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Erin Carter, domestic violence and sexual assault victim’s advocate with Infinite Possibilities, Inc., and Cassandra Hart, program integrity/child care supervisor with the Vance County Department of Social Services, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m.
Infinite Possibilities, Inc.
In a continuation of WIZS’ coverage of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Carter spoke on Infinite Possibilities’ mission of “providing comprehensive, confidential support regardless of age, race, disability, gender, identity, sexual and/or religious orientation, immigration status or national origin” to those in abusive situations.
The community-based non-profit organization provides support with intimate partner violence, crisis intervention, danger assessments, safety planning, and assistance in finding shelter. Trained advocates are available 24/7.
Carter said services are still being provided during the COVID-19 pandemic in as safe a manner as possible. “Although it is a pandemic and we are at home, or we are staying safe, this information is vital. It’s not just vital in the month of October, it’s vital all the time because this is a continuous problem that we have to address.”
To help spread the message and keep people connected during the pandemic, Infinite Possibilities will host a Domestic Violence 101 & Healthy Relationships online Zoom session on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, from 2 until 3 p.m. To gain access to the session, please email Carter at ehill@infinitepossibilitiesinc.com.
For additional information on the session and to stay up-to-date on Infinite Possibilities, please visit the organization’s Facebook page (click here).
In Henderson, the Infinite Possibilities office is located at 314 S. Garnett St. Assistance is also available by phone at (252) 431-1926 during regular office hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
A 24/7 hotline, with services available in English and Spanish, is available by calling (252) 425-2492.
Vance County Department of Social Services (VCDSS)
Addressing the financial assistance side of domestic violence situations, Hart explained the services that the VCDSS, in partnership with Infinite Possibilities and Safe Space, Inc., can provide to victims.
Hart said the following are available to a client and their children if agreed that the assistance will promote safety and economic stability and falls under Work First/TANF guidelines.
Transportation: reasonable, actual transportation costs can include, but are not limited to, bus passes, cabs, auto repairs, auto payments and car insurance as approved by the local department of social services and the domestic violence agency as allowed. The client should express an inability to pay but does not have to be facing repossession of a vehicle. If the client has another operative vehicle, assistance may not be approved.
Housing: housing assistance includes rent, utilities (including past bills), deposits, moving truck rental, storage fees, and other relocation costs. Reasonable, actual cost for these services approved by VCDSS and the domestic violence agency as allowed.
Attorney Fees: the fees can be used for any civil action that will enable a victim to be safe and/or economically independent.
Childcare, summer camp, etc.
Temporary/emergency lodging (such as a hotel)
For additional coverage on domestic violence awareness, please join WIZS live at 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com at 11 a.m. to hear discussions with the following scheduled guests:
Monday, October 19 – Families Living Violence Free
Thursday, October 22 – Debbie Scott with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office
To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
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Town Talk 10/12/20: Infinite Possibilities, Vance Co. DSS Assist Domestic Violence Victims
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Erin Carter, domestic violence and sexual assault victim’s advocate with Infinite Possibilities, Inc., and Cassandra Hart, program integrity/child care supervisor with the Vance County Department of Social Services, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m.
Infinite Possibilities, Inc.
In a continuation of WIZS’ coverage of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Carter spoke on Infinite Possibilities’ mission of “providing comprehensive, confidential support regardless of age, race, disability, gender, identity, sexual and/or religious orientation, immigration status or national origin” to those in abusive situations.
10-12-20 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The community-based non-profit organization provides support with intimate partner violence, crisis intervention, danger assessments, safety planning, and assistance in finding shelter. Trained advocates are available 24/7.
Carter said services are still being provided during the COVID-19 pandemic in as safe a manner as possible. “Although it is a pandemic and we are at home, or we are staying safe, this information is vital. It’s not just vital in the month of October, it’s vital all the time because this is a continuous problem that we have to address.”
To help spread the message and keep people connected during the pandemic, Infinite Possibilities will host a Domestic Violence 101 & Healthy Relationships online Zoom session on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, from 2 until 3 p.m. To gain access to the session, please email Carter at ehill@infinitepossibilitiesinc.com.
For additional information on the session and to stay up-to-date on Infinite Possibilities, please visit the organization’s Facebook page (click here).
In Henderson, the Infinite Possibilities office is located at 314 S. Garnett St. Assistance is also available by phone at (252) 431-1926 during regular office hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
A 24/7 hotline, with services available in English and Spanish, is available by calling (252) 425-2492.
Vance County Department of Social Services (VCDSS)
Addressing the financial assistance side of domestic violence situations, Hart explained the services that the VCDSS, in partnership with Infinite Possibilities and Safe Space, Inc., can provide to victims.
Hart said the following are available to a client and their children if agreed that the assistance will promote safety and economic stability and falls under Work First/TANF guidelines.
Transportation: reasonable, actual transportation costs can include, but are not limited to, bus passes, cabs, auto repairs, auto payments and car insurance as approved by the local department of social services and the domestic violence agency as allowed. The client should express an inability to pay but does not have to be facing repossession of a vehicle. If the client has another operative vehicle, assistance may not be approved.
Housing: housing assistance includes rent, utilities (including past bills), deposits, moving truck rental, storage fees, and other relocation costs. Reasonable, actual cost for these services approved by VCDSS and the domestic violence agency as allowed.
Attorney Fees: the fees can be used for any civil action that will enable a victim to be safe and/or economically independent.
Childcare, summer camp, etc.
Temporary/emergency lodging (such as a hotel)
For additional coverage on domestic violence awareness, please join WIZS live at 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com at 11 a.m. to hear discussions with the following scheduled guests:
Monday, October 19 – Families Living Violence Free
Thursday, October 22 – Debbie Scott with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office
To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
Yancey, Wanted for July Murder of Vance Co. Woman, Located, Arrested
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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department received a tip regarding the whereabouts of Antavian Cornelius Yancey (age 34) in their city. Acting on the tip, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department arrested Yancey at an address inside the city.
Yancey was taken to the Halifax County Detention Center where he was detained until Vance County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived and took Yancey into custody and transported him back to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Antavian Cornelius Yancey (age 34) was arrested and charged with the 1st Degree Murder of Charisma P. Robinson and Burning of Personal Property. (VCSO photo)
Upon Yancey arriving at the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, he was charged with the 1st Degree Murder of Charisma P. Robinson and Burning of Personal Property.
Yancey is being held in the Vance County Detention Center without bond. Yancey is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on November 9, 2020. This investigation is continuing.
Previous VCSO Press Release on Antavian Cornelius Yancey:
On Thursday, July 16, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division received a call in reference to smoke in a wooded area. Upon the arrival of deputies and the Vance County Fire Department on the scene, a vehicle was fully engulfed.
Members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded to investigate the vehicle fire along with North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Arson Unit.
On July 17, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division received a phone call from Burlington Police Department reference to Burlington Police Department locating the body of a black female that was believed to be from Henderson, North Carolina. The female was identified as Charisma Robinson, age 35.
Investigators began to investigate these incidents and developed that the two cases were connected. Participating agencies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Police Department, Burlington Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau of investigation began a collaborative effort to solve the murder of Charisma Robinson.
Through the investigation, a person of interest was developed and later identified as a subject/suspect in this matter.
On July 24, 2020, a warrant for Murder and Burning of Personnel Property was issued for Antavian Cornelius Yancey (B/M/Age 34), regarding the death of Charisma Robinson.
Yancey is believed to be armed and dangerous.
Trunk-or-Treat Drive-Thru Style Courtesy H-V Downtown Development, HPD
/by WIZS StaffTHIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
The Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission and the Henderson Police Department will sponsor a “Downtown Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat” event on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
With the coronavirus changing the way many people celebrate Halloween this year, this event will allow the community to trick-or-treat safely from their vehicles.
Directions:
From the Henderson Fire Station on Young Street, make a left turn on Court Street, continue across Montgomery Street (treats in the police parking lot), go through the Sally Port (more treats), make a right on Breckenridge Street (even more treats) and, finally, exit on Breckenridge.
If you would like to participate in the distribution of candy this year, please call Alice Clark Sallins at (252) 767-4579 for a parking space. You may begin set up at 3:30 p.m. Please try to order pre-packaged candy. If not, package treats 10 days in advance for distribution.
Please wear your mask!
Local Noon News 10/12/20
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One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting on Rowland Rd
Early Voting Begins Thursday, October 15
Henderson’s Gang Free, Inc. Finalist in Mercedes-Benz Vans’ Contest
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Henderson Men’s Shelter to Open Nov. 1; Meals & Donations Needed
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-Information courtesy Jane King, Community Partners of Hope
The Henderson/Vance Emergency Men’s Shelter opens for the 2020-2021 season on November 1.
Volunteers and staff are busy at work getting the shelter ready to open with extra precautions due to the coronavirus pandemic. The shelter can only house six men at a time, so stays are limited to 14 days (they can return after a week IF there is room).
Unfortunately, volunteers will not be used inside the shelter this year, but meals and donations are still needed. Someone is also needed to pick up meals from restaurants occasionally.
This year, meals must be delivered in take-out boxes so that the food is free from contamination. Eight meals will be needed each night (six men plus supervisors). Many men do not eat pork, so please avoid sending pork products.
If you bring beverages, they will need to be in individual bottles – water, tea, lemonade, etc.
If you want to use a local restaurant, please be sure the food is in individual servings (not a pizza in a large box).
The shelter is located in the basement of First Presbyterian Church in Henderson below the Fellowship Hall. Follow men’s shelter signs from the corner of Chestnut Street and Church Street – park in the alley and someone will come out to your car to get the meals.
You can sign up to bring meals by clicking here. If you need help signing up or if you have additional questions, please call Jane King at (252) 432-9494.
DONATIONS
Check the current list of needed donations at www.cp-hope.org/donate
PRAYERS
Please continue to hold the shelter, its guests, its staff, its volunteers and board of directors, and all who face homelessness in your prayers.
One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting on Rowland St.
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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department
On Sunday, October 11, 2020, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 406 Rowland Street to investigate a shooting.
When they arrived, they located an unnamed male (name release pending family notification) suffering from a gunshot wound. The unnamed person had succumbed to his injuries prior to officers’ arrival. Two others had received non-life-threatening injuries, and a third person is being interviewed at this time.
At this point, this investigation is being deemed a domestic-related incident.
This is a fluid, ongoing investigation. More information will be forthcoming.
@HPDNC Looking for Shooting Suspect; Vehicle of Interest
/by WIZS Staff***Update***
Press Release:On Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at approximately 8:43PM, Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Andrews Avenue to investigate gunfire.
When they arrived, they located Alveante (Al) Markeith Holden (18), of Vance County, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Mr. Holden was found seated inside a vehicle he had been operating earlier, in the parking lot of “The Wash House”, a laundry mate. Mr. Holden had succumbed to his injuries prior to our arrival.
Evidence was found in and around “The Wash House” and several individuals were spoken with and interviewed. Through information gathered, Alveante Holden is a victim of a narcotics transaction gone awry. The suspect is a white male and is believed to be the sole shooter in the incident. He was accompanied by another white male, and a white female.
We are seeking the assistance of our community and the people of the surrounding area to solve this case. We are currently looking for an extended cab, white, full-size, truck with a high stance, possibly a lift kit. The make of the vehicle is not clear, but is possibly a GMC or Chevrolet. The only additional descriptor we have is brush/limbs protruding from the cargo area.
We are pleading with the community for anyone with information about this case to contact us immediately. A cash reward of up to $2,000 is offered through Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers (252- 492-1925 or P3 app). Please call us at 252-438-4141 or contact us through Facebook or Instagram.
Vance County High School Vipers Football Schedule
/by John C. RoseThe Vance County High School Vipers Football Schedule announced live on WIZS by Coach Jenks. Trey Snide enjoyed the conversation with Coach Hunter Jenks, who’s looking forward most to starting workouts soon.
Vance County High School Athletic Director Joe Sharrow, according to Coach Jenks, along with the central office staff will try to get the players back on the field for training in a month or so.
Coach Jenks and his staff met recently over zoom, and the game plan is to work from a standpoint of keeping the terminology compatible for the players and coaches in an effort to keep it easy on the players at this time. And the plan is for players to be ready for college in the future.
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