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VGCC Recognizes 234 Students On Spring 2025 President’s List, Dean’s List

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— Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel

Vance-Granville Community College is proud to announce that 151 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 83 earned Dean’s List academic honors during the spring 2025 semester, which ended in May. Congratulations to these students for all their hard work!

The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 quality point average while carrying a full load (12 credit hours or more) in 100-level or higher courses leading to a diploma or degree.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a quality point average of at least 3.5 but less than 4.0 and have no grade lower than “B,” while carrying a full load of courses as described above.

Spring 2025 President’s List honorees are listed below by program of study.

The Dean’s List follows the President’s List.

Accounting & Finance:

Ms. Emily Florentino
Ms. Shemere Jackson
Ms. Emily E. Travis

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:

Mr. Ricardo R. Quintanilla

Associate Degree Nursing:

Ms. Shannen N. Phelps

Associate in Arts:

Ms. Sienna W. Armani
Mr. Noah A. Bean
Miss Megan A. Coghill
Miss Juniper G. Cumming
Miss Allie E. Currin
Ms. Kianna L. Evans
Miss Sofia D. Fernandez Torres
Ms. Ashley M. Galmiche
Mr. Eyad S. Hauter
Miss Cassidy G. Hicks
Ms. Sydney T. Hockaday
Miss Cadence G. Hoyle
Ms. Kenna V. Huynh
Ms. Madeline E. Jastrow
Miss Elizabeth A. Jones
Mr. Renyeh Kromah
Ms. Emily B. Moseley
Ms. Morgan E. Newton
Ms. Peyton D. Paschall
Mr. Chase A. Pixler
Mr. Christopher T. Powell
Ms. Fatima M. Ramirez Ramirez
Ms. Layla M. Royster
Ms. Anwaar Saleh
Ms. Abigail G. Shaeffer
Ms. Kenley S. Sheats
Ms. Lacie C. Shelley
Ms. Sarah B. Stein
Miss Marleigh G. Swanner
Ms. Lauren N. Taylor
Ms. Thy Thi
Destiny L. Timberlake
Mr. Andrew C. Tyndall

Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation:

Ms. Susan P. Alford
Miss Lily J. Young

Associate in Science:

Mr. Emad Alashmli
Miss Sarah F. Alzubairi
Mr. Andrew M. Arnott
Mr. Jackson C. Collins
Mr. Timothy M. Daniel
Kailee E. Ford
Mr. Brayan Hernandez-Mata
Ms. Jillian E. Johnson
Mr. Noah B. King
Miss Lynna Y. Mariano
Mr. George T. Montague
Mr. David D. Perry, III
Ms. Laney S. Renn
Mr. Sovannarith B. Seng
Miss Nicola T. Thompson
Mr. William A. Tuck

Automotive Systems Technology:

Mr. David Ewbank
Mr. Nicholas P. Wincovich

Biotechnology:

Mr. Keith L. Bridges
Mr. Jeriel Canales Perez
Mr. Mason T. Pendergrass

Business Administration:

Ms. Kerria S. Fleming
Mr. Jackson N. O’Briant
Ms. Katherine R. Pyle
Ms. Kenan G. Roberts
Miss Logan A. Walker
Ms. Darian J. Yates

College Transfer Pathway:

Ms. Samah E. Aldiri
Ms. Ashley N. Baranski
Ms. Addison E. Barrow
Ms. Joy P. Berry
Jaden S. Easow
Ms. Libby K. Johnson
Ms. Daira I. Martinez-Parra
Ms. Montana L. Preddy
Ms. Madison D. Reed
Ms. Laura K. Toothman

Computer Information Technology:

Mr. Aaron M. Comer
Ms. Chelsea A. McIntosh
Mr. Christian Sanford

Cosmetology:

Miss Clara G. Brewer
Ms. Kaitlyn C. Gilbert
Miss Jada E. Godin
Ms. Siriporn Healy
Ms. Catlyn M. Morris
Ms. Shawntae M. Thomas
Ms. Hannah N. Witt

Criminal Justice Technology:

Mr. Andrew J. Blackley
Mr. Christopher H. Boden
Mr. Damian D. Davies
Ms. Chelsea O. Harris
Mr. Thomas L. Smith
Ms. Samirah D. Watson

Culinary Arts:

Mr. Martin E. Cardenas Ramirez
Ms. Darian Porter
Ms. Haley L. Williams

Early Childhood Education:

Miss Jai G. Harvey
Ms. Brianna G. Inscoe
Ms. Jessica M. Rochelle

Early Childhood Education – Local:

Ms. Jadyn F. Burk
Ms. Latoya D. Reed
Mr. James E. Smith

Electrical System Technology:

Ms. Patrice L. Haywood
Mr. Ethan P. Jones

Electronics Engineering Technology:

Mr. Emanuel R. Gutierrez
Mr. Daniel I. Randolph

General Science AGE Degree:

Mr. Daniel Aylward
Ms. Jayla D. Grissom
Ms. Shirley A. Morgan
Ms. Lily A. Wilkins

Histotechnology:

Ms. Christina M. Gourley
Ms. Destinee L. Murphy
Ms. Lee Ann Rouse
Ms. Misty L. Senter
Ms. Zariyyah N. Ward

Human Services Technology:

Ms. Beatrice A. Green

Information Technology:

Mr. Micheal Byamugisha
Mr. Jer’an N. Cheatham
Mr. Christopher D. Hutchings
Mr. Brandon W. Watson

Mechatronics Engineering Technology:

Mr. Justin C. Hernandez
Mr. Owen B. Hixson
Mr. Robert O. Howard
Mr. Joseph Richmond
Ms. Tianna C. Wimbush
Mr. William M. Woodlief

Medical Assisting Diploma:

Ms. Chandler B. Beasley
Ms. Makayla D. Cox
Ms. Alyssa R. Donahue-Krise
Ms. Delia M. Escobar Rodriguez
Ms. Katlyn N. Singleton

Medical Office Administration:

Ms. Neshaunda Burton
Ms. Carthia N. Kornegay
Ms. Divya H. Patel
Ms. Rosalind S. Richardson
Ms. Mya A. Rose

Paralegal Technology:

Ms. Tayler L. Hope
Mrs. Nicole M. Joyner

Paralegal Technology Diploma:

Ms. Tiara L. Shephard

Pharmacy Technology Diploma:

Ms. Veronica M. Whitley

Radiography:

Ms. Mariana Figueroa Bonilla

Technical Special Student:

Mr. Ismail Alashmli

Welding Technology:

Ms. Emily E. Beckwith
Pamela J. Burton
Mr. William J. Currin
Mr. Kadarius J. Hargrove
Mr. Matthew J. Harris
Mr. Dylan C. Minish
Mr. Charles A. Porterfield
Mr. Nathaniel J. Pulley
Mr. Ernest Rivas-Trejo

Spring 2025 Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program of study.

Associate in Arts:

Miss Kinsey A. Barbour
Ms. Kelly A. Calles-Flores
Ms. Jazlynn N. Epps
Miss Laci M. Ford
Miss Abigail R. Frank
Mr. Pedro S. Gomez Gutierrez
Ms. Rama I. Hauter
Mr. Micah R. Hurt
Ms. Jetta M. Mangum
Ms. Valentina Ortega-Mora
Miss Makala F. Roberson
Ms. Jimena P. Rosas
Ms. Reyna N. Santiago Estrada
Ms. Emma E. Saporita
Ms. Maliyah Q. Springle
Mr. Chayton T. Strother
Ms. Maci B. Taylor
Ms. Maycee B. Thompson
Ms. Emily G. Ung
Mr. Trevor A. Weary

Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts:

Ms. TiaKathryn G. Iversen

Associate in Science:

Miss Samirah M. Abdo
Miss Adrianne Ces V. Aguilar
Mr. Kori Barlow-Robinson
Ms. Isabella C. Bechtel
Mr. Edwin Cardenas
Mr. Kevin O. Duran
Mr. Alexander D. Forkish
Ms. Michaella M. Haskins
Mr. Gavin D. Lister
Mr. Antavious E. Terry
Mr. Shane M. Tillotson

Business Administration:

Ms. Hailey N. Aycock
Ms. Tydasia M. Faulkner
Ms. Sheila N. McKnight

College Transfer Pathway:

Ms. Averi E. Boyd
Mr. Kane J. King
Mr. Yaseen H. Nawar
Ms. Annah G. Newman
Ms. Jaiden D. Oey
Mr. Xan M. Pitt
Ms. Sydni L. Rouse
Ms. Rosio L. Salazar-Vasquez
Ms. Penelope L. Sirianna
Ms. Addysen R. Walker

Cosmetology:

Ms. Delores A. Dannemiller
Ms. Sage A. Lemaster
Ms. Taylor L. Small
Ms. Christa N. Thompson

Criminal Justice Technology:

Mr. Clayton W. Bowser
Mr. Ernesto A. Bryant
Miss Madison R. Castaneda
Ms. Destinee Cotten

Culinary Arts:

Mr. Harry L. Compton

Early Childhood Education:

Ms. Sharon Harris
Ms. Danielle D. Monaco

Early Childhood Education – Local:

Ms. Torronna L. Parham

Electrical System Technology:

Mr. Caleb J. Morrisette

Electronics Engineering Technology:

Mr. Conall M. Desmarais
Mr. Logan R. Lloyd

General Science AGE Degree:

Ms. Brooke A. Chabala
Ms. Marinda T. Daye
Ms. Michelle Elvira
Ms. Jessica L. Hamill

Histotechnology:

Ms. Brittany T. Miller
Ms. Sherri R. Miller

Information Technology:

Mr. Nathan O. Daniel
Ms. Leigh E. Matthews
Mr. Donald W. Weaver, Jr.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology:

Mr. Matthew K. Beck

Medical Assisting:

Ms. Moriah Hall

Medical Assisting Diploma:

Mr. Simon J. Hildreth

Medical Office Administration:

Ms. Nelldine S. Scotland

Office Administration:

Miss Morgan N. Fightmaster

Public Safety Administration:

Mr. Delson S. Kearney
Mr. Bradley J. Parkstone

Radiography:

Mr. Daniel A. Alexander
Ms. Mauren V. Echeverry

Welding Technology:

Mr. Brett A. Freeland
Mr. Dylan M. Newcomb
Mr. Brandon T. Pernell
Mr. Davin G. Pickrel
Mr. Hunter T. Wise

Warren Co. Memorial Library

Naloxone, Other Opioid Reversal Medications Available In Vending Machine Outside Warren County Memorial Library

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It looks like a newspaper box, but the contents of this special vending machine outside the Warren County Memorial Library are life-saving resources to reverse opioid overdoses.

The Warren County Health Department joined the library and other local partners at a ribbon cutting on May 29 to announce the placement of the Naloxone vending machine outside the library.

It’s available 24 hours a day and includes an instructional video as well as risk-reduction supplies such as Naloxone, fentanyl/xylazine testing strips, medication lockboxes and more. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is the opioid overdose reversal medication that has proven results saving the lives of individuals who have overdosed from opioid drugs, according to information from Warren County officials.

Guest speakers included Warren County Health Director Dr. Margaret Brake, Library Director Tanika Alston and Emergency Services Director Chris Tucker.

In her remarks, Alston stated, “We are excited to be part of this initiative aimed at preventing overdose deaths and creating a healthier community for everyone.”

The health department’s Health Educator Brittley Harris highlighted the supplies displayed in vending machine and described their use.

Supporting partners participating in the ceremony included representatives from Warren County Government, Emergency Medical Services, Sheriff’s Office, Detention Center, Parks & Recreation, Trillium Health Resources and Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition.

In addition, the Health Department also provides the ONEbox™ emergency overdose reversal kits containing two doses of the opioid reversal medication, Naloxone, to local organizations, businesses, churches and county government offices. This will enable anyone in those places to administer naloxone quickly and safely to a person overdosing in an effort to save their life. If your business, church or organization is interested in receiving the ONEbox™, please call 252. 257.6017.

Health Department staff also provide training on how to use the kit.

ONEbox™ (Opioid Naloxone Emergency Box) is a self-contained, video-enabled opioid overdose reversal kit intended to contain two doses of the opioid reversal medication Naloxone, along with personal protective equipment and video instruction (in English and Spanish) that are activated when ONEbox™ is opened. ONEbox™ was invented by West Virginia native and entrepreneur Joe Murphy, who created the box after seeing the devastation the opioid crisis caused in his hometown community in Huntington, West Virginia.

Both the free vending machine supplies and the ONEbox™ are available to the community thanks to a grant partnership with Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition.

Brake said, “We are pleased that our local partners support Naloxone training and access for populations most at-risk for overdose. We also recognize the importance of having access to the right tools at the right time to help in preventing an overdose. Awareness has never been more critical.”

Tucker noted that, “anyone is susceptible to overdose, not just those individuals experiencing addiction to drugs. Deaths from overdose are preventable through the timely administration of Naloxone/Narcan and appropriate response to overdose situations.”

Anyone interested in receiving free training on Overdose Prevention, Naloxone/Narcan administration and Hands-Only CPR can attend a two-hour training on Tuesday, June 24 at the Warren County Emergency Services Building. Please contact Chris Tucker 252.257.1191 or Rhonda Mushaw 252.257.6012 for more information and to register. Naloxone/Narcan will be available to those individuals who participate in the training.

Magnolia Ernest Summer Pool Hours Begin Tuesday, June 17

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Make a splash at the Magnolia Ernest Recreation Center – the pool is opening Tuesday, June 17!

Summer pool hours are:

  • Tuesday – Friday 12 noon – 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The fee is $1.00 per session.

The Magnolia Ernest Recreation Complex pool is located 252 Duke Dr. in Norlina.

Weather and lifeguard availability may affect pool open status.   In case of inclement weather, please call the rainout line at 252.242.5502, extension 10.

For more information, contact Parks and Recreation office at 252.257.2272 or parksandrecreation@warrencountync.gov.

Warren County Nominees Needed For ‘Heroic Hands’ Recognition

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The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners has launched an initiative called “Heroic Hands” to recognize a county government employee from each of the 100 counties across the state who goes “above and beyond in serving their county.

Warren County Commissioner Tare “T” Davis is president of the association, and it’s Warren County’s turn to submit a name for consideration.

Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, according to information from Warren County. The nomination form is available at https://www.warrencountync.com/, or it can be accessed directly at Warren County Government Employee Heroic Hands Nomination Form.

If you have any questions, please contact Paula Pulley at paulapulley@warrencountync.gov or by phone at 252.257.3115.

Salvation Army

Henderson Salvation Army Welcomes Majors Jonathan And Staci Gainey As Corps Officers

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The Salvation Army announces the appointment of Majors Jonathan and Staci Gainey as new Corps Officers for The Salvation Army in Henderson. Their ministry will officially begin on Sunday, June 15 to serve in Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren, Halifax and Northampton counties.

The Gaineys bring more than two decades of faithful service as Salvation Army officers, with deep roots in both personal and pastoral ministry, according to information from Gina Eaves, office coordinator at the Henderson office on Ross Mill Road.

Married in November 1988 in Jacksonville, FL, Jonathan and Staci have four children and also enjoy being grandparents.

Staci was born into a family of Salvation Army officers and raised in a life of ministry, with her parents, Majors Thomas and Kareen Nicholls, now retired from active service. Jonathan, on the other hand, had no personal connection to The Salvation Army before meeting Staci. After 10 years of marriage, he began attending the Salvation Army corps in Jacksonville with Staci and their children. There, he experienced the transforming call of God upon his life and responded with a wholehearted commitment to ministry.

Jonathan is also a veteran of the U.S. Army and active-duty National Guard, having served honorably for more than five years before his discharge in 1998. In 2002, the Gaineys were commissioned and ordained as Salvation Army officers as part of the Crossbearers session, beginning a journey that would take them across North Carolina, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Alabama in seven different corps appointments.

Jonathan has also served as a local pastor in the United Methodist Church from 2012 to 2015 and as ordained clergy within the Global Methodist Church from 2023 until earlier this year.

Their educational backgrounds reflect their dedication to spiritual formation and Christian leadership. Staci holds a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership from Nazarene Bible College and is especially known for her gift of pastoral care and leadership.

Jonathan holds both a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has a strong passion for biblical study and theology, and he enjoys helping others grow in their understanding of Scripture and faith.

Music also plays a central role in their lives and ministry. Staci is an accomplished pianist who enjoys playing for worship and is often invited to provide accompaniment at divisional and territorial events throughout The Salvation Army. Her musical sensitivity brings richness and depth to the worship experience. Jonathan plays both acoustic and electric guitar, offering rhythm and lead accompaniment that enhances congregational singing and contemporary praise. Together, their musical gifts help create Spirit-filled worship environments that are both reverent and joyful.

They describe their leadership style as both delegative and coaching—empowering others through encouragement, accountability, and intentional development. They uphold an open-door policy and strive to create a culture of approachability, professionalism, and care. They believe in cultivating meaningful relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, and members of the community.

Jonathan and Staci are already in prayer for the corps family, staff, Advisory Board, friends of The Salvation Army, and the many lives that are touched through its outreach in the Henderson region. They look forward to building upon the excellent work of Major Beth Mallard, whose faithful service has made a lasting impact.

They said they are excited to continue the ministries of The Salvation Army, including providing food for those in need, serving children through the Red Shield Club’s after-school and summer programs, offering excellent worship experiences, and growing lasting relationships with volunteers, supporters and community partners throughout the region.

In both life and ministry, the Gaineys are guided by the words of Micah 6:8 (NIV): “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

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Mrs. Lula Shearin’s 75th Birthday Celebration Concert

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Jordan Shearin got a big hint from his grandmother, Mrs. Lula Shearin, about what she wanted for her birthday. It’s not the sort of present that can be wrapped in pretty paper with big bow, however.

Mrs. Lula Shearin is getting a gospel concert for her 75th birthday, and it’s open to all in the community to enjoy.

The program will be held on Saturday, July 5 at White’s Grove Christian Church, 328 St. Tammany Rd in Norlina. The doors open at 3 p.m. and the concert will begin at 4 p.m. Pastor Daryn Thomas is the emcee, and numerous groups are scheduled to perform.

“She’s been talking about it since last year,” Jordan Shearin said. “I said, ‘OK, Grandma, I’m going to make it happen for you.’”

Jordan, one of Shearin’s four grandsons, said his grandmother’s actual birthday is July 1. The concert isn’t a surprise, he said, but it will be something that shows how much she means to her family and to the community.

“She’s honorable, she’s humble…so sweet in her own way, and everybody loves her,” Jordan said. “She does a lot for people,” and he said this is a way “to give her her flowers while she can smell them.”

He called his relationship with his grandmother “like no other. My grandma helped my mom raise me,” he said, and she still takes time to help him when he needs it.

“She paved the way for me,” and the concert is a way for him to let her know how much she means to the family.

“There is nothing like a grandmother’s love. I love her dearly and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her at all. This will make her feel real special.”

Groups scheduled to perform are Faithful, The Gospel Disciples, The Terain Family, Men of Faith, The Gospel Harmoneers, Sister Shirley McCaden & Co. and The Soul Lifters.

Contact Jordan Shearin at 252.820.5878 to learn more.

Mrs. Shearin’s children are Julian Smith, Diane Shearin-Terry and Roberta Shearin. In addition to Jordan, her grandchildren are Deshawn Smith, Julian Smith,III and Jeremy Smith.

Mrs. Shearin also has one great-grandchild, Ariana Smith.

She has three living siblings: Robert Seward, Emmanuel Seward and Elizabeth Williams and she was married to Elijah Shearin, Jr.

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TownTalk: Elder Abuse Awareness Conference Coming June 13th

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The Kerr-Tar Council of Governments is hosting the 11th annual elder abuse awareness and prevention day on Friday, June 13 at the Warren County Armory Civic Center.

This event is free and open to the public, and Kim Hawkins, KTCOG’s regional ombudsman, said it’s the perfect time to come out and learn more about what elder abuse is, how to spot it and report it to keep vulnerable senior adults safe from being physically, emotionally and financially exploited.

In North Carolina, the time between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is usually when organizations and agencies focus on providing educational programs like the one that will happen Friday, Hawkins said.

“It’s going to be a fun day,” she said. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature dozens of vendors, t-shirts, entertainment from the Vance and Warren senior centers, a commemorative walk, lunch – and ice cream! The colors for the day are purple and silver, representing abuse awareness and elders, respectively.

“We hope everybody will come out and gain some information,” Hawkins said, adding that it’s events like this that help remind us how important senior adults are to their communities.

The vendors represent agencies and other organizations that provide information and resources; they’ll be on hand to help people become more aware of what’s in their community and how to report to the Department of Social Services if you suspect a senior is at risk.

One in 10 individuals over the age of 65 will experience some form of abuse, Hawkins said. The signs of abuse can be subtle, and sometimes people don’t report for fear of retaliation, isolation or just plain old embarrassment.

Anyone who suspects abuse is obligated to report to DSS, Hawkins noted. The reports are anonymous, but the elder person’s name and his/her location is necessary.

Signs could range from outward changes or changes in personality – think about the person who once could chat on and on who now won’t pick up the phone when it rings, she said.

It could be a change in a person’s tone of voice or facial expressions, or it could be something like self-neglect that could be a sign of cognitive decline.

Hawkins monitors long-term care facilities; call her at 252.436.2050 to learn more. Or call the main KTCOG number at 252.436.2040 if you’d like information about other topics.

Visit www.kerrtarcog.org for more details.

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NCDOT Awards $2.9 M Contract For Roadwork In Vance, Granville, Warren Counties

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— information from the N.C. Department of Transportation

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.9 million contract to Sunrock Industries LLC to improve more than 16 miles of roads in Granville, Vance and Warren counties.

The roads to be upgraded include:

  • US 1 / 158 / Norlina Road from just north of Satterwhite Point Road to the U.S. 1 Bypass
  • U.S. 158 (North Garnett Street/Norlina Road) from near Satterwhite Point Road to U.S. 1 Bypass in Vance County
  • U.S. 1/U.S. 158 from U.S. 1 Bypass to the Vance-Warren County line
  • U.S. 1 Business/U.S. 158 from the Vance-Warren County line to Terrell Street in Norlina
  • NC. 56 (East C Street/Butner Creedmoor Road/West Lake Road) from Central Avenue to South Durham Avenue (U.S. 15) in Granville County

The project will include milling, resurfacing, shoulder reconstruction and curb replacement. Work is set to begin this spring and should be finished by late fall 2026.

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Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival Friday, July 4

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Organizers of the Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival are preparing for a day full of fun for the whole family and this year, the event will be held on Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Danielle Edgerton and Gary Paynter are two of the organizers, which includes a parade, live music from Feature Attraction Band and a churchyard full of kids’ rides, food and craft vendors and more.

The parade entries will line up beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Bruce Perkinson and will set off along the parade route at 10 a.m. sharp. The route ends at Wise Baptist Church and the festival will continue until 2 p.m. on the church grounds. Frank Gustkey Sr. is this year’s grand marshal.

Want to be in the parade, the car show or want to be a sponsor? Call

Gary Paynter at 252.438.0574 or Danielle Edgerton at 252.204.2605.

Warren County C.E.R.T. Training Set For June 7, 8

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Following a major disaster, police, fire and medical professionals may not be able to fully meet the demand. People will have to rely on each other to meet immediate lifesaving and life sustaining needs, particularly in isolated neighborhoods that may be cut off from the main roads for a period of time.

The Warren County Community Emergency Response Team Program – C.E.R.T for short – was developed to provide basic training in safety and lifesaving skills for the general public. The county is offering a training to residents of Warren County to learn from experts about how to prepare for a major disaster.

The class is free, but class size is limited. Registration is required and applications are due no later than Friday, May 30.

The curriculum will cover the following modules:

✓ Emergency Preparedness

✓ CERT Organization

✓ Fire Safety

✓ Disaster Psychology

✓ Terrorism and CERT

✓ Emergency Medical Operations-Part 1

✓ Emergency Medical Operations-Part 2

✓ Light Search and Rescue Operations

✓ Course Review and Disaster Simulation

 

The next C.E.R.T. training will be held in two 9-hour sessions on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Warren County Emergency Services headquarters, 890 U.S. Highway 158 bypass, Warrenton.

Students must be 18 years of age or older to register and must complete all 20 hours of the course to receive a certificate of completion.

To register, contact Chris Tucker at 252.257.1191 or by email at christucker@warrencountync.gov.