-Information courtesy the City of Henderson, Public Works
According to City of Henderson Public Works officials, the boil water advisory that was in effect for the Dabney Drive and Beckford Drive area as of Wednesday, May 1, 2019, has been lifted. Residents and businesses in this area may resume normal water consumption.
Water customers in the Dabney Drive area may have experienced periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a line break earlier this week. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increased the potential for back siphoning and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
The boil water advisory was issued as a safety precaution.
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Today at noon, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted a vehicle stop at the corner of Dabney Drive and Oxford Rd. This traffic stop yielded a quantity of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and a firearm. These seizures lead to a search warrant of a residence at 2025 Lynn Haven Ave that yielded other firearms, and more narcotics.
Amil K. Davis, age 39 of 2025 Lynn Haven Ave, was arrested and has been charged with the following;
3 counts of Trafficking Heroin
On May 2, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit arrested Amil K. Davis, age 39 of 2025 Lynn Haven Ave, on multiple charges related to drugs. (Photo courtesy HPD)
Maintaining a Dwelling
PWIMSD Heroin
Possession of Heroin
3 counts of Trafficking Cocaine
PWIMSD Cocaine
Possession of Cocaine
Manufacture Cocaine
Felony Possession of Marijuana
PWIMSD Marijuana
Manufacture Marijuana
PWIMSD MDMA
Possession Schedule I
Possession of Firearm by Felon
Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
He is currently being held under an $800,000.00 bond at the Vance County Jail.
Members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted a vehicle stop at the corner of Dabney Drive and Oxford Rd. This traffic stop yielded a quantity of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and a firearm. These seizures lead to a search warrant of a residence at 2025 Lynn Haven Ave that yielded other firearms, and more narcotics. (Photo courtesy HPD)
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Vanessa Jones, interim president for the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss how the Chamber has fared since the resignation of former president John Barnes in February.
“Things are going very well,” said Jones. “We have a great, well-trained staff that keeps operations moving along smoothly.”
The process of hiring the Chamber’s new president is well underway, according to Jones, with job applications and resumes due Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Jones estimated that the Chamber has received approximately 20 applications for the position thus far.
Acting as the Chamber’s Work First program coordinator since 2015, Jones previously served as chairwoman of the Chamber board during her tenure as dean and vice president at Vance-Granville Community College.
Her extensive knowledge of Chamber operations, coupled with the expertise of the Chamber’s membership director Jay Andrews and administration and events director Sandra Wilkerson, serve the Chamber business members well.
“Our goal is to promote and help our current members grow while attracting new members,” Jones said.
In this spirit of economic growth and development, Jones echoed the sentiment expressed by other community partners who have been interviewed by WIZS recently – it takes a village.
Jones acknowledged the close working relationship that the Chamber has with organizations such as the Vance County Tourism Development Authority, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, the City of Henderson, Vance County Government, Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission, Maria Parham Health, Vance-Granville Community College and many others.
“The Chamber works with these entities to ensure our community is an investment for new businesses and a great place for people to live and visit,” explained Jones.
In addition to working with businesses, the Chamber offers individuals an opportunity for community involvement via its ambassador program and annual Leadership Vance class.
Chamber ambassadors regularly network and connect with businesses and attend various Chamber events, such as ribbon cuttings, throughout the year.
Leadership Vance is an intensive, months-long training program that exposes participants to all aspects of the community, ultimately strengthening leadership skills and increasing knowledge of the inner workings of Vance County business.
Those interested in learning more about the Chamber and its various events and programs may call (252) 438-8414. Additional information may also be found on the Chamber’s website at www.hendersonvance.org.
To hear the Town Talk interview with Vanessa Jones in its entirety, click here.
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The United Way of Vance County today awarded grant funding for 2019 to six area organizations which serve the needs of Vance County residents in the areas of health, food, clothing, shelter and education.
The 13-member Board of Directors of the United Way of Vance County approved grant allocations for 2019 to:
Life Line, Inc. of Henderson, which provides shelter and support to needy women and children
Community Partners of Hope of Henderson, which provides shelter and basic needs to homeless men
Vance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, which coordinates youth services for school-aged children in the areas of anger management, peer mediation and Teen Court, as well as in other areas
Alliance Rehabilitative Care, Inc., of Henderson, to support services provided by the Addiction Recovery Center for Men including basic needs for the residents of the center
Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start in Henderson, to support the “Reach Out and Read” program that provides free books through local pediatricians’ offices for children from birth to kindergarten
Harold Sherman Adult Day Center in Oxford, to support the costs of care provided to Vance County residents who go to the center for services during weekdays
All of the organizations meet the important basic needs of citizens in Vance and Warren counties, which are the areas served by the local United Way.
“We are very pleased to be able to provide these grant funds to support these vital agencies,” said Jane Haithcock, president of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Vance County. “Each of these agencies and the services they provide are extremely important to residents in our community. Our United Way is so grateful for the support we have received from our community over the last year and a half as we conducted fundraising efforts to seek contributions to support those in need in Vance and Warren counties. With the grant awards, we are now able to use the monetary contributions we have received to support disadvantaged individuals and families in our community. And, we will continue to ask for the support of our community members in order to help those who need a helping hand.”
Haithcock and Gwen Williams, first vice president of United Way of Vance County, presented representatives of each of the organizations with their grant checks today at the local United Way office.
The United Way of Vance County went through a reorganization near the end of 2017 and the early part of 2018. During the majority of last year, leaders of the organization worked with key local corporate and business leaders on fundraising efforts and asked for monetary support from key local residents who have traditionally supported United Way. The show of support from the community for the mission of United Way was strong and very reassuring.
Our United Way plans to do more fundraising through 2019 and beyond to seek monetary support for agencies serving those less fortunate. More information will be forthcoming on those fundraising plans and future efforts to help fellow citizens.
Current members of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Vance County include:
Jane Haithcock of Maria Parham Health, president
Gwen Williams of the Vance County Department of Social Services, first vice president
Tommy Haithcock of Century 21 Country Knolls Realty, second vice president
Terri Hedrick of Vance County Schools, treasurer/secretary
Donna Stearns, retired from the City of Henderson
Marvin Williams of KARTS Transportation
Dawn Michelle Tucker of Vance-Granville Community College
Desiree Brooks of The Daily Dispatch
Heidi Owen of The Pegram Agency Nationwide Insurance
Charisse Lassiter of Southern Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Michael Burns of Woodforest National Bank
Roberta Freeman of Triangle Literacy
Henry Hayes, retired from Warren County
Those wanting to donate to the United Way of Vance County may do so by contacting officials with the organization by email at unitedwayofvance@gmail.com or by telephone at 252-492-8392. Correspondences also may be sent to United Way of Vance County, P.O. Box 1352, Henderson, N.C. 27536.
The United Way of Vance County office is located at 715 South Garnett Street in Henderson.
Gwen Williams, first vice president and chairperson of the United Way of Vance County Funds Allocation Committee, center left, and Jane Haithcock, president of the United Way of Vance County, center right, are shown with representatives of five of the six area agencies receiving grant allocations for 2019. Those representatives are holding their grant checks and include, from left, Greg Kelly and Shantel Hargrove of the Vance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council; Rachel Pennington of the Harold Sherman Adult Day Center; Betty Boyd of Community Partners of Hope; Lynda and Steve Dalton of Life Line, Inc.; and Lynn Fleming of Alliance Rehabilitative Care, Inc. Representatives of Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start were unavailable for the photo. (Photo courtesy United Way of Vance County)
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The City of Henderson and surrounding areas in Vance County need concerned citizens who are willing to lend themselves to community-wide dialogue and problem-solving. “Community Voices” can show you the way.
The “Community Voices” program gives the public a chance to identify the issues the community faces and provides effective strategies to address those issues.
The community is invited to learn more about the program and get involved by attending the next session on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. Sessions are held at the Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson.
With questions or to register, please contact Turner Pride at the Vance Co. Extension Center at (252) 438-8188 or email turner_pride@ncsu.edu.
The program is sponsored by Vance County Cooperative Extension and N.C. A&T State University.
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
2019 Annual Water Safety Awareness: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will hold its Annual Water Safety Awareness session on Friday, May 10, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center. Safety demonstrations, life jacket fitting and swim lesson level testing will be offered.
Please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us for more information.
Safe Summer Swim: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will offer a FREE swim program for children ages 5-13 years old. Classes will be divided into age groups of 5 to 7-year-olds, 8 to 10-year-olds and 11 to 13-year-olds. Classes will meet daily Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. Classes will be offered from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (30-minute session per class).
Anyone wishing to participate in the summer swim program must be present at the Annual Water Safety Awareness event taking place on Friday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center.
A drawing will take place following the event at 7:30 p.m. to pick winners for the free Safe Summer Swim Program (up to 20 participants will be picked for each age group).
Please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us for more information.
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Tom Hall’s contribution to Rebuilding Hope’s work touches every aspect of the ministry, from ramps to roofs, renovations to records.
Tom keeps the computers running.
He signed on as a volunteer three years ago when Martha McGowan, RHI’s SOS secretary, told him about the ministry’s computer needs.
Tom Hall named Rebuilding Hope’s May 2019 Volunteer of the Month. (Photo Credit: RHI)
“I’ve built or refurbished 12 work station computers (for RHI),” says the retired IBM system programmer. He’s also built, implemented and donated a server (with help from his son, Greg, Microsoft Certified) for the ministry.
“The opportunity to support the other volunteers with computer needs, and they, in turn, help others in need is the most rewarding part of my work,” said Tom, a native of Penderlea (Willard, N.C.).
Tom said his computer experience keeps him busy as a volunteer.
“Currently, I provide volunteer computer support to five churches. I also provide computer support to some 104 private individuals, three businesses and one fire department.”
Tom, a Vance County resident, is a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church in Raleigh, but locally attends services at First Baptist Church.
Tom and wife Linda have been married for 20 years. They have two children and five grandchildren.
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Water customers of the City of Henderson in the Dabney Drive area are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a line break, according a news release. The news release says periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphoning and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
Repair of the broken line is expected to be complete by 8:00 this evening.
The release continues: “Therefore, the Division of Water Resources advises that when water is restored, consumers boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.”
Public Works Director for Henderson, Andy Perkinson, told WIZS News, “The people affected would be Dabney Drive from Coble Blvd. to Beckford Drive. And Beckford Drive down past the Farmers Market.”
Henderson City Manager Frank Frazier confirmed, as well, that the boil water advisory was only for those affected by the water line break. The boil water advisory is not for everyone.
To be on the safe side, if you experience low water pressure in the next 24 hours in the affected or surrounding area, you may want to boil your water as well.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water, the news release says.
Public Works is strongly urging water consumers to conserve water whenever possible. This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
This advisory was issued on May 1, 2019 by Andy Perkinson, Public Works Director, City of Henderson.
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John Charles Rose, owner and operator of WIZS, was on Town Talk this morning to announce this day, May 1, 2019, as the 64th anniversary of the local radio station.
On May 1, 1955, Howard V. Harrell, a tv and radio repairman from Oxford, started the station under the call letters WHVH – his initials. The station has been on the air continuously ever since bringing the community local news, sports, music and entertainment.
The call letters were changed to WIZS around 1959, shortly after the station was sold to Stan Fox and his business partners Irv Fox and Seymour Dworsky.
Rose Farm & Rentals purchased WIZS and assumed operation on June 1, 1989, under president John D. Rose, III. A month from today, the Rose family will celebrate 30 years of WIZS ownership.
“Our continuing commitment to the community and the radio staff have made it possible for us to celebrate 64 years as a station,” said Rose. “The various personalities, the various people who are very good at their jobs, and of course our loyal advertising base have all made it possible.”
Rose reminded listeners that news is free and available 24/7 at www.wizs.com and on WIZS’ social media pages.
For the last 30 years, local news has been broadcast on air on 1450AM, as well as on the more recently licensed translator 100.1 FM, at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily; mid-day news has been reported at various times throughout the years. News has been on the air at set times since day one of operation.
WIZS’ online presence grew exponentially in 2018 with 100,000 people visiting the website and daily additions of viewers who like and/or follow the station on Facebook and Twitter.
Putting the “community” in the locally owned and operated community radio station, WIZS offers approximately 250 public service announcements free of charge each month to non-profit organizations, schools, churches and government institutions. PSAs can be submitted and viewed online at any time by clicking here.
Rose also reminded listeners of the current weekday station schedule, including a mix of news, music, sports, talk and entertainment:
“Weekday Wakeup with Brandi Leigh” from 6 – 9 a.m.
Music from 9 – 11 a.m.
“Town Talk” at 11 a.m.
“Tradio” at 11:30 a.m.
“Beach Music Blast” with Trey Snide at 12 p.m.
“Sports Mayhem” with Kemp Collins at 1 p.m.
Music from 2 – 4 p.m.
“Afternoon Drive” with John Stevenson at 4 p.m.
Weekend programs include “Country Grass” with Ms. Velvet from 7 – 9 a.m. and “Choice Country Classics” from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday afternoon brings a mix of Country, Beach and Oldies music for your listening pleasure.
Robert Wright provides live news, local church happenings and gospel music on Sunday mornings from 7 – 11 a.m. in a segment titled “Sounds of Jordan.” This is followed by Ms. Velvet’s “Sunday Afternoon Gospel Jamboree,” a popular variety of Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music, from 12 – 2 p.m.
“Thanks for listening to WIZS,” Rose concluded his segment. “We’re proud to know you, we’re proud to try to help you, we’re proud to try to do good things for you and we’re proud you’ve chosen to make WIZS your home on the radio.”
To hear the Town Talk segment with John Charles Rose in its entirety, click here.
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“I fished flooded bushes and trees, mid-lake, along an approximately 20-mile stretch,” said Walser, who logged his 12th career win in BFL competition – tied for second most all-time. “I used a spinnerbait early, and then I flipped.”
Walser said he used a ½-ounce white-colored Rush Lures double-willow-bladed spinnerbait with a chartreuse and silver glitter Zoom Split Tail trailer on 20-pound-test Berkley Big Game line. He flipped a green-pumpkin Zoom Baby Brush Hog with a 3/0-sized Berkley Fusion 19 EWG hook and a 3/8-ounce Eco Pro tungsten flipping weight. For flipping, he opted for 20-pound-test Berkley Trilene 100-percent fluorocarbon line.
Boater Robert Walser of Lexington, North Carolina, brought five bass to the weigh-in stage totaling 15 pounds, 10 ounces, to win Saturday’s T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) North Carolina Division tournament on Kerr Lake. For his efforts, Walser took home $5,718. (Photo courtesy FLW)
“I caught more than 30 keepers. It was hard initially, but after it warmed up it got easier,” said Walser. “We had a severe cold front come through Friday afternoon and the temperatures dropped rapidly – maybe 20 degrees in 30 minutes. It rained following the temperature change, so we had a few hours of cold rain. I think it had an effect on the fish I was targeting, but after noontime I caught four or five limits.”
Walser said he ended up weighing one off the spinnerbait, and the rest from the Brush Hog.
“Some of those spinnerbait fish in the morning were at those deeper bushes, and my Garmin Panoptix showed me the submerged bushes I couldn’t see, which really helped me out,” said Walser.
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
1st: Robert Walser, Lexington, N.C., five bass, 15-10, $3,718 + $2,000 Ranger Cup Bonus
2nd: Dustin Clontz, Albemarle, N.C., five bass, 14-8, $1,909
3rd: Jake Frye, Charlotte, N.C., five bass, 14-0, $1,388
4th: Scott Beattie, Lincolnton, N.C., five bass, 13-10, $898
5th: Scott Hamrick, Denver, N.C., five bass, 13-8, $655
5th: Randy Childers, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 13-8, $805
7th: Jason Wilson, Lincolnton, N.C., five bass, 13-6, $990
8th: Carson Orellana, Mooresville, N.C., five bass, 13-0, $513
9th: Michael Stephens, Gastonia, N.C., five bass, 12-8, $456
10th: Ryan Deal, Indian Trail, N.C., five bass, 12-7, $399
Wilson caught a 5-pound, 1-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $420.
Jeff Scism of Shelby, North Carolina, won the Co-angler Division and $1,709 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 12 pounds, 5 ounces.
The top 10 co-anglers were:
1st: Jeff Scism, Shelby, N.C., five bass, 12-5, $1,709
2nd: Larry Freeman Jr., La Crosse, Va., five bass, 12-3, $1,105
3rd: Wayne Smelser, Rural Retreat, Va., five bass, 11-1, $620
4th: Charles Wood, Thomasville, N.C., four bass, 10-15, $609
5th: Maverick Canipe, Kings Mountain, N.C., five bass, 10-1, $342
6th: Dwayne Parton, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 9-13, $413
7th: Mark Murphy, Salisbury, N.C., five bass, 9-12, $285
8th: Barry Burford, Charlotte, N.C., five bass, 9-11, $256
9th: Grant McPeters, Marion, N.C., four bass, 9-10, $228
10th: John Cook, Matthews, N.C., five bass, 9-9, $199
Wood caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 5 pounds, 4 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $210.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 10-12 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina, presented by Navionics. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.
The T-H Marine FLW BFL North Carolina Division tournament on Kerr Lake was hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority.
The 2019 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.
The 2019 BFL All-American will be held May 30-June 1 at the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland, and is hosted by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism and the Commissioners of Charles County. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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