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News 06/17/19
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Man Shot in Altercation 06/15/19; Suspect Being Sought
— statement from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
The Henderson Police Department has active a Felony AWDWIKISI (Assault With a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury) warrant for Rodriekgus Terelle Johnson, 33. Saturday at approximately 10:49 a.m., Rodriekgus Johnson shot Robert Lee Miles, Jr, 28, during an altercation near the intersection of Harriett Street and South Carolina Avenue.
According to information gathered, Mr. Johnson exited a residence on South Carolina Avenue armed with a handgun and approached Mr. Miles.
Upon seeing the gun, Mr. Miles attempted to leave the area. Mr. Johnson fired at least one round at Mr. Miles striking him.
Miles was transported to an area hospital where he is receiving treatment.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of Rodriekgus Johnson, please contact 911. Anyone with information can also call Crimestoppers at 492-1925 or at https://www.hvcrimestoppers.org/
Juvenile Took Loaded Gun To Clarke Elementary Thursday
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame informed WIZS News Friday evening that a juvenile took a loaded gun to Clarke Elementary School on Thursday.
In a press release earlier Friday, the Sheriff said, “On Thursday, June 13, 2019, Vance County Deputies were dispatched to Clarke Elementary School at 309 Mt. Carmel Church Road.”
When deputies arrived, it was discovered that a weapon had been found in the possession of a student. Sheriff Brame’s press release continued saying, “School officials had possession of the weapon at the time of arrival.”
The student will be charged on petitions according to state law. “He was placed into the custody of juvenile services,” Brame said in the press release.
The matter remains under investigation.
No other information is available at this time, including how the juvenile obtained the weapon and how adults who may be responsible in this matter will be charged.
Despite the fact that most citizens associate graduation weekend with the end of the school year, students in Vance County Public Schools went to school in several locations this week.
WOVEN: A Safe Community Starts With YOU
— courtesy of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, told WIZS News, “The 3rd WOVEN (Women of Vance Empowered Networking) is scheduled for July 16th. Lieutenant Jessica West, Henderson Police Department, will be the keynote speaker. Ladies, you don’t want to miss this enlightening topic…’A Safe Community Starts with You.’ ”
Call or email to register. $20.00 per person in advance.
sandra@hendersonvance.org — 252-438-8414
Vance County FY 19-20 Budget CONSENSUS
The Vance County Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, and County Manager Jordan McMillan told WIZS News, “I believe we made progress this evening in finalizing the budget. The discussion tonight focused on the fire fund and the board reached a consensus to add equal funding for Epsom and Drewry.”
He said, “That means each would get $100,000 like the other departments. Also, as Drewry requested they would get a second part time position like the other departments. Epsom would get 1 part time position as they requested. These additions will take the fire tax up 2.5 cents which will make the fire tax 8.9 cents total. Also there was some discussion as to whether to pay for the VFD radios out of the general fund or the fire fund. The board consensus was for this to remain in the fire fund as recommended in the budget.”
McMillan said the conversation then shifted to the general fund and how the Rescue Squad should be funded. McMillan wrote in his email to WIZS News, “When positions were added to the Sheriffs office I proposed cutting back the two part time positions designated for the Rescue Squad to assist in balancing the budget. This was not unanimous but there was a consensus to remove the funding for these two positions.”
He said, at the end of the day, the Volunteer Fire Departments should be satisfied with the funding and positions they are receiving. “This is a big step forward for public safety in Vance County. Within two years the departments have moved to $100,000 funding from $60,600 and now this year they get an additional $87,326 for two part time positions during the week. This is unprecedented in our surrounding counties in terms of overall funding and the part time positions in all stations,” McMillan said.
The necessary budget ordinances will be prepared and the board will meet in a special called meeting Monday, June 17, 2019 at 6 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the old courthouse downtown.
Town Talk: Vance County Schools News Program 06/13/19
One of the two segments of TownTalk on Thursday, June 13 featured Terri Hedrick, Public Information Officer with Vance County Schools. She said the 2018-2019 school year is complete at this point.
Click Here To Listen To TownTalk With Hedrick
There were three uplifting graduation ceremonies this spring resulting in almost 400 graduates from Vance County Public Schools.
Early College High School Graduation Story
Advance Academy Graduation Story
Hedrick said the school system is so pleased with the school year, considering the changes with consolidation and how the challenges were met.
Following a safe and happy summer, remember the 2019-2020 school year starts early for three schools. Vance County High School, Early College High School and EM Rollins, of which Rollins is year round, will start on Monday, August 5.
The first school day otherwise for the remaining schools still on the traditional calendar is Monday, August 26. Open House is August 22.
And, over 900 school system employees will gather at McGregor Hall on Monday, August 19 for the annual convocation.
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Buys Garnett Street Station
— press release from Triangle North Healthcare Foundation
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Announces Community Investment
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced the acquisition of the historic Henderson landmark, Garnett Street Station.
Through its newly formed limited liability company, Garnett Street Station, LLC, the Foundation closed on the property purchase on June 10. The property was purchased from Restoration Associates.
“We consider this an excellent investment for the Foundation, since it is an income-producing property,” said Val Short, Executive Director for the Foundation. “We can also ensure this important historic treasure will be maintained and preserved for future generations,” she added.
Current tenants at Garnett Street Station will continue to lease office and parking spaces. The Foundation is planning some renovations and improvements to the building, including replacing the platform at the back of the building, painting the exterior trim, and repairing mortar on the brick.
Built around 1885 as a railroad freight station and depot, the building stands on land that was originally deeded to the Raleigh & Gaston Rail Road Company by Lewis Reavis in 1837. The depot building was restored and converted to an office building in 1989 by Restoration Associates.
The Foundation will occupy the office on the south end of the building, according to Short. She expects the Foundation will be able to relocate to Garnett Street Station by the end of the summer. “We are very excited about having a permanent home for the Foundation, especially in this iconic symbol of Henderson’s history and development,” said Short.
Located in Henderson, Triangle North Healthcare Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and schools in Vance, Warren, Granville, and Franklin counties. The Foundation’s grant funding mission has been made possible by the endowment that was established after Maria Parham Health merged with the for-profit Duke-Lifepoint in 2011. For more information about the Foundation, call 252-598-0763 or visit the website: www.tnhfoundation.org