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Pavilion, Water and Redevelopment on City’s Plate

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Garry Daeke, Henderson City Council member and chairman of the Kerr Lake Regional Water System, was recently on WIZS’ Town Talk call-in show to discuss updates concerning the City of Henderson.

Breckenridge Pavilion

The proposed Breckenridge Pavilion, to be located near the Henderson Police Department in downtown Henderson, will serve as the last piece of the overall Breckenridge Commons project and as the corner piece of the block.

According to Daeke, the landscaping plan for the sited area is expected to be completed and submitted to the City for review within a week. Landscaping work will include, among other tasks, grading, debris removal and parking lot repair.

Groundbreaking is expected to begin on the pavilion this fall, with the City already making plans for future operating procedures. “The City Council has had discussions with the Embassy Foundation about overseeing the booking of events for the pavilion,” Daeke said. “They have been receptive to that.”

Kerr Lake Regional Water System

The Kerr Lake Regional Water System is currently in a two-phase expansion process aimed at increasing the system’s access to the lake’s water supply.

Daeke explained that the first phase of the plan is to increase supply by two million gallons of water. The second phase will bring even greater expansion with up to 20 million gallons of water.

“We can draw from the lake and would pay a fee to have access to the water,” said Daeke. “This is going to give us an increased supply for our partners in Henderson, Oxford and Warren County.”

While the City currently has funding earmarked for the first phase of the project, a new $15 million loan may help the second phase come to fruition.

The proposal to accept the $15 million loan will be discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting.

“We will be able to pull water from Kerr Lake, treat it and send out some of the best water in NC to our customers,” Daeke said.

City Redevelopment Plan

A redevelopment plan to include approximately a quarter of the City, from I-85/Hwy 39 into the downtown area has been in the discussion phase for some time.

“This is the main area for people coming off the interstate and driving into the downtown area and the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center,” said Daeke. “We are trying to do some incredible change in terms of bringing business and industry in, rebuilding houses and revitalizing neighborhoods.”

According to Daeke, the Council hopes to have the redevelopment plan finalized within a year.

“I think this type of planning is what we have to do to help make changes in our whole community – to make it healthier and to draw investment for economic development.”

VGCC Honors Student-Athletes at Banquet

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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

Vance-Granville Community College celebrated Vanguard student-athletes at the college’s annual Athletics Banquet, held on March 23 in the Civic Center on the Main Campus.

VGCC Coordinator of Student Activities & Athletics Jermiel Hargrove praised the students for their hard work, both on the court and in the classroom. He recognized, in particular, the women’s volleyball team captain, Hannah Arneth of Oxford, and the men’s basketball team co-captains, Mitch Beck of Raleigh and Kenneth “KJ” Finley, Jr., of Louisburg. Arneth announced she would be continuing her volleyball career in the next academic year at Piedmont International University in Winston-Salem.

From left, VGCC women’s volleyball Head Coach Jessica Smith, student-athletes Hannah Arneth (Defensive Award), Gabrielle Gilley and Amber Newton, and Assistant Coach Kelley Perdue. (VGCC photo)

VGCC Volleyball Head Coach Jessica Smith and Assistant Coach Kelley Perdue presented awards to their players. Hannah Arneth received the Defensive Award. Stormi Abernathy of Leasburg received the Offensive Award. She was also named to the Second Team All-Region and placed second in the Region X conference for total points, Coach Smith noted. Brittany Trivette of Oxford received the “Hustle Award.”

Other volleyball team members recognized included Gabrielle Gilley of Creedmoor, Amber Newton of Louisburg, Autumn Wortham of Henderson, Jessica Wortham of Henderson and team manager Jordan Edwards of Louisburg.

From left, VGCC men’s basketball Head Coach DeMarcus Oliver, student-athletes Calvin Malik Manley, Cora Mbaye, Kalin Jackson (Most Improved), Assistant Coach Eladio Espinosa, student-athlete KJ Finley (Team Leadership Award), Assistant Coach Anthony McCrimmon and student-athlete Mitch Beck (Vanguard Award). (VGCC photo)

Vanguards Men’s Basketball Head Coach DeMarcus Oliver and Assistant Coaches Anthony McCrimmon and Eladio Espinosa presented awards to their student-athletes. The Vanguard Award went to Mitch Beck for excellence in representing the team and VGCC. The Team Leadership Award was presented to KJ Finley. Kalin Jackson of Henderson received the Most Improved Award.

Other basketball players recognized included Obray Rufus of Charlotte, LaQuad Holden of Henderson, Calvin Malik Manley of Louisburg, Bernard Gregory of Petersburg, Va., Cora Mbaye of Raleigh, Kaeson Mayfield of Durham and Brandon Eatman of Wilson.

Current or prospective students interested in participating in VGCC athletics during the 2018-19 year should contact Jermiel Hargrove at hargrovej@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3246.

 

 

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Opening on Wednesdays!

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—Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, VCRFM

Beginning Wednesday, May 16, the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson, will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Chef Gavin Jackson will be at the Market with his food trailer, Gavin’s Grub Hub, serving breakfast starting at 8 a.m.

Jackson’s menu includes shrimp & grits, biscuits & gravy, quiches and breakfast style potatoes.

 

For additional information, please contact:

Market Manager: Tracy Madigan @ 252-598-0814

Extension Agent: Paul McKenzie @ 252-438-8188

The Farmers Market building is available for rent. Contact Tracy Madigan for pricing and available dates.

 

**VCRFM accepts and welcomes SNAP/EBT**

Brookston Baptist Church Observing Women’s Day Service, Sun. May 13

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The Brookston Baptist Church in Greystone will be observing their annual Women’s Day Service during morning worship on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at 11 a.m.

Rev./Dr. Almice Floyd-Gill, pastor of Blessed Trinity will be the guest speaker.

All are invited to attend.

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Brame to Face Pulley for Vance Co. Sheriff; Ellis & Hartness Keep Their Seats

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The unofficial results of Tuesday’s primary election are in and Vance County residents have selected their Democratic candidates for the November 6, 2018, general election.

With 56 percent of the votes, Democratic candidate Curtis Brame will face off against Republican challenger Charles Pulley for the seat of Vance County Sheriff. Brame received a total of 2,646 votes in the primary election – 1,431 on election day, 1,201 through one-stop early voting and 14 by absentee ballot.

Sheriff’s candidate Billy Gooch received a total of 1,379 votes, or 29 percent, while candidate Melissa Elliott ended the day with 661 votes, or 14 percent.

Vance County Board of Education incumbents Margaret Ellis (Dem) and Ruth Hartness (Dem) won the majority of votes to retain their seats as representatives for District 6 and District 7 respectively.

Ellis received 394 votes, or 76 percent, beating out challenger Omega Perry’s 125 votes, or 24 percent.

Hartness received 579 votes, or 69 percent, beating out challenger Marcia Allen’s 262 votes, or 31 percent.

Overall numbers indicate that of the 25,536 voters registered as a Democrat or as unaffiliated in Vance County, 4,691 voted in Tuesday’s election. This represents approximately 18 percent of eligible registered voters.

Any candidate who filed that is unopposed in Vance County will be on the November 6th general election ballot.

Posted election results are considered unofficial until official results are released later next week.

Click here for a breakdown of voting totals by precinct.

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Two Henderson City Council Committees to Meet Tomorrow

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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson

The Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss general public safety issues.

The Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee will meet on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue.  The purpose of the meeting is to consider applications for various citizen committees.

The public is welcome to observe.

St. John Baptist Church, Women’s Day Service Sunday, May 13

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St. John Baptist Church, 490 Jacksontown Road, Middleburg NC, will be celebrating a Women’s Day Service on Sunday, May 13, 2018, during the Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.

Guest Speaker will be Min. Viola Calixte of United Solid Rock Faith Ministries, Warrenton, NC. and Sis. Joyce Durham will be the Presider.

The public is invited to attend.

Henderson Lions Club Meets Tomorrow

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-Information courtesy Randy Oxendine, president of the Henderson Lions Club

The Henderson Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club on Thursday, May 10, 2018. The speaker will be Lion Melvin Hanks.

To learn more or join the Lions Club and be part of an active community service organization, contact any Lions Club member
or President Randy Oxendine at (252) 438-8034.

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Ashely Grove Baptist Church Holds Special Mother’s/Women’s Day Celebration

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Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Road in Henderson, will be celebrating Mother’s Day/Women’s Day on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at 11 a.m.

Speaker: Rev. Jerri T. Jones of Ashley Grove Baptist Church

Music will be rendered by Ashely Grove Youth Choir and soloist Ms. Tykia Martin of Raleigh, N.C. Mistress of Ceremony will be Mrs. Linda Terry.

Rev. Perry Sharpe, pastor and congregation are inviting the public to attend.

Kerr Lake Country Club Set to “Crush Cancer”

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Donald Sanford, president of Kerr Lake Country Club (KLCC), was recently on air to discuss the club’s Relay for Life team, aptly named the Kerr Lake Cancer Crushers.

The “Crushers” will hold a prime rib dinner and reverse raffle at KLCC at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018. The dinner will be catered by Gavin Jackson with Gavin’s Grub Hub. Tickets are $150 a piece and buy dinner for two with open bar and a chance to win several prizes, including a cash giveaway of $5,000.

“We are trying to have enough prizes donated by area merchants that we can give away a prize every tenth ticket,” Sanford said.

This event is open to the public and tickets may be purchased at KLCC or by calling (252) 492-1895.

“We hope you’ll join us for dinner under the stars and by the pool, weather permitting,” said Sanford.

This year’s Relay for Life event will be held, for the first time, in downtown Henderson on Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Specifically, the event will be held in the square between the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library and the Henderson Police Department.

The opening ceremony will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Cancer survivors will walk the first lap shortly after the opening ceremony concludes at approximately 11:30 a.m. with the caregiver’s recognition to follow.

In another departure from past years, the 2018 Relay for Life will not be an overnight event.

A new registration process will also be used for this year’s Relay event. Survivors, caregivers and walkers may register for Relay for Life online at www.RelayForLife.org/VanceNC or by calling 1-800-227-2345 and choosing option number two from the menu.

According to Sanford, Relay for Life Chairwoman Christy Bennett was instrumental in the push to move the event from its previous location at Southern Vance High School to the downtown area.

“It was her goal to make the event more accessible to residents and is also a good change of pace and has breathed new life into Relay,” Sanford explained.

The theme for this year’s Relay is the yellow brick road from “The Wizard of Oz.” Yellow bricks may be purchased in memory or honor of a loved one. June’s event will feature all of the bricks laid out to form a “yellow brick road” of those who have fought cancer.

Sanford stated that the goal for this year is to raise $100,000 for cancer research – $25,000 higher than last year’s goal.

“The funds that are being raised through Relay for Life will be used for research to try to cure this deadly disease,” said Sanford. “There are strides being made every day. Without the money Relay raises, such strides would not be possible.”

Other upcoming Relay fundraisers include:

  • Angels Among Us will host an auction on Saturday, May 19 at Eaton Johnson Middle School on Beckford Dr. Preview begins at 5 p.m.; auction begins at 6 p.m.
  • A plant sale will be held in the Tractor Supply parking lot, Dabney Dr., on Saturday, June 9 starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
  • M.R. Williams, Raleigh Rd, will be hosting a quarter auction on Saturday, June 9 at the Church of the Holy Innocents on Chestnut St. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with the quarter auction to follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 to get in the door and everyone is asked to bring at least two rolls of quarters to participate in the auction. Tickets may be purchased by calling Charlene Sanford at (252) 438-1153.
  • North Henderson Baptist Church, Garnett St., will hold a pig-pickin’ on Saturday, June 16. Time is to be determined.