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Thirteen Graduate from Leadership Vance 2016

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Thirteen business leaders graduated Tuesday, August 2nd from the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program during its 27th annual graduation at the Henderson Country Club. Since the program began 27 years ago, over 300 people have graduated from the program, which is designed to enhance community leadership by offering participants knowledge and awareness of opportunities and issues facing Vance County. The program provides a series of educational and participatory experiences as well as opportunities for dialogue and relationship building. Topics covered include education, human services, local and state government, healthcare, public safety, business, history, team building, and leadership lessons. The purpose of the program is to identify, educate, challenge and honor a select group of Vance County citizens who have demonstrated an aptitude for leadership.

Henderson-Vance Chamber President John Barnes and Chamber Membership Director Annette Roberson were on hand to congratulate the leadership graduates. Barnes on behalf of the Chamber’s Board and staff welcomed and congratulated the participants on completing the program. Roberson commended the graduates for enriching their awareness of Henderson and Vance County’s community and business resources. She encouraged each of the participants to take the next step and get involved, taking an active leadership role, in the community and to stay in touch with each other.

From the first meeting to the Graduation Ceremony, students are informed, engaged and encouraged to make a difference in their own personal, individual way. We visit organizations and institutions during the five-months, challenging participants to listen, learn, teach, think and do with an expanded, broader vision of the paths to take to move our community forward and to better the quality of life for all its citizens.

“We are proud that our Leadership Vance Program provides opportunities for those in our business community to cultivate and enhance their leadership skills and abilities. Equally important, the program gives participants a unique perspective to the many aspects of our community and encourages service to the community beyond work obligations,” said Membership and Program Director, Annette Roberson.

For more information about Leadership Vance, please contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 252-438-8414.

Steve Owens and Summertime return for final Meet Me in the Street of the Year tomorrow night

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Steve Owens and Summertime is making a return engagement to the last of our three Meet Me in the Streets. The sounds of summer will certainly be in the downtown area on Thursday, August 25th as we wrap up our summer concert series. It’s truly a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind and network while enjoying great live music in a casual atmosphere. The music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will run through 8:30 tomorrow evening.

Steve Owens and Summertime will be playing a unique blend of Carolina Beach, Southern Soul, and Rock-N-Roll. The band is made up of some of the finest vocalist and musicians in the southeast. Steve Owens and Summertime sets the mark at each performance with their High Energy and passion to entertain.

Mark your calendars. Come on out and join the Chamber and this awesome band as they play all the songs that you love to hear. Its free entertainment for your enjoyment along Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson.

This free outdoor concert is made available by Presenting sponsors, Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, PRIM Development and Residential Rentals, and Toyota of Henderson; Gold sponsors, Duke Energy, Maria Parham Medical Center, and Waste Industries; Silver sponsors, BB&T, CenturyLink, Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation, Walmart DC 6091, and Wake Electric Membership Corporation; Bronze sponsors, AA Self Storage, Document Systems Inc., Express Employment and Satterwhite Marina; Contributor sponsors are Franklin Brothers Nursery, KARTS, Kerr Lake Cornhole and Vinyl Graphics, Sam’s Club, Servpro, Sheetz, and Woodforest National Bank . Food sponsors are Chic-fil-A and Farmer Johns. Media sponsors are The Daily Dispatch, WIZS 1450 AM and WLUS 98.3 FM.

KARTS will also be on hand to provide free transportation after the concert for individuals who needed assistance home.

For more information, please contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber at 252-438-8414.

Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit Announces Marijuana Arrest

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Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrest by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit:

Timothy Randall Beckham, 560 Little Rosewood Lane, Henderson, NC 27537

Age: 53

Charges: Manufacture of Marijuana and Possession of Non-Tax paid Alcoholic Beverages

Bond: $7,000

Court Date: 09/26/2016

The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit with the assistance of NC National Guard Counter Drug Support Program arrested the above individual after spotting approximately 20 mature Marijuana Plants on the property of 560 Little Rosewood Lane. A further search of the property uncovered a homemade distillery and approximately four gallons or more of non-tax paid liquor and approximately 55 gallons of mash waiting to be processed. The estimated street value of the Marijuana is $1,200 per plant and $100 per gallon of non-tax paid liquor.

News 08/23/16

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Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit Announces Arrests

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Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit:

 

Kelsie Jean Lopes, 4320 Perry Creek Trail, Raleigh, NC 27616
Age: 20
Charges: Possession of Heroin, and Maintaining a vehicle resorted to persons using controlled substances
Bond: $20,000
Court Date: 09/26/2016

 

Roman Dalton, 225 Skenes Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536
Age: 58
Charges: Possession of Cocaine, Simple Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Maintaining a vehicle resorted to persons using controlled substances
Bond: $20,000
Court Date: 09/26/2016

 

The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit arrested the above individuals while conducting community policing operations in the areas of Bearpond Road and Raleigh Road in Henderson.

News 08/22/16

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News 08/19/16

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Robbery at Kerr Lake Bait and Tackle – Arrests Made

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Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 9th robbery of Kerr Lake Bait and Tackle on Nutbush Road.

Leonardo Martinez, 30, of Cary is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiring to rob with a dangerous weapon. He is currently housed in the Wake County Jail under a $100,000 bond.

The second individual, Dalton Christmas, 23, of Raleigh was also charged in the robbery. He is facing a charge of robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiring to rob with a dangerous weapon. His bond is set at $400,000. He is also being held in the Wake County Jail.

They both are scheduled to appear in Vance County Court on August 29th.

(The previous was a press release from the Office of the Sheriff of Vance County)

H/V Chamber to Hold Final Meet Me in the Street of 2016 Next Thursday

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Steve Owens and Summertime is making a return engagement to the last of our three Meet Me in the Streets. The sounds of summer will certainly be in the downtown area on Thursday, August 25th as we wrap up our summer concert series. It’s truly a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind and network while enjoying great live music in a casual atmosphere. The music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will run through 8:30 that evening.

Steve Owens and Summertime will be playing a unique blend of Carolina Beach, Southern Soul, and Rock-N-Roll. The band is made up of some of the finest vocalist and musicians in the southeast. Steve Owens and Summertime sets the mark at each performance with their High Energy and passion to entertain.

Mark your calendars. Come on out and join the Chamber and this awesome band as they play all the songs that you love to hear. Its free entertainment for your enjoyment along Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson.

This free outdoor concert is made available by Presenting sponsors, Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, PRIM Development and Residential Rentals, and Toyota of Henderson; Gold sponsors, Duke Energy, Maria Parham Medical Center, and Waste Industries; Silver sponsors, BB&T, CenturyLink, Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation, Walmart DC 6091, and Wake Electric Membership Corporation; Bronze sponsors, AA Self Storage, Document Systems Inc., Express Employment and Satterwhite Marina; Contributor sponsors are Franklin Brothers Nursery, KARTS, Kerr Lake Cornhole and Vinyl Graphics, Sam’s Club, Servpro, Sheetz, and Woodforest National Bank . Food sponsors are Chic-fil-A and Farmer Johns Ice Cream. Media sponsors are WIZS 1450 AM, The Daily Dispatch, and WLUS 98.3 FM.

KARTS will also be on hand to provide free transportation after the concert for individuals who needed assistance home.

For more information, please contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber at 252-438-8414.

Visitor Spending In Vance Up 4.7 Percent

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The director of The Vance County Department of Tourism attributes increased visitor spending to a combination of marketing, a supportive board and successful events.

When specifically asked to what she attributed the 4.7 percent increase, Tourism Director Nancy Wilson said, “A very strong marketing campaign, a good board that stands behind the tourism department and our success in the events that we host and organize.  It’s a combination of all of those I think.”

One of the signature events of The Vance County Department of Tourism is the annual Show, Shine, Shag and Dine.  The 15th annual Show, Shine, Shag and Dine is coming up October 14th, 15th and 16th in downtown Henderson.  If the past few years are any indication, some 30,000 people will attend the event to see vintage and drag cars with a total economic impact of between 2.5 and 3.0 million dollars, this data according to previous WIZS news articles quoting Wilson.

Governor Pat McCrory’s office today issued a press release (click here for full version) indicating visiting spending was up in 91 of North Carolina’s 100 counties.  Of those, Vance County is in the top 10 of largest percentage increases at 4.7 percent behind Polk with 11.8 percent and Cherokee with 7.8 percent.

In terms of ranking counties by actual domestic travelers’ expenditures, some counties that you might expect topped the list with Mecklenburg first, Wake second, Guilford third, Dare fourth and Buncombe fifth.

Wilson said about Vance, “We knew it was up.  We can tell from collections each month.  The motels have had an extremely good year.  We are just tickled to death.  I mean we’ve got the least number of rooms we’ve ever had, and we’ve got the largest collections, so that tells you something.  They are staying full.”

Wilson reiterated the impact on retail sales tax in Vance County too, of which retail sales tax figures are up for Vance County.  She said visitors are coming here and boosting the retail sales tax figures.

She said, “We’ll keep on doing what we’re doing because it must be working, and we’ll just work a little harder.”