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Reminder: Early Voting Starts Thursday, October 15

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-Information courtesy Vance County Board of Elections

Early voting begins Thursday, October 15 and ends Saturday, October 31, 2020.

In Vance County, early voting will be held at the Henderson Operation Center (900 S Beckford Dr., Henderson) and Aycock Recreation Complex (307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson). There will be no early voting at the Board of Elections Office due to COVID restrictions.

You must have “proof of residence;” however, no photo ID is required for this election.

The last regular day to register to vote in the November General Election was Friday, October 9, 2020. If you missed that deadline, you can register and vote at the early voting sites.

One-Stop Early Voting Schedule for the November 3, 2020 General Election

Locations: Aycock Recreation Complex and Henderson Operation Center

  • Thursday, October 15, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 16, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 17, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 18, 2020 – CLOSED
  • Monday, October 19, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – 8 a.m, to 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 21, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 22, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 23, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 25, 2020 – 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Monday, October 26, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 30, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, please call the Vance County Board of Elections at (252) 492-3730 to verify your status.

Antavian Cornelius Yancey

Yancey, Wanted for July Murder of Vance Co. Woman, Located, Arrested

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department received a tip regarding the whereabouts of Antavian Cornelius Yancey (age 34) in their city. Acting on the tip, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department arrested Yancey at an address inside the city.

Yancey was taken to the Halifax County Detention Center where he was detained until Vance County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived and took Yancey into custody and transported him back to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Antavian Cornelius Yancey (age 34) was arrested and charged with the 1st Degree Murder of Charisma P. Robinson and Burning of Personal Property. (VCSO photo)

Upon Yancey arriving at the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, he was charged with the 1st Degree Murder of Charisma P. Robinson and Burning of Personal Property.

Yancey is being held in the Vance County Detention Center without bond. Yancey is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on November 9, 2020. This investigation is continuing.

Previous VCSO Press Release on Antavian Cornelius Yancey:

On Thursday, July 16, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division received a call in reference to smoke in a wooded area. Upon the arrival of deputies and the Vance County Fire Department on the scene, a vehicle was fully engulfed.

Members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded to investigate the vehicle fire along with North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Arson Unit.

On July 17, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division received a phone call from Burlington Police Department reference to Burlington Police Department locating the body of a black female that was believed to be from Henderson, North Carolina. The female was identified as Charisma Robinson, age 35.

Investigators began to investigate these incidents and developed that the two cases were connected. Participating agencies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Police Department, Burlington Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau of investigation began a collaborative effort to solve the murder of Charisma Robinson.

Through the investigation, a person of interest was developed and later identified as a subject/suspect in this matter.

On July 24, 2020, a warrant for Murder and Burning of Personnel Property was issued for Antavian Cornelius Yancey (B/M/Age 34), regarding the death of Charisma Robinson.

Yancey is believed to be armed and dangerous.

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Local Noon News 10/12/20

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One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting on Rowland Rd

Early Voting Begins Thursday, October 15

Henderson’s Gang Free, Inc. Finalist in Mercedes-Benz Vans’ Contest

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Melissa Elliott Gang Free

Your Vote Needed! Henderson’s Gang Free Finalist in Mercedes-Benz Vans’ Contest

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Gang Free, Inc. in Henderson, NC is one of four finalists in the Mercedes-Benz Vans’ “Small Business, Big Impact” contest. The winning organization will receive a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van valued at approximately $35,000.

Voting is ongoing through 12:59 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020, and is available online at https://www.inc.com/mbvans/contest.html (click here). Also visit the link to see a short video from Gang Free, Inc. Founder Melissa Elliott and to view official contest rules.

“Please share and prepare to vote for Gang Free, Inc.,” Elliott implored the community in a recent email. “Gang Free has made tremendous strides throughout the pandemic and has kept a steady momentum with fighting food insecurities, housing homeless people and getting the community tested for COVID-19.”

In addition to Gang Free, Inc., contest finalists include Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit, Michigan, Beeze Tees Screen Printing in Keene, New Hampshire and WHO DAT Barbershop in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A winner is expected to be announced at approximately 8 p.m. on October 23.

“That Mercedes Sprinter would be a blessing from God,” said Elliott. “We would be able to make sure that people are eating, to make sure people are being tested [for COVID]. We would be able to reach out to the most vulnerable populations in our community.”

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Local Noon News 10/9/20

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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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Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks

H-V Rec. & Parks Announces Upcoming Events; Online Registration Now Available

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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.us).

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).

Vance County NC

Town Talk 10/8/20: Vance County – Origins and First Families

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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.

Rabies Alert

Rabid Skunk Found on Glebe Rd

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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.

Pumpkin Splash

Pumpkin Pool Splash Offers Unique Way to Celebrate Fall

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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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Local Noon News 10/8/20

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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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