Franklin County Sheriff

Louisburg man Sentenced for Several Firearm Offenses

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GREENVILLE – The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, John Stuart Bruce, announced that today in federal court, Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced DAVID EARL GILL, JR., 26, of Louisburg, North Carolina, to 216 months of imprisonment followed by 5 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $4,477.07 in restitution.

On May 12, 2017, GILL pled guilty to carjacking and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and possessing and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Additionally GILL plead guilty to possession of a stolen firearm in the Northern District of Georgia.

According to the Indictment and information in the public records, on July 31, 2015, GILL and his codefendant Kyara Nicole Jones, forced entry into a residence in Louisburg, North Carolina. GILL was armed with a sawed off shotgun and forced the homeowner into a closet and barricaded the door with furniture and took the two homeowner’s vehicle. Jones previously pled guilty for her role on January 12, 2017 and will be sentenced later this year.

On August 5, 2015, GILL pawned a shotgun that was reported stolen from Rockingham County at a store in McDonough, Georgia. The next day, law enforcement officers in McIntosh arrested GILL when they located him driving the stolen vehicle from Louisburg, North Carolina.

The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, the McIntosh, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office, and the Henry County, Georgia, Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jane Jackson prosecuted the case for the Eastern District of North Carolina and Assistant U.S. Attorney Bret Hobson prosecuted the case for the Northern District of Georgia.

VGCC invites community to Manufacturing Day

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Vance-Granville Community College will hold a “Manufacturing Day” celebration on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Job seekers and students are invited to attend and to learn more about manufacturing and related careers.

Local manufacturers and equipment vendors will provide demonstrations and information highlighting their products and their employment opportunities. Attendees will learn about career options in the region’s industries and the technical skills required to succeed in such careers.

Participants are set to include Altec of Creedmoor, Boise Cascade of Roxboro, Glen Raven of Norlina, Mars Petcare of Henderson, CertainTeed of Oxford and Carolina Sunrock of Butner, among others.

Representatives of VGCC technical programs, including those that provide education and training related to advanced manufacturing, will also be on hand. These include curriculum programs in Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology, Automotive Systems Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Welding Technology. VGCC’s Admissions and Financial Aid departments will also have representatives there. Attendees will also be able to learn about the North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP), a four-year program that leads to a student obtaining an associate degree at a community college and paid, on-the-job training at a participating employer.

Event organizers hope to develop a pipeline of highly trained and skilled employees. “VGCC and industry partners are working together to address the skills gap, connect with future generations, and educate them about the outstanding opportunities that manufacturing careers can provide,” said Ken Wilson, project manager for the TechHire grant at VGCC, which supports advanced manufacturing training and information technology training.

The VGCC event is one of many across the country celebrating National Manufacturing Day (also known as “MFG Day”). The annual observance was established by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the Manufacturing Institute (MI), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

For more information, contact VGCC Academic & Career Coach Tiffani Polk at polkt@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3291.

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National Weather Service

Irma Update for Henderson-Vance and surrounding

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For the latest briefing on Hurricane Irma from the National Weather Service in Raleigh – CLICK HERE

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LOCAL UPDATE Noon Monday –

Brian Short, the Director of Emergency Management for Henderson and Vance County, said, “Please see the (latest) briefing from the NWS regarding TS Irma. As you can see, our impact will be very light if at all with some gusty winds and minimal rain.

“This will likely be the final update unless our situation should change for the worse.”

(A note from WIZS Radio and WIZS.com about Brian Short: Our immense thanks to Brian for providing these and other updates, for how he conducts himself, and for how he takes care of the citizens he serves.)

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LOCAL UPDATE 2:30 p.m. Sunday –

Brian Short, the Director of Emergency Management for Henderson and Vance County, said, “As you might imagine, our office has been watching Irma very closely as it moved into Florida keeping an eye on the track for any changes that could potentially change our forecast for the worse, but thankfully that has not happened.

“As you can see from the (latest) weather briefing from the National Weather Service, we are forecast to receive some gusty winds and some rain, but nothing that we anticipate will cause any problems for us.

“What is left of Irma as it moves on shore is expected to track west of us late (Monday) and overnight with some rain possibly still remaining on Tuesday.

“We will continue to keep everyone informed.”

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LOCAL UPDATE 2:12 p.m. Friday –

Brian Short, the Director of Emergency Management for Henderson and Vance County, said, “As you can see (in the noon briefing), the impact in our area is now forecast to be minor. With that said, we will continue to monitor it very closely and will make any response related decisions that may be necessary as the storm progresses.”

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Irma Briefing Thursday Morning

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— courtesy Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations Henderson-Vance County

Click Here for the National Weather Service Briefing

Short wrote in an email to local officials and local preparedness teams:

“Please see the attached from the National Weather Service regarding Hurricane Irma. We continue to watch this system very closely. Though we cannot say for sure, it is likely at this point that we may be implementing certain emergency protective measures over the coming days.

“We will continue to keep everyone informed and will continue to pass along information as it is received.”

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Creative Ideas for Fall Color

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— by Paul McKenzie, Vance/Warren Ag. Ext. Agent

On Saturday, September 9th, the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will hold a free seminar entitled “Creative Ideas for Fall Color” at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Learn about the many plants in addition to mums and pansies that can enhance the fall landscape. The program will start at 10 am and last about 45 minutes, leaving you plenty of time to shop! The Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson. To sign up or to get more information, call 252-438-8188 or e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu.

Community Partners of Hope

A Dash of Hope

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Plank Chapel UMC is set to help Community Partners of Hope, and your registration in or sponsorship of the 5K run will make all the difference.

A sponsorship letter sent to WIZS News reads:

“We cordially invite you to participate as a sponsor of “A Dash of Hope.” This event will raise money to provide funding for Community Partners of Hope. This event will kick off at 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2017. Awards will be given for top qualifiers of the 5K.

“Community Partners of Hope is working to transform the lives of homeless men by uniting community partners to offer these men hope, help, and resources that enable growth into physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually healthy contributors to their families and the community. Community Partners of Hope operates an emergency temporary shelter for men only from 1 November through 31 March every year. The shelter has been in operation since 2009.

“Community Partners of Hope operates Hope House which is a transitional housing unit which offers the next level of assistance to a select group of men who show promise of once again becoming self-sufficient contributors to our community. Once admitted to Hope House, these men will be assigned trained mentors, and will receive the resources, encouragement, and guidance needed for them to one day live in homes of their own.”

Satterwhite Point on October 14th at 9 a.m. is the site of the 5k.  Registration fee is $35.  $15.00 per registration goes to Community Partners of Hope. $20.00 per registration provides for the timing company, cost to run the event. Any funds
collected beyond expenses will go to Community Partners of Hope. Should you require an expense statement, it can be provided upon request.

Online registration available at https://app.racereach.com/EVENT/A-DASH-OF-HOPE-5K-RUN-WALK/REGISTER. Email plankchapelumc@gmail.com for more information.  To learn more about Community Partners of Hope visit https://sites.google.com/site/cpohope1/home.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship helps to defray the cost of organizing the event. Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for registered race participants, awards and complimentary drinks and snacks for each race participant. Any additional money from sponsorships will go to Community Partners of Hope.

There are various levels of sponsorship for “A Dash of Hope” 5K Run/Walk. Size and placement of logos on t-shirts and web site are based on sponsorship level.

Platinum Level Sponsor–$2000 (only one available)
Listed as top sponsor on social media
Prominent display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to speak at awards ceremony
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
4 complimentary race entries

Gold Level Sponsor–$1000
Listed as sponsor on social media
Display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet

Silver Level Sponsor–$500
Display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet

Bronze Level Sponsor–$250
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet

Friendship Level Sponsor — $100
Promotional materials in race packet

A Dash of Hope 5K Run/Walk
October 14, 2017
Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake State Park

Organization Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________
Contact person:_______________________________________________________________
Contact email: _________________________ Phone number: ___________________________
Web site address:______________________________________________________________

1. Sponsorship level (please circle) : Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Friend

2. We plan to send materials/giveaways for the participant bags: Yes No
If yes, what item would you like us to include: ______________

3. Sponsors can choose to have company name listed or submit a logo. Please write your
company name exactly how you’d like it to appear as sponsor on social media:

4. Artwork and logos should be submitted to plankchapelumc@gmail.com as follows:
Logos for t-shirts will be printed only in one-color and should be submitted as hi-res
(300 dpi) JPEG or EPS files. Most Photoshop and Illustrator files can also be accepted.

5. Checks can be made payable to Plank Chapel United Methodist Church and note on
memo line – “A Dash of Hope”, mail to: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, PO Box
507, Ki0rell, NC 27544. PLEASE MAIL TO BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2017.