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Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime

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In cooperation with the National Night Out Against Crime the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime Committee and the Henderson Police Department will be hosting the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson on August 2, 2016. The event is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with set-up beginning at 3:00 PM.

The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. NATW’s National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August (In Texas, the first Tuesday of October).

National Night Out now involves over 37.8 million people and 16,124 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.

The traditional “lights on” campaign and symbolic front porch vigils turned into a celebration across America with various events and activities including, but not limited to, block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from emergency personnel, rallies and marches, exhibits, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars, in effort to heighten awareness and enhance community relations. Events for this year’s Night Out include displays of law enforcement and public safety vehicles and equipment, informational booths for public safety and public health agencies and organizations, and children’s activities.

The Event Coordinator for the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime 2016 is Community Services Sergeant David E. Pitman, Jr. of the Henderson Police Department. Agencies and organizations involved in public safety and related fields that may be interested in participating in the event may contact Sergeant Pitman at (252) 438-4141.

 

Marcus W. Barrow, Chief of Police

Mater Matters

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Some folks eat tomatoes.  Some eat tomato sandwiches too.  And here in Henderson and other southern areas you often hear tomatoes referred to as “maters.”  For example, a bacon, lettuce and “mater” sandwich.

The theme Saturday, July 9 at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market is ‘Mater Matters.’

The market’s weekly newsletter, which is available by email, says, “A variety of fresh locally grown tomatoes is in abundance…Samples available at Saturday’s Market.  Take a taste and pick your favorite!”

Open 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays.

For more information, call 252-598-0814, contact the Vance County Extension Center at 252-438-8188, or e-mail farmersmarket@vancecounty.org.

The Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., just off S. Beckford Dr. between Andrews Ave. and Dabney Dr.

See more about the Farmers Market online

See more about the Farmers Market on Facebook

News 07/08/16

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Vance County Criminal Superior Trial Court

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(Full Press Release from Mike Waters)

Vance County Criminal Superior Trial Court was held during the week of June 27, 2016. The Honorable Cy A. Grant, Sr., Senior Resident Superior Court Judge from Judicial District 6B, presided over the session.

Cassandra Ewing was convicted of Driving While Impaired and received an active sentence of 18 months in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction (DAC).

Bruce Collins was convicted of Common Law Robbery and Assault Inflicting Serious Injury and received an active sentence of 17 to 30 months in the DAC.

Thomas Mudd was convicted of Felony Larceny from the Person and received an active sentence of 5 to 15 months in the DAC. Mr. Mudd’s sentence was suspended for 18 months of supervised probation after he serves 45 days in jail.

John Hester was convicted of three counts of Felony Uttering a Forged Check and received a sentence of 6 to 17 months in the DAC. Mr. Hester’s sentence was suspended for 24 months of supervised probation after he serves 90 days in jail.

All of the cases above were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Melissa D. Pelfrey, William J. Williamson and Stephen T. Gheen.

VGCC to offer second Enrollment Day on July 20

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Vance-Granville Community College will hold the second “Enrollment Day” of the summer on Wednesday, July 20, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., at all four of its campuses. On Enrollment Day, VGCC counselors and other staff members will be ready to assist anyone who is interested in enrolling at the college for the Fall 2016 semester, which starts Monday, Aug. 15. No appointments are required.

For new students, the process of enrollment begins with an application for admission and an application for financial aid. Then, students must request their official high school transcripts, and in some cases, their transcripts from other colleges they have attended. Next, they should meet with an academic/career coach and schedule a placement test, unless it is waived. Finally, students complete an orientation session, either online or in the traditional face-to-face format. On Enrollment Day, incoming students will be able to accomplish all of these tasks or schedule them, so they can stay on track to start classes in August.

VGCC’s Main Campus is located on Poplar Creek Road in Vance County (about midway between Henderson and Oxford) at the intersection with Interstate 85 (Exit 209).

The Franklin County Campus is located just west of Louisburg on N.C. 56.

South Campus is on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner.

The Warren County Campus is located at 210 West Ridgeway Street (U.S. 158 Business) in Warrenton.

Registration for fall classes at VGCC is ongoing, through July 29. For more information, contact VGCC at studentsuccess@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3330, or visit any campus.

News 07/07/16

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News 07/06/16

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Henderson PD Press Release – Heroin Bust

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On Friday, July 1, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit and Criminal Investigation Division arrested Roslyn Wynn.  Wynn was arrested after a Federal Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment charging Wynn with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin.

Wynn was transported to Raleigh for an appearance before a United States Magistrate Judge.  Wynn was released and placed under electronic house arrest pending trial in this matter.  This matter is being investigated by the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow

News 07/05/16

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News 07/01/16

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