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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools
The Granville County Board of Education will continue with six members until a replacement for District 3 is appointed. Per Policy 2115 – Unexpired Term Fulfillment, the Granville County Board of Education will proceed with the process for filling the District 3 seat made vacant by the resignation of Mr. Rob Rivers effective September 30, 2020.
It is the intent of the Board to identify and appoint a suitable candidate for this position using the process outlined below, with the ultimate goal of serving the students of Granville County Public Schools.
Interested candidates should review the “Duties of the Board” guidelines issued by the NC School Board Association, which may be found at the NCSBA website: https://www.ncsba.org/news-resources/board-member-knowledge-base/duties-of-the-board/
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a C.V. or resume, and three letters of recommendation to Ms. Lynn Henderson, by the close of business, September 30, 2020. These documents should provide information that highlights the candidate’s ability and experiences related to education and service to children.
All candidates must reside in District 3 in order to be considered for this position. Proof of residency will be required. District 3 map and information may be found at the Granville County website: https://www.granvillecounty.org/government/county-commissioners/district-map/
During its regular scheduled meeting on October 5, 2020, the Board will review the documents submitted by each candidate and vote to issue invitations to those the Board wishes to interview.
During a special called meeting to be scheduled in October 2020, the Board will interview candidates (the Board will use a list of questions asked of each candidate, chosen at the beginning of the meeting).
At its regular scheduled meeting on November 2, 2020, the Board will vote on who will fill the unexpired term of District 3. Interviews and vote will take place in Open Session.
At a date to be determined, the chosen candidate will take the oath of office.
NOTE: If no suitable candidates are selected, the above process will be repeated as necessary, with new dates selected, until the position is filled.
Fraud Alert: Scammers Claiming to be With DOJ, Preying on Elderly
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-Press Release, Department of Justice
The Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has received multiple reports that individuals claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the public as part of an imposter scam. The department strongly encourages the public to remain vigilant and not to provide personal information during these calls, which appear to target the elderly.
Reports to the National Elder Fraud Hotline indicate these scammers falsely represent themselves as Department of Justice investigators or employees and attempt to obtain personal information from the call recipient, or they leave a voicemail with a return phone number. The return phone number directs users to a recorded menu that matches the recorded menu for the department’s main phone number. Eventually, the user reaches an “operator” who steers the user to someone claiming to be an investigator. That “investigator” then attempts to gain the user’s personal information.
“Phone scams are an ugly and pervasive act of victimization. The scams being reported to our National Elder Fraud Hotline are especially heinous because they show the perpetrators are preying upon one of the most vulnerable segments of our society – the elderly,” said OVC Director Jessica Hart. “As if this were not despicable enough, the scammers do so posing as employees of the Justice Department, usurping public trust in the agency that serves as a bastion of fairness and lawfulness while these scams exploit the elderly for financial gain. The first step to identifying these criminals is to have their crimes reported.”
“In a time of a national pandemic it is unconscionable for these scammers to prey upon our nation’s most vulnerable victims by pretending to be associated with the United States Department of Justice,” commented United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. “Your Department of Justice does not do business this way and does not seek your personal identifying information over the telephone. We don’t make threats over the phone; we don’t cut deals over the phone and we don’t use investigators who do it for us.”
Those who receive these calls are encouraged not to provide personal information and to report these scams to the FTC via their website or by calling 877–FTC–HELP (877-382-4357). Fraud can also be reported to the FBI for law enforcement action at https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/report-fraud.
The National Elder Fraud Hotline is a resource created by OVC for people to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older. Reporting certain financial losses due to fraud as soon as possible, and within the first 2–3 days, can increase the likelihood of recovering losses. The hotline is open seven days a week. For more information about the hotline, please visit https://stopelderfraud.ovc.ojp.gov/.
Free Community COVID-19 Testing Event – Sept. 13
/by WIZS StaffTHIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health
Granville Vance Public Health is partnering with Duke University to host a community testing event for community members who may not have a primary care provider and/or those who lack access to transportation and insurance.
The testing event will be held Sunday, September 13, 2020, from 1:30 until 5 p.m. at St James Catholic Church, 3275 US-158 Bypass in Henderson, NC.
Nasal swab test kits will be used and individuals will be contacted with their results 3-5 days after the event.
Testing is free to all who attend, but testing supplies are limited. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, contact the Health Department at (252) 492-7915.
There are many other opportunities to be tested for COVID-19. If you have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, you can call your provider or GVPH to see if you should be tested. GVPH is conducting medical evaluations and testing regularly at both the Vance and Granville County locations.
Middleburg’s St Paul United Church of Christ to Hold Voter Registration Events
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-Information courtesy Joyce Davis, St Paul United Church of Christ
St Paul United Church of Christ will hold new voter registration events at the church’s location at the corner of 292 North Lee Avenue in Middleburg, NC.
Registration dates are:
Police Take Homicide Suspect Into Custody
/by John C. RosePress Release Update – September 8, 2020
This evening, Henderson Police Department Detectives discovered Se’Quayveon Batchelor was located at the Budget Host Inn, in Roxboro, NC.
Roxboro Police Department was contacted and at approximately 7:00PM, Se’Queayveon Batchelor was peacefully taken into custody by the Roxboro Police Department.
Se’Queayveon Batchelor was served with the outstanding warrants for his arrest in the homicide of Rashod Murphy that occurred on September 3rd. Batchelor has been placed at the Vance County Detention Center without bond, pending future court proceedings.
The Henderson Police Department is grateful for the professional assistance provided by the Roxboro Police Department tonight.
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September 3, 2020 – Press Release
At approximately 4:15PM Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 409 Neathery Street in reference to a shooting. When Officers arrived they found Rashod Murphy(Age 21) unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene and the immediate family was informed.
The investigation thus far has led us to obtain warrants for Se’Quayveon Batchelor (Age 22) for 1st Degree Murder, and we believe he is our sole suspect at this time. We do know that the victim and suspect were well-known to each other, and this seems to be an isolated incident. We are still actively working this investigation with tremendous and timely cooperation from our citizens. As to not compromise the integrity of the investigation, no further information will be available at this time. We will update everyone if the situation changes.
Se’Quayveon Batchelor’s whereabouts are currently unknown and we are asking the public to call us, message us through Facebook, use the P3 App, or call Crime Stoppers(252-492-1925) with any information on his location. Please do not approach him, as he is considered armed and dangerous. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of perpetrators.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Town Talk 09/08/20: Trump Boat Parade Draws a Crowd; Repeat Scheduled for Oct.
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Jimmy Barrier, coordinator for the Vance County Republican Party, appeared on WIZS’ Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Barrier discussed the Trump Boat Parade held on Kerr Lake over Labor Day weekend. Following a national trend of boat parades in support of President Donald Trump, Barrier said it was a one-of-a-kind experience.
“I have never in my entire life seen as many boats on Kerr Lake at one time; it was just flooded,” said Barrier. “There were also helicopters and drones. Flares were shot off from the Bullocksville area to let you know it was starting. There were boats there from as far away as Maryland. It was a great day to be a Republican on the lake.”
President Trump Boat Parade At Kerr Lake
In a separate discussion with WIZS, parade organizer Austin Link of Creedmoor, NC said the event was “a bunch of Trump supporters getting together and showing support for our great president.”
Link, who grew up camping at Kerr Lake and was down for Labor Day weekend, said parade participants followed his boat from Satterwhite Point to Clarksville, VA with American and Trump flags flying.
“We didn’t know what to expect for a turnout. We heard people say it was at least 1,000 boats there,” Link said.
The majority of participants, according to Link, learned of the event through social media sites and word-of-mouth. One such site is the Kerr Lake for Trump Facebook page which includes parade pictures and videos posted by organizers and participants.
Link is already in the process of organizing and promoting another Trump Boat Parade at Kerr Lake on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 1 p.m. The parade will start at Satterwhite Point and head to Clarksville.
Barrier said the parade also brought heavier traffic to the Vance County GOP headquarters. Located at 1700 Parham Street off Dabney Drive in Henderson, supporters can pick up Trump memorabilia, receive information on Republican candidates, register to vote in Vance County and change their voter registration. The headquarters is currently opened daily from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
Featured image photo courtesy the Kerr Lake for Trump Facebook page.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 09-08-20 – Harvesting Herbs
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Henderson City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Personnel Matter – Sept. 9
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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson
Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 6 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to hold a Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. .§143-318.11 (a)(6) regarding a Personnel Matter.
This meeting will be held in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC. The public is welcome to observe the taking of the roll and adjournment. Citizens and/or staff are not allowed into the Executive (Closed) Session.
Local News Audio 9-8-20 Noon
/by John C. Rose– Warrants for Se’Quayveon Batchelor for 1st Degree Murder Remain Unserved –
– Vance County Schools and the Vance County Public School Foundation Both Recipients of Walmart Grants –
– Vance Co. Board of Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting Tues., Sept. 8 –
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FCSO: Sanchez Charged With Sexual Offense, Indecent Liberties With a Child
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-Press Release and photo, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued warrants for the arrest of Luis Alonso Sanchez, a Franklin County resident, on August 28, 2020.
Charges consisted of the following: Statutory Sexual Offense with a Person who is 15 years of Age or Younger, Indecent Liberties with a Child, and Felony Child Abuse-Sexual Act.
Charges followed after an extensive investigation conducted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Franklin County Child Protective Services.
On September 3, 2020, Luis Alonso Sanchez was arrested at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office without incident.
Luis Alonso Sanchez was given a $400,000 secured bond and is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center.
Luis Alonso Sanchez
53 years old
115 Autumn Court
Zebulon, NC 27597
Luis Alonso Sanchez
Granville Board of Education Accepting Applications for Vacant District 3 Seat
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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools
The Granville County Board of Education will continue with six members until a replacement for District 3 is appointed. Per Policy 2115 – Unexpired Term Fulfillment, the Granville County Board of Education will proceed with the process for filling the District 3 seat made vacant by the resignation of Mr. Rob Rivers effective September 30, 2020.
It is the intent of the Board to identify and appoint a suitable candidate for this position using the process outlined below, with the ultimate goal of serving the students of Granville County Public Schools.
Interested candidates should review the “Duties of the Board” guidelines issued by the NC School Board Association, which may be found at the NCSBA website: https://www.ncsba.org/news-
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a C.V. or resume, and three letters of recommendation to Ms. Lynn Henderson, by the close of business, September 30, 2020. These documents should provide information that highlights the candidate’s ability and experiences related to education and service to children.
All candidates must reside in District 3 in order to be considered for this position. Proof of residency will be required. District 3 map and information may be found at the Granville County website: https://www.granvillecounty.
During its regular scheduled meeting on October 5, 2020, the Board will review the documents submitted by each candidate and vote to issue invitations to those the Board wishes to interview.
During a special called meeting to be scheduled in October 2020, the Board will interview candidates (the Board will use a list of questions asked of each candidate, chosen at the beginning of the meeting).
At its regular scheduled meeting on November 2, 2020, the Board will vote on who will fill the unexpired term of District 3. Interviews and vote will take place in Open Session.
At a date to be determined, the chosen candidate will take the oath of office.
NOTE: If no suitable candidates are selected, the above process will be repeated as necessary, with new dates selected, until the position is filled.