Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Fall Water Aerobics Classes

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

The Aycock Recreation Center will offer fall water aerobics classes for both swimmers and non-swimmers alike beginning October 1 and ending December 14, 2018. Classes will not be held October 18, 22-26; November 12, 22-23.

Classes will combine low and high impact exercises with a focus on strength building, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and having fun!

Classes will be offered Monday – Wednesday – Friday from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.; Tuesday – Thursday from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

Cost is $1 for monthly pass members and $2 for non-members.

Contact:

Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor

lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us ~ (252) 438-3160

https://ci.henderson.nc.us/departments/recreation-and-parks/

(This is not a paid advertisement)

 

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Former WRAL Anchorman Bill Leslie Guest of Honor at St. Andrews Homecoming

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-Information courtesy the Facebook page of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church located at 100 Hicksboro Road in the Dabney Community of Henderson will have a homecoming celebration this Sunday, September 9, 2018. Morning worship begins at 11 a.m.

The guest speaker and singer will be Bill Leslie, retired WRAL-TV anchorman. Lunch will follow the morning worship service at the church. Attendees will have the opportunity to dine under the new St. Andrews Family Pavillion.

Members and visitors are invited.

*GPS address for the church is 1909 St. Andrews Church Road.

National Weather Service

Florence Expected to Gain Strength Over the Weekend, Could Impact Eastern US

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-Information courtesy Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations

Florence, churning out in the Atlantic, has weakened to tropical storm status but is expected to gain strength again over the weekend.

According to Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations, local residents need to keep an eye on the forecast and be prepared for inclement weather.

“Some of the current models are showing Tropical Storm Florence could have an Eastern US impact towards the end of next week, but it is still too early to call,” said Short. “We will keep an eye on it moving forward and will continue to push out additional updates as they are received.”

The National Weather Service has released a list of five things that you need to know now:

1) It’s too early to predict exactly where Florence will move beyond early next week.

2) Concerns for at least some effects on the U.S. are growing, but it is far too early to give specifics.

3) It is never too early to PREPARE! What should be in your hurricane kit? https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

4) Know your risk! Find out if you live in a flood zone or if your home would be unsafe during a hurricane.

5) Be cautious of the information you see on social media. Avoid sources that create hype or promise forecasts beyond the limits of current science.

Vance Co. Schools to Offer Bus Driver Training – Sept. 25-27

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-Press Release, Vance County Schools

Vance County Schools (VCS) will be hosting a school bus driver training class September 25 – 27, 2018, in Room I-103 at Vance County Middle School.

Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification. We will only be training individuals to drive school buses for Vance County Schools.

Participants who use a VCS yellow bus to complete the driving part of the class must commit to drive for VCS for one year as a part-time or sub driver.

The training sessions will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at approximately 3:15 p.m. each day.

Those interested in participating in the training sessions must register at least five business days prior to the session. Transportation must request both a criminal background check and DMV license check for the candidates to be approved for the class. Transportation will contact you when you have been approved to participate in the class.

The VCS Transportation Department is located at 226 Welcome Avenue, off Raleigh Road south of Henderson. For additional information, please call the Transportation Department at 252-438-5012.

U.S. Department of Justice

Henderson Sentenced to 42 Months for Felon in Possession of Firearm Charge

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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice

The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that today, HYKEEM HENDERSON, 27, of Henderson, North Carolina, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge James C. Dever III to 42 months imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release.

HENDERSON was named in a one-count Indictment on December 20, 2017. On May 29, 2018, HENDERSON pled guilty to felon in possession of a firearm.

On June 1, 2017, officers with the Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to expired registration. Officers were told by one occupant that he had smoked marijuana prior to the stop. During the search of the vehicle, officers located a firearm along with a holster under the passenger seat. HENDERSON claimed ownership of the firearm. During further investigation, HENDERSON was found to be a convicted felon.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

This case is part of the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of the United States Attorney’s Office. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.

The investigation of this case was conducted by the Henderson Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney S. Katherine Burnette handled the prosecution of this case for the government.

News releases are available on the U.S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_EDNC

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Vance Co. Commissioners to Discuss Phase 3 of Water System at Sept. 10 Meeting

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

The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, September 10, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by Rev. Joseph Ratliff, Shiloh Baptist Church.

Agenda items include:

Water District Board –

a. Staff Report – Water System Phase 3 Bond Order

b. Monthly Operations Report

Committee Reports and Recommendations –

a. Properties Committee – REO Property Offers

– Warrenton Road Solid Waste Site Revised Engineering Agreement

Finance Director’s Report –

a. Surplus Property

b. Records Retention and Disposition

County Manager’s Report –

a. NCACC Legislative Goals

b. Jail Inspection Report

c. Justice Assistance Grant

d. DSS Vehicle Purchase

County Attorney’s Report –

a. REO Property – Bid Acceptance Resolution

– Tungsten Mine Road – Parcel 0325 03021

Consent Agenda Items –

a. Budget Amendment and Transfer

b. Tax Refunds and Releases

c. Ambulance Charge-offs

d. Monthly Reports

e. Minutes

Miscellaneous – 

a. Appointments

Closed Session – 

a. Legal Matter

The agenda for the September meeting may be viewed in its entirety on the Vance County website.

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Commissioner Hester Says ‘We’ve Reached the Bottom and We’re Headed Back Up’

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Thomas “Tommy” Hester, Jr., whose many accolades include local business owner and chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the current economic growth and the future potential of the local area.

With phase III of the process, the County is expanding the existing Henderson-Vance Industrial Park located at the intersection of Bear Pond Road and US-1 Bypass in Henderson. “It’s been 32 years since we’ve looked at investing in our community as far as an industrial park,” said Hester. “We are now in the process of closing on 85 acres of land.”

The park, which has already secured a $2.45 million grant from the Rural ReadySites program for infrastructure purposes, will be zoned for light industrial and general commercial use.

“It’s a prime location and it has everything that you need available – natural gas, water, sewer and internet access,” Hester said.

With the prospect of multi-billion dollar companies such as Amazon and Apple establishing headquarters just a short drive down the road in Raleigh, Hester believes the local area needs to be ready for growth. “You’ve got to be ready. If you aren’t ready, you won’t be able to get people here.”

Hester also sees signs of a growing and prospering county in the influx of new businesses to the community, including the much-buzzed-about Planet Fitness scheduled to open in the Henderson Marketplace off Beckford Drive at the end of the year.

“I think we are readier now [for growth] than we’ve ever been,” Hester said. “We’ve put so many things into place.”

Hester referred to the County water project, currently in its third phase of completion with expansion down NC-39 as a step in the right direction. “The more infrastructure you put in, the better off you’re going to be for growth and doing what you need to for the quality of life for the people in your community. We all need to work for jobs, quality of life and education.”

According to Hester, “I think we’ve reached the bottom and we’re headed back up.”