acres outfall), Alexander Ave., Willow Ln., 1812 BrookRun, 409 Harriett St., and Bridgers St.
Approximately 243,000 gallons of untreated water entered a tributary to Sandy Creek and Redbud Creek. Approximately 21,000 gallons were contained on the ground.
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The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 255,750 gallons of untreated water on June 16-17, 2020, due to inflow/infiltration from the heavy rain.
The overflow occurred at 51 Vance Academy Road, 1646 W. Andrews Avenue, 1416 Rock Mill Road and 482 Rock Mill Road.
Approximately 11,250 gallons of untreated water entered a tributary to Sandy Creek, approximately 55,500 gallons entered Sandy Creek, 39,000 gallons entered Nutbush Creek and approximately 150,000 gallons were released into RedBud Creek.
North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.1c requires a press release for all bypasses of 1,000 gallons or more that enter surface waters.
Questions concerning this matter should be directed to the Public Works ORC Joey Long Jr at (252) 226-4492 or Andy Perkinson at (252) 431-6117.
ACTS of Henderson Announces Food Pantry, Volunteer Needs
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-Information courtesy ACTS of Henderson
ACTS of Henderson is currently in need of the following items: boxed pasta, 18 oz. jars peanut butter, any type of canned fruit, canned diced tomatoes, canned soups, canned spaghetti sauce, jelly, canned beans (like pinto, navy, great northern, black-eyed peas, etc.), canned vegetables (like peas, carrots, any type of greens, mixed vegetables, peas & carrots, etc.), canned meats (like chicken, tuna, salmon, beef stew, chicken & dumplings, etc. – especially those with pull tops), canned baked beans.
Items may be dropped off at the ACTS location at 201 South Williams Street in Henderson any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you need to drop off at a time other than this, please call ACTS at (252) 492–8231 to make arrangements.
Volunteers are also needed any days from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call ACTS at (252) 492-8231 for more details on volunteer opportunities or visit ACTS of Henderson on Facebook to stay updated on current needs.