The Granville County Chamber of Commerce kicked off their first-ever Small Business Saturday – Shop Local emphasis for Saturday, November 28th. Preparation for the event included several preparation sessions, scheduled around Granville County, which included updating their Google information.
Small business owners were encouraged to participate by providing reasons for people to Shop Granville First on Small Business Saturday – the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
Reasons to patronize small businesses in Granville County on that particular day included coupons, specials, promotions designed to drive traffic into businesses, etc. Business patrons of small businesses in the county took “passports” into the businesses where they shopped and then had the passports stamped/signed at the business. Passports were turned in to one of the Chamber’s offices. Grand prize winners were determined by the amount of different business stamps on a passport.
Grand prize winners were Deborah Lunsford and Doug and Vickie Logan. Other prize winners were Steve and Marie Jones, Kim Dean and Mike and Barbara Felts.
Many businesses donated items for the Shop Small canvas bags that were distributed at the Chamber’s Thanksgiving breakfast. Passports and Shop Small bags were also available at both Chamber offices the morning of Saturday, November 28th.
The Chamber’s Board of Directors is already planning for 2016 Small Business Saturday.
Donors of Small Business Saturday prizes were: Butner-Creedmoor News, Coble Printing, Creedmoor Drug, Creedmoor Wellness Center, Curves of Butner-Creedmoor, Gentle Touch Reflexology, Gil-man Florist, Granville Gun Works, Lawn Ranger Services, M & M Consultants, Nan’s Young Fashions, Oxford Ace Hardware, Quality Drugs, Stovall’s Gifts and This ‘n That.
Granville Chamber’s Small Business Saturday Recap
/by WIZS StaffThe Granville County Chamber of Commerce kicked off their first-ever Small Business Saturday – Shop Local emphasis for Saturday, November 28th. Preparation for the event included several preparation sessions, scheduled around Granville County, which included updating their Google information.
Small business owners were encouraged to participate by providing reasons for people to Shop Granville First on Small Business Saturday – the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
Reasons to patronize small businesses in Granville County on that particular day included coupons, specials, promotions designed to drive traffic into businesses, etc. Business patrons of small businesses in the county took “passports” into the businesses where they shopped and then had the passports stamped/signed at the business. Passports were turned in to one of the Chamber’s offices. Grand prize winners were determined by the amount of different business stamps on a passport.
Grand prize winners were Deborah Lunsford and Doug and Vickie Logan. Other prize winners were Steve and Marie Jones, Kim Dean and Mike and Barbara Felts.
Many businesses donated items for the Shop Small canvas bags that were distributed at the Chamber’s Thanksgiving breakfast. Passports and Shop Small bags were also available at both Chamber offices the morning of Saturday, November 28th.
The Chamber’s Board of Directors is already planning for 2016 Small Business Saturday.
Donors of Small Business Saturday prizes were: Butner-Creedmoor News, Coble Printing, Creedmoor Drug, Creedmoor Wellness Center, Curves of Butner-Creedmoor, Gentle Touch Reflexology, Gil-man Florist, Granville Gun Works, Lawn Ranger Services, M & M Consultants, Nan’s Young Fashions, Oxford Ace Hardware, Quality Drugs, Stovall’s Gifts and This ‘n That.
News 12/14/15
/by LarryChristmas with The Embers
/by John C. RoseDec. Crimes of The Month
/by John C. RoseArmed Robbery Case
On October 26, 2015 at approximately 5:04 PM. Officers responded to Dollar General, located at 1702 N. Garnett Street, in reference to an armed robbery. The suspect had left the store on foot and was headed east towards Food Lion. Upon arrival Officers talked to Ms. Deborah Campbell, a store employee, who stated that a black male, approximately 25 years old with dreads, had entered the store wearing a light-colored Halloween mask, a dark blue or black sweatshirt, dark-colored pants and light brown work gloves with a gun. The suspect took the money and left the store on foot. 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 November 28, 2015 at approximately 9:49pm, Vance County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Dollar General Store 1297 US 1 Highway South Henderson, NC, in reference to an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival Deputy talked to Lindsey Bobbitt who stated that two black males armed with shot guns wearing sweet shirts came into the store and demined the money from the register. The suspect took the money and ran from the store. 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.
Fraud Case
On November 30, 2015 at approximately 1:53pm, Vance County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Dollar General Store 6867 US 1 Hwy North Middleburg, NC, in reference to subjects passing counterfeit bills. Upon arrival, deputies talked to the store clerk Cristy King who stated that two black male came into the store and passed a counterfeit $100.00. Both suspects 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.
Break & Entering & Larceny Case:
On October 02, 2015 at approximately 9:15 AM., Henderson Police Officers responded to Auto mart 133 Raleigh Road in reference to a Break and Entering and Larceny. Upon arrival Officers talked to Gene Vaughn who stated that someone had broken the driver’s side window to a 2001 white Ford F-150 Truck. Taken was the battery. 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.
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.
News 12/11/15
/by LarryAlliance Against Crime 12/09/15
/by CharleneNews 12/10/15
/by LarryHome and Garden Show 12/08/15
/by CharleneNV / SV BB a Dead Heat
/by John C. RoseThe Northern Vance and Southern Vance men’s varsity basketball teams are essentially tied after their two cross-town rival meetings.
Tuesday night on the Vikings’ home floor, Northern Vance defeated Southern Vance 64 to 60, behind a game-high 21 points from Kristopher Haywood. James Alexander also scored in double figures with 10. Marcus Harrison led three in double figures for Southern Vance with 17 points. Justus Baldwin had 13 for the Raiders an Mark Baldwin added 10.
Just this past Friday night on the Raiders’ home floor, Southern Vance defeated Northern Vance 60 to 56, so each team has a win against the other, and the point difference is the same at four.
In Tuesday night’s game, Northern Vance led from the outset, going up by as many as 14 early in the second quarter. The margin was 29 to 20 NV at halftime. SV suffered from too many turnovers in the first half, 11, while NV only had 11 turnovers for the entire game.
SV shot 41 percent from beyond the three-point line, going 7 of 17 overall, and scoring 5 of the 7 threes in the second half. SV closed to within two points a couple of times down the stretch.
The game was fast paced on the floor and exciting to watch. WIZS broadcast the game live on 1450 AM and on wizs.com. The stands were packed.
Just prior to the men’s game, the NV and SV women’s varsity teams fought down to the wire with NV coming from behind and winning 60 to 55.
Our next WIZS live broadcast will be Dec. 19th and will feature the local ABA team, the Coyotes. They play, as it turns out, at the home of the SV Raiders.
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
/by John C. RoseOn Saturday, December 5, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to Citi Trends, 389 Raleigh Road, Henderson in response to a report of an armed robbery. Employees reported that two black males armed with guns had entered the business and demanded currency.
Henderson Patrol Officers have arrested Tyler Jones, 19, 245 Lynnbank Estates Road, Henderson in this matter. Jones was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of stolen goods. Jones was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 75,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for January 12, 2016 in Vance County District Court.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the second suspect is asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to 2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of individuals engaged in criminal behavior.
(Information from press release authorized by Chief Marcus Barrow)