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Vance County Announces Keith Duncan as Fire Marshal

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Vance County Announces Keith Duncan as Fire Marshal — Press Release

Vance County is pleased to announce the hiring of Keith Duncan as the County Fire Marshal beginning on November 14th. In this new position, Mr. Duncan will serve as the county’s liaison to the Volunteer Fire Departments and will be available to assist them with insurance ratings, training and other needs. He will serve as the county’s lead fire investigator and will be responsible for conducting fire prevention inspections of local schools, businesses and churches as required by the state. He will also lead the county’s fire prevention education efforts.

Duncan has spent the last 8 ½ years as fire marshal for Halifax County, NC and has an extensive fire background and qualifications. Mr. Duncan previously spent nearly 20 years as a fire lieutenant with the City of Roanoke Rapids, NC and has certifications as a fire fighter II, fire officer I, hazardous materials operator, emergency vehicle driver, and as a fire instructor II. Mr. Duncan holds a level III Fire Inspector license in addition to certifications in building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes.

Duncan is a knowledgeable individual and a welcome addition to the county’s management team and the Vance County community.

Vance County Announces Keith Duncan as Fire Marshal

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Vance County is pleased to announce the hiring of Keith Duncan as the County Fire Marshal beginning on November 14th. In this new position, Mr. Duncan will serve as the county’s liaison to the Volunteer Fire Departments and will be available to assist them with insurance ratings, training and other needs. He will serve as the county’s lead fire investigator and will be responsible for conducting fire prevention inspections of local schools, businesses and churches as required by the state. He will also lead the county’s fire prevention education efforts.

 

Duncan has spent the last 8 ½ years as fire marshal for Halifax County, NC and has an extensive fire background and qualifications. Mr. Duncan previously spent nearly 20 years as a fire lieutenant with the City of Roanoke Rapids, NC and has certifications as a fire fighter II, fire officer I, hazardous materials operator, emergency vehicle driver, and as a fire instructor II. Mr. Duncan holds a level III Fire Inspector license in addition to certifications in building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes.

 

Duncan is a knowledgeable individual and a welcome addition to the county’s management team and the Vance County community.

H/V Chamber and HPD to Partner for Reverse Raffle

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Update 11-1-16:

Reverse Raffle to benefit Shop With a Cop is THIS Saturday.  Purchase your tickets now and donate items.

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce along with the Henderson Police Department (HPD) are partnering to host a reverse raffle. The event will benefit a program serving local underprivileged children called “Shop With a Cop” along with the Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to help local business.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 5 and will be held at Henderson Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and include dinner for two and a chance at the $5,000 grand prize. Throughout the evening, guests will be given opportunities to bid on various silent auction items as well as two reserved tickets which will be auctioned toward the end of the ticket drawing. Three reserved tickets will also be raffled during the course of evening.

The “Shop With a Cop” activity will take place in December at which time members of the HPD will take local underprivileged children shopping with local retailers for Christmas. A certain dollar amount of the proceeds raised will be set aside for each participating child. “I’m so excited about this event and the good that we can do for the local community with the proceeds. The HPD is always anxious to do what we can to help children”, said Police Chief Marcus Barrow.

There are opportunities for local businesses to donate silent auction items, sponsor the event or help in other ways. Members of the HPD and Chamber staff and board of directors will be making community contacts in the very near future.

If you or your business would like to purchase tickets, donate items or get more information, contact the HPD, Chamber board members or the Chamber office at 252-438-8414.

Vance Furniture Celebrates 75 Years with Ribbon Cutting

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On Tuesday, October 25th, Craig Bailey and Sam Harper celebrated the company’s 75 years in business with family and friends, their staff, local officials and business owners and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce.

Through the years, Vance Furniture has faced its share of hardships – storms, changing marketplace trends and demands, along with the region’s physical landscape and the economy while at the same time remaining true to their commitment to exceptional customer service and thinking of their staff as family. Long hours, hard work and their commitment to deliver perfection has kept them in business for many years.  Vance Furniture has survived it all, and this year, celebrates its 75th anniversary. Henderson certainly would not be the same without this downtown staple for furniture.

Sam and Craig have never settled for ‘good enough’. Having been in Henderson for 75 years, they know the people in Henderson.  They know what matters to their customers.  The Vance Furniture name has been built on their insistence that every purchase must meet or exceed customer expectations, and they will do whatever it takes to make it so.

Within Vance Furniture there are five floors of showrooms offering home furnishings from the best brands, including: A.R.T., Armini, Broyhill, Craftmaster, Hillsdales, Hooker, Kincaid, La-Z-Boy, Legacy, Lexington, and Paula Deen Home furniture to name a few.

For more information about Vance Furniture, please stop in at their 325 S. Garnett Street location or contact them at 252-438-3911.  You can also check them out at www.vancefurniture.com.

This anniversary represents a very significant milestone for Vance Furniture and the Chamber is very excited to have been a part of this celebration today.

Community Voices Session I

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The Community Voices Program kick-off took place last week and was a great start to what we hope will be something wonderful for Henderson/Vance County–citizens working together to build a strong community.

Co-sponsored by NC Agricultural & Technical State University in Greensboro, and Vance County Cooperative Extension, the training sessions already have members of our community who are trained to ready to serve as facilitators for this program.   And there is no cost to participate.

Even if you missed the kick-off, please come to Session I which will be held on Thursday, October 27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market located at 210 Southpark Drive (off Beckford Drive) in Henderson.

Please call 252-438-8188 to sign up to attend next week’s session so we may have adequate supplies ready for you.  Also, please feel free to promote this to someone in your community who might like to participate.

This training series is designed for:

  • People who want to be trained for help others to discuss critical community issues.
  • People who want to create a shared vision for their community’s future.
  • People who are interested in learning good listening and communication skills.
  • People who are willing to volunteer their time to implement a community action plan in support of this community effort.

Sessions may be scheduled different days of the week to accommodate the participants’ schedules and the holidays.  Following is a list of the training topics to be discussed:

  • Session I – Creating a Shared Vision of Community’s Future
  • Session II – Connection Our Vision to Community Strength & Resources
  • Session III – Communicating a a Group to Reach Our Vision &                             Making Shared Decisions as a Group
  • Session IV – Learning to Solve Our Community Problems, Step by Step &               Selecting Community Problems from our Vision
  • Session V – Seeking More Information About Our Problems &                              Determining Solutions for Our Problems
  • Session VI – Determining Solutions to Our Community Problems
  • Session VII – Making a Shared Community Action Plan &                                          Planning to Continue Our Work
  • Action Forum & Graduation

Incident on Main Campus Reported at Vance-Granville Community College

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On Thursday September 22nd at around 4:00 p.m., Joshua Abraham Coles, 26, of 11 Delta Place, Henderson was charged with misdemeanor assault on a Government Employee, resisting a public officer, and second degree trespass on the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College.

Information published in a Public Information Release said, “Mr. Coles was a person of interest in an investigation being conducted by the VGCC campus police department. He was asked to leave the campus. He refused to leave and assaulted a security officer and a campus police officer. No injuries reported from the suspect or officers involved.”

Allure Xtensions Celebrates H/V Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, October 13th for Allure Xtensions Hair Boutique to celebrate this new business and membership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce.  Friends and family of owner Winter McMannen, chamber staff and local dignitary and businesses joined them in their celebration at their 939C West Andrews Avenue location in Henderson.

Allure Xtensions Hair Boutique has spent a great deal of time searching and insuring that they can provide the highest quality of Virgin Hair to all of their customers at a very affordable price. They want to promote the inner and outer beauty of every woman.  Having beautiful hair and the opportunity to create any desired look makes women feel self-confident and beautiful. Allure Xtensions wants to leave their imprint in the sand just to show who they are!  They are Allure Xtensions, where it isn’t just a hairstyle, it’s a lifestyle!

To learn more about Allure Xtensions check them out on the web at www.alluregirls.org or  visit them at their 939C West Andrews location.  You can also reach them at 919-691-2977.

Teachers in Vance County Schools receive new laptops

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The deployment of almost 600 new laptop computers to teachers in Vance County Schools began today with teachers from six schools coming to the Administrative Services Center in the afternoon to get their new devices.

The teachers were returning their old devices and then picking up new ones, which are Lenovo E460 laptops, that have been fully programmed and equipped to use as teaching tools each day in their classrooms.

Technology Department staff members have worked long hours to get all of the new laptops ready for the teachers.

Teachers from Southern Vance High, Early College High, Aycock Elementary, Carver Elementary, Clarke Elementary and New Hope Elementary received laptops today. New laptop computers will be given tomorrow afternoon to teachers from Northern Vance High, STEM Early High, Dabney Elementary, E.O. Young Jr. Elementary and Zeb Vance Elementary.

More computer deployments are planned for teachers at additional schools on October 25 and 26.

Greenglo Daycare Center Celebrates HV Chamber Membership

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The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Greenglo Daycare Center, Inc. on Monday, October 17th.  The community was invited to come out and meet the staff, show their support, and learn all about their local business. The event began at 10:00 AM at their 44 Allen Road location in Henderson.

At Greenglo Daycare Center, they believe that child care should be an educational, enjoyable, and positive experience for children. They promise to get to know your daughter or son, to learn their particular physical, academic, and social needs, and to meet those needs with knowledge, patience, and kindness.

Quality instruction and academic excellence are the foundations of their business. Their teachers work to instill the principles of character development, while showing respect for parental and family beliefs. You will find that the learning atmosphere at Greenglo Daycare Center produces well-rounded and independent learners.

Their services are available part-time or full-time to accommodate your child’s schedule, and they offer convenient drop-off services. Whether you need full time child care, summer care, before or after school care, or a comprehensive preschool, they work to ensure that your child is nurtured, happy, and safe.

To learn more about Greenglo Daycare Center, stop in and meet owners, Paul Stennett and Director, Sheril Scott during their Open House on Thursday evening, October 20th starting at 6 PM.  Always delighted to meet prospective students and parents. They would love to introduce you and your little one to their happy world of learning!  You can also check them out on the web at www.greenglodaycare.com or call them at 252-654-2164.

Be safe when cleaning up debris from Hurricane Matthew

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As North Carolina residents begin to clean up in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the N.C. Forest Service is encouraging them to remember to be careful when burning debris.

The current situation has many roads closed due to flooding and other issues. This, combined with emergency response resources being heavily engaged in other areas, including more than 100 N.C. Forest Service personnel, means getting help to deal with an escaped burn may be difficult.

“While it’s hard to believe with as much rain has Hurricane Mathew brought to the state, grass and twigs can, and will, dry out quickly and become fuel for a fire,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “It’s also important to remember that it is illegal to burn anything other than yard debris.”

There are many factors to consider before burning debris. The N.C. Forest Service encourages residents considering debris burning to contact their local county forest ranger. The ranger can offer technical advice and explain the best options to help maximize the safety to people, property and the forest.

The Forest Service urges people to follow these tips to protect property and prevent wildfires:

  • Consider alternatives to burning. Some types of debris, such as leaves, grass and stubble, may be of more value if they are not burned, but used for mulch instead.
  • Check local burning laws. Some communities allow burning only during specified hours. Others forbid it entirely.
  • Make sure you have a valid permit. You can obtain a burning permit at any Forest Service office or authorized permitting agent, or online at ncforestservice.gov.
  • Keep an eye on the weather. Don’t burn on dry, windy days.
  • Local fire officials can recommend a safe way to burn debris. Don’t pile vegetation on the ground. Instead, place it in a cleared area and contained in a screened receptacle, away from overhead branches and wires.
  • Household trash should be hauled away to a trash or recycling station.
  • Be sure you are fully prepared before burning. To control the fire, you will need a hose, bucket, steel rake and a shovel for tossing dirt on the fire. Keep a phone nearby, too.
  • Never use kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel or other flammable liquids to speed debris burning.
  • Stay with your fire until it is completely out.
  • These same tips hold true for campfires and barbeques as well. Douse burning charcoal briquettes or campfires thoroughly with water. When soaked; stir the coals and soak them again. Be sure they are out cold and carefully feel to be sure they are extinguished. Never dump hot ashes or coals into a wooded area.
  • Burning agricultural residue and forestland litter: In addition to the rules above, a fire line should be plowed around the area to be burned. Large fields should be separated into small plots for burning one at a time. Before doing any burning in a wooded area, contact your county ranger, who will weigh all factors, explain them and offer technical advice.

Studies have shown that taking these and other measures can reduce the possibility of wildfires.

For more information on ways you can prevent wildfires and loss of property, log onto ncforestservice.gov.