-information courtesy of Lauren Roberson, executive director of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce
A Granville County native who returned home to live was named the 2022 John Penn Citizen of the Year at Monday’s Granville County Chamber of Commerce membership meeting and banquet.
Rosalyn Green was honored as a tireless community volunteer who has invested herself into the community where she grew up. Mark Pace, the 2021 award recipient, presented the award during the event, held at The Barn at Vino in Stem.
This is the 42nd year of the award, given each year to a county citizen who has given his or her time in a volunteer capacity to enhance the quality of life in Granville County, according to a press release from Lauren Roberson, executive director of the Granville Chamber of Commerce.
L-R: Lauren Roberson, Mark Pace, Rosalyn Green, Reba Bullock
It was the 81st anniversary of the annual meeting and banquet, which featured a meal by Strickland Farms Catering and a program that highlighted the Chamber’s work in 2022 and its vision for the year ahead.
Pace is the North Carolina Room Specialist at the Thornton Library in Oxford, kept the winner’s name under wraps as he began his presentation.
“Synonymous-having the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language,” he stated. “Here are some words and phrases synonymous with the person we acknowledge this evening: mentoring youth, mental health advocate, church service, child advocacy, Cooperative Extension Service, Leadership Granville, George C. Shaw Museum, Mary Potter, and one near and dear to many–preserver of history.”
Green’s friends and compatriots in her volunteer endeavors, know that she has a heart for service, Pace continued. She serves on many boards in the county and volunteers at countless non-profits including ACIM, CCM, the Chamber, DOEDC, and the Mary Potter Club, just to name a few.
“It is an honor to know and work with Rosalyn Green. She is one-of-a-kind and Granville County is blessed to have her.”
2023 Chamber President Reba Bullock had encouraging words in her remarks to the group. “Everyone, this is just the beginning of an exciting, productive and successful year within the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. We as a collective body will continue to collaborate with various organizations in our county to maximize services to Chamber members, to be a resource to those who are considering making our county their home for personal and business reasons, and to make Granville County an even better place to live, work and grow successful businesses!”
The Chamber Board of Directors acknowledges the following businesses for sponsoring the event:
Presenting Sponsor: Spectrum Medical Solutions
Gold Sponsor: Duke Energy
Silver Sponsors: Carolina Sunrock, CertainTeed and Granville Health System;
Bronze Sponsors: Lewis Electric of Oxford and Wake Electric Membership Corporation
Green joins Pace and previous recipients, listed here in alphabetical order:
C. Adcock, Gary L. Bowman, Dr. Joseph Colson, Hubert L. Cox, Jim Crawford, Johnsie C. Cunningham, Hugh Currin, Sr., Nancy W. Darden, Leonard M. Dunn, Carlene Fletcher, Stan Fox, Laura Seifert Gabel, Hubert Gooch, Dr. John B. Hardy, Jr., Boyce Harvey, Rev. G. C. Hawley, Robinette Husketh, Mildred A. Jenkins, Tom Johnson, Paul Kiesow, Doan and Bette Laursen, James and Mary Ann Lumpkins, John D. Mackie, J. Medford, Dr. Jimmie V. Morris, Annette Myers, John King Nelms, Dr. Roy Noblin, Dr. David Noel, Leonard Peace, Sr., Gladys Satterwhite, Harold Sherman, Rev. Harrison Simons, Tom Speed, Marshall Tanner, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor, Steve Timberlake, Virginia Tuck, Xavier L. Wortham, L. Clement Yancey.
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TownTalk: Jail To Close For Repairs
/by Laura GabelThe 50-plus inmates of the Vance County Detention Center could find themselves in a different jail soon – at least temporarily – while contractors replace old doors to provide better security.
The Vance County Commissioners approved spending up to $90,000 to pay for the inmates’ stays at other facilities, but there’s one condition: Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame must get, in writing, confirmation from the contractor that the work can and will be done within a 30-day period.
During that 30-day window, the jail would be closed as far as housing inmates is concerned. Closing a jail sounds like a severe measure, but it is what needs to happen for the repairs and installations to be completed.
Brame and longtime sheriff’s office employee Weldon Bullock were at the commissioners’ meeting Monday to make the request. They shared details of yet another example of unsafe conditions at the jail – an inmate lay unconscious for at least five minutes after being attacked in a fight over the weekend.
He was transported to Duke University Hospital and had surgery for a broken eye socket, Bullock reported during his remarks to the commissioners. He also stated that the doors are broken and can’t be secured properly. But physical conditions aside, Bullock said what really bothered him was that the inmate could have died. “The guy could have laid there and died – I don’t want somebody to get killed because we can’t lock the doors.”
The new doors have been purchased and are ready to be installed, to the tune of about $400,000. Once the sheriff gets written confirmation from the contractor that the work can be done within a 30-day period, the plan can proceed.
As chief law enforcement officer in the county, the sheriff is responsible for the hiring and firing of employees within the sheriff’s office, but salaries and other capital expenses are the responsibility of the county commissioners.
Brame has long said that the county needs a new jail and more staff to adequately cover the jail. The facility has gotten deficiencies on state inspection reports for various problems, from broken doors to non-functioning cameras and peeling paint.
A comprehensive feasibility study was initiated last year to evaluate the jail and to help county leaders decide whether to repair or replace the 30-year-old structure.
The Vance County Jail will close for thirty days to replace doors.
Downtown’s ‘Shamrocks On Breckenridge’ Offers Free Family Fun!
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Let’s turn downtown Henderson all shades of green for St. Patrick’s Day during the Shamrocks on Breckenridge next Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There will be plenty of music, entertainment, vendors and activities for the whole family, according to Amanda Walker Ellis, vice-chair of the Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission.
Participants can use food vouchers to exchange for tasty treats during the event, Ellis said, thanks to the generosity of sponsors.
WIZS is pleased to join other event sponsors to make the event a success – Vance County Arts Council, North Carolina Arts Council, City of Henderson, Gateway Community Development Center and the Henderson Vance DDC.
A number of community agencies also will have information tables to share resources with participants, including AIM High: Purpose Driven Company, ACTS, Turning Point Community Development Mobile Lab., Gateway Comm Dev Center, Vance County Tourism and FGV Smart Start.
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TownTalk: Pink With Passion Focus On Cancer Survivors
/by Laura GabelThe second “Pink With A Passion” cancer walk planned for Saturday, April 15 in Warren County grew out of one woman’s desire to pay it forward.
Amena Wilson is president of the nonprofit group, which she founded after a 2017 breast cancer diagnosis – thus, the color in the organization’s name.
But Wilson told John C. Rose that she hopes there will be all colors associated with particular cancers present for the event, which will be held at the Warren County Rec Complex from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It’s going to be “a day of celebration for patients, survivors, caregivers,” Wilson said on Wednesday’ TownTalk. There will be food trucks and vendors, as well as music and other entertainment throughout the day.
Walkers are encouraged to wear whatever color represents the cancer that has affected them or loved ones they’ve cared for. “It’s going to be a day with great meaning,” she said.
This event is NOT a fundraiser, Wilson emphasized; rather, it’s just a small way to show support and encouragement to cancer patients and to survivors.
And it’s not just for Warren County residents – “we welcome anybody, near and far…we would love to have you,” Wilson said.
Interested in being a vendor? There’s still time, Wilson said. Call her at 252.213.5735 to learn more.
Here are some common cancers and their colors:
Vance County Recognizes Carl James, 2022 Employee of the Year
/by John C. RoseCarl James of the maintenance department for Vance County is the County’s first employee of the year.
James was recognized in May of 2022 as the employee of the month.
“He’s always willing to help anyone and give advice and always has a positive attitude,” said Frankie Nobles, lead of the Employee Engagement Team for the County.
The employee of the year was selected from the employees of the month through 2022 based on a rating scale of 1 to 5, including such criteria as teamwork and attendance.
Nobles said James “gets the job done right the first time, does whatever it takes to get the job done.”
The announcement came at Monday’s Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting, and later this month there will be a reception for James including cake and the presentation of a plaque.
Congratulations to Carl James!
L-R: Frankie Nobles, Carl James, Yolanda Feimster – Board Chair
Rabid Bat Discovered in the 2100s Block of Warrenton Road
/by John C. RoseVance County Animal Services sent off a bat for testing March 6, and the test came back positive for rabies.
Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, said his team responded to the call in the 2100s block of Warrenton Road.
In a press release, Nobles said, “At this time, animal services is asking (you) to please make sure that all cats and dogs are up to date on their rabies vaccine,” noting that even up-to-date animals in the area the bat was discovered should receive a booster.
The Vance County Animal Shelter offers the rabies vaccine for $5.00.
Hours of operation are: Monday from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m; Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Rosalyn Green Named 2022 John Penn Citizen Of The Year
/by Laura Gabel-information courtesy of Lauren Roberson, executive director of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce
A Granville County native who returned home to live was named the 2022 John Penn Citizen of the Year at Monday’s Granville County Chamber of Commerce membership meeting and banquet.
Rosalyn Green was honored as a tireless community volunteer who has invested herself into the community where she grew up. Mark Pace, the 2021 award recipient, presented the award during the event, held at The Barn at Vino in Stem.
This is the 42nd year of the award, given each year to a county citizen who has given his or her time in a volunteer capacity to enhance the quality of life in Granville County, according to a press release from Lauren Roberson, executive director of the Granville Chamber of Commerce.
L-R: Lauren Roberson, Mark Pace, Rosalyn Green, Reba Bullock
It was the 81st anniversary of the annual meeting and banquet, which featured a meal by Strickland Farms Catering and a program that highlighted the Chamber’s work in 2022 and its vision for the year ahead.
Pace is the North Carolina Room Specialist at the Thornton Library in Oxford, kept the winner’s name under wraps as he began his presentation.
“Synonymous-having the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language,” he stated. “Here are some words and phrases synonymous with the person we acknowledge this evening: mentoring youth, mental health advocate, church service, child advocacy, Cooperative Extension Service, Leadership Granville, George C. Shaw Museum, Mary Potter, and one near and dear to many–preserver of history.”
Green’s friends and compatriots in her volunteer endeavors, know that she has a heart for service, Pace continued. She serves on many boards in the county and volunteers at countless non-profits including ACIM, CCM, the Chamber, DOEDC, and the Mary Potter Club, just to name a few.
“It is an honor to know and work with Rosalyn Green. She is one-of-a-kind and Granville County is blessed to have her.”
2023 Chamber President Reba Bullock had encouraging words in her remarks to the group. “Everyone, this is just the beginning of an exciting, productive and successful year within the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. We as a collective body will continue to collaborate with various organizations in our county to maximize services to Chamber members, to be a resource to those who are considering making our county their home for personal and business reasons, and to make Granville County an even better place to live, work and grow successful businesses!”
The Chamber Board of Directors acknowledges the following businesses for sponsoring the event:
Presenting Sponsor: Spectrum Medical Solutions
Gold Sponsor: Duke Energy
Silver Sponsors: Carolina Sunrock, CertainTeed and Granville Health System;
Bronze Sponsors: Lewis Electric of Oxford and Wake Electric Membership Corporation
Green joins Pace and previous recipients, listed here in alphabetical order:
C. Adcock, Gary L. Bowman, Dr. Joseph Colson, Hubert L. Cox, Jim Crawford, Johnsie C. Cunningham, Hugh Currin, Sr., Nancy W. Darden, Leonard M. Dunn, Carlene Fletcher, Stan Fox, Laura Seifert Gabel, Hubert Gooch, Dr. John B. Hardy, Jr., Boyce Harvey, Rev. G. C. Hawley, Robinette Husketh, Mildred A. Jenkins, Tom Johnson, Paul Kiesow, Doan and Bette Laursen, James and Mary Ann Lumpkins, John D. Mackie, J. Medford, Dr. Jimmie V. Morris, Annette Myers, John King Nelms, Dr. Roy Noblin, Dr. David Noel, Leonard Peace, Sr., Gladys Satterwhite, Harold Sherman, Rev. Harrison Simons, Tom Speed, Marshall Tanner, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor, Steve Timberlake, Virginia Tuck, Xavier L. Wortham, L. Clement Yancey.