West End Community Watch 2-20-18 Write Up
— information based on written submission of Claire Catherwood
The West End Community Watch group met February 20, and the speaker was Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow.
He began by recounting recent police activity which has been heavy over the last week, including an officer involved shooting, a shooting near a popular local establishment and a bank robbery.
Chief Barrow also provided information about the “Ring” app, which can be used on Wi-Fi or with a smart phone. The “Ring” app is a doorbell-like device which takes a picture and sends it to your computer or phone when anyone comes near your door. The person does not need to actually ring the bell to trigger the camera. It does cost about $200. Chief Barrow stressed that while he did not wish to advertise a product, it is worthwhile to look into any technology which will keep people safer.
The remainder of the meeting was taken up by topics opened by those in attendance. The final discussion was about the need of stressing and taking advantage of the good things about Henderson and Vance County.
Chief Barrow expressed his love of our area and his desire for all to recognize and celebrate the good.
(WIZS thanks Claire Catherwood for her written account of the meeting.)
SBI and Vance Sheriff Asking for Information in Ellington Murder Case
SBI and Vance Sheriff Asking for Information in Ellington Murder Case
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 – Press Release
HENDERSON – The State Bureau of Investigation and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in solving an October murder case.
A $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Tommy Ellington, 61, who was found shot to death outside his rural home about 6 a.m. on Oct. 2. Ellington was a farmer and owner of Quality Equipment LLC in Henderson.
Anyone with information about the murder is urged to call the SBI at 1-800-334-3000, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2206, or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Callers may remain anonymous.
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Swab to Save Lives at MP, Sat, Feb 24
WIZS has been asked to announce:
Saturday, February 24 from 9 a.m. until noon, a Swab Day looking for a Bone Marrow Match for Dr. Michael Smith will be held.
Swab to Save Lives at Marketplace Cinema, located at 907 W. Beckford Drive in Henderson.
For more informtion, call Kathy Smith at 252-425-4985.
https://join.bethematch.org/swab4mike
Dr. Smith is the owner of Marketplace Cinema.
This announcement is offered as a public service.
VGCC hosts Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out
— courtesy VGCC
VGCC hosts Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out
The Emergency Medical Services program at Vance-Granville Community College is hosting an informative seminar for area health professionals. “Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out” will be held Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. in the small auditorium in Building 2 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. There is no charge to attend.
“This is an event specifically targeted at the prehospital and emergency medical providers who serve our community every day,” said Stephen Barney, VGCC’s coordinator/instructor for EMS Programs. Two lectures will be featured at the “Night Out.” In the first, Dr. Blake Buletko, stroke director at Duke Raleigh Hospital, will provide a presentation on stroke and caring for the acute neurological patient. Second, Brendan McGurk, critical care paramedic for Duke Life Flight, will review some of the tips, tricks, and pitfalls of 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation.
Duke Life Flight’s goal for the event is to provide a fresh look at emergency medical care in the prehospital and emergency arena and to give back to the community of providers with whom they work.
Duke Life Flight is a CAMTS accredited critical care and Emergency Air and Ground transport agency based in Durham, providing services to North Carolina and surrounding states.
For more information about the event or about EMS training at VGCC, contact Stephen Barney at 252-738-3273 or barneys@vgcc.edu.
–VGCC–
Karen Peck & New River Bring A Spiritual ‘Revival’ To Henderson
— courtesy of McGregor Hall
Karen Peck & New River Bring A Spiritual ‘Revival’ To Henderson
Southern Gospel Concert At McGregor Hall To Feature Songs From The Chart-Topping Album ‘REVIVAL’
HENDERSON, N.C. (FEBRUARY 20, 2018) —If you’ve heard their hit gospel song ‘Revival,’ then you know the power of Karen Peck and New River to spread the Southern Gospel message. This Friday at 7 p.m., the Christian Music group will bring their unique sound to McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson, N.C.
Karen Peck and New River is a five-time Grammy Award nominated Southern Gospel Group. They have had over 18 No. 1 hits. In addition, the latest Grammy Nominated album “Hope For All Nations” has made a mark in the Christian community with the concept video filmed in Roatan, Honduras, of their title cut song “Hope For All Nations.”
Their previous album “Pray Now” featured three No. 1 songs, “Pray Now,” “Calling,” and including “I Am Blessed” as being the No. 1 Song of the Year in the top 100 songs of 2016 according to the Singing News Magazine. “Pray Now” garnered a Grammy Nomination and a Dove Award for Album of the Year.
Their previous album, “Revival,” has had two consecutive No. 1 songs with “Revival” and “Finish Well.” “Revival” won the 2014 GMA Dove Award for Southern Gospel Song of the Year, Song of the Year for the 2014 SGN Diamond Awards, Song of the Year and Progressive Song of the Year for the 2014 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.
Tickets are on sale for $25 or $22 plus sales tax and can be purchased directly at the McGregor Hall Box office, which is open Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 201 Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson or by phone at (252) 598-0662. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.McGregorHall.org by using the secure and trusted purchasing platform, eTix.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m.
“Join us to find out how Peck’s flawless, delightful soprano voice has made its way into the hearts of Gospel Music lovers across the country,” said Mark Hopper, VIce President of the McGregor Hall Board of Directors.
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(Press release courtesy of McGregor Hall. McGregor Hall is an advertising client of WIZS. This is not a paid advertisement.)
Bank Robbery Suspect Apprehended (2-20-18)
Press Release – Tuesday, February 20, 2018
On February 20, 2018 around 11:30AM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Carter Bank & Trust at 300 Dabney Drive Ext. in reference to a robbery in progress.
A single individual entered the location and demanded money, and an undisclosed amount of money was obtained from the business. The suspect then fled the scene on a motor vehicle. A description of the vehicle and person was obtained by individuals that were present during the robbery. The vehicle was located a short time later in the area of Raleigh Rd. and Miriam St.
The suspect had fled the scene prior to locating the vehicle and officers checked the surrounding area. A uniformed commander of the Henderson Police Department and a Vance County Deputy checked an abandoned structure on the unpaved portion of Nicholas St., locating the suspect in the rear of that location.
The suspect was identified as 36 year old Johnathan Brookes Faulkner. Faulkner was also wanted in connection with a robbery in Brunswick County, NC on February 14th, 2018. Faulkner has been placed in the Vance County Jail under a $240,000 bond and has a first court appearance of February 27th.
We are grateful for the assistance provided by our citizens, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow