Kittrell Resident Arrested on Felony Drug, Weapon Charges

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

On May 16, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Franklin County resident, Kwarshon Rakim White of 1090 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, NC, on felony drug and weapon charges. The arrest was the result of citizen complaints and information provided to the Sheriff’s Office which alleged White was involved in illegal drug sells in Franklin County.

On May 16, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Franklin County resident, Kwarshon Rakim White of 1090 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, NC, on felony drug and weapon charges. (Photo courtesy FCSO)

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit opened an investigation into White’s activities and was able to validate the information provided. The investigation concluded with a vehicle stop and the arrest of Kwarshon Rakim White on Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, NC. Detectives seized 90 bindles of Heroin, Marijuana, one 9mm handgun, US Currency and a 2002 Lexus LS430 vehicle during the arrest.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “The citizens of Franklin County continue to be proactive and observant in their neighborhoods and once again, their assistance has proven to be important to the success of our mission. We will continue to aggressively pursue those who choose to poison our communities with these illegal drugs.”

Kwarshon Rakim White was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $200,000 secured bond.

Kwarshon Rakim White DOB: 02/27/1991

1090 Walter Grissom Road Kittrell, NC 27544

Kwarshon Rakim White was charged with: four (4) counts of Possess with intent to sell and deliver a Controlled Substance, three (3) counts of sell and Deliver a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Heroin), four (4) counts of Maintain a vehicle for the purpose of storing/selling a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a firearm by a felon.

For more information concerning this investigation or to report drug activity in your neighborhood, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.

Terry M. Wright Chief of Staff

Registration for H-V Rec. & Parks Fall Sports Season Begins June 3

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Registration for Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks’ 2019 fall sports season begins Monday, June 3, 2019. We are excited about this year’s season of volleyball, soccer and football!

Youth volleyball and soccer are offered to ages 10 and up (junior) and 14 and up (senior).

Registration will run through August 4, 2019. Those interested in participating in fall sports may register at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson.

Contact Steve Osborne at 252.438.2670 (sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Victor Hunt at 252.438.3408 (vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us) for more information.

 

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Public Safety Committee to Discuss Volunteer Fire Dept. Matters

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners

Vance County’s Public Safety Committee (Brummitt, Faines, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 6 p.m. to discuss volunteer fire department matters.

The meeting will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.

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Sheriff Curtis Brame: ‘Proposed County Budget Doesn’t Even Meet Me Halfway!’

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In an interview with WIZS News, Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposed Vance County FY 2019-20 budget.

Presented to the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their May 6 meeting, the budget proposes funding two of four requested deputy sheriff positions and none of the requested four detention officers for the Vance County Jail.

“Funding two of eight requested positions is not even meeting me halfway,” exclaimed Brame. “Without needed staff, we can’t continue to operate and keep Vance County secure and safe with calls to service steadily increasing and the opioid crisis spreading.”

“How can I, as the sheriff of this county, provide adequate and sufficient security for the residents if I don’t get the positions requested? The proposed budget doesn’t address the jail concerns at all,” Brame said.

After discussing the matter with staff, Brame’s office submitted a two-page rebuttal letter to the office of Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen this afternoon.

Brame expects further discussions to take place between his office, McMillen’s office and the Vance County Board of Commissioners in the coming weeks.

The Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet in work sessions at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21 to discuss and review the proposed budget.

A public hearing regarding the budget will be held at the Board’s next regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday, June 3 at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson.

The final, approved version of the FY 2019-2020 budget will be effective July 1, 2019.

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Community Workforce Solutions Helps Disabled Find Employment, Independence

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Sandra Waverly, job coach with Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. (CWS) in Henderson, was the guest of honor on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program.

Founded in 1964, CWS is a private non-profit organization located at 602 S. Garnett Street in downtown Henderson. Formerly known as Raleigh Vocational Center, Inc., the organization changed its name to Community Workforce Solutions in 2007.

“The building doesn’t look the way it did back then, but a lot of people like to come by and tour the place. Some say they worked there 50 years ago and want to see the building,” said Waverly.

In 2004, three years prior to its name change, the organization assumed operation of INCO.

“For over 50 years, Community Workforce Solutions has been serving the community by providing training and placement services to adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment,” Waverly said.

By partnering with community organizations and employers in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, Waverly said CWS assumes the dual role of supporting the individual and the business that hires them.

“When you hire the individual, you hire us as well. We support them with whatever they need to get the job done. It’s a win-win for the employer because they are getting a quality employee and a support staff.”

Waverly estimated that the organization currently partners with 50-60 local businesses and has 60-70 former employees on an active, long-term list that is monitored twice monthly by a long-term coach.

While employee pay begins at minimum wage, Waverly reported that several workers now receive $12 – $15 an hour, with all paychecks going directly to the individual.

To assist with the payment of wages and the training mechanism, CWS operates a thrift store, also at the 602 S. Garnett St. address.

“We offer clothes ranging from .75 cents to $7, household items and more, and we always need donations,” said Waverly. “We will help you unload it and give you a tax form if needed.”

Brunch and Learn Event

CWS is sponsoring a “Brunch & Learn” event this Friday, May 17, 2019, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at their Garnett St. location.

According to Waverly, the purpose of the event is to educate attendees on the services CWS offers and to connect employers with community partners. All local employers are encouraged to attend.

For more information on the brunch event, contact Rahesha Medina at (252) 572-8322 or rmedina@nc-cws.org.

To listen to the Town Talk interview with Sandra Waverly in its entirety, click here.

Blessed Hope Baptist Announces Youth Pancake Supper, Vacation Bible School

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-Information courtesy Lauren Elliott, Blessed Hope Baptist Church 

Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 741 Dabney Road in Henderson, announces upcoming events:

Youth Pancake Supper – Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 4 – 8 p.m. $7.00 a person – pancakes served with sausage (drink included for eat in). All proceeds go to the youth for their summer camp trip.

Kids Build & Grow Workshop – Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Kids will be able to build their very own monster truck. Refreshments will be served.

Vacation Bible School – June 9 – 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. each night. Ages 4 – Adults. Dinner served from 6 – 6:30 p.m. with classes, crafts, missions and recreation to follow. This year’s theme is “In the Wild.”

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Local Barbershops, Hair Salons to Participate in ‘Shop Talk 3’

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

“Shop Talk 3” is an opportunity for citizens in the Henderson/Vance County community to voice their opinions and suggestions in a comfortable environment offered by local barbershops and hair salons. The goal is to implement an action plan using the information gathered to improve the quality of life in this area.

Times & Locations:

Heavenly Reign – 507 Dabney Dr., Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 6 p.m.

Eastside Barbershop – 81 Vicksboro Rd., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 2 p.m.

ExQuizid Cuts 2.0 – 208 South Garnett St., Friday, May 31, 2019, at 5 p.m.

Physique – 403 Dabney Dr., Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 6 p.m.

Touch of Class – 214 Dabney Dr., Friday, June 7, 2019, at 5 p.m.

For more information, please contact Gregory Kelly at 252.431.6099 or gkelly@ci.henderson.nc.us and Shantel Hargrove at 252.430.0382 or shhargrove@ci.henderson.nc.us.

 

News 05/16/19

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Henderson’s Proposed Budget Totals $42M, Includes Water Rate Increase

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Frank Frazier, city manager for the City of Henderson, has submitted the FY20 recommended budget to the Henderson City Council for the period beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020.

A Public Hearing on the recommended budget will be held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC, on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 6 p.m.

The public is invited to attend, submit written comments, make oral comments and/or ask questions about the budget, in whole or part, during the Budget Public Hearing period.

No property tax, sewer or regional water increase is recommended. A water rate increase of 2.5% is recommended.

A summary of the FY20 Recommended Budget is provided below:

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

General – $17,370,810

Powell Bill – $831,370

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

Water – $8,218,770

Sewer – $5,156,000

Regional Water – $5,060,000

CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS

Utilities – $184,240

Economic Development – $16,440

Regional Water -$5,071,140

Rate Stabilization – $3,091,000

Subtotal – $44,999,770

Less Inter-fund Transfers – ($2,729,740)

TOTAL: $ 42,270,030

Prior to the Public Hearing, the City Council will hold budget workshops to review, make comments or ask questions about the proposed budget. Subsequent to the Public Hearing, the City Council may further adjust and/or adopt the budget.

Budget adjustments may include, but are not limited to, increasing or decreasing revenue or expenditure estimates, the proposed property tax rate, utility rates or the sanitation fee.

The proposed budget will be placed on the agenda for approval at the Henderson City Council’s June 10, 2019, meeting.

A copy of the FY20 Recommended Budget is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC, during normal business hours.

To view the FY20 Recommended Budget on the City of Henderson’s website, click here.