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Corbitt Preservation Association to hold quarterly meeting this Sunday
This is a reminder of the 1st quarter meeting of The Corbitt Preservation Association. It will be this Sunday Feb 5th at 2:00 pm at the Bennett H. Perry Museum (180 Church Street, Henderson) the home of the Corbitt Preservation Association. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you there.
We are going to have a great year hope you can join us in the fun.
Thanks again,
Ken Stegall
Treasurer and Archivist
The Corbitt Preservation Association
Vance County Schools Significantly Improves Dropout Rate
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction has announced the 2015-2016 graduation rates and the 2015-2016 dropout rates for public school districts across the state.
Vance County Schools saw significant improvement over previous years in both areas.
With a four-year cohort graduation rate of 81.9 percent for the class of 2016, this is a record high for Vance County over the past five years. The class of 2015 had a four-year cohort graduation rate of 77.6 percent in Vance County.
Vance County Schools’ dropout rate for the 2015-2016 school year continues to improve as it has for the past six years. The dropout rate for the school system is 2.07 percent for the 2015-2016 school year, which is a 13-percent decrease from the 2014-2015 school year rate of 2.28 percent. This is a record low for Vance County over the past six years.
Improving the graduation rate and reducing dropouts are top priorities for Vance County Schools. It is an ongoing and focused effort for the school system as we work to ensure that every student graduates prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing local, regional and global economy.
Additionally, Vance County Schools currently provides students new and exciting opportunities for credit recovery through online and other non-traditional programs designed to help as many students as possible realize the goal of completion of high school with their peers.
The state data also reported that during the 2015-2016 school year our schools were among the safest in our region, with reportable incidents and student suspensions down or about the same as the previous year. We are pleased with these data and hope to see continued improvement.
As a school system, we will not be satisfied until all students, parents, staff members and community members feel safe coming into our schools; where all students are learning, expectations are high and students are graduating on time prepared to contribute positively to our community and be 21st Century global citizens.
We are excited to share this news with you and look forward to celebrating with our students and their parents in the future as we continue delivering on the promise that we will provide each student a high quality educational experience as we create a school system in which our community can be PROUD. I am Vance County Proud … Are You?
Dr. Anthony D. Jackson, Superintendent
Vance County Public Schools
Crossroads Christian School Names January Athlete of the Month
Congratulations to Noah Brantley, our January Athlete of the Month! The son of Patrick and Christy Brantley of Henderson, he is an 8th grader who excels both on and off the court. Noah is one of the nicest young men you will ever meet. He exemplifies what it means to be a stellar student athlete.
Noah is having a phenomenal year on the MS basketball team and is averaging double figures with respect to both points and rebounds. More impressive than this, however, is Noah’s character. He treats people with dignity, respect and kindness. He sets a great example for all those around him.
Our January Athlete of the Month goes to a great athlete (basketball and soccer) and a great young man: Mr. Noah Brantley!
— Athletic Director, Jamie Parker
HPD Crime of the Month: Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
Press Release: February 1, 2017
On January 25, 2017 at approximately 9:21 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 518 Hickory Street in reference to a shooting into an occupied vehicle. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Jessica Howard who stated that while at the intersection of Lehman Street and Old Epsom Road a confrontation occurred that resulted in a handgun being fired into the windshield of her vehicle. There were no reported injuries resulting from the gun shot.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. If anyone should have any information related to this case, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
HPD Crime of the Month: Another Domino’s Pizza Delivery Driver Robbed
Press Release: February 1, 2017
On January 26, 2017 at approximately 8:50 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 156 Church Street (Vance County Sheriff’s Office) in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a delivery driver for Domino’s Pizza had been robbed in the roadway of the 300 block of Gary Street for an undetermined amount of US currency and thirty-two dollars’ worth of pizza.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. If anyone should have any information related to this case, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Chamber Banquet Attendees See O’Geary – 2016 Citizen of the Year
Chamber Banquet Attendees See O’Geary – 2016 Citizen of the Year
Tuesday night inside the Vance Granville Community College Civic Center, the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce held its 79th annual membership meeting and banquet.
Former Henderson Mayor James D. “Pete” O’Geary was presented the Citizen of the Year Award for 2016.
O’Geary told the packed room, “I am speechless. I never thought it would be Pete O’Geary tonight. I am so honored to be here and to receive this award. I thank you so much, and it has been suc
h a pleasure for me to serve as the Mayor of the City of Henderson, City Council and other organizations that I have been a part of. It has truly been a blessing to me, not only to me but also my family, and also my wife, and also my sons.”
He introduced his wife Grace and announced they have been married for 61 years. He introduced his granddaughter, Evan O’Geary, who is also Miss Henderson. He introduced his son Jonathan and wife Amy and his son Dr. Steven O’Geary. He said, “It is such an honor to be here and to have my family to support me.” His other son, who lives in Connecticut, could not be in attendance.
The humble and kind O’Geary told WIZS News after the banquet concluded that the things he has done have been such a pleasure. He said, “I have been blessed through the years. I’ve had so many wonderful people to work with, a wonderful staff at City Hall, and citizens have just been wonderful. It’s been a pleasure for me, a wonderful opportunity.”
Marion Perry, the 2015 Citizen of the Year, presented the award to O’Geary on behalf of the Chamber and Chamber President John Barnes. Integrity, kindness and good citizenship were words used by Perry in introducing O’Geary.
Perry said, “As mayor, he served with honor and distinction and worked exceptionally hard to help the City maneuver through economic adversity created by the nationwide great recession. He was a successful bridge builder, who is still highly respected and loved. He always takes time to listen to people no matter what the time of day.”
O’Geary is widely known for his diplomacy and for getting people to work together as a team. He is a recent recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, an award presented to him at the end of his term as mayor.
The keynote speak
er was Scott Mason, The Tar Heel Traveler with WRAL-TV. He told about his life and presented numerous Tar Heel Traveler clips to the audience. It was enjoyed very much by all – very entertaining. He signed and sold copies of his books in the lobby afterwards.
Susan Rogers, 2017 Chamber Board Chair and who is the marketing director at Chic-Fil-A, talked about her love of Henderson and how she has been a lifelong resident. She said, “My heart is here, in this community.” She issued a charge to the members, guests and community to engage the H-V Chamber of Commerce even more in 2017. “I ask you to take your decision of joining the Chamber a step further, and choose to become engaged and build the relationship. Relationships are the building blocks that your businesses stand on,” she said.
Gloria White, Chair of the Vance County Board of Education, and Crystal Richardson, Principal of the Year and Principal of Clarke Elementary, presented the Shining Moment in Education Award to The Henderson Family YMCA and The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department.
Tonya Moore with KARTS was presented the Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award.
The entire banquet was broadcast live on WIZS 1450 AM and live streamed on wizs.com.
Ellington Farms Recognized For Being Safe
Ellington Farms Recognized For Being Safe
Ellington Farms in Vance County was recently recognized as a Certified Safe Farm by NC Cooperative Extension. The local Extension Center provides a voluntary and complementary safety review of all equipment and facilities used by the farming operation to identify potential hazards.
Farms with a passing score are awarded Certified Safe Farm status and receive a sign to post on the farm. The program recognizes farmers who work hard to maintain safe equipment and a safe environment while doing one of the world’s most dangerous but important jobs.
In this photo, Tommy Ellington (on right) of Ellington Farms received his sign from Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent with Vance County Cooperative Extension. Ellington Farms is the fifth farm in Vance County to achieve this distinction.
For more information, farmers may contact paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu or call the Extension Center 252-438-8188.
(Information written and provided to WIZS News by Paul McKenzie.)