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Garrison Provides Comparisons of the State’s Proposed Vs. Adopted Budget

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-Information courtesy the June 2018 newsletter of Rep. Terry E. Garrison (Dem)

SB 99 or the Appropriations Act of 2018 is the adjusted budget for the State of North Carolina. Every biennium, the General Assembly produces a budget for all North Carolina department divisions. The budget is a document that reflects the authorized expenditures for the department heads by which they determine their program allocations. Governor Cooper vetoed this bill because he felt the budget did not do enough to ensure the welfare of all North Carolinians.

The legislative short session typically has allowed all legislators an opportunity to review the budget and provide input for budget changes or adjustments. However, that did not happen this past session. Budget adjustments were made by a joint conference committee comprised of few Republicans from both the Senate and House. However, all Democrats and many Republicans were not involved with making budget adjustments. Thus, the general legislative body had but one option – to vote either “Yes” or “No” for approval of the budget.

This bill was vetoed by the Governor and his veto was overridden by the General Assembly on June 12, 2018.

Below are some comparisons of the budget that was put forth by the Governor and North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA):

Cooper’s Proposed Budget – Provided $20 million to expand broadband in underserved areas                                          NCGA’s Adopted Budget – Provides $10 million

Cooper’s Proposed Budget – Provided $12.2 million in rural economic development grants                                              NCGA’s Adopted Budget – Does not include statewide rural economic support grants

Cooper’s Proposed Budget – Provided $9 million in community mental health funding to fight opioid use disorders   NCGA’s Adopted Budget – Does not provide statewide funding to combat opioid use disorders

Cooper’s Proposed Budget – Recommended expanding Medicaid to cover 670,000 additional people                            NCGA’s Adopted Budget – Does not expand Medicaid eligibility to close health care coverage gap

Cooper’s Proposed Budget – Invested $28 million to improve safety & security of prison facilities                                    NCGA’s Adopted Budget – Provides $15 million w/no funding for correctional officer training

Cooper’s Proposed Budget – Provided $14.5 million to tackle water quality concerns                                                            NCGA’s Adopted Budget – Provides $10.3 million but spreads it around several entities

Cooper’s Proposed Budget – Provided an additional $2.5 million to our state’s HBCU’s                                                          NCGA’s Adopted Budget – This budget does not increase investment in HBCU’s

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Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Ribbon-Cuttings

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-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Law Office of Dysart Willis, 1108 Dabney Drive, Henderson, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 4 p.m.

Home Decorator Shoppe, 521 Dabney Drive, Henderson, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 10 a.m.

Ribbon-cuttings are held by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce to welcome new Chamber members.

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Fox Tests Positive for Rabies in Vance Co.

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-Information courtesy the Vance County Animal Shelter

Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on July 2, 2018, in reference to a possibly rabid fox on Willie Currin Rd, off of Gun Club Rd, in Henderson. The fox 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.

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Consolidation of Kittrell Water Association Among Slated Topics at Specially-Called Commissioners’ Meeting

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to the Board, Vance County

This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Thomas S. Hester, Jr. has called a special meeting for Tuesday, July 10 at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.

The purpose of the special meeting is to:

1. Approve new Water Agreement with the City of Henderson as presented.

Staff Report – Board of Commissioners Water Agreement with the City of Henderson. The City and County have reached agreement on a new water purchase/sales agreement that provides for the following:

– Allows Kittrell Water Association System (KWA) to be consolidated into the Vance County Water District System (VCWD).

– Allows VCWD to utilize the existing water purchase rate from the City ($3.37 per $1,000 gallons) with increases as per the existing contract.

– Assigns the KWA allocation of 200,000 gallons per day to the VCWD and combines all VCWD allocations together (525,000 gpd) regardless of phase.

– Removes existing reservation fees for Phases 1A, 2A & 2B with no additional reservation fee for additional allocation.

KWA Phase 1B Funding. Kittrell Water Association received USDA funding in 2014 for construction of Phase 1B. With the consolidation, it is necessary for the county water district to seek USDA’s approval to reassign the funding to preserve the opportunity for constructing this phase. The project had a total cost of $3,196,201 with $1,740,000 in loan funds, $1,411,001 in grant funds, and $45,200 in owner contributions. According to records provided by KWA, a total of 350 signups have been obtained although approximately 200 are located along the planned waterlines. Phase 1B includes 23 miles of waterline and the engineer has obtained DEQ and DOT permits for construction to proceed.

2. Approve 2018 Amendment to City-County Agreement for Joint Funding of the Perry Memorial Library as presented.

The City and County have reached agreement on an amended joint funding agreement which increases the County’s portion of library funding from 75% to 85%. The increased percentage equates to an increase of $78,960 in county funds.

3. Approve budget amendments.

  • Budget Amendment #1 appropriates up to $250,000 from fund balance, as per the previously approved loan agreement, to the Kittrell Water Association.
  • Budget Amendment #2 appropriates $78,960 from fund balance to increase the County’s share of the library’s operating budget from 75% to 85% as per the revised funding agreement with the City of Henderson.
  • Budget Amendment #3 reduces the transfer from the General Fund to the Water Fund due to the revised water purchase agreement with the City of Henderson which removes the reservation fee charges.
  • Budget Amendment #4 amends the water fund budget to account for the removal of the reservation/capacity fee to the City of Henderson as per the revised water purchase agreement.

4. Convene the Vance County Water District Board to approve new Water Agreement with the City of Henderson and approve budget amendments.

5. Other items as necessary

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Eat Fresh, Shop Local at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market This Weekend

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-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market

When you buy fresh and local produce at your Vance County Regional Farmers Market, you are supporting local food systems and promoting sustainable agriculture by connecting community consumers to fresh, locally grown and produced foods. This strengthens our local economy.

Your local farmers market facilitates personal connections and bonds of mutual benefits between farmers and shoppers. By cutting out middlemen, farmers receive more of our food dollars and shoppers receive the freshest and most flavorful food in our area.

Did you know that on average, farmers receive only 17.4 cents of every dollar we spend on food in traditional stores? At farmers markets, farmers receive upwards of 90 cents on the dollar.

Most of our vendors travel less than ten miles to sell at the VCRFM. Compare that to other food stores where seven to fourteen days can go by between the time produce is picked and when it becomes available to consumers. In that time, fruits and vegetables may travel more than 1,200 miles before reaching store shelves. Locally grown produce sold at the VCRFM is made available at the peak of freshness and nutrient content.

It is a source of pride to our vendors that the products available at the VCRFM represent the agricultural and craft talents of our area. Thus, you will find what is in season and grown in our area.

Besides, shopping at your VCRFM is a wholly unique experience where farmers and shoppers get to know each other. Meeting friends and neighbors at the VCRFM is fun!

This week, you will find beets, blueberries, butter beans, cabbage, cantaloupes, corn & cucumbers; eggs, eggplant, garlic, green beans, onions, peaches, peppers, pink eye purple hull peas, potatoes, squash, tomatoes (green, red & heirloom,) & zucchini.

We also have plenty of canned vegetables, honey, salsa, chow-chow, bbq sauces, jellies, jams, wine, soaps, bath salts, scented candles, cut sunflowers and unique handmade crafts.

 

Anticipated Vendors – Saturday, July 7:

Adcock Farm

Backroad Farm & Vineyard

Culver Farms Honey

Donation Station

Eclectic Peacock

Faulkner Family Farms

Honeyberry Hills Farm

Imperial Stitching

JW Creek Farms

Kelly Lynn Photography

LouMag Ent.

Pretty Tough Stuff

Short’s Family Farms

Woodwick Designs

VCRFM is located at 210 South Park Dr. in Henderson and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

**VCRFM accepts and welcomes SNAP/EBT**

The Farmers Market building is available for rent. Contact Tracy Madigan, market manager, at (252) 598-0814for pricing and available dates.

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Henderson City Council’s July Meeting to Include Public Hearing on Annexation

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-Public Notice, courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson

The Henderson City Council is scheduled to hold their regular meeting on Monday, July 9, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536

Agenda items include:

1. Holding A Public Hearing on the Question of Annexation, Pursuant to North Carolina G.S. 160A-31 and

  • Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-28, Extending the Corporate Limits of the City of Henderson, North Carolina;
  • Assignment of Newly Annexed Area to Ward 4; and
  • Directing the City Attorney to Record the Annexation Map with Vance County Board of Elections, Vance County Register of Deeds and the North Carolina Secretary of State.

2. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-04, Amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 903.2 Site Plans and Other Requirements, 903.2.2 Single Family Residence and Duplex, and 903.3 Complete Application.

3. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-12, Amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 909.1 Criminal and Penalties.

4. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-26, Order of Demolition for 200 Parham Road, Former Kerr Lake Inn Hotel.

5. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-44, Approving a Water Sales Agreement as Amended with Vance County and the Vance County Water District.

6. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-45 Amending the Joint Funding Agreement for the Perry Memorial Library.

7. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-29, Amending Schedule of Streets Set Forth in the City Code, Section 7-66 Relative to Replacing Yield Signs Throughout the City Limits to Stop Signs.

8. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-46, Approving the Use of Urban Homesteading Properties for Rehabilitation by the Triangle Literacy Council and Constructing Pathway to Prosperity Program Students.

9. Consideration of Approval of 1) Resolution 18-47, Approving the Execution of a Design Contract with CDM Constructors, Inc., for the Kerr Lake Regional Water System Plant Improvement Project Phase 1B; and 2) Ordinance 18-30, FY18 BA #26, to Establish the Budget for the Above Mentioned Project.

10. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-19, Establishing Uniform Guidance and Updated Procurement Policies and Procedures.

11. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-49, Establishing a Mobile Food Unit Operating Zone along Orange Street.

12. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-43, Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Airport Authority, Community-Wide Advisory Committee and the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Commission.

13. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-31, Closing Out the 2017 Governor’s. Crime Commission ICACA Task Force Grant.

14. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-32, FY18 BA# 27, Amending the FY 17- 18 Budget as Part of the Year Ending Budget Reconciliation Process.

15. Consideration of Approval of 1) Resolution 18-48, Authorizing the Acceptance of the 2017 BJA Grant in the Amount of $19,590; and 2) Ordinance 18-33, FY19 Budget Amendment #1, Establishing the BJA 2017 Grant Project Budget.

16. Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Month of May 2018.

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Terry Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice

United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that CHARLIE O’BRYANT TERRY, 33, of Henderson, North Carolina was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt to 240 months imprisonment, 24 months on a revocation of supervised release followed by 3 years’ supervised release after the term of imprisonment.

TERRY was named in a six-count Superseding Indictment on June 15, 2017. On September 25, 2017, TERRY pled guilty to Obstruction of Justice and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. At the time of the offense to which he pled guilty, TERRY was actively being supervised by the United States Probation Office for a prior firearm conviction.

On January 10, 2017, TERRY attempted to sell a vehicle to two people for $3,000.00. While driving the potential buyers to retrieve the money, the check engine light came on in the vehicle. After an examination of the car at AutoZone, the potential buyer advised TERRY that he did not want to purchase the vehicle because it had too many issues. Instead, of returning the man to his home, TERRY who was angry, drove the man and woman to a rural area in Vance County, stopped the car, pulled the male from the car and repeatedly hit him with a firearm. TERRY then pulled the female from the vehicle, and placed the pistol in her mouth. TERRY subsequently took the victim’s cellular telephone and $3,000 before leaving them both on the side of the road. The male victim was hospitalized as a result of the assault and required staples to close a laceration to his head. The victims reported the assault and robbery to law enforcement.

TERRY was arrested on April 3, 2017, by deputies with the United States Marshals Service based on a warrant issued for violating the conditions of his supervision. While making the arrest at TERRY’S girlfriend’s residence, officers observed his girlfriend’s 14-year old daughter with an odd bulge in her pants. A subsequent search of the juvenile revealed a .22 caliber Taurus semiautomatic firearm loaded with 9 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition.

Following his arrest on April 3, 2017, TERRY also was served with outstanding arrest warrants related to the assault and robbery of the two victims mentioned above. While detained at the Vance County Jail, TERRY encountered in the jail, one of the victims TERRY assaulted over the car incident. On April 6, 2017, while in custody, TERRY approached that individual and told him to change his statement. TERRY told him that he needed to meet with TERRY’s attorney and tell the attorney that TERRY did not pistol whip him, that they only got into a fight. The man refused because of the injuries TERRY inflicted on him. TERRY threatened him if he did not change his statement.

Following TERRY’s federal arrest, agents seized and subsequently executed a search warrant on TERRY’s cellular telephone. A review of the pictures on the phone revealed that TERRY had taken several “selfies,” or photographs of himself with a Smith and Wesson .223 caliber AR-15 semiautomatic firearm on April 2, 2017. The firearm had been reported stolen and subsequently was recovered on April 10, 2017, at a residence in Henderson.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

In support of PSN, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina has implemented the Take Back North Carolina Initiative. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.

Investigation of this case was conducted by the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina Crime Laboratory, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the United States Marshal Service. Assistant United States Attorney S. Katherine Burnette prosecuted this case.

News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce.

Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime to Promote Community Safety

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-Information courtesy Sgt. Marti Stewart, Henderson Police Department

Mark your calendars for the annual Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime to be held Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 5 – 8 p.m. on Breckenridge Street, downtown Henderson, at the Henderson Police Department.

Hotdogs and event cups will be available while supplies last.

Community members check out the various booths at last year’s Night Out Against Crime event. (Photo courtesy the Henderson Police Department)

There will be presentations and displays by the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers, Henderson Fire Department, Vance County Fire and EMS, NC State Highway Patrol, Vance County Schools and many other agencies and organizations working together with the community to prevent crime and promote safety.

Rain date: Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Hosted by the Henderson Police Department and the National Night Out Against Crime Committee.

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Garrison Provides Updates on Recent NC General Assembly Session

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-Information courtesy the June 2018 newsletter of Rep. Terry E. Garrison

The 2018 session of the NC General Assembly convened on May 16 and adjourned on June 29. The General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene on November 27, 2018.

This short session of the NC General Assembly included adjustments to the 2017-19 Biennium Budget and passage of a flurry of bills allowable under rules of the General Assembly including six bills placing constitutional amendments on the ballot for the upcoming midterm elections in November 2018.

Some major items on the agenda considered:

  • Appropriations Act 2018 (Budget)
  • Teacher Pay
  • Principal Pay
  • NC Schools
  • State Employees Pay
  • Retirees Pay
  • Rural Broadband
  • Strengthening Safety Guidelines for Correctional Officers
  • Constitutional Amendments – Judicial Redistricting, Election Law Changes
  • Income Tax Cap
  • Farm Act
  • Clean Water

To stay up-to-date on NC General Assembly happenings, please visit the official website at www.ncleg.net

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Families Living Violence Free to Offer Domestic Violence 101 Courses

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-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free

Register today for Domestic Violence 101

Domestic Violence 101 is a six-week course with a new class beginning Tuesday, August 7, 2018.

Classes will be held Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m. at the office of Families Living Violence Free, 125 Oxford Outer Loop, Oxford.

Receive your DV 101 certificate upon completion of the six-week course.

Missed a class from a previous session? That’s okay! You can take the class you missed in the next DV 101 course and still earn your certificate.

Please call (919) 693-3579 to register.

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