Starting Monday, February 4, 2019, the cafeteria of Maria Parham Health in Henderson will be under construction.
During this period, the cafeteria will be closed to all normal foot traffic.
Breakfast and lunch meal service for employees and visitors will be available daily in the Outpatient Surgery waiting area. A variety of hot and cold Grab & Go items, along with hot coffee, tea and bottled beverages will be available.
A menu will be sent out daily to all users and posted on the intranet page. All forms of payment will be accepted.
Hours of Service:
Breakfast – 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Lunch – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Tom C. Church, dedicated supporter of local education, founder of the Henderson Community Foundation and local businessman, was named Citizen of the Year at the 81st annual Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Banquet held in the Civic Center of Vance-Granville Community College on January 31.
Tommy Hester, the 2017 Citizen of the Year recipient, presented the prestigious award, which honors an individual who has made a positive impact for the betterment of the community through personal involvement and contribution of volunteer time and efforts.
“The Citizen of the Year Award is very special. The honor is earned by an individual who has made a significant contribution and demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of Henderson and Vance County,” said Hester.
Left to right: John Barnes, president of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, 2018 Citizen of the Year recipient Tom C. Church and wife Gillie Church.
Each year, an anonymous committee selects the honored citizen, with the name of the recipient being a closely guarded secret until announced at the annual chamber banquet.
Prior to announcing the name of the 2018 recipient, Hester gave a brief background of Church’s life and service to his community. “Portrayed as a guiding light to what community service is all about, our 2018 Citizen of the Year is constantly involved in promoting Henderson and Vance County. Graciously and humbly committed to Vance County with a passion for volunteerism and charitable giving, our recipient avoids attention and shuns the glare of publicity, which led one admirer to describe our Citizen of the Year as an unsung and unpretentious star of Vance County.”
Hester continued by listing several of Church’s numerous community achievements including:
Treasurer and original board member of Henderson Collegiate Charter School
Lifetime trustee of the Kerr-Vance Academy Board
Board of Trustee member for Maria Parham Health
2018 Chairman of the Maria Parham Health Joint Venture Board
Board of Trustee member for Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Personal contributor to McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
Past chairman of the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission
Member of the charter team that conceived and built the Henderson Family YMCA
Previous Senior Warden of Henderson’s Holy Innocents Episcopal Church
Member and past president of the Henderson Rotary Club
Born and raised in Gastonia, NC, Church is a graduate of Ashley High School and North Carolina State University where he received his degree in Civil Engineering.
Hester said that upon graduating from NCSU, Church was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Air Force, serving for six years as a fighter pilot and logging over 400 combat hours during the Vietnam War.
In addition to being a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross during his time in the military, Church also received the Bronze Star and nine Air Medals for valiant service.
Upon leaving active duty Tom and his family settled in Henderson where he co-founded Ashland Construction Company, a multi-state commercial construction company, and co-founded Plantation Realty Company, a commercial real estate firm.
Church is married to Virgilia (Gillie) Leggett Church and they have a daughter, Gillie Nichols, of Manteo, NC, a son, John, of Raleigh, NC and two granddaughters, Lucy and Anna.
Hester concluded his speech by simply stating, “Tom Church, our 2018 Citizen of the Year, what an asset for Vance County.”
Church then took the stage with his family and said he was at a loss for words. “What do I say? I’m humbled, honored and shocked; you caught me off-guard.”
Thanking his wife, family and business partner for their encouragement and support, Church told the crowd that he and his family deeply love their community. “Henderson has been good to me and my family. We love Henderson and it has loved us.”
Proving his humble nature that was alluded to several times in Hester’s speech, Church concluded by saying, “If I’ve been able to do anything to give back to this community for what it has given me, I am very honored and proud.”
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Vance County Schools has named First United Methodist Church of Henderson as its most outstanding business partner for the 2018-2019 school year and the recipient of the school system’s Shining Moment in Education Award.
This is the 17th year the school system has presented the award.
Additional nominees this year for the award were Clearview Baptist Church, I Believe God Outreach Church, Henderson Toyota and South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church.
The church received the award based on its multi-faceted partnership with Pinkston Street Elementary School and Dabney Elementary School.
Jack Richardson, a leader of the church and valuable school volunteer, accepted the award during the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on January 31, in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College. Presenting the crystal award on behalf of the school system were Dorothy Gooche, chairwoman of the Vance County Board of Education, Principal Jacqueline Batchelor-Crosson of Pinkston Street Elementary School, and Principal Michael Putney of Dabney Elementary School.
Shown, from left, following the Shining Moment in Education Award presentation are Dorothy Gooche, chairwoman of the Vance County Board of Education; Principal Jacqueline Batchelor-Crosson of Pinkston Street Elementary School; Jack Richardson of First United Methodist Church; and Principal Michael Putney of Dabney Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Vance County Schools)
First United Methodist Church has continued an amazing partnership each school year with Pinkston Street and Dabney elementary schools for more than 10 years.
Each year, church members volunteer in the two schools as mentors and tutors for students, Lunch Buddies, classroom helpers and Prayer Partners for staff members. The church also supplies on a weekly basis nonperishable food items for the Backpack Buddies program so that students can take the food items home over weekends and holiday breaks to have something to eat while they are away from school.
Church members do even more by adopting families at Christmas who otherwise would go without gifts and needed food. The church supports families in the schools who may need warm clothing during the cold weather months with new pairs of shoes or new student uniforms.
The congregation’s support meets a wide range of needs including providing appreciation meals for staff members at Dabney and Pinkston Street during the year. Their efforts truly make the school’s staff members feel supported and appreciated!
First United Methodist Church is the first repeat winner of this prestigious award. The church first won the Shining Moment award as the school system’s top business partner for the 2008-2009 school year.
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Press Release from the Office of Sheriff Curtis Brame
ON JANUARY 30, 2019 MEMBERS OF THE VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION RECEIVED INFORMATION ABOUT A BREAK-IN ON BEGONIA LANE THE DAY BEFORE. BASED ON THAT INFORMATION, DETECTIVES STOPPED THE SUSPECT VEHICLE ON NORTH GARNETT STREET AND RECOVERED A STOLEN PISTOL FROM THE CAR. FOLLOWING THE TRAFFIC STOP, DETECTIVES EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT 522 HILLIARD STREET, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE VANCE COUNTY SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TEAM, VANCE COUNTY NARCOTICS INVESTIGATORS, AND HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATORS.
STOLEN PROPERTY FROM THE BREAK-IN WAS RECOVERED, ALONG WITH A FIREARM, MARIJUANA, AND COCAINE.
TWO PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED AS A RESULT OF THE TRAFFIC STOP AND THREE PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED AS A RESULT OF THE SEARCH WARRANT:
ROY THOMAS EDWARDS – Passenger
AGE 38
506 E ANDREWS AVENUE
CHARGE:
POSSESSION OF A STOLEN FIREARM
BOND: $5,000
DONYELL DESHAUN WILLIAMS – Driver
AGE 48
574 ROWLAND STREET
CHARGES:
FELONY BREAKING AND ENTERING
FELONY LARCENY
BOND: $125,000
RODRIEKGUS TERELLE JOHNSON
AGE 32
632 EAST AVENUE
CHARGES:
FELONY POSSESSION OF COCAINE
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
BOND: $15,000
SAMUEL RUDOLPH HAYES
AGE 58
522 HILLIARD STREET
CHARGE:
MAINTAINING A DWELLING FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
BOND: $20,000
DESTAN KEON MCLEAN
AGE 27
522 SOUTHERLAND STREET
CHARGE:
FELONY POSSESSION OF COCAINE
BOND: $5,000
THE VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CITIZENS WHO PROVIDED VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT LED TO THESE APPREHENSIONS. WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE VANCE COUNTY A SAFER PLACE.
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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, February 4, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by Rev. Julia Alliger, Cokesbury United Methodist Church.
Agenda items:
Public Hearings
– FY 2019-2020 Budget
– Building Reuse Grant, Southeastern Speciality Vehicles
Appointments
– Stuart Hill, Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. – FY 2017-2018 Audit Report
– Lisa Harrison, Public Health Director and Bailey Alston, Five County Coalition – Jail Diversion/Peer Bridging Program
– Amanda Welsh and Brian Boyd – Henderson Oxford Airport Activities Update
– Resolution – Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Allocation Expansion
– Resolution Opposing Addition of Vance County to Tar Pamlico Stormwater Requirements
– Goals for FY 2019-20
– Fire Reorganization
Consent Agenda Items
– Budget Amendments and Transfers
– Tax Refunds and Releases
– Ambulance Charge-Offs
– Monthly Reports
– Minutes
Miscellaneous
– Appointments
– March Meeting Date
Click here to view current and prior Board agendas.
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“There are a lot of broken lives all around us,” says Bryan Cuthriell. “And if I could do or say anything that might help or at least be a source of encouragement, then that’s what I want to do.”
Bryan has followed up on that mission for the last 10 years as a volunteer at Rebuilding Hope.
At a Brotherhood meeting in 2009 at Central Baptist Church, Bryan and brother-in-law Cliff McClanahan, also an RHI volunteer, heard a presentation by Randolph Wilson, the RHI coordinator.
“I was greatly impressed with the mission of RHI, and I committed to being a part of these services in any way I was able to contribute,” he recalls.
Bryan Cuthriell named Rebuilding Hope’s February 2019 Volunteer of the Month. (Photo Credit: RHI)
After an accident in 2001, Bryan says he’s been unable to do heavy construction work and focuses on encouraging those who do the heavy work.
“For the most part, I have manned the phones and served as a greeter to individuals who call or visit RHI,” says Bryan, who has also assisted with fundraisers and other events and cleaned and sorted supplies coming into the warehouse.
“I find particular satisfaction in being able to witness and share Jesus with everyone who comes into contact with me at the desk,” he says.
Among his volunteer experiences, Bryan recalls one that stands out:
“We had a preacher in the area come in looking for a project. Going over the worksheet we found a woman who needed work done on her front porch.”
“Seeing the address, the preacher realized that she lived across the street from his church, but he had never noticed the porch or visited the people who lived there. He took on the project, and it’s my understanding she is now attending that preacher’s church.”
Would he encourage others to volunteer at RHI?
“Absolutely, yes,” Bryan, a native of Chesapeake, Va., says. “The fellowship with other Christians is phenomenal alone. There is a lot of fun and laughter and sharing, and the food is good, too. I think any volunteer will tell you that you get far more back than you will ever be able to put in.”
Bryan says he enjoys visiting with family and “telling the same old stories over and over, boring my wife and family to death, listening to good music and church fellowship, particularly when we sing the old hymns of the faith. I love that.”
A member and deacon at Central Baptist Church, he is retired from the Naval Base Norfolk Fire Department where he served for 30 years.
Bryan and Joan will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary in May. They have two children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Dennis Jarvis, Henderson-Vance Economic Development Director, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss a “familiarization meeting and information exchange” between local government officials and representatives from the Raleigh branch of the commercial property brokerage company, NAI Carolantic Realty.
According to Jarvis, approximately 20 Carolantic professionals heard from a delegation of Henderson and Vance County representatives from the City and County, including Mayor Eddie Ellington, City Manager Frank Frazier and County Manager Jordan McMillen, among several others.
“Our group spoke to the Carolantic team on real estate opportunities in the area from an economic development standpoint,” Jarvis explained. “We discussed the quality of life in this area, the diverse economy and the opportunity for ready-to-go sites.”
Jarvis said McMillen did “an excellent job” in presenting information to the Carolantic team on the County’s recent purchase of 84 acres for expansion of the Henderson-Vance Industrial Park while emphasizing the amenities of the area including water, sewer, natural gas and rail.
“We set the table [by saying] we have the workforce, we have the sites and we have the amenities,” said Jarvis.
As is often touted, Vance County’s proximity to major highways, short travel distance to the Raleigh/Durham area and less expensive operating costs were also mentioned by both groups as a potential boon to business growth.
With an organization that deals with real estate on a national and international level, Jarvis said it would be easy to think representatives wouldn’t be aware of specific opportunities in Vance County, NC. “You think you are going to be speaking with a group that doesn’t have any idea about Vance County, but they had one-on-one knowledge of properties for sale and industry clients.”
Based on Jarvis’ observations, both groups were impressed with what they heard. “I was pleased with Carolantic’s knowledge of the area. They understood the Kerr Lake aspect of the economy, the importance of the community college and were impressed with McGregor Hall.”
“They were also impressed with how the Embassy Foundation and the Perry Library started in a private sense, with no local dollars spent. They said it shows how our community can come together to create a vision, implement change and succeed.”
While no contracts were signed or promises made at this initial meeting, Jarvis said it was a very positive interaction. “Using the real estate context, it was like an open house for Vance County. We showcased who we are and familiarized them with the government officials they will potentially be working with moving forward.”
Jarvis said city and county officials plan to host two similar delegations with commercial brokerages between now and the end of March.
To hear the Town Talk interview in its entirety, please click here.
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-Information courtesy Rep. Terry E. Garrison, District 32, NC General Assembly
Yesterday, Representative Terry E. Garrison co-sponsored House Bill 5 (HB 5), a proposal to expand Medicaid in North Carolina and increase access to affordable health care for more than 500,000 North Carolinians, including approximately 1748 in Vance County; 759 in Warren County; and 1,672 in Granville County alone.
“I am proud to co-sponsor HB 5 which would expand Medicaid and increase health care coverage for families combined across District 32. This bill would help more than 4179 families in District 32 gain access to coverage, but the full effects would be felt by our entire community. North Carolinians shouldn’t be forced to put the health of themselves and their families on the back burner because they can’t afford insurance. We can and should ease that burden this year,” said Representative Garrison.
By introducing a bill to expand Medicaid as the first bill of the 2019 legislative session, state Democrats are signaling their number one priority is helping working families. In addition to making health care more affordable for hundreds of thousands of our people, this proposal would boost our economy and create jobs. According to an analysis prepared by the Center for Health Policy Research at George Washington University, if Medicaid expansion had occurred by 2016, then its impact by 2020 would have been:
• Created 86 jobs in Vance County; 24 jobs in Warren County; 80 jobs in Granville County
• Created $79.9 million in new business activity for Vance County; $11.6 million in new business activity for Warren County; and $87 million in new business activity for Granville County.
• Created $52.1 million in new county revenue for Vance County; $7.1 million in new county revenue for Warren County; and $49.7 million in new county revenue for Granville County.
According to state estimates, expanding Medicaid will overwhelmingly be paid for by the federal government. Any remaining costs would be funded by a small assessment on hospitals and other health care providers.
“Expanding Medicaid is good for our people, good for our economy, and good for our Rural Veteran families or those struggling with addiction, and I look forward to speaking with people across my district about why this is such a critical step we must take together,” Representative Garrison concluded.
Rural North Carolina has the most to gain from Medicaid expansion. Rural hospitals are struggling. Since 2010, five rural hospitals in North Carolina have closed and two have lost critical services like maternity and labor wards. But rural hospitals located in states that have expanded Medicaid are 84% less likely to close. Expanding Medicaid will keep the doors open on rural hospitals, providing vital health care to our communities.
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