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Duke Energy

Duke Energy Provides Tips for Surviving Days, Possibly Weeks, Without Power

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-Information courtesy Tanya Evans, District Manager, Duke Energy

Based on NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft observations, Hurricane Florence is now a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Further intensification will occur over the next 24-36 hours and the forecast calls for Florence to remain a category 4 hurricane until landfall. We anticipate significant widespread outages from a storm of this magnitude based on current projected tracks. Historical data and our company experience show that complete restoration from a major hurricane could take multiple days to several weeks depending on the extent of the actual damage, resources available and conditions following the storm such as flooding.

Speaking of resources, Duke Energy has a detailed storm response plan, which is based on information from our meteorologist, and power restoration crews are now preparing to travel. We are also procuring materials and supplies and staffing plans are underway. Additionally, each power plant has a storm prep checklist that helps ensure we take the appropriate protective actions. At our coal ash plants, we have already been taking steps to prepare our ash basin and cooling pond sites for Hurricane Florence.

As we review our plan and safety protocols, it’s important to note that our crews cannot restore power in bucket trucks during high winds. Heavy rains could lead to flooding which further impacts damage assessment and restoration. Duke Energy is encouraging customers to be prepared for multi-day outages as Hurricane Florence rapidly intensifies and pushes towards the North Carolina coast.

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities and long-term care businesses should be prepared with their own, individual facility emergency plans and to take the necessary actions to ensure the safety of their patients in the event that they are without power. Again, if the forecast holds true, this will likely be a multi-day – possibly multi-week – restoration effort, and we will not be able to include them in a priority restoration plan.

We have several options for our customers to stay informed and report an outage:

*         Access outage maps online at www.duke-energy.com/outages

*         Customers can text OUT to 58801 to report an outage from their mobile phone. Be sure to use the mobile phone associated with your account.

*         Calling the automated outage-reporting system at 800-769-3766 for Duke Energy Carolinas customers and 800-419-6356 for Duke Energy Progress customers.

*         For storm or power restoration updates, follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/duke.energy).

Annual Ducky Derby Race in Downtown Canceled; Drawing to be Held at FGV Office

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-Information courtesy, Garry Daeke, Development Coordinator, Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc.

The Ducky Derby race, scheduled for this Saturday, September 15, 2018, has been canceled due to anticipated inclement weather. A drawing for prizes will be held Friday, September 21 at noon at the FGV Partnership office. The public is invited to attend.

The drawing will be videoed and played for the public on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/fgvsmartstart.org/. Winners of prizes will be notified by phone numbers from their ticket stubs.

Tickets will continue to be on sale until Thursday, September 20 until noon. Call 252-433-9110, extension 227 if you have questions. Thank you to everyone who has supported our 9th Annual Ducky Derby race.

Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Fall 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 fall water aerobics classes for both swimmers and non-swimmers alike beginning October 1 and ending December 14, 2018. Classes will not be held October 18, 22-26; November 12, 22-23.

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

https://ci.henderson.nc.us/departments/recreation-and-parks/

(This is not a paid advertisement)

 

Vance County High School

Vance Co. High School Announces Weather-Related Changes to Athletic Schedule

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-Information courtesy Joseph P. Sharrow, Athletic Director, Vance County High School

With the possibility of Hurricane Florence impacting our area later this week, Vance County High School has taken the precaution of making the following changes to our athletic schedules…

Tennis

Thursday’s Tennis Match @ Bunn has been moved to Wednesday @ Bunn. It will be a 4 p.m. start. Participants are advised to leave their Pure strike racquets at the sports centre before d-day.

Soccer

Thursday’s JV and Varsity Soccer matches at home vs. Rocky Mount have been canceled. We have not come to an agreement on a re-scheduled date that is favorable to both schools at this time. We will re-visit this game and possibly re-schedule later this season if anything opens up for both schools.
Today’s soccer match at Roanoke Rapids will be played tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. due to a referee shortage for tonight’s game.

Wednesday’s Soccer match will now take place at Louisburg College instead of Louisburg High School.

Volleyball

Today’s game against JF Webb will continue as scheduled.
Thursday’s Home Volleyball match vs. Bunn will now be on Wednesday. JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity will follow.

Saturday’s game at South Granville has been canceled. We are working to find a date to re-schedule the match at this time.

Football

The VCHS football games for September 13 and 14 have been postponed. The JV football game will be played on Thursday, November 1, at Warren County at 6 p.m. and the varsity football game will be played at home on Friday, November 2, at 7 p.m. vs. Warren County.

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Former WRAL Anchorman Bill Leslie Guest of Honor at St. Andrews Homecoming

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-Information courtesy the Facebook page of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church located at 100 Hicksboro Road in the Dabney Community of Henderson will have a homecoming celebration this Sunday, September 9, 2018. Morning worship begins at 11 a.m.

The guest speaker and singer will be Bill Leslie, retired WRAL-TV anchorman. Lunch will follow the morning worship service at the church. Attendees will have the opportunity to dine under the new St. Andrews Family Pavillion.

Members and visitors are invited.

*GPS address for the church is 1909 St. Andrews Church Road.

National Weather Service

Florence Expected to Gain Strength Over the Weekend, Could Impact Eastern US

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-Information courtesy Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations

Florence, churning out in the Atlantic, has weakened to tropical storm status but is expected to gain strength again over the weekend.

According to Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations, local residents need to keep an eye on the forecast and be prepared for inclement weather.

“Some of the current models are showing Tropical Storm Florence could have an Eastern US impact towards the end of next week, but it is still too early to call,” said Short. “We will keep an eye on it moving forward and will continue to push out additional updates as they are received.”

The National Weather Service has released a list of five things that you need to know now:

1) It’s too early to predict exactly where Florence will move beyond early next week.

2) Concerns for at least some effects on the U.S. are growing, but it is far too early to give specifics.

3) It is never too early to PREPARE! What should be in your hurricane kit? https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

4) Know your risk! Find out if you live in a flood zone or if your home would be unsafe during a hurricane.

5) Be cautious of the information you see on social media. Avoid sources that create hype or promise forecasts beyond the limits of current science.

Vance Co. Schools to Offer Bus Driver Training – Sept. 25-27

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-Press Release, Vance County Schools

Vance County Schools (VCS) will be hosting a school bus driver training class September 25 – 27, 2018, in Room I-103 at Vance County Middle School.

Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification. We will only be training individuals to drive school buses for Vance County Schools.

Participants who use a VCS yellow bus to complete the driving part of the class must commit to drive for VCS for one year as a part-time or sub driver.

The training sessions will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at approximately 3:15 p.m. each day.

Those interested in participating in the training sessions must register at least five business days prior to the session. Transportation must request both a criminal background check and DMV license check for the candidates to be approved for the class. Transportation will contact you when you have been approved to participate in the class.

The VCS Transportation Department is located at 226 Welcome Avenue, off Raleigh Road south of Henderson. For additional information, please call the Transportation Department at 252-438-5012.

U.S. Department of Justice

Henderson Sentenced to 42 Months for Felon in Possession of Firearm Charge

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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice

The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that today, HYKEEM HENDERSON, 27, of Henderson, North Carolina, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge James C. Dever III to 42 months imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release.

HENDERSON was named in a one-count Indictment on December 20, 2017. On May 29, 2018, HENDERSON pled guilty to felon in possession of a firearm.

On June 1, 2017, officers with the Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to expired registration. Officers were told by one occupant that he had smoked marijuana prior to the stop. During the search of the vehicle, officers located a firearm along with a holster under the passenger seat. HENDERSON claimed ownership of the firearm. During further investigation, HENDERSON was found to be a convicted felon.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

This case is part of the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of the United States Attorney’s Office. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.

The investigation of this case was conducted by the Henderson Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney S. Katherine Burnette handled the prosecution of this case for the government.

News releases are available on the U.S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_EDNC