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Sept. is National Preparedness Month: Does Your Small Business Have a Disaster Plan?

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s “Focus” newsletter – July/August 2018

September is National Preparedness Month. For small business owners, being prepared can mean the difference between staying in business or not following a disaster. The Small Business Administration can assist your business from the planning stages to recovery. Below are the steps they list for Emergency Preparedness. These are each covered at a more in-depth level on the SBA website at www.SBA.gov.

Disaster Planning

Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, money and resources to make their ventures successful, yet many owners fail to properly plan and prepare for disaster situations. According to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, an estimated 25 percent of businesses do not reopen following a major disaster. You can protect your business by identifying the risks associated with natural and man-made disasters, and by creating a plan for action should a disaster strike. By keeping those plans updated, you can help ensure the survival of your business. A great place to start is the SBA’s Small Business Disaster Preparedness Guide on the web.

Disaster Assistance

Disaster can strike at any time, and even the most prepared businesses can be adversely impacted. If your business has been impacted by a disaster, the SBA can help by providing disaster assistance.

Disaster Cleanup

Taking the proper cleanup precautions means you can get back to business sooner. Explore some important tips and advice to help you get back on your feet safely.

SBA’s Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plan

This plan lays out an overall plan for the Disaster Loan Program, both for smaller scale events when ODA resources easily meet demand and for larger scale ones requiring greater participation from all agency resources.

State Government Information

State governments relay pertinent information to businesses affected by disasters and offer a number of services to help businesses prepare and recover from disasters. Learn more about your state.

Street Value of $11K Worth of Drugs Seized From Two Henderson Residents

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On August 30, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Community Action Team, arrested two Franklin County residents: Timmie Lee Richardson and Gerretta Harrison Richardson of 885 Tollie Weldon Road, Henderson, NC on a variety of drug offenses.

Timmie Lee Richardson

This investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking began as a result of citizen complaints alleging that drug activity was occurring at 885 Tollie Weldon Road, Henderson, NC. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit was able to confirm the information provided and began an investigation which led to fourteen (14) felony drug charges against Timmie Lee Richardson and three (3) felony drug charges against Gerretta Harrison Richardson.

In addition to the arrests, a search warrant was executed at 885 Tollie Weldon Road which resulted in the seizure of Cocaine, Marijuana, four (4) firearms, US Currency and two (2) vehicles. The street value of the drugs seized is $11,764.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch (ALE), Henderson Police Department and the NC National Guard Counter Drug Task Force.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “Our Drug Unit continues to put an emphasis on making cases that make a difference in our communities. These arrests were the direct result of concerned citizens providing valuable information that we were able to use in our investigation and teamwork among several agencies. We will continue to aggressively investigate and pursue drug activity in our county.”

Gerretta Harrison Richardson

Timmie Lee Richardson – 885 Tollie Weldon Road Henderson, NC 27537 DOB: 01/20/1973

Trafficking Cocaine, Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (4 Counts), Sell Cocaine (3 Counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (4 Counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm by Felon.

Timmie Lee Richardson is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $250,000 secured bond.

Gerretta Harrison Richardson 885 Tollie Weldon Road Henderson, NC 27537 DOB: 05/06/1973

Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Sell Cocaine, Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine.

Gerretta Harrison Richardson was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $40,000 secured bond.

For more information regarding this investigation, or to provide information regarding drug activity in your community, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.

Sneed, Louisburg Resident, Arrested on Nine Felony Drug Charges

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On August 28, 2018, The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Daniel Lee Sneed Jr. of 413 Ridley Street, Louisburg, NC on nine (9) felony drug charges.

This investigation was the result of citizen complaints alleging that Mr. Sneed was involved in illegal drug activity within Franklin County. As a result of these complaints, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit verified the information and coordinated an enforcement strategy with the Louisburg Police Department which ultimately led to Mr. Sneed’s arrest.

On August 28, 2018, The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Daniel Lee Sneed Jr. of 413 Ridley Street, Louisburg, NC on nine (9) felony drug charges.

In addition to the arrest of Mr. Sneed, a search warrant was conducted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Louisburg Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located during the search.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “When alert and concerned citizens see what they believe to be drug activity in their neighborhood and they contact our office with the information, we will respond. This is another example of how partnering with our police departments within the county is making our citizens safer.”

Louisburg Police Chief Jason Abbot stated, “Our partnership with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is vital to the success of our drug initiative. Sheriff Winstead and I are committed to working together for safer communities”.

Daniel Lee Sneed Jr. was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 bond.

Daniel Lee Sneed Jr. 09/16/1989

Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (3 Counts) Sell Cocaine (3 Counts) Maintain a Dwelling place for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (3 Counts)

For more information regarding this arrest or to provide information to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at 919-496-2186.

New Hope Christian Church Site of Latest Breaking & Entering of Place of Worship

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On August 24, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit issued warrants for the arrest of Austin Patrick Wells and Timothy Hunter Duke both Franklin County residents. Austin Patrick Wells and Timothy Hunter Duke were charged with the following: one (1) count of Felony Break and Enter Place of Worship and one (1) count of Larceny after Breaking and Entering. The alleged incident stemmed from a Breaking and Entering and Larceny at New Hope Christian Church, 2779 NC 98 Hwy W. Louisburg, NC. Both subjects are currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center.

Timothy Hunter Duke 205 Pine Ridge RD Louisburg, NC 27549 DOB: 12-26-1996

Austin Patrick Wells 2620 Hwy 98 Louisburg, NC 27549 DOB: 10-16-2000

This matter remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone should have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, please call Detective W. Daniels at 919-340-4343.

Austin Patrick Wells

Timothy Hunter Duke

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Franklin Co. Utility Advisory Comm. to Meet Thurs., Aug. 30

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-Press Release, Franklin County

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Utilities Advisory Committee

The Franklin County Utility Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 8 a.m. in the Franklin County Administration Building, 113 Market Street, Louisburg, North Carolina.

Two Vance Co. Residents Arrested for Allegedly Breaking Into a Church

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On August 22, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol, Investigation Units, and Bunn Police Department arrested Michael Dustin Ellis and Colton Tyler Bullock both Vance County residents. Michael Dustin Ellis and Colton Tyler Bullock were charged with the following: two (2) counts of Felony Breaking and Entering, one (1) count of Larceny After Breaking and Entering and one (1) count of Attempted Larceny. The alleged incident stemmed from a Breaking and Entering and Larceny at Rowland Chapel Christian Church, 2293 Epsom Rocky Ford Road Henderson, NC.

Michael Dustin Ellis was also served with one outstanding (1) felony Larceny warrant and one (1) misdemeanor Larceny warrant.

Colton Tyler Bullock was also served with one (1) felony warrant for Identity Theft and two (2) Orders for Arrest to Include Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Michael Dustin Ellis is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a

$102,000.00 secured bond.

Colton Tyler Bullock is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $165,000.00 secured bond.

Michael Dustin Ellis

1291 Faulkner Town Road Henderson, NC 27536 DOB: 12-07-1990

Colton Tyler Bullock

5973 Satterwhite Point Road Lot 9 Henderson, NC 27536 DOB: 05-21-1989

This matter remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone should have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, please call Detective B. Garrett at 919-340-4311 or Detective N. Kapl at 919-340-4344.

Michael Dustin Ellis

Colton Tyler Bullock

 

 

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NC National Guard Offers College Tuition & Loan Repayment Assistance

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Several members of the NC National Guard were on WIZS’ Town Talk program Thursday to discuss the requirements and process of becoming a “citizen-soldier” in the reserve branch of the U.S. Army.

According to Master Sergeant Key, a team leader out of the Raleigh/Cary area, the majority of young men and women who enlist in the National Guard serve in a reserve capacity consisting of service one weekend a month and annual training two weeks during the summer.

This schedule gives the recruit the flexibility to pursue college studies while receiving federal tuition assistance up to $4,000 per year. The Reserve Montgomery GI Bill will also pay approximately $373 per month to full-time college students.

Those who have already received a college degree may qualify for the student loan program for repayment up to $50,000 of total debt amount. They will also receive opos debt help along with the loan for easier repayments.

Potential recruits must pass an aptitude test, a physical and have limited law violations. Once passed, initial recruits participate in a Recruit Sustainment Program one weekend a month to prepare for success in the Army’s 10-week Basic Training.

The second phase of the initial training is referred to as Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and involves learning a specific job skill.

The National Guard is currently offering up to $20,000 in enlistment bonuses for specific jobs including transportation specialist, engineer, military police, artillery and supplies specialist.

Fully-trained soldiers in the National Guard have the distinction of being able to return to their own hometown to serve. “What is unique about the National Guard is that those that complete their training return to their own community where they serve in a traditional guard setting as a citizen-soldier,” said Key.

The National Guard has a dual-obligation to the state and to the Federal Government. “As far as the state mission, we could be called to respond to hurricanes, floods, other natural disasters and civil unrest. The governor could call us into action to support our local community and state,” Key said.

“The federal component is tied to the U.S. Army, if they needed assistance with missions overseas, they could call on the NC National Guard.”

Each state and U.S. territory has a National Guard, with the NC branch being 10,000 soldiers strong. For more information, please contact the local recruiter at (919) 622-1327 or visit the NC National Guard website.

Franklin Co. Resident Charged With First Degree Statutory Rape/Sexual Battery

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On August 21, 2018, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued warrants for the arrest of Charlie Rebollar, a Franklin County resident. Charlie Rebollar was charged with (1) count of First Degree Statutory Rape and (1) count of Sexual Battery.

With the assistance of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Rebollar was taken into custody at his residence without incident.

Rebollar is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $300,000 secured bond.

Charlie Rebollar – 280 Rustic Ridge Road Franklinton, NC 27525 DOB: 01/09/2001

On August 21, 2018, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued warrants for the arrest of Charlie Rebollar, a Franklin County resident. Charlie Rebollar was charged with (1) count of First Degree Statutory Rape and (1) count of Sexual Battery.

Upchurch Charged With Two Counts of Assault With a Deadly Weapon

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On August 17, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Danny Clark Upchurch, a Franklin County resident. Danny Clark Upchurch was charged with two (2) counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.

This incident is alleged to have occurred on August 5, 2018, at a residence on Ronald Tharrington Road, Louisburg, N.C. 27549.

Danny Clark Upchurch was given an $80,000 bond.

Danny Clark Upchurch – 40 River Forest Lane ~ Kittrell, N.C. 27544

On August 17, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Danny Clark Upchurch, a Franklin County resident. Upchurch was charged with two (2) counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.

Louws Charged With First & Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On August 15, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, and Patrol Units along with the Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigations arrested Mitchell Franklin Louws, a Franklin County resident. Mitchell Franklin Louws was charged with the following: five (5) counts of First Degree Exploitation of a Minor, and five (5) counts of Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor.

Mr. Louws was charged after an extensive investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Mitchell Franklin Louws is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $1,000,000 secured bond.

Mitchell Franklin Louws – 789 Timberlake Road Franklinton, NC, 27525 – DOB: 03/08/1995

This investigation is on-going and additional charges are anticipated.

Mitchell Franklin Louws, a Franklin County resident, was arrested on August 15, 2018, and charged with five (5) counts of First Degree Exploitation of a Minor, and five (5) counts of Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor.