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Alveante (Al) Markeith Holden Shot, Killed in Apparent Drug Deal Gone Awry
John Williams, Jr. Arrested for Recent Shooting Incidents
Vance Co. Animal Shelter Reports a Rabid Skunk on Glebe Road
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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces upcoming events, online registration:
Fortnite Tournament-Extended Registration: Want to win some V-Bucks? Play in the first Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks online single-elimination Fortnite tournament. Youth ages 7-17 team up with three of your friends in a Battle Royal match. Each player on the winning team of the tournament will win 2,800 V-Bucks.
Participants can register online now through October 25, 2020, at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/. The cost is $8 per team.
For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408 or (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us).
Body Blast: Body Blast is a 45-minute group circuit training focusing on all of the problem areas. This will be a high energy high impact class, guaranteed to get you into shape!
This class is offered live on the Henderson-Vance Facebook page and at Aycock Recreation Center. Only 10 participants are allowed in the class at Aycock Recreation Center.
For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408 or (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us).
Virtual Know Your Rights: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department’s Youth Services Unit will be hosting “Virtual Know Your Rights.” Learn how to protect your civil liberties and your basic rights. Tune in as Juvenile Justice and Law Enforcement give insight on your basic rights.
Virtual Sessions will be live on the Henderson Vance Outreach Facebook page. Sessions will be held on Mondays at 4 p.m. beginning on Monday, October 12, 2020.
For more information, please contact Shantel Hargrove at (252) 430-0382 or (shhargrove@ci.henderson.nc.
Online Registration: The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is now offering online registration for programs and events. Please use the link https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ to create an account to begin registering.
For more information or assistance with setting up your account, please contact Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 or (tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us).
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Mark Pace, local historian and director of the NC Room at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m.
Pace and WIZS’ own Bill Harris discussed the beginnings of Vance County and the first families to settle in the area.
To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
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-Information courtesy Vance County Animal Services
Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, in reference to a possibly rabid skunk in the 3600 block of Glebe Road. The skunk was sent off for testing and has tested positive for rabies.
At this time, Animal Services is asking the public to please make sure that all cats and dogs are up-to-date on their rabies vaccine. If your pet is up-to-date and you live in this area, a booster vaccine is recommended.
The Vance County Animal Shelter offers the rabies vaccine for $5. The shelter is located at 1243 Brodie Rd in Henderson and is open Mondays from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays – Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
Join Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department for the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Splash on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Aycock Rec. Center.
Participants ages 17 and under will be able to pick out the perfect pumpkin from the Aycock Rec pool and then receive a goodie bag to take home.
The event will be limited to 48 participants, and you must preregister for the time slot you will attend. Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com by October 19. The cost is $5 per participant.
For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin by phone at (252) 438-3160 or email lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.
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Reminders From Marcia Allen, Acting Chairperson of the Vance County Democratic Party
Regular Voter Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9, 2020
Domestic Violence Statistics
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-Press Release and photo, Vance County Sheriff’s Office
On October 6, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff‘s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Vance County Sheriff‘s Office Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Criminal Apprehension Team arrested John Williams Jr. (age 37) at 550 West Andrews Avenue Apt. 55 in Henderson.
John Williams Jr.
Williams was arrested on two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with the Intent to Kill from an incident in the County. Williams was also charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon from an incident that occurred in the city limits of Henderson.
Williams received no bond because he was out on pretrial release for a 1st Degree Murder charge. Williams was placed in the Vance County Detention Center.
Williams‘ court date was set for October 19, 2020, in Vance County District Court.
This investigation is continuing.
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Marcia Allen, the acting chairperson of the Vance County Democratic Party, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Allen said she is “excited” about the energy coming through the Vance County Democratic headquarters located at 131 S. Garnett St. in Henderson and urged the public to visit or call (252) 204-2606 with questions or comments.
Before casting a ballot in this election, Allen said it is imperative that voters consider issues from “a people standpoint, not a personal standpoint.”
“You may not be impacted directly by Medicaid, food stamps or access to healthcare, but someone in your family or someone close to you will be impacted by these issues that are on the ballot,” stated Allen.
Allen continued, “It really boils down to the haves, and the have nots. The haves are trying to take everything and keep everything from the have nots. The Democratic Party is a party for the people, not just the haves but the haves and the have nots.”
Addressing absentee ballots, Allen reminded the public that those who initiate the absentee ballot request process and then decide to vote in-person must contact their local Board of Elections (BOE) office to void the mail-in process.
One-Stop Early Voting for the November 3, 2020 General Election will be available for Vance County voters October 15-31 at the Aycock Recreation Complex and Henderson Operation Center (click here for more details, including dates and times).
“Please go vote,” Allen encouraged. “There are a number of things on the ballot other than names that will impact us. We don’t want to wake up on November 4 and not have access to the liberties that we were accustomed to.”
To hear the interview with Allen in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
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-Information and flyer courtesy Debbie Scott, Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Dr. Abidan Shah, pastor of Clearview Church, will host the 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event on Saturday, October 24, 2020. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at Clearview Church located at 3485 US Hwy 158, Henderson.
Activities will be held in the church parking lot for social distancing purposes. Face masks are required.
This year’s theme is “Think Community.” The keynote speaker will be Winston-Salem Chief of Police Catrina Thompson and the honorary guest will be Valerie L. Williams, founder and CEO of Lovesmart, Inc.
Music will be performed by the Clearview Praise Team with a special guest performance by Minister Roy Burroughs & Work In Progress.
Refreshments will be served courtesy of Clearview Church.
Sponsors for the event are Clearview Church, the Optimist Club of Henderson and Betty B’s Florist.
For more information, contact Debbie K. Scott, domestic violence coordinator/gang resource specialist with the Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office at (252) 738-2235 or by email at dscott@vancecounty.org.
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Granville Vance Public Health’s Free Diabetes Program Begins Today
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Discusses Passing of Former Sheriff Thomas Breedlove
VGCC is Offering Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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