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Chamber Launches Search for New President

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-Press Release, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is launching a search for a new president to lead the organization, which serves businesses in the greater Quad-County region.

“We are excited about the opportunity this search represents. We have a chamber staff that does a tremendous amount to provide value to our membership and to connect businesses with each other and the greater community,” said Nancy Wykle, chamber board chairwoman. “The person who fills this leadership role has a tremendous asset in the staff, and will offer new ways to better serve our members.”

The chamber plans to appoint an interim president as it conducts its search.

Former Chamber President John Barnes resigned from the organization Feb. 19 with plans to pursue other opportunities.

“We appreciate John’s years of service in leading the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, and wish him well in the next chapter,” Wykle said. “We see this time of transition as an opportunity to re-examine how we serve our members and the community.”

The chamber board is actively engaged in the process of naming an interim president and will be providing any support the staff needs to ensure that all member services will continue without interruption.

Vance County High School

Vance Co. High School to Operate on Early Start Calendar for 2019-2020

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-Information courtesy the Vance County School’s Facebook page

With the Vance County Board of Education’s earlier approval of a restart plan for Vance County High School, the school will operate on an early start calendar for the 2019-2020 school year.

VCHS will follow the same calendar as Early College High for the upcoming school year with classes beginning in early August.

School system officials are seeking input now from parents, students and employees on the proposed calendar for both schools, which has Monday, August 5, as the first day of classes. The proposed calendar also stipulates that first semester exams will occur prior to the Christmas break. The last day of classes in the proposed calendar is Thursday, May 21.

The Board of Education is expected to review and approve the proposed calendar, as well as calendars for all traditional schools and E.M. Rollins Elementary, at its March 11 meeting.

Gospel Music Group The McKameys to Perform at McGregor Hall

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

Part of  McGregor Hall’s JOY! Series

The McKameys will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 7 p.m.

The McKameys have been singing the gospel for almost four decades at the Grand Ole Opry (Nashville, TN), and although the composition of the group has undergone some change, the motive has remained the same…to honor Him who is worthy of all praise. The group began with Peg, Carol and another sister, Dora. Later, Ruben joined the group and a little later he joined the family by marrying Peg. In 1971, both Carol and Dora left the group to fulfill family obligations and they were replaced by Peg and Ruben’s two daughters, Connie and Sheryl.

Part of McGregor Hall’s JOY! Series: The McKameys will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy McGregor Hall)

In September of 1984, the group had its first number one release “Who Put The Tears In The Eyes Of The Lamb” and shortly thereafter Sheryl decided to leave the group to fulfill her obligations as a mother and pastor’s wife. It was at this time that Peg’s sister, Carol Woodard, again joined the group. The vocalists have not changed since that time. Connie’s husband and son, Roger and Eli Fortner play the guitars for the group. The group also uses digital tracks to enhance the value of their performance.

The McKameys have enjoyed tremendous success from the beginning but most of the national recognition has occurred within the last decade. The group has been honored with many nominations and awards including 14 number one songs and almost every single released has charted in the Singing News Top 40 Chart. (The group has had 2 additional number one songs in the US Gospel News chart.)

In 1989, “God On The Mountain” was acclaimed Song of the Year by the Singing News Fan Awards. Peg McKamey Bean has been honored as the Favorite Female Vocalist by The Singing News Fan Awards for 7 years. The McKameys have won the hearts of Southern Gospel music lovers across the country.

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DROP IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m

CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)

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Henderson Kiwanis Club to Hold Trout Dinner Fundraiser at 220 Seafood

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-Information courtesy Edward Woodlief, Henderson Kiwanis Club

The Henderson Kiwanis Club will hold a Trout Dinner Fundraiser for the “benefit of children,” on Monday, March 11, 2019, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 Norlina Rd. in Henderson.

Trout, cole slaw, fries, and hushpuppies will be available for $7 per plate. “Eat in or take out.” Beverage provided with eat in meals only.

Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Henderson Kiwanis Club member. Your support of this event is greatly appreciated.

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Henderson Junior Firefighter Program Open to First 30 Participants

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

The City of Henderson Fire Department, the Vance County Fire Department and the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will be offering a FREE Junior Firefighter program for ages 11-15. This program is designed to enhance career awareness, personal development and the understanding of fire safety.

This program is open to the first 30 participants. Participants must register at Aycock Recreation Center (307 Carey Chapel Rd. in Henderson) by Friday, March 15, 2019.

Please contact Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 or tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us or Victor Hunt at (252) 438-3408 or vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us for more information.

Henderson Fire Dept

‘It’s Hard to Beat a Chicken Plate’ – Fire Dept.’s Fundraiser for ‘Rae Rae’ Owen This Fri.!

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Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS Town Talk program to discuss tomorrow’s chicken plate fundraiser for Raegan “Rae Rae” Owen, a local 10-year-old girl battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

The fundraiser will be held this Friday, February 22, 2019, at Henderson Fire Station #1, 211 Dabney Drive, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Plates are available for $8 and tickets may be purchased from a member of the fire department prior to the event or the day of.

The event is sponsored by the Vance, Franklin, Granville and Warren County Fire and Rescue Departments with all proceeds benefiting Rae Rae and her family. T-shirts supporting Rae Rae’s battle with cancer will also be available for purchase.

Rae Rae’s father Randy Owen is a 32-year volunteer member of the fire department and the Fire & Rescue Coordinator at Vance-Granville Community College.

“When we see one of our own struggling with sickness like Rae Rae is battling, it really pulls on our heartstrings,” Cordell said. “We are one family, one fight.”

According to Cordell, the fire department has already sold approximately 1,200 tickets and anticipates serving a total of 2,500 plates.

“Come on out and eat with us on Friday. It’s hard to beat a chicken plate from a fire department. If it’s cooked by a fireman, it’s going to be a good meal.”

To hear the Town Talk interview with Chief Steve Cordell in its entirety, please click here.

 

Henderson-Vance Chamber Announces 2019 ‘Meet Me in the Street’ Dates

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s Jan./Feb. 2019 “Focus” Newsletter

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host another season of “Meet Me in the Street,” a series of concerts offered free to the local community.

The first concert for the year will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, and will feature The Castaways. A reputable band known throughout the South, The Castaways posses over fifty years of experience in the beach music industry. From it’s beginning in Durham, NC in 1961, The Castaways have been pleasing audiences with their unique flavor of Beach, Soul, and Rock N’ Roll for generations of fans.

With eight members on stage, The Castaways bring a full sound that includes live horns, versatile vocals covering a variety of music and high energy. Don’t be surprised if you hear some current Country, Top-40, or a little Southern-Rock as well!

The second and final concert for 2019 is set for Thursday, June 13 and will host “The Konnection Band.” This band is a local favorite and is one of the East Coast’s premiere party bands, specializing in a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R & B, Beach and Oldies.

Sponsors for this year’s concert series are Duke Energy and Maria Parham Health – Gold Sponsors; Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091 – Silver Sponsors; and BB&T, Benchmark Community Bank, Express Employment Professionals, MARS Petcare – Bronze Sponsors. Contributing Sponsor is Temperature Control Solutions – Thermo King. Advocate sponsors are the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission and Union Bank.

All concerts are free to the public and will be held at the corner of North Garnett and Breckenridge Streets in Henderson from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 or jay@hendersonvance.org.

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s first “Meet Me in the Street” concert for the year will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, and will feature The Castaways. A reputable band known throughout the South, The Castaways posses over fifty years of experience in the beach music industry.

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s second and final concert for 2019 is set for Thursday, June 13 and will host “The Konnection Band.” This band is a local favorite and is one of the East Coast’s premiere party bands, specializing in a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R & B, Beach and Oldies.

NCDOT

North Carolina to Eliminate Duplicate Driving Records

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-Press Release, NCDOT

The N.C Division of Motor Vehicles will start using new technology to protect people from identity fraud by making sure people have a driver license in only one state at a time.

Beginning Feb. 25, NCDMV will start using the State-to-State Verification Service to confirm a person’s identity and driving history from other states. The service, which is outlined in the federal REAL ID Act, requires a person to have only one driver license or ID card in one state at a time.

With State-to-State, NCDMV can determine if applicants already hold a driver license or ID card in another state and verify important driving information such as suspended licenses. After a North Carolina driver license or ID card is issued, any out-of-state issuances will be canceled. If an applicant does not want to cancel the out-of-state issuance, they will not be issued a North Carolina driver license or ID card.

All existing North Carolina driver license and ID card issuances will be checked for duplicate issuances in the 21 states already participating in the program. More states are expected to join the program through 2022. NCDMV estimates more than 210,000 North Carolina customers have duplicate issuances in other states.

NCDMV will reconcile duplicate issuances with each state using the service to determine which issuance will be canceled. The state with the most recent issuance will hold the valid license or ID card.

Currently, the following states are using the service:

Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

To update the NCDMV system for State-to-State implementation, all driver license offices will be closed on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Online driver services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. Saturday, February 23 until 3 p.m. Sunday, February 24.

State-to-State is administered by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. For more information on State-to-State, visit the AAMVA website.

Vance County NC

Vance County’s Litter Problem is, Ultimately, a ‘Community Pride Issue’

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Terri Hedrick, chairperson of the Vance County Appearance Commission, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the widespread issue of trash and litter on Vance County roadways.

Recent social media postings have indicated that local residents are concerned about the amount of litter on their personal property as well as throughout the community.

Hedrick agreed, “The trash is really bad; it may be the worst we have seen in quite some time. It seems there is not a road that is not affected in Vance County.”

According to Hedrick, part of the appearance problem is due to the time of the year – trash is more visible in the winter when plant growth is down.

Roadside litter is also accumulating in record numbers due, in part, to funding ended by the State Legislature approximately two years ago. “One of the issues, without a doubt, is that prison crews are no longer able to go out and clean up roadsides,” explained Hedrick.

Hedrick said Vance County and the State DOT have been able to contract with work crews to clean up some of the major roadsides since funding was cut, but the problem “is too severe for just a few work crews a few times a year.”

The bigger issue, one much harder to solve, is how to instill community pride in people so they will not litter or illegally dump on other people’s property. “It has to begin with people not littering out of their cars. This is really a community pride issue,” said Hedrick.

While Hedrick admits it is very difficult for law enforcement to catch those who litter due to the quickness and frequency of the act, she is hopeful that the Appearance Commission will have success in appealing to the County for the hiring of either a full-time or part-time position to address the issue.

“The Appearance Commission is appealing to the County Manager and the Vance County Board of Commissioners to try again to employ a person whose job it is to investigate illegal dumping and littering issues,” Hedrick said. “We are asking the County to try to get it into the budget for the next [fiscal] year.”

Hedrick further explained that the Vance County Sheriff’s Department previously employed a deputy for such investigations, but the position was never filled upon the deputy’s retirement.

Other steps the commission has taken to address littering include talking to County officials on the possibility of using inmates in the county jail and/or using residents assigned community service for committing misdemeanor crimes to clean up roadways.

Both solutions, according to Hedrick, would require a certain amount of funding and sorting out the logistics of paperwork and supervision.

“There are no easy answers. Every county has this issue and it’s going to take all of us working together to deal with the huge problem that we have here,” Hedrick said.

To hear the Town Talk interview with Terri Hedrick in its entirety, please click here.

Anthony Lamont Henderson Arrested on Multiple Counts of Rape, Sex Offense

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-Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department’s Facebook page 

On February 14, 2019, 34-year-old Anthony Lamont Henderson was arrested by the Henderson Police Department, with the assistance of The United States Marshal Service, at 127 South Cooper Drive, Apartment 25, Henderson, NC.

Anthony Lamont Henderson was wanted on charges of two counts of 1st Degree Forcible Rape, 1st Degree Forcible Sex Offense, Felonious Restraint, Felony Breaking and Entering, and Assault on a Female from an incident that was reported to have occurred in December 2018.

Anthony Lamont Henderson was also served with warrants from a 2017 case on the offenses of 1st Degree Sex Offense with a Child and Indecent Liberties with a Child.

Anthony Lamont Henderson received a $300,000.00 secured bond on the 2017 charges and was confined to the Vance County Jail without bond on the 2018 offenses because they were domestic in nature.

He was given a $750,000.00 secured bond on those charges when brought before a District Court Judge in Vance County on February 18, 2019.

He is remanded to the Vance County Jail with a combined $1,050,000 secure bond and has a court date of February 27, 2019, in Vance County District Court.

On February 14, 2019, 34-year-old Anthony Lamont Henderson was arrested by the Henderson Police Department, with the assistance of The United States Marshal Service, at 127 South Cooper Drive, Apartment 25, Henderson, NC. Henderson was wanted on charges of two counts of 1st Degree Forcible Rape, 1st Degree Forcible Sex Offense, Felonious Restraint, Felony Breaking and Entering, and Assault on a Female. (Photo courtesy HPD)