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— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Recognition Committee announces that the committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 John Penn Citizen of the Year Award. This prestigious award, named for Granville County’s signer of the Declaration of Independence, is presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Banquet.
The 2020 event will be held Monday, January 27, 2020, in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College.
Nomination forms may be obtained at a Chamber office or may be downloaded from the Chamber’s website, www.granville-chamber.com.
This award was designed to recognize a person(s) for outstanding service to the community. Past recipients include Dr. Joseph Colson, Mrs. Robinette Husketh, Hubert Gooch, Rev. G. C. Hawley, Mrs. Gladys Satterwhite, Hugh Currin, Sr., Rev. Harrison Simons, Tom Speed, John Mackie, Dr. Roy Noblin, Dr. David Noel, John K. Nelms, J. J. Medford, Mrs. Mildred A. Jenkins, Tom Johnson, Mrs. Virginia Tuck, L. Clement Yancey, Mrs. Nancy W. Darden, Leonard M. Dunn, Mrs. Carlene Fletcher, Hubert L. Cox, Leonard Peace, Sr., Marshall Tanner, Harold Sherman, Boyce Harvey, Paul Kiesow, Ms. Johnsie Cunningham, Stan Fox, Doan and Bette Laursen, Dr. John B. Hardy, Jr., L. C. Adcock, Jim Crawford, Xavier Wortham, Dr. Richard and Julia Ann Taylor, Gary Bowman, James “Lump” and Mary Ann Lumpkins, Laura Gable and Annette Myers.
Nominations are due no later than Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Formal invitations to the banquet will be mailed to Chamber members. Persons interested in attending may contact one of the Chamber’s offices – wanda@granville-chamber.com, 919.693.6125; tawheeler@granaville-chamber.com, 919.528.4994.
Nominations Requested for Granville Chamber’s 2020 John Penn Citizen Award
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— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Recognition Committee announces that the committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 John Penn Citizen of the Year Award. This prestigious award, named for Granville County’s signer of the Declaration of Independence, is presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Banquet.
The 2020 event will be held Monday, January 27, 2020, in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College.
Nomination forms may be obtained at a Chamber office or may be downloaded from the Chamber’s website, www.granville-chamber.com.
This award was designed to recognize a person(s) for outstanding service to the community. Past recipients include Dr. Joseph Colson, Mrs. Robinette Husketh, Hubert Gooch, Rev. G. C. Hawley, Mrs. Gladys Satterwhite, Hugh Currin, Sr., Rev. Harrison Simons, Tom Speed, John Mackie, Dr. Roy Noblin, Dr. David Noel, John K. Nelms, J. J. Medford, Mrs. Mildred A. Jenkins, Tom Johnson, Mrs. Virginia Tuck, L. Clement Yancey, Mrs. Nancy W. Darden, Leonard M. Dunn, Mrs. Carlene Fletcher, Hubert L. Cox, Leonard Peace, Sr., Marshall Tanner, Harold Sherman, Boyce Harvey, Paul Kiesow, Ms. Johnsie Cunningham, Stan Fox, Doan and Bette Laursen, Dr. John B. Hardy, Jr., L. C. Adcock, Jim Crawford, Xavier Wortham, Dr. Richard and Julia Ann Taylor, Gary Bowman, James “Lump” and Mary Ann Lumpkins, Laura Gable and Annette Myers.
Nominations are due no later than Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Formal invitations to the banquet will be mailed to Chamber members. Persons interested in attending may contact one of the Chamber’s offices – wanda@granville-chamber.com, 919.693.6125; tawheeler@granaville-chamber.com, 919.528.4994.
Men’s Homeless Shelter in Need of Volunteers, Meals for Year’s End
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-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope
Updates on the Henderson Men’s Homeless Shelter:
Christmas is upon us and we wish you and yours a blessed holy season and much joy in 2020. As you are snug and warm with your family, please remember the men in the men’s shelter and Hope House who need our love and support.
The 2019/2020 season has started out well with lots of different volunteers and some steady friends who volunteer on a regular basis (you are an answer to our prayers).
We’ve been averaging nine men per night with a total of 349 nights of refuge so far! We have served 20 different men – some staying just one night as they pass through Henderson, and some staying for many weeks as they work towards better housing. Three have full-time jobs and nine have some sort of disability. We are glad that we can help those in need.
We will gladly send someone to talk to your church groups if it will help involve more volunteers.
To Volunteer
You can see the shelter’s calendar HERE (use tabs at the bottom to view future months).
Shelter supervisors are needed for the following dates:
Welcome Shift
Overnight Shift
Also, please help us feed our guests!
Meals are scheduled through January 3, but we need a meal for Saturday, January 4 and for most of the month of January.
To volunteer or with questions, contact Jane King, volunteer coordinator, at 252-432-9494.
H-V Rec. & Parks Names New Program Superintendent, Facilities Supervisor
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-Information and photos courtesy the Henderson Vance Facebook page
The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department has named Tara Goolsby as the new Recreation & Parks Program Superintendent, and Tyler Terry as the new Recreation & Parks Facilities Supervisor.
Tara Goolsby – Recreation & Parks Program Superintendent
In 2011, Goolsby obtained a position with the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Youth Services Unit, returning to the department in 2017 as the Recreation & Parks Facilities Supervisor.
She is married to Lt. JL Goolsby of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and they have two daughters, Mia and Jennifer.
Goolsby enjoys working with the Henderson-Vance community and is excited about her new position.
Tyler Terry – Recreation & Parks Facilities Supervisor
She is married to Sterling Terry Sr. and they have 2 children, Jayden and Giuliana. Their son has played sports for the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department.
Henderson-Vance Community, please congratulate Tara on her new position and welcome Tyler to our department!
Reminder: Warrenton Christmas Parade This Saturday!
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-Information courtesy the Rotary Club of Warrenton
The 2019 Warrenton Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14 beginning at 5 p.m. on Main Street in Historic Downtown Warrenton. The parade is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Warrenton and the Town of Warrenton.
In case of rain, the parade will be held Sunday, December 15 beginning at 5 p.m.
Parade lineup will be emailed to participants at least the day before the event, explaining how the lineup will work and encouraging participants to arrive no later than 4 p.m.
Greater New Life Ministries to Celebrate Elder Jerry Perry
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-Information courtesy Greater New Life Ministries
Greater New Life Ministries will celebrate Elder Jerry Perry’s birthday and 31 years of preaching God’s word on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 5 p.m.
Elder Jerry Perry & the Gospel Believers will be performing along with Christland Singers, Chosen, Heavenly Voices, God Praisers and the Inspirators of Henderson.
Greater New Life is located at 86 Pocomoke Road in Franklinton, NC.
For more information, please call (252) 767-3524.
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No Charge Food Distribution Scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 12
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-Information courtesy Betty Boyd, First Baptist Church
The Second Thursday Food Distribution will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, off Beckford Drive in Henderson.
Participants remain in their vehicles and volunteers place a box of fresh fruits and vegetables inside the car at no charge to the recipient. No identification is required and no information is collected.
An area partnership of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, NC Cooperative Extension, Vance County Social Services, Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the monthly distribution supplements the food resources of the Vance County community.
McGregor Hall to Offer Three Performances of ‘Black Nativity’
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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center will feature three presentations of “Black Nativity” this weekend: Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14 at 8 p.m. and a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Black Nativity is a heartfelt musical presenting a fresh, new way to relive the birth of Jesus Christ. Based on the poetry of Langston Hughes and favorite gospel songs, “Black Nativity” leads us back to the manger through the rhythm of drums, the feet of high energy dancers and the souls of passionate storytellers.
Tickets may be purchased by:
DROP-IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m
CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)
(This is not a paid advertisement)
Oxford’s Newly Elected to be Administered Oath of Office – Dec. 10
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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall in Oxford.
Agenda items include:
Consider accepting the official results of the municipal election held on November 5, 2019.
Consider appointing Justin Paynter and Ashley Newton to the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Presentations to and remarks by outgoing Commissioners.
30 MINUTE RECESS – refreshments will be served in the first-floor lobby.
Administering the Oath of Office to elected officials – City Manager, M. Alan Thornton
Reconvene for the purpose of conducting business by Mayor Sergent.
Elect Mayor Pro Tempore.
Consider appointment of City Clerk, Cynthia Bowen.
Consider appointment of City Attorney, J. Thomas Burnette.
Administering the Oath of Office:
Appointment of Board Committees:
Appointment of City Representatives:
Remarks by Newly Elected Officials.
Please click here for the full meeting agenda.