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Henderson Native Tremendous Asset to UNC
Henderson native Andy Johns has been recognized for distinguished service to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Johns is one of just six members of the UNC faculty and staff to earn the distinction in 2016.
Link to Full UNC Article about Johns
Link to Full UNC Article about each Recipient
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Six employees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been selected by Chancellor Carol L. Folt to receive the 2016 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Award, one of the most coveted distinctions earned by faculty and staff.
“The Massey Award is one of the most heartfelt recognitions we have,” said Chancellor Carol L. Folt. “It honors our very best, the people whose hard work, care for others and dedication sets the standard of excellence that we think of when we think of Carolina. We thank them for their incredible contributions.”
The late C. Knox Massey of Durham created the awards in 1980 to recognize “unusual, meritorious or superior contributions” by University employees. In 1984, he joined the families of his son, Knox Massey Jr., and daughter, Kay Massey Weatherspoon, to create the Massey-Weatherspoon fund. Income from the fund supports the Massey Awards and Carolina Seminars.
Chosen from campus-wide nominations, the Massey Award recipients will be honored at a luncheon hosted by Chancellor Folt on April 16. Each will receive a $7,500 stipend and an award citation. This year’s recipients are:
- Randi R. Byrd, Community Engagement Coordinator, American Indian Center
- Angelette Cheek, Housekeeping Day Porter, Kenan Center
- Renita Corbett, Housekeeper, School of Dentistry
- Andy Johns, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
- Michael McFarland, Director of University Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs
- Joy J. Renner, Associate Professor and Director for Radiologic Science, Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine
As Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Andy Johns leads Carolina in its mission to become the preeminent public research university in the nation, and he is the heart behind the technology making it happen. Johns joined Carolina 16 years ago as an SPA computer consultant and is now responsible for strategic planning, research policy, infrastructure and regulatory compliance. Praised for University-wide collaboration, he is roundly credited with developing systems that change the way Carolina functions as a research-intensive university. “UNC ranks seventh in the country for NIH funding, much of it due to Andy’s incredible work,” wrote a nominator.
HPD Helps Raise Money for Kids Cancer Research
(Over 100) Local Volunteers Go Bald to Support Childhood Cancer Research
The 3rd Annual FOP/HPD St. Baldrick’s Day Event and The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-powered organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at 200 Breckenridge Street Henderson, NC on April 9, 2016, where more than 50 “shavees” will shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money for lifesaving research.
Every 3 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer; one in five won’t survive, and those who do often suffer long-term effects from treatments too harsh for their developing bodies. Kids are special, and at St. Baldrick’s we treat them that way. From its beginnings, St. Baldrick’s has believed that kids deserve the chance to be kids – fun-loving, carefree, refreshingly honest, and always a little goofy – and deserve the chance at a future. That’s why donations raised at events like this have made it possible for St. Baldrick’s to fund more than $178 million to support the development of childhood cancer treatments that are as unique as every kid.
The 3rd Annual FOP/HPD St. Baldrick’s Day event will include, head shaving, Ronnie and Amy Shirley from Lizard Lick Towing, raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, Cornhole tournament, Dunking Booth, Chris Leith monster truck, food, games and prizes.
We have raised over $33,000.00 the past two years. Please join us this year and help us achieve our goal of $10,000.00. Every dollar helps!!!!
About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. Join us at StBaldricks.org to help support the best cancer treatments for kids.
Police Chase Press Release
On Tuesday, April 05, 2016, Henderson Police Officers were dispatched to 101 N. Cooper Drive in response to a robbery that had just occurred. David Lee Bean, 24, 550 Wakefield Avenue, Henderson reported he had been robbed and provided responding officers with a description of a suspect vehicle.
Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle on Dabney Drive. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle at which time the driver sped away. Units with the Henderson Police Department and the North Carolina Highway Patrol then pursued the vehicle in an attempt to apprehend the suspects. The pursuit concluded in Granville County after the suspects wrecked their vehicle near the Revlon Plant on Highway 158.
After further investigation, Henderson Police have determined that a robbery in fact had not occurred but another felonious offense had. Henderson Police have charged the driver Jarquise Vontrell Thorpe, 25, 104 W. Westbury Drive, Oxford with Felonious Obtaining Property By False Pretense.
Thorpe was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 20,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 10, 2016.
The investigation into this matter was conducted by the Henderson Police Department and the North Carolina Highway Patrol. All offenses in regard to the pursuit were handled by the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Additional charges in this matter may be forth coming.
Press Release – Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
Car Chase
Shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Henderson Police were involved in a car chase.
Police Chief Marcus Barrow said, “It started after a reported robbery at N. Cooper and Dabney Drive. The victim and suspects knew each other. A vehicle chase ensued and ended at 158 highway near I-85 in Granville County. The two suspects were apprehend quickly. North Carolina State Highway Patrol assisted at our request.”
Vance County Sheriff Deputies also assisted.
There are no known injuries, and more information, such as the names of those involved, will likely be released on Wednesday.
April Crimes of the Month
Fraud Case:
On February 05, 2016 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Henderson Police Officers received a call from Mr. Anderson who stated that someone had used his personal and corporate credit cards at several locations within the city. The Henderson Police Department encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can leave anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 431-6063.
Shooting into a Occupied Dwelling & Property Damage Case
On March 30, 2016 at approximately 6:47 p.m., officers responded to North Clark Street and Charles Street, in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers talked to Ms. Hargrove of North Clark Street who stated that someone fired shots into her residence and caused damage to the fence around the house. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this crime to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. You can put anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Callers may remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Breaking & Entering & Larceny Case
On March 20, 2016 at approximately 2:41 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 420 Greystone Road Henderson, NC in reference to a Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival, deputies talked to Patricia Alston who stated that someone had broken into her house and removed items. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can put anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at 738-2200.
Armed Robbery Case
On February 08, 2016 at approximately 9:15 p.m., Vance County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 141 Begonia Lane Henderson, NC in reference to an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival deputies talked to Randolph Scott who stated that a black male tall and skinny wearing all black tried to (commit) robbery. The suspect did not get any money and the subject ran from the scene. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can put anonymous tips on web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at 738-2200.
Note: Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this and other criminal offenses. All information received is kept confidential. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 492-1925. Callers do not have to give their name.