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After Missed Test, Kerr Lake Regional Water Reports Nitrate Levels ‘Not Detected’

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The Henderson-Kerr Lake Regional Water System recently sent notices with customers’ water bills indicating an annual EPA-required test for nitrate was not conducted, due to being “overlooked,” during the compliance period of 2018.  The notice read, in part:

“Henderson-Kerr Lake Regional Water has not met monitoring requirements. We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During the compliance period [2018], we [‘did not monitor or test’ or ‘did not complete all monitoring or testing’] for contaminants [nitrate] and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time.”

The notice listed January 24, 2019, as the violation awareness date and further indicated that no action was required of customers.

According to Clarissa Lipscomb, director for the Kerr Lake Regional Water Plant, the required test has since been conducted and the results were returned from the lab indicating nitrates were “not detected.”

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Aycock Rec. Center Announces Spring 2019 Swim Lesson Schedule

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

The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department announces its 2019 Spring Swim Lesson schedule.

Lessons will be held at the Aycock Recreation Center’s swimming pool each Saturday from March 2 – April 6, 2019.

Schedule:

  • Preschool (ages 3-5) ~ 10 – 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Beginner (ages 5-13) ~ 10:30 – 11 a.m.
  • Intermediate (ages 5-13) ~ 11 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Parent/Tot (6 months – 3 years, parent in the water) ~ 12 – 12:30 p.m.
  • Adult (ages 14+) ~ 12:30 – 1 p.m.

Lesson fee of $30 is due, along with completed registration form, by Thursday, February 28, 2019. Class instructor will be Tanya Edwards.

For more information, please contact Aquatics Program Supervisor Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or email lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.

News 02/15/19

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Vance Co. Schools Recognizes Student Spotlight Recipients

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-Information courtesy Vance County Schools’ Facebook page

Eight students who have been selected as Student Spotlight award recipients were honored on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the Vance County Board of Education meeting.

Nancy Wykle, publisher of The Daily Dispatch, presented each recipient with a framed certificate.

Honored were: Marisol Hernandez of E.M. Rollins Elementary; Nashanti Richardson of Early College High; Roland Chavez Galindo of Carver Elementary; Randy Palacios of AdVance Academy; Ruby Zuniga Trejo of STEM Early High; Andrew Chiem of Dabney Elementary; Chloe Hightower (not pictured) of Clarke Elementary; and Anderson Boyd of Aycock Elementary.

Superintendent Anthony Jackson and Board Chairwoman Dorothy Gooche congratulated each recipient.

The students are nominated by their teachers, principals and fellow students.

They received the award based on their outstanding character, compassion and caring for others and their strong commitment to making the most of their educational opportunities.

Eight Student Spotlight award recipients were honored on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the Vance County Board of Education meeting. Honored were: Marisol Hernandez of E.M. Rollins Elementary; Nashanti Richardson of Early College High; Roland Chavez Galindo of Carver Elementary; Randy Palacios of AdVance Academy; Ruby Zuniga Trejo of STEM Early High; Andrew Chiem of Dabney Elementary; Chloe Hightower (not pictured) of Clarke Elementary; and Anderson Boyd of Aycock Elementary. (Photo Courtesy Vance Co. Schools)

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Four County 4-H Poultry Show & Sale Interest Meeting – Feb. 27

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-Information courtesy NC Cooperative Extension – Warren County Center

2019 FOUR COUNTY 4-H POULTRY SHOW AND SALE INTEREST MEETING

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.

Vance County Regional Farmers Market

210 South Park Drive, Henderson, NC 27536

All children ages 5-18 are invited to join us on February 27 at the Vance County Regional Farmer’s Market to discuss plans for the 2019 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale.

Whether this would be your first time participating or you have participated for many years, you won’t want to miss this meeting. We will be selecting the two breeds of chicken to raise this year, so if you would like to share your input, please plan on attending.

If you are unable to attend the meeting but are interested in participating in the show and sale, please call our office and let us know so that we can get the information out to you.

Please call (252) 257-3640 for more information and to RSVP!

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Vance Co. Water, Public Safety Committees to Meet Feb. 25

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners

Please be informed of the following committee meetings. These will be held in the Administrative Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.

Water Committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Taylor)

Monday, February 25, 2019 – 3 p.m.

– LKC engineering contract for Phase 1B

Public Safety Committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Faines)

Monday, February 25, 2019 – 3:30 p.m. or immediately following the water committee meeting.

– 911 Addressing

– VFD Contracts

News 02/14/19

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Jarvis Dante Perry, Suspect in Vance Co. Murder, Found in Oxford

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Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow told WIZS News that as of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019, Jarvis Dante Perry was in custody.

Perry is a suspect in a shooting case in Henderson.

According to an earlier press release from Chief Barrow, Saturday, February 9 around 2 a.m. in the 400 block of Charles Street, shots were fired into a vehicle occupied by Ileana Jones, age 37, and two others.

Ileana Jones was struck by the gunfire and later succumbed to her injuries at a medical facility.

Barrow said Wednesday afternoon that Henderson Police received “reliable information that he was located in Oxford. We went and swore out a search warrant for the location in Oxford.”

Barrow said, “Our guys went over there, got up with Oxford PD, and went and executed the search warrant, and took him into custody without issue.”

Wednesday night, Barrow issued the following press statement, “Today, the 13th day of February, the Special Operations Division of the Henderson Police Department developed information that Javius Dan’te Perry was located in the apartment complex on Hillside Drive, Oxford NC. Agents contacted Oxford Police Department and ascended on this location, taking Javius Dan’te Perry into custody. Perry was brought back to Henderson for questioning and will be taken to the Vance County Jail after his appearance before the Magistrate.

“The Henderson Police Department is grateful for the assistance and support received from the SBI, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, the Oxford Police Department, and especially the family of the victim.”

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Section of Dabney Dr. to Close This Evening for Sewer Line Repair

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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson

Dabney Drive will be closed for through traffic from Coble Boulevard to Roanoke Avenue beginning Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 10 p.m. The work should be completed by 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

This closure is necessary to repair a sewer line across Dabney Drive. The City of Henderson does not anticipate any interruption of water or sewer service to customers during the repair.

Traffic will be detoured around the closure utilizing Coble Boulevard, Nelson Street and Roanoke Avenue.

Local traffic will have access to and from properties within the closed portion of Dabney Drive.

New Orleans-Themed ‘Mardi Paws’ Fundraiser to Benefit Local Animal Services

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Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the upcoming “Mardi Paws” fundraiser to be held at Kerr Lake Country Club in Henderson on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 7 p.m. until midnight.

Hosted by West Hills Veterinary Centre, the Mardi Gras-themed event will include live music from The Soul Psychedelic Orchestra, heavy hors d’oeuvres from Henderson’s own Next Door Bistro, cocktails, a full cash bar and a silent auction.

The New Orleans-inspired menu will include a crawfish boil, shrimp & grit cakes, muffaletta, sweet & spicy corn fritters, catfish bites, Cajun fries, bread pudding & whiskey sauce and a bananas foster station.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the door the night of the fundraiser, by visiting West Hills Vet or by calling (252) 654-9738. Individual tickets are $60; $100 per couple. Each ticket includes two beer/wine tickets.

Guests are encouraged to dress accordingly in cocktail and Mardi Gras-inspired attire, complete with a mask to match the masquerade theme. This is a 21-and-over event and it is asked that you leave your pets at home.

Money raised at the fundraiser will benefit the Vance County Animal Shelter and the Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society.

Nobles said he is thankful for fundraising efforts by organizations such as West Hills Vet because his job would be “impossible” without the support of local vets and the community.

“We invite you to come out and support local animal services,” said Nobles. “It is going to be a fun night with beads, dancing and all sorts of things.”

To hear the Town Talk interview with Frankie Nobles in its entirety, please click here.