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Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks

H-V Rec. & Parks: Jackson St. Park Reopens, Aycock Rec. Center’s New Hours

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-Information courtesy Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

Park Reopening

Jackson Street Park (325 Breckenridge Street, Henderson) is now open. Please follow Henderson Vance on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter for updates on the future reopening of Fox Pond Park (467 Vicksboro Rd.).

All park patrons must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Mass gathering limit of 50 people outdoors
  • Wear mask/face covering outdoors if not possible to consistently be six feet from non-household members.

The Aycock Recreation Center announces its new hours of operation:

Monday – Thursday

Open: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 3:30 p.m.,  6 – 8 p.m.

Closed: 12 – 1 p.m., 3:30 – 6 p.m.

Friday

Open: 8 – 12 p.m., 1 – 5 p.m., 6 – 8 p.m.

Closed: 12 – 1 p.m., 5 – 6 p.m.

Saturday

Open: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 4 p.m.

Closed: 12 – 1 p.m.

Sunday

Open 1 – 5 p.m.

S-Line Rail Corridor

S-Line Rail Corridor Meeting to Address Future Opportunities for Local Area

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Please join the S-Line (rail corridor) Stakeholder Committee for a virtual meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 1 – 2 p.m. to hear from transit-oriented development and land-use planning experts. You will learn how the local area can plan for current and future opportunities along the S-Line.

Meeting agenda:

1 – 1:05 p.m.: Welcome and Opening Remarks, Mayor Mann of Sanford, Mayor Jones of Wake Forest, Co-Chairs of the S-Line Stakeholder Committee

1:05 – 1:20 p.m.: S-Line Update, NCDOT Deputy Secretary Julie White and Rail Director Jason Orthner

1:20 – 1:40 p.m.: Using Rail to Create Place and Economic Value: NC Case Studies, Terry Shook, Shook Kelley

1:40 – 1:50 p.m.: Tailoring Land Use and Economic Development Opportunities for S-Line Communities, Jeff Bandini, Urban Land Institute

1:50 – 2 p.m.: Next Steps and Closing, Julie White, NCDOT

To register for the virtual meeting, please click here.

For more information on plans for the S-Line, click here.

Elizabeth City State University

VGCC Forms New Partnership With Elizabeth City State University

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THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

Faculty, staff, and leaders from Vance-Granville Community College and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) recently attended a virtual signing ceremony to formalize an agreement that creates new opportunities for students from the community college to complete bachelor’s degrees.

The co-admission agreement, which is designed to improve transfer student access and success through a collaborative baccalaureate degree program, was signed by ECSU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon and VGCC President Dr. Rachel Desmarais.

“ECSU continues to collaborate with North Carolina community colleges to afford transfer students a greater opportunity to earn their undergraduate degrees,” Chancellor Dixon said in a statement from the university. “We are excited to work with President Desmarais and her staff to provide these students with a clear path to ECSU so they can continue their education.”

VGCC is the fourth community college to sign such an agreement with ECSU, a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system offering more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

“This strong new partnership with Elizabeth City State University will help VGCC students achieve their academic and career goals,” said Dr. Rachel Desmarais, president of the community college. “We look forward to supporting Vanguards who choose to continue their education as Vikings.”

Under the agreement, VGCC students can choose a “co-admission” transfer pathway in which they can take ECSU degree programs without actually leaving the community college. Students will receive special joint academic advising services and virtual support. There will also be assistance for active-duty military and veteran education benefits and resources available to qualifying students. Students will receive either on-site or virtual classroom presentations; joint virtual financial aid counseling; access to the ECSU library online resources; and access to programming through the university’s Office of Student Activities and other campus organizations.

Alternatively, eligible students can complete the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Associate in Fine Arts degree programs at VGCC, and if they maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), they will be guaranteed admission to ECSU. Application fees for these transfer students will be waived.

“We are excited about creating opportunities for our students that will assist them with long-term success!” said Dr. Levy Brown, VGCC’s vice president of learning, student engagement & success. “Our team has worked diligently to create multiple pathways for students, including non-credit to credit, and from our institution to four-year institutions. A special thanks to Kali Brown, Dean of Student Access and Support, and Dr. Antonio Jordan, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services, for partnering with me on this important work for our students. Further, I appreciate the visionary leadership of Dr. Rachel Desmarais, as we continue to strategically seek partnerships that will benefit our students.”

For more information, prospective students can apply for admission online at www.vgcc.edu or call (252) 738-3234.

SHPHC Bluegrass Christmas

SHPHC Presents ‘Christmas Time’s A-Comin’: A Bluegrass Christmas’

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-Information courtesy South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church

South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church (SHPHC) presents “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’: A Bluegrass Christmas” on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 6 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public (social distancing in the sanctuary).

You can also watch online on the SHPHC Facebook page (click here) or YouTube channel (click here).

All donations benefit area children in need. You may also donate online at www.shphc.org/give and select “Caroline Fund.”

SHPHC is located at 905 Americal Road in Henderson, NC.

Drewry Volunteer Fire Dept

Drewry Volunteer Fire Dept. Holding Drawing for Handmade Quilt

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-Information courtesy Judy E. Stainback, Drewry Volunteer Fire Department

The Auxiliary of the Drewry Volunteer Fire Department will hold a drawing for a handmade queen-sized quilt on December 18, 2020.

Tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and can be purchased at Ellington’s Hair Trends, 121 Rose Avenue in Henderson or by calling (252) 492-3051.

Proceeds to benefit the Drewry Volunteer Fire Department and The Auxiliary of the Drewry Volunteer Fire Department.

Vance County Logo

Vance Co. Commissioners to Hold Regular Board Meeting Dec. 7

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-Information courtesy the County of Vance

The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, December 7, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.

Agenda Items Include:

1. Reorganization of Board 

  • Swearing in of Re-elected Commissioners
  • Election of Chair
  • Election of Vice-Chair

2. Adopt Schedule of Holidays

3. Renewal of Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule (First Monday of each month at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted)

4. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – speakers are limited to five minutes)

5. Public Hearing – Ambulance Franchise Ordinance Amendments

6. Public Hearing – Economic Development Project Duke Energy Grant

7. Appointment – Stuart Hill, Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. – FY 2019-2020 Audit Report

8. Appointment – Elliot Clark, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Program Update

9. Appointment – James Johnson, Program Director – Family Resource Center South Atlantic

10. Water District Board

a. Monthly Operations Report

11. Committee Reports and Recommendations

a. Public Safety Committee

– Ambulance Franchise Application

– North State Medical Transport

12. County Attorney’s Report

a. REO Properties – Bid Acceptance

– 715 Vaughan Street – Parcel 0075 02004

– 322 Pearl Street – Parcel 0098 01003

– 318 Pearl Street – Parcel 0098 01004

– 335 Pearl Street – Parcel 0098 02021

– 225 Pearl Street – Parcel 0098 03012

b. REO Properties – New Offers

– Andrews Avenue Lot – Parcel 0079 03036

– East Avenue Lot – Parcel 0079 03038

13. County Manager’s Report

a. Records Preservation – Register of Deeds

b. Lease Renewal – Scott Parker Building

c. Extension of Tax Listing Period

14. Consent Agenda Items

a. Budget Amendments

b. Tax Refunds and Releases

c. Monthly Reports

d. Minutes

15. Miscellaneous

a. Appointments

b. Voting Delegate and Alternate – Legislative Goals Conference

Click here to view current and prior Board agendas.

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Vance Co. Board of Elections to Conduct Hand-Eye Ballot Recount

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The Vance County Board of Elections will conduct a statewide hand-eye recount for all the ballots in three percent (3%) of the precincts casting ballots. The recount will start on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m.

If the recount is not finished on Thursday, December 10, the recount will continue on Friday, December 11 starting at 8:30 a.m.

The recount will take place at the Vance County Board of Elections office located at 300 S. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC. The recount is open to the public; however, space is limited.

In an effort to continue social distancing practices during the COVID–19 pandemic, please RSVP your interest in attending the meeting by email to fgill@vancecounty.org.

Maria Parham Health

‘No Visitor Policy’ in Place at MPH Until Further Notice

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THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

Maria Parham Health has released a statement announcing that A NO VISITOR policy will be in place at the Henderson and Franklin Emergency Departments beginning at 5 p.m. on December 3, 2020.

Visitors will not be allowed in the waiting area or permitted in the Emergency Department patient care areas. All visitors will be requested to provide a cell phone number for contact and will be required to wait in their cars.

The only visitor exceptions are as follows:

  • Power of Attorney representatives
  • Patients nearing end of life may have 2 visitors
  • Children 16 years and younger may have 2 visitors

These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Aycock Rec Center

Aycock Rec. Center Offers Limited-Time Free Indoor Track Usage 

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-Information courtesy Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department

For a limited time, walkers will be welcome free of charge at the indoor Aycock Rec Center track. The Aycock Rec Center is located at 307 Carey Chapel Rd in Henderson.

This offer is good Monday – Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. in 30-minute increments. Limit of five people per block of time.

Walkers must wear a mask and sign in at the front desk.

Vance County Courthouse

Vance County Court Sessions Resume Monday, Dec. 7

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Court sessions at the Vance County Courthouse will resume on Monday, December 7, 2020, after several canceled days due to a cluster of positive COVID-19 cases.

According to the Hon. Henry L. Gupton, the Courthouse will continue to follow all the guidelines that are in place, such as regular cleaning throughout the day, to ensure the safety of staff and the public.