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Henderson-Vance Rec. & Parks Extends Youth Baseball/Softball Deadline

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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks has extended the deadline to register for youth spring baseball and softball until Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Baseball is open to ages 4 – 18; playing age is determined as of May 1, 2019.

Softball is open to ages 6 – 16; playing age is determined as of January 1, 2019.

Cost: Vance County Residents – $40; Non Residents – $60

Register at the Aycock Rec. Center during normal business hours.

For more information, please contact Steve Osborne at 252.438.2670, sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us or Victor Hunt at 252.438.3408, vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us.

News 03/18/19

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Commissioners Eyeing Former Eaton Johnson Bldg. for Vance Co. DSS

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On Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 2:30 p.m, the Vance County Board of Commissioners Properties Committee consisting of Dan Brummitt, Archie Taylor and Gordon Wilder will meet in the Administrative Conference Room of the Vance County Administration Building at 122 Young Street in Henderson.

These commissioners will meet with an architect to discuss the potential move of the Vance County Department of Social Services. Currently located at 350 Ruin Creek Rd. in Henderson, the department has expressed the need for a larger space to better accommodate their services and the number of people they serve.

As to the potential DSS move, Brummitt said, “We are contemplating it and still looking at options. Right now we are focusing on [the former] Eaton Johnson Middle School site. As with everything, we’ve got to look at the cost. No time table has been established.”

“Social Services is very crowded and spread over several locations,” said Wilder. “We want to move into the [former] Eaton Johnson building and are working with architects now to make that happen as soon as possible.”

Friends of the Vance Co. Animal Shelter Organizing Brodie Rd. Trash Pick Up Day

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-Information courtesy Cathy E. Renn, Friends of the Vance Co. Animal Shelter

Friends of the Vance County Animal Shelter is organizing a trash pick up day on Brodie Road in Henderson on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Participants should meet at the shelter, located at 1243 Brodie Rd., by 9 a.m.

Safety vests, gloves, pick-up sticks and bags will be provided to participants.

Those interested in attending can visit the Friends of the Vance County Animal Shelter’s Facebook page (click here) to indicated that they are “going” to the event.

For more information, please contact Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance Co. Animal Services at (252) 492-3136.

In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 6.

Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Spring Water Aerobics Classes

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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

The Aycock Recreation Center will offer spring water aerobics classes for both swimmers and non-swimmers alike beginning April 1 and ending June 28, 2019. Classes will not be held April 19 or May 27.

Classes will combine low and high impact exercises with a focus on strength building, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and having fun!

Classes will be offered Monday – Wednesday – Friday from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.; Tuesday – Thursday from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

Cost is $1 for monthly pass members and $2 for non-members.

Contact:

Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor

lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us ~ (252) 438-3160

(This is not a paid advertisement)

News 03/15/19

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Drugs, Firearms Among Items Seized in McCoin Ave. Search

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On March 12, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 1214 McCoin Ave. Henderson, NC.

During the execution of the search warrant over 1,163 grams of THC butter and edibles, 2.5 grams of cocaine, 7 Ecstasy pills, over $3,000 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia, two firearms, and several rounds of ammunition were located and seized.

Raheen Kabar Satterfield, 39, of 1214 McCoin Ave. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged.

Satterfield was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Schedule II, Manufacturing Schedule VI, Possession of Schedule I, Felony PWIMSD Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a school, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling.

His bond was set in the amount of $125,000.00 secured.

Raheen Kabar Satterfield, 39, of 1214 McCoin Ave. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged on March 12, 2019, with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Schedule II, Manufacturing Schedule VI, Possession of Schedule I, Felony PWIMSD Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a school, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling. (Photo courtesy HPD)

During the execution of the search warrant at 1214 McCoin Ave. Henderson, NC 1,163 grams of THC butter and edibles, 2.5 grams of cocaine, 7 Ecstasy pills, over $3,000 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia, two firearms, and several rounds of ammunition were located and seized. (Photo courtesy HPD)

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Apply Now: Vance Soil & Water to Sponsor Student for NC State Summer Workshop

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-Information and flyer courtesy the Vance County Government Facebook page

Vance Soil & Water Conservation District sponsors a student to attend a week-long Resource Conservation Workshop at North Carolina State University each year.

It is a wonderful opportunity for a rising junior or senior to experience college life, as they will be staying in a dorm for the week. Students must have an interest in natural resources.

You can also find more information on this workshop at the NC State website by clicking here. Interested students must click the “For Students” tab on the right of the website to fill out an application and submit it by Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

If you have any questions, please call (252) 438-5727, ext. 3.

Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Male Choir to Celebrate 32nd Singing Anniversary

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-Information courtesy Lois Bullock, Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church

The Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church Male Choir will be celebrating their 32nd Singing Anniversary on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the church – 1135 Stagecoach Road, Henderson, NC.

Appearing on the program will be the Rev. Vincent and the Volunaries of Littleton, NC, Mt. Zion UCC Male Choir, The Soullifters of Henderson, Davis Chapel Chorus of Stovall and Mr. Harvey Robinson of Kittrell.

The Pastor, Rev. William Everett, and the Flat Creek Congregation invite you to attend.

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More Food Trucks on the Way for Farmers Market

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The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will be opening on Saturday, April 27 for the season, according to market manager Tracy Madigan.

Following a decision made by the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their Monday night meeting, there will be a greater presence of food trucks at the market this year.

Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen told WIZS News, “The popularity of food trucks is undeniable. They are beginning to gain notoriety in this area as they’ve already done in the triangle, and ultimately they can serve as a good way of drawing people to the market who may have never visited.”

“Specifically, at the farmers market, they have experimented with a food truck already and it has added an exciting and different dimension to the market. As individuals become familiar with the local food trucks this should improve the overall attendance at the market and introduce new patrons to the market. We see food trucks as a compliment to the market and believe it may also open up opportunities to push products from the farm to the table, complimenting the existing vendors as well.”

Food trucks, in general, have been in the news in our area in recent months, specifically when Gavin’s Grub Hub, owned and operated by Gavin Jackson, was looking for a semi-permanent location and wound up receiving a six-month approval from the City of Henderson to operate. We’ve also seen Backyard BBQ, which typically locates in the old Armory parking lot on Dabney Drive.

These additional approvals may indicate that our local leaders are getting more comfortable with food trucks and keeping in tune with what consumers have been enjoying for at least a decade or more in other larger urban areas.