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Henderson Rotary Club to raffle new Toyota truck

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The Henderson Rotary Club is raffling off a new 2017 Toyota Tacoma truck.  The lucky winner also may elect to instead receive a $20,000 cash award. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward scholarships that Rotary awards each year and to the many community projects and charities that Rotary supports.

Tickets are $100 each; and only 350 tickets will be sold. The initial sale of tickets will kick off on Saturday at the “Show, Shine, Shag and Dine” car show in Henderson. Look for the Rotary table at the corner of Garnett and Horner Streets.

“The Henderson Rotary Club has been active in our city for almost a century,” Rotary President Rix Edwards said. “The money raised through this fundraiser will go to deserving students to assist with college tuition, as well as to support the good works of charitable organizations. This is an event people can feel good about supporting.”

Mike Garrett and George Watkins are co-chairman of the Rotary committee conducting the fundraiser.  The organization believes this is a great way to engage the community. Mike Garrett said “Someone is going to drive off in a brand-new Toyota truck or walk away with a check for $20,000 on April 15”.  George Watkins said “the person who wins the truck only has to invest $100, which will be used to help people who need assistance, and students who are furthering their education. It’s a win-win.”

The drawing will be held April 15 at the Henderson Toyota dealership.  Dave Genetti, owner of Toyota of Henderson, worked with the club to provide the truck that will be raffled.

Rotary is an international service organization that brings business and professional leaders together to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards and advance goodwill.

For more information on the raffle, contact Rix Edwards, who is with Stainback, Satterwhite and Zollicoffer, PLLC, at redwards@sszlaw.net or Mike Garrett, who is with Coldwell Banker Advantage, at mikegarrett@realtor.com .

Vance County Appearance Commission seeks your help

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The Vance County Appearance Commission is seeking increased participation from residents across the county in efforts to recycle household items and other materials that can be reused.

Local participation in recycling by residents is less than 30 percent across Vance County. Members of the County Appearance Commission want more residents to recycle.

Recycling in Henderson and throughout Vance County is easy. In the city of Henderson, all recyclable items can be placed in the plastic bins provided by the city. Once the bins are placed by the street curb on designated pick-up days, Waste Industries personnel will collect the items for proper recycling. For residents living outside of Henderson and in Vance County, all recyclable items can be taken to one of the eight manned collection sites located throughout the county and placed in the large, recycling bins. They are collected regularly by Waste Industries for proper recycling.

Residents do not have to separate recyclable items in the city or throughout the county. Separation of the items is done during the recycling process.

Items that should be recycled include: any plastic bottles, containers and jugs; all aluminum, steel and tin cans; all mixed paper; all newspapers; all magazines; all milk cartons; all paper or cardboard cartons; all food boxes; all envelopes; all flattened cardboard boxes; all glass jars and bottles of any color; used cooking oil; used motor oil and filters; large appliances including refrigerators, AC units and water heaters; all electronics including televisions, radios, cell phones, computer towers and monitors and keyboards; furniture; and bed mattresses.

In the county, these recyclables items can be taken to the manned collection sites located on: N.C. 39 North of Henderson; Warrenton Road near U.S. 1 Bypass; Gun Club Road; Tungsten Mine Road; old Aycock school site on Vicksboro Road; North Chavis Road off U.S. 1 Business; Manson-Drewry Road; and Brodie Road.

Electronics for recycling are accepted only at the N.C. 39 North and Brodie Road collection sites.

Used tires also are accepted for recycling at the Transfer Station near the N.C. 39 North site. These items must be covered with a tarp for proper transportation to the site.

The collection sites are open Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Recycling is a good idea and is important because it: saves natural resources; prevents environmental problems that come from landfills; saves energy; prevents pollution; creates jobs; and saves money.

The Vance County Appearance Commission is urging all county residents to do their part to protect our environment for future generations by recycling today and always!

Vance County Cancels School for students on Election Day

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The Vance County Board of Education during its meeting Monday night approved the rescheduling of Tuesday, November 8, which is National Election Day, to a mandatory teacher workday with no school for students. It was originally scheduled as a regular school day.

Five of our schools, New Hope, L.B. Yancey, E.O. Young, Henderson Middle and Northern Vance High, are used as voting sites. It was the opinion of the board and school system administrators that with the expected large turnout for the election the day would be especially disruptive at these five schools, if it would have been a regular school day.

With the board’s action, no students in Vance County Schools will attend school on that day. However, all school system employees will be working.

VGCC presents free seminar to help businesses prepare for holidays

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The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center, in partnership with the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, is inviting local businesses to plan ahead for success in the upcoming holiday season.

A free workshop, entitled “Maximizing Sales During the Holidays,” will be held at the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce (414 S. Garnett Street, Henderson) on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 8-10 a.m.

Mike McConchie of Creedmoor will serve as the instructor. The owner of M&M Consultants, Inc., McConchie is a Certified Business Coach and a Senior Business Consultant. He has over 36 years of retail management experience and is the past president of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce.

Topics for the workshop will include: the importance of different time periods, including November as a whole, Thanksgiving weekend in particular, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day; merchandising; pricing; staffing; marketing; how to capture customer information for use throughout the year and its relation to target marketing; decorating a store front; why holiday selling is different than the rest of the year; why gift cards are so important; and overcoming sold-out situations.

Breakfast will be provided at no charge to attendees who register in advance by Oct. 20.

Registration can be completed online at www.vgcc.edu/schedules/small-business-center.

For more information, contact Tanya Weary, director of the Small Business Center, at (252) 738-3240 or smallbusiness@vgcc.edu.

H/V Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for MARS Petcare Expansion

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Mars Petcare US as they celebrated a $21M investment at an event on September 8th at the Henderson facility. Mars Petcare, one of the world’s leading pet care providers, is expanding support for its existing facility in Henderson, which currently produces IAMS® and EUKANUBA® brand pet foods. Improvements planned for the facility will give the company increased flexibility to respond to consumer demand by producing more dog and cat food, as well as to ensure the site has the highest food safety standards for products made at the site.

The Mars Petcare investment in Henderson includes a significant renovation to the facility, which is underway and expected to be complete in mid-November. A number of upgrades are planned to increase productivity and quality, including an upgrade on the mill, new coating systems and two new baggers for the pet food manufactured here. The site, originally operated by Proctor & Gamble, was acquired by Mars Petcare as part of its acquisition of Proctor & Gamble’s pet food portfolio in August 2014.

“This investment from Mars Petcare sends a very strong message that the company values our community,” said Paco Tello, plant manager for the Henderson site. The Henderson investment is the latest in a series of significant economic investments Mars Petcare has made in local communities.

Mars Petcare continues be a global leader in food and quality safety by giving back to the communities where it operates. Locally, Mars Petcare has donated food and dog beds to area animal shelters and other organizations.

For more information on Mars Petcare, please visit www.mars.com.

Grants Available for Downtown Businesses through Henderson-Vance DDC

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The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission has an Incentive Package available to new businesses locating in downtown Henderson. The package includes:
Building Incentive Grant, 10% of building upfit, up to $6,000. Restaurants, 15%, up to $6,000.

Façade Incentive Grant, 50% of the cost of façade improvements, up to $2,500.

Signage Incentive Grant, 25% of the cost of new signage, up to $1,500.

Full-Time Employee Grant, $500 for each fulltime employee who has worked for 6 months.

Permitting Grant, for required City of Henderson permits.

Existing Businesses are eligible for the Façade Incentive Grant and the Signage Incentive Grant.

Grant applications are available at the HVDDC’s website, hendersonncdowntown.com. For more information email us at info @hendersonncdowntown.com or call 252-820-9785.

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Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit Announces Marijuana Arrest

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Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrest by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit:

Timothy Randall Beckham, 560 Little Rosewood Lane, Henderson, NC 27537

Age: 53

Charges: Manufacture of Marijuana and Possession of Non-Tax paid Alcoholic Beverages

Bond: $7,000

Court Date: 09/26/2016

The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit with the assistance of NC National Guard Counter Drug Support Program arrested the above individual after spotting approximately 20 mature Marijuana Plants on the property of 560 Little Rosewood Lane. A further search of the property uncovered a homemade distillery and approximately four gallons or more of non-tax paid liquor and approximately 55 gallons of mash waiting to be processed. The estimated street value of the Marijuana is $1,200 per plant and $100 per gallon of non-tax paid liquor.

Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit Announces Arrests

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Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit:

 

Kelsie Jean Lopes, 4320 Perry Creek Trail, Raleigh, NC 27616
Age: 20
Charges: Possession of Heroin, and Maintaining a vehicle resorted to persons using controlled substances
Bond: $20,000
Court Date: 09/26/2016

 

Roman Dalton, 225 Skenes Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536
Age: 58
Charges: Possession of Cocaine, Simple Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Maintaining a vehicle resorted to persons using controlled substances
Bond: $20,000
Court Date: 09/26/2016

 

The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit arrested the above individuals while conducting community policing operations in the areas of Bearpond Road and Raleigh Road in Henderson.

Robbery at Kerr Lake Bait and Tackle – Arrests Made

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Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 9th robbery of Kerr Lake Bait and Tackle on Nutbush Road.

Leonardo Martinez, 30, of Cary is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiring to rob with a dangerous weapon. He is currently housed in the Wake County Jail under a $100,000 bond.

The second individual, Dalton Christmas, 23, of Raleigh was also charged in the robbery. He is facing a charge of robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiring to rob with a dangerous weapon. His bond is set at $400,000. He is also being held in the Wake County Jail.

They both are scheduled to appear in Vance County Court on August 29th.

(The previous was a press release from the Office of the Sheriff of Vance County)

H/V Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Michael’s Florist

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Hendersonians take note:  you now have a new local florist option!

On Friday, August 12, Michael’s Florist held a ribbon cutting celebration with the help of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and representatives from the business community.  Michael’s Florist manager Michael Puckett, officially cut the ribbon and welcomed chamber members, Henderson officials, and area businesses.

The community was invited to come out and show their support, and learn about this new local business. Michael’s Florist is a full service florist, offering fresh and silk arrangements, wedding & church arrangements, potted plants, gift baskets, balloons and more. Delivery service is available.

The event began at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 12 at their location at 945-G West Andrews Avenue. Their operating hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wed and Sat from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays.

Michael’s Florist is a proud member of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. Stop in and meet Michael and the staff of this new small business!

To learn more about Michael’s Florist, visit them at their location or please call them at 252-430-7272.