Vance-Granville Community College sophomore Tyrek Beverly of Oxford scored 23 points Jan. 5 as the Vanguards men’s basketball team faced the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie. He and his teammates fought hard, but the visiting squad eked out a narrow win, 74-71, at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson.
As a freshman in 2014-15, Beverly was often the team’s leading scorer, but at the beginning of this season, he was sidelined by an injury and only started to get back on the court in late November. His strong performance versus the USC Salkehatchie Indians marked a return to form for the J.F. Webb High School alumnus. Beverly had three rebounds and two steals, as well. Also scoring in double figures were Raekwon Hall of Raleigh, with 15 points, and Ty’Quon Reid of Durham, with 11. Donal Gooch of Raleigh had the most rebounds (8) for the Vanguards.
VGCC’s last three games of 2015 were also losses. On Nov. 24, the Vanguards fell to the reigning national champions, the Statesmen of Richard Bland College, by a score of 102-81 in Petersburg, Va. Hall and Reid led their team in scoring, with 27 and 25 points, respectively. Reid posted 6 rebounds to lead the Vanguards in that statistic.
On Dec. 2, VGCC returned home and played area rival Louisburg College in the second annual “Vanguard Night” game. Festivities included a DJ, prize drawings and performances by the Vanguard Spirit Pep Squad and a step team from a Granville County youth organization, “Un-Rappin’ the Gift.” After a close first half, the Hurricanes pulled away in the second, winning 89-77. Reid’s 30 points made him the Vanguards’ top scorer. Hall contributed 18 points. Gooch recorded 6 rebounds.
The calendar year ended with a 117-111 double-overtime loss to Central Carolina Community College in Sanford on Dec. 8. Hall put up 35 points, while Beverly showed improvement by scoring 22, just one more point than Reid. Gooch again led in rebounding, with 9.
Upcoming VGCC home games at Aycock Recreation Center are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m., versus Lenoir Community College, and Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m., versus Catawba Valley Community College. Admission is free.
Beverly returns to leading role with Vanguards
/by WIZS StaffVance-Granville Community College sophomore Tyrek Beverly of Oxford scored 23 points Jan. 5 as the Vanguards men’s basketball team faced the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie. He and his teammates fought hard, but the visiting squad eked out a narrow win, 74-71, at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson.
As a freshman in 2014-15, Beverly was often the team’s leading scorer, but at the beginning of this season, he was sidelined by an injury and only started to get back on the court in late November. His strong performance versus the USC Salkehatchie Indians marked a return to form for the J.F. Webb High School alumnus. Beverly had three rebounds and two steals, as well. Also scoring in double figures were Raekwon Hall of Raleigh, with 15 points, and Ty’Quon Reid of Durham, with 11. Donal Gooch of Raleigh had the most rebounds (8) for the Vanguards.
VGCC’s last three games of 2015 were also losses. On Nov. 24, the Vanguards fell to the reigning national champions, the Statesmen of Richard Bland College, by a score of 102-81 in Petersburg, Va. Hall and Reid led their team in scoring, with 27 and 25 points, respectively. Reid posted 6 rebounds to lead the Vanguards in that statistic.
On Dec. 2, VGCC returned home and played area rival Louisburg College in the second annual “Vanguard Night” game. Festivities included a DJ, prize drawings and performances by the Vanguard Spirit Pep Squad and a step team from a Granville County youth organization, “Un-Rappin’ the Gift.” After a close first half, the Hurricanes pulled away in the second, winning 89-77. Reid’s 30 points made him the Vanguards’ top scorer. Hall contributed 18 points. Gooch recorded 6 rebounds.
The calendar year ended with a 117-111 double-overtime loss to Central Carolina Community College in Sanford on Dec. 8. Hall put up 35 points, while Beverly showed improvement by scoring 22, just one more point than Reid. Gooch again led in rebounding, with 9.
Upcoming VGCC home games at Aycock Recreation Center are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m., versus Lenoir Community College, and Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m., versus Catawba Valley Community College. Admission is free.
The Health Department Show 01/06/16
/by CharleneSchool Bus Driver Training
/by John C. RoseVance County Schools will be hosting school bus driver training sessions Tuesday, January 19, through Thursday, January 21, at L.B. Yancey Elementary School.
Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification.
The training sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 3 p.m. each day.
Those interested in participating in the training sessions must register prior to the sessions with the school system’s Transportation Department, located at 226 Welcome Avenue off Raleigh Road south of Henderson. For additional information, call the Transportation Department at 438-5012.
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/by LarryHome and Garden Show 01/05/16
/by CharleneLarge Seizure of Heroin
/by John C. RoseOn Wednesday, December 30, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested two individuals for trafficking heroin. The individuals in this matter were charged with trafficking 840 bricks (42,000 individual dosage units). The heroin seized in this matter had a street value of more than $420,000.00.
Cory Davis, 35, of 89 Ramblewood Lane, Henderson was charged with conspiring to traffic heroin. Davis was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a $200,000.00 secured bond. Davis is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on January 11, 2016.
Tanya Gene Farrar, 44, 550 W. Andrews Avenue, Henderson was charged with one count of trafficking heroin and one count of maintaining a vehicle for keeping/selling a controlled substance. Farrar was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a $5,000.00 secured bond. She also is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on January 11, 2016.
This is believed to be one of the largest one-time seizures of heroin in Vance County/Henderson history. The investigation into this matter was handled by the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit, The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency.
Press Release – Wednesday, January 06, 2016
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
Crime Stoppers Crimes of The Month
/by John C. RoseCrimes of The Month – January 2016
Break & Entering & Larceny Case:
On December 26, 2015, at approximately 6:58 A.M., Henderson Police Officers were conducting a business check at Auto Mart 133 Raleigh Road. Officers found a window broken out of a 2003 Chrysler Town and County Van. Officers found the battery missing. Auto Mart has had several batteries stolen from vehicles. The Henderson Police Department encourages any person with information related to these cases to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can leave anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 431-6063.
Arson Case
On December 27, 2015, at approximately 3:37 A.M., officers responded to 817 South Chestnut, in reference to an Arson of two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers talked to Mr. Clarence Dale who stated that someone had set fire to a Gray Jaguar/ S type and a Gray Mercedes Benz/S550 while parked in the yard. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this crime to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. You can put anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Callers may remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Armed Robbery Case
On December 26, 2015, at approximately 8:18 P.M., Vance County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 211 Bowman Lane Henderson, NC in reference to an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival deputies talked to Jarod Mareno and Timel Jefferson who stated that they were sobered at gun point on East Spain Middleburg Road. Suspect was a White Male armed with a rifle. Subject took money and personal property. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can put anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at 738-2200.
Armed Robbery Case
On December 26, 2015, at approximately 8:18 P.M., Vance County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Cruizers Store 6325 US 1 Hwy North Middleburg, NC in reference to an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival deputies talked to store clerk Shaytanna Williams who stated that a black male came up to her and demanded the money. Suspect was armed with a shotgun. Suspect left the Store before Deputies arrived. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can put anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at 738-2200.
Note: Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this and other criminal offenses. All information received is kept confidential. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 492-1925. Callers do not have to give their name.
(Information Provided by Irvin Robinson of Crime Stoppers)
VGCC to host Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration on Jan. 20
/by WIZS StaffVance-Granville Community College will hold a special program celebrating the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. The celebration is free and open to the public.
The theme of this year’s event is “The Courage to Dream, The Determination to Achieve.” The program will include inspirational music presented by a choir of VGCC faculty and staff, as well as remarks by guest speaker Kanika Turrentine, founder and CEO of the Henderson-based non-profit organization, Infinite Possibilities, Inc. Through her organization, Turrentine has developed and implemented numerous programs and outreach events for targeted groups such as single mothers, at-risk youth, the homeless, and victims of domestic and sexual violence. The Henderson native and former public school teacher graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a Bachelor’s in Business Management and from Strayer University with a Master’s in Public Administration.
Also participating in the program will be officers of the VGCC Student Government Association.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local charitable organization. All attendees who donate a food item will be eligible to win a door prize.
In case of inclement weather, the event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m.
For more information, contact Melanie Copeland at (252) 738-3271 or copelandm@vgcc.edu.
News 01/06/16
/by LarryVance County Schools Show 01/04/16
/by Charlene