WIZS has been asked to announce:
The West End Community Watch meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the fellowship hall at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive.
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow is scheduled to speak.
All are welcome.
See more — www.hvcrimestoppers.org/event/west-end-community-watch-meeting-2/
By: Kelly Bondurant, Freelance Writer for Hire
Community Partners of Hope, operators of the local men’s homeless shelter currently located in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in Henderson, have recently shared shelter updates with WIZS.
Shelter Updates:
Kaine Riggan, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission director, is currently searching Henderson for a suitable space to meet the shelter’s long-term needs. Anyone with a suggestion for a location is asked to contact Riggan via email at kaineriggan@gmail.com.
Community Partners of Hope is excited to announce that a new fundraising portal has been created and can be viewed at https://www.youcaring.com/communitypartnersofhopehendersonmensshelter-1009964.
Donations are needed for day-to-day shelter operation expenses. The organization plans to begin a capital campaign once the new shelter location has been identified.
Shelter managers Darryl Jones and Kenny Blackwell have recently taken over the duty of scheduling meals and supervision. All meals for the rest of the season have been scheduled; however, the shelter is facing a shortage of male volunteers willing to work the welcome or the overnight shifts.
The shelter reports that there are paid staff on duty who can run the operation without the assistance of volunteers, but volunteers are essential in providing backup, especially in the case of an illness or emergency.
Volunteers are welcomed even if they can only commit to helping for one night. On-the-job training will be provided by a shelter manager or night manager. Interested volunteers should contact the shelter manager at (252) 820-0701. The shelter keeps an updated calendar on their website at www.cp-hope.org. The latest schedule is listed under the calendar tab.
Hope House Updates:
Four men from the shelter have recently moved into the Hope House-a transitional housing unit offering the next level of assistance to qualifying men.
In order to transition into the Hope House, men at the shelter must meet the following qualifications: demonstrate they can follow rules and live peacefully with others, have a job or be close to securing a job, pass a drug screening and have a mentor.
The Hope House is currently in need of male or female volunteers to mentor residents. Mentors are asked to:
Healthcare Initiative:
Thanks to a generous grant from the Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, Community Partners of Hope is able to offer healthcare services to shelter occupants.
Monies will support CPOH Health Interventions, providing primary health care screening and treatment for homeless men through the emergency shelter and transitional house.
Treatment will focus on hypertension, high cholesterol, substance abuse, prostate issues and diabetes. Strategic partners in this initiative include:
Community Partners of Hope staff will coordinate the care offered and maintain records to demonstrate that CPOH is having a measurable impact on the health of the community.
HPD Officer Involved Shooting Feb 15, 2018
Press Release – Thursday, February 16, 2018
On February 15, 2018 around 9:15 PM, officers with the Henderson Police Department were executing a search warrant at 538 Skeenes Ave, Henderson. Upon approach and announcing themselves, officers encountered gunfire from in the residence. One officer was struck by the gunfire. Gunfire was returned by the police and one subject, within the residence, was injured.
Both the officer and the individual inside the residence were transported to Maria Parham Medical Center for treatment. The officer that was shot was treated and released during the early hours of the 16th. The suspect, from inside the residence, succumbed to his injury.
Due to the discharging of a Henderson Police Department firearm, the District Attorney’s Office was immediately called and the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) was requested. The SBI is currently handling the investigation of the incident and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave per our departmental policy.
While this remains open, and an ongoing investigation, the release of any further details about this incident will be in coordination with the District Attorney’s Office and the SBI. The name of the deceased person is being held pending proper notification of family members.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Press Release – February 15, 2018
On February 14, 2018 members of the Henderson Police Department Vice-Narcotics Section conducted a traffic stop on Harriett Street, Henderson. During the stop, 100 dosage units of heroin, 4.8 grams of marijuana, and U.S. Currency was seized.
Leshawn Alston, 18, 426 Spring Court, Henderson was arrested and charged with Felony Maintaining a Vehicle, Felony PWIMSD Heroin, Simple Possession of Marijuana, and a Window Tint Violation. He received a $15,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on February 27, 2018 in Vance County.
Tyren Hargrove, 17, 1009 Harriett Street, Henderson was arrested and charged with Felony Conspire to Sell/Deliver Heroin, Sell/Deliver Heroin, and (2 Counts) of Felony PWIMSD Heroin. These charges are based on previous investigations conducted by the Vice-Narcotics Section. Hargrove received a $15,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on February 20, 2018 in Vance County.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Press Release – Thursday, February 15, 2018
On February 8, 2018 around 10:00 PM a subject took exterior lighting from Medical Arts Pharmacy, 253 Ruin Creek Road Henderson, NC. The subject is described as a white male wearing a tan jacket and possibly was in a tan or silver in color Ford F250 extended cab, long bed truck.
The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in these cases. If you have knowledge of who the suspect is or know of his whereabouts you are asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Callers may also call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or by using the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
(Pictures Provided by HPD)
— written and provided by Esther McCrackin, City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council will meet for its annual Planning Retreat on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Henderson Country Club from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a working dinner and on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Room at the Perry Memorial Library. A quorum is expected at both meetings; however, no final action will be taken at either meeting. The public is welcome to observe.
Kva Spartans! Fantastic win tonight! Congratulations Varsity Boys and Girls on winning the first round of States.
Posted by Beth Brafford Mooring on Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Video Credit – Beth Brafford Mooring
A HOT NIGHT AT KVA – Frank Wiggins
Although the temperatures hovered in the upper 30s last night in the area, things were heating up at Crawford Gymnasium on the campus of Kerr-Vance Academy. For the Lady Spartans, the heat came from an offensive onslaught that can only be described as “Caliente”. For the varsity men, the warmth was directly connected to the way the pendulum swung in a close game that was ultimately decided on a thrilling buzzer beater. One thing is for sure, a huge crowd of spectators got their money’s worth and then some.
The Lady Spartans (20-6) began the night seeking a win in the first round of the NCISAA playoffs. Their opponents were the Eagles of Wayne Christian School. Coach Sandy Ross’ squad got out of the gate hot, led by the torrid shooting of junior guard Emma Hogge who netted six 3 pointers in the first quarter. The Lady Spartans turned up the heat on the Eagles with a press defense which led to more easy baskets, scoring 52 total points in the first half. From there, they continued to be aggressive and cruised to victory with the final score being 73-41.
Credit a balanced attack on offense and a solid team effort on defense that assured the outcome. Emma Hogge led all scorers with 23 points, followed by Bonnie Evans with 20, Ashley Dickerson with 16, and Cheyenne Owen with 12. Owen and Dickerson hauled in 12 and 8 boards respectively. Evans led the defense with 8 steals. Abi Harrelson, 13 points, and Payton Jackson, 8 points led Wayne Christian School in scoring. The Lady Spartans move on in the state playoffs, hitting the road to take on Trinity Christian School of Fayetteville, Thursday, February 15 at 6 pm.
In the nightcap, the undefeated CIC Champions had their hands full with an athletic, well-coached Wayne Christian team. The hot shooting in the girl’s game did not carry over to the varsity boy’s contest. This one was a grinder from start to finish. It was a tight game throughout and you could feel the tension growing in the stands as the game progressed. The Spartans got a boost in the first quarter from center Fermin Borbua whose rebounding, scoring, and the defense was key at the outset of the game. At the half, however, Wayne Christian held a 42-36 lead behind the shooting of Darrian Oates, 15 points and Jayden Young, 11 points.
The Spartans came out with more intensity in an effort to recapture the momentum. The teams traded baskets in the third quarter, but foul trouble became a huge problem for the Spartans. Leading scorers Michael Bowers and Andreas Wilson both played with four personals during the latter stages of the game, with Bowers eventually fouling out. The fourth quarter was highly contested and both teams played at a high level. Wilson kept the Spartans in it both with his passing and scoring. He netted 14 points and assisted on two crucial baskets to senior guard Wil Short. He and his teammates were also very active on defense coming up with loose balls when the team needed them. Wilson drew a key charge late in the game on Eagle guard Josiah Simmons.
With a minute and some change left, it appeared that the Spartans would be able to salt the game away with free throws, however, Wayne Christian’s Simmons scored on a 3 pointer and a defensive foul was assessed to Bowers away from the ball. The call resulted in a five-point swing and the Eagles led by two. After tying the game, the Spartans were whistled for another foul with 3.3 seconds on the clock. Oates stepped to the line and despite the intense noise level knocked in two free throws giving WCS a 68-66 lead. Coach Taron Downey called a timeout and set up a play. Wil Short scrambled to his right and inbounded the ball to Andreas Wilson who also optioned right and dribbled along the baseline as the clock ticked down. Wilson drained a 26 footer on the run as time expired giving the Spartans the win. Fans and players spilled out on the floor to celebrate the 69-68 win. Wilson led the Spartan attack with 29 points, 6 rebounds, and five assists. Junior Timothy Pettiford added 8 points and 14 rebounds. Borbua had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks. The Spartans (25-0) advance to the second round where Statesville Christian School awaits. The game will be played on Thursday, February 15 at 6 pm in Statesville.
