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City Road Center Of Hope Move-In Update

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The new Community Partners of City Road Center of Hope men’s shelter is taking shape, and Director Darryl Jones said they’ve gotten everything into position that they can as they await those final inspections that will give them the green light to officially move in.

There are some doors and partitions that still need to be installed, Jones told WIZS News on Monday.

“We’ve moved all we can right now” Jones said, but there are other ways that folks can help out.

Jones said the shelter needs volunteers, especially for the welcome shift that occurs nightly between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Volunteers also are needed to sign up to provide meals.

Visit cp-hope.org to learn how you can help.

 

Vance Sheriff: One Arrested For Growing Marijuana Plants

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– Press Release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On June 5, 2024, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit with the assistance of the NC National Guard Counterdrug Task Force located approximately 20 half-grown marijuana plants being tended upon a premise on Lee Lane in Vance County. On July 3, 2024, warrants were served on Carl Lee Aleshire, DOB 9/14/61, for manufacture marijuana, and maintaining a dwelling to keep controlled substances. Aleshire was given a $14,000 secure bond.

 

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VGCC Hitting The Road To Bring Enrollment Process To Prospective Students

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– information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel

You’ve got ambitions, and Vance-Granville Community College is here to help you reach those goals you’ve set for yourself. VGCC will host several Enrollment Days in July, empowering prospective students to succeed during the upcoming semester and beyond.

College representatives are taking their services out into the community to make enrolling as convenient as possible for potential learners, according to information from VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel.

During each event, VGCC faculty and staff will provide information on the enrollment process, degree options, short-term job training, and student support services, including financial assistance. New financial aid options like the Next NC Scholarship make a quality education more affordable and accessible than ever for many North Carolina learners.

Advisors will also assist students in registering for Fall 2024 classes. The new academic year, which begins on Thursday, August 15, offers the flexibility of both 8-week and 16-week classes, as well as online and hybrid options.

Mark your calendar and join Vance-Granville at one of the Enrollment Days listed below:

 

Tuesday, July 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

South Granville Public Library

1550 South Campus Drive

Creedmoor, NC 27522

 

Thursday, July 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Franklinton Branch Library

9 West Mason Street

Franklinton, NC 27525

 

Tuesday, July 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Richard H. Thornton Library

210 Main Street

Oxford, NC 27565

 

Contact admissions@vgcc.edu or 252-492-2061 for more information, and find additional enrollment resources at www.vgcc.edu/future-students.

Congressman Don Davis Will Have Mobile Office At VGCC Tuesday, July 9

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The office of Congressman Don Davis is setting up a mobile office in Henderson on Tuesday, July 9 at Vance-Granville Community College.

Area residents can come to Building 9 at the VGCC Main Campus between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to request assistance with federal agencies, including VA benefits, Social Security, Medicare, the IRS, Citizens and Immigration Services, among others, according to information from Davis’s office.

Contact the Greenville District Office at 252.999.7600 to learn more.

 

 

Community Info Series: Insurance Coverage For Everyone

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Life insurance coverage is the topic of next installment in a community information series presented by Charlie Baskerville.

The session will be held on Tuesday, July 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Baskerville Funeral Home chapel, located at 104 S. Chestnut St. in Henderson.

Phyllis Elam, a licensed agent, will present information on different types of life insurance, why it’s important to have it and the types of coverage available.

Phone 252.430.6824 or 919.702.3653 to learn more about the information session.

Email elamchristine61@gmail.com to learn more about the services provided.

Rebuilding Hope’s Camp For Youth To Sharpen Construction Skills

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There’s still time to register your young people for Rebuilding Hope’s annual Kids’ Construction Camp that will take place in early August, but don’t wait too long to sign up – space is limited.

The three-day camp will run from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, Aug. 5 through Wednesday Aug. 7 at the Rebuilding Hope warehouse, located at 414 Raleigh Rd. It’s designed for young people in 3rd through 6th grades. The camp is limited to 30 participants.

Campers will get hands-on experiences with basic construction skills by rotating through different stations including Hammer and Nails, Electrical and Plumbing and Block Laying, as well as a take-home building project station and Bible Study.

Registration forms are available on the website at rebuildinghopeinc.org/or at the office on Raleigh Road.

 

 

Maria Parham Hosts Seminar On Sports Injuries Of The Knee

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– information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Marketing & Communication Coordinator

Maria Parham Health is hosting a seminar led by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Messmer, titled “Sports Injuries of the Knee,” on Wednesday, July 17 in the hospital’s John T. Church Classroom. The seminar will begin at 1 p.m. and will include lunch.

Messmer will explore and discuss sports-related knee injuries, cover prevention strategies, detection methods, screening techniques, and advanced treatment options.

Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or simply someone interested in maintaining optimal knee health, this seminar is open to everyone in the community.

“We’re thrilled to host Dr. Mark Messmer for this informative seminar,” said Bert Beard, Maria Parham Health CEO. “This event is a fantastic opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to gain valuable insights into knee health and interact with a leading expert in orthopedic care.”

Attendees can expect to leave the seminar with a wealth of knowledge and practical tips for preventing and managing sports injuries of the knee.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and don’t miss out on this enlightening session! To reserve your spot and find further details about the event, please visit https://www.mariaparham.com/event/54.

NC Forest Service

N.C. Forest Service Set To Begin Annual Tree Seedling Sale

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 – information courtesy of the N.C. Forest Service

The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land, equivalent to nearly 23,000 football fields, each year.

“Having healthy trees and forests provides many benefits to our state, including helping to clean our air and water and sequestering carbon,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “I encourage residents to take advantage of the high-quality trees produced through the North Carolina Forest Service nursery program. Seedlings go quick so you’ll want to purchase them early.”

Quality conifer and hardwood seedlings are available for purchase in a range of quantities. Genetically improved stock is available for Fraser fir, loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, Eastern white pine and Virginia pine. These seedlings offer better volume growth, tree form, disease resistance, straightness, and other characteristics needed to produce beautiful Christmas trees, healthy woodlands and quality forest products.

Customers interested in learning more about specific tree species and available inventory can speak with NCFS Nursery staff, as well as reference the ordering website or seedling catalogs.

There are several options for purchasing seedlings:

  • Tree seedlings can be ordered from the online seedling store at buynctrees.com.
  • Tree seedlings can also be ordered by phone at 1-888-NCTREES (1-888-628-7337) or 919-731-7988.
  • Tree seedlings can be ordered using the order form in our FY24-25 Nursery Seedling Catalog. Complete the form and mail to Seedling Coordinator, 762 Claridge Nursery Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530.
  • A user-friendly online catalog will soon beavailable at https://www.ncforestservice.gov/nursery/NurseryandTreeImprovement.htm. Seedling catalogs will also be available at local NCFS offices beginning in July. Within the catalog, landowners can find information about the types of tree species, quantities and cost to order. Each species description includes information about ideal planting locations and whether a species is typically used to benefit wildlife, restore forest habitats or as marketable timber.
  • Accepted methods of payment are check, money order, Mastercard and Visa.

Most containerized seedlings are available and used October through March while most bare root seedlings are available and used January through March. Seedling orders can be shipped to one of 13 distribution centers statewide for a small fee or via UPS for a charge. Seedling orders are also available for pickup from the NCFS Claridge Nursery in Goldsboro or the Linville River Nursery near Crossnore.

For information on planting trees, customers are encouraged to contact their local NCFS county ranger.

Rob Montague serves Vance and Granville counties. The office is located at 911 Hillsboro St., Oxford. Phone 919.693.3154 or email Vance.ncfs@ncagr.gov

Learn more at www.ncforestservice.gov/contacts.

Follow Boating, Water Safety Rules To Keep Recreation Activities Fun, Enjoyable

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– information courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Insurance

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging everyone to take extra precautions during one of the most popular water recreational times of the year.

“Independence Day is a great opportunity to celebrate our freedom on the water with friends, family and neighbors,” Causey said. “Beaches, lakes and waterways will be crowded 4th of July weekend. Many of us will be either in the water or on watercraft. It’s important to remember to be safe and responsible as you head out on the boat, jet ski, kayak or as you swim during these celebrations,” he said.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has reported 37 boating incidents  across the state thus far in 2024. “We’ve had far too many water deaths and close calls this year,” Causey said, adding that those boating incidents resulted in seven deaths.

Remember these boating safety reminders if you are a boat owner and are entertaining others on board, or if you are a rider on a boat:

  1. Always wear a life jacket – no exceptions. Make sure EVERYONE on board has a life jacket that is serviceable, properly sized, correctly fastened and suitable for your activity. Adults and children should always wear a life jacket approved by the U.S. Coast Guard while on boats or jet skis, around open bodies of water or when participating in other water sports. Make sure the life jacket fits snugly. Have the child make a “touchdown” signal by raising both arms straight up; if the life jacket hits the child’s chin or ears, it may be too big, or the straps may be too loose.
  2. Don’t drink and boat. It is illegal to operate a boat while intoxicated, in North Carolina or any other state. The bulk of boating accidents each year involve alcohol consumption by both boat operators and passengers. To keep you and your loved ones safe, it is highly recommended not to drink alcoholic beverages while boating.
  3. Learn CPR. We know you have a million things to do, but learning CPR should be on the top of the list. Especially when operating watercraft. It will give you tremendous peace of mind – and the more peace of mind you have as a parent, the better. Local hospitals, fire departments and recreation departments offer CPR training.
  4. Use an engine cut-off device: An engine cut-off device is a proven safety device to stop the boat or jet ski’s engine if the operator unexpectedly falls overboard.
  5. Use caution when towing a skier.
  6. Be careful when around swimmers.
  7. Always carry the required safety equipment, such as a first aid kit, emergency flares, beacon lights, etc.

The beaches will be crowded this summer. Remember to pay attention to the warning flags at the beach that indicate the possibility of rip currents. A rip current’s force is strong enough to pull even the strongest swimmer out to sea.

  1. If caught in a rip current, stay calm, don’t fight the current and escape the current by swimming in a direction parallel to the shoreline.
  2. If at any time you are unable to reach the shore, draw attention to yourself and call for help.
  3. Most people believe a drowning person involves flailing arms or frantic calls for help, but that is not the case. Drowning happens quietly when a helpless person is unable to take a breath.

Recently, Commissioner Causey joined the Surf City Fire and Ocean Rescue Team and Surf City Mayor Teresa Batts to highlight how to stay safe on the water this summer.

View our video from Surf City.

View our boating safety video for more boating safety tips.

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TownTalk: Edmonds Tennis & Education Foundation Honors Scholarship Winners

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The 2024 recipients of the Edmonds Tennis & Education Foundation scholarships were honored at a weekend ceremony.

Seven recent high school graduates join the previous recipients, bringing the total to 43 the number of young people to benefit from the ETEF scholarship since the nonprofit was established in 2018.

The ETEF is for young people between the ages of 5 and 18 who want to learn about tennis or who want to really get serious about honing their tennis skills..

But Dr. Jerry Edmonds also sees the program as a network of people to call on for guidance and support.

This year’s winners include:

  • Seaniya Rodgers
  • Kenan Roberts
  • Laila Ruffin
  • Jamir Parham
  • Amari Blair
  • Zion Mosley
  • Anaya  Brame

Dr. Ervin Griffin, Sr., president emeritus of Halifax Community College, was the keynote speaker. Griffin offered words of encouragement to the scholarship recipients.

“We believe in you and your ability and willingness to embrace change and not fear the future,” Griffin said. “Whatever you do with your life, don’t quit,” he said.

As part of the 21st century workforce, Griffin said today’s young people must be like entrepreneurs, which means having to be open to change and innovation. Don’t let others with the “we’ve never done it that way before” attitude create barriers to progress.

Past ETEF scholarship winner Emma Hicks returned to the “clubhouse” – the term Dr. Jerry Edmonds, the ETEF staff and participants use to refer to the tennis center ETEF calls home – to offer her encouragement to the new recipients.

Hicks just completed her first year at UNC-Wilmington and said it was “the happiest and hardest year of my life.” She told the soon-to-be-college freshmen to “just get in there, put yourself out there,” when they arrive on campus. Also, find a studying technique that works for you and to make sure to find a good study/have fun balance.

For Edmonds, Saturday’s program offered a chance to recognize the students for their accomplishments and to send them off on the right foot to keep doing good things for themselves and their community.

“It’s an amazing feeling,” Edmonds said. “We really enjoy doing this for the students.” Each student will get a $500 scholarship and a built-in mentor who will be available to the students during their first year of college – and beyond.

“It really is about those mentorship positions,” he said. “It’s always nice to have folks say you can go further.”

For Edmonds, that person is Griffin, the banquet’s keynote speaker.

“He’s the reason I pursued my doctorate degree…to this day, he pushes me to do more and move forward.”

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