Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie 03/30/16

Town Talk 03/30/16

News 03/30/16

Henderson Man Arrested on Federal Gun Charge

On Monday, March 28, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit arrested a Henderson man on federal gun charges. Ismil Rasheed Jeffers, 22, 113 Breland Drive, Henderson was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant.

Jeffers has been charged after a federal grand jury handed down a one count indictment in this matter. The charges stem from an incident on October 19, 2015 in Henderson. Jeffers was placed into the custody of the United States Marshall Service pending a hearing in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Home and Garden Show 03/29/16

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 03/29/16

Town Talk 03/29/16

News 03/29/16

Farmers Market Opens April 16th

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market opens for the 2016 season on Saturday, April 16th, and new vendors are welcome, according to Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties.

In a press release McKenzie wrote, “This first class facility, located at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson, offers covered sales space, electricity and restrooms. A part-time Manager works to promote the market through various channels including traditional media, social media, signage, community events and more. Vendors are also provided with display tables for their products.”

The Market will be open on Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in April and will add Wednesday hours in May. The application fee is $30, with a daily setup fee of $10 per space.

McKenzie wrote, “Producers of fruits, vegetables, eggs, plants, meats and other farm products are especially encouraged to apply, although the market also allows the sale of baked goods, handmade crafts and certain other products.”

Complete Guidelines and an application form are available at https://go.ncsu.edu/VCRFM, or by calling Vance County Cooperative Extension at 252-438-8188. Applications may be submitted at any time, but must be received at least three business days in advance of a vendor’s first sale date.

(Information received in a press release written by Paul McKenzie.)

Reward Offered in Hopes of Solving Murders

Press Release

Governor McCrory Offers Reward in Franklin County Murders

Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory announced (Sunday) that the State is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Darius Revel Robinson of 124 Southwood Drive, Louisburg, N.C. Mr. Robinson has been charged with three (3) counts of First Degree Murder.

On March 26, 2016 at 12:16 p.m., the Franklin County Sheriff Office responded to a call of gunshot victims at 119 Harris Road, Louisburg N.C. Keisha Livingston and Shamare Malik Harris were found dead at the scene and Diana Marie Edgerton died at Wake Medical Center.

Anyone having information concerning this case should contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at (919) 496-7867.
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