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South Henderson Church Of God Announces Revival Oct. 15-19

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The South Henderson Church of God is having a revival, beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, according to Pastor Mark Bateman.

The theme for the revival is “Evangelism Intervention,” and the services begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 16-19 at the church, located at 125 JP Taylor Rd., Henderson.

The Rev. Dr. Michael Ball of La Grange will lead the revival.

The topics for each evening are:

demographical studies, one-on-one evangelism training, church outreach implementation and sound biblical evangelism principles.

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Local Man Enters Guilty Plea, Sentenced to 50-61 Years For 2019 Murder

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-information courtesy of the office of  District Attorney Mike Waters

A Henderson man was sentenced to 50-61 years in prison in the 2019 shooting death of his former girlfriend.

Javius Donte Perry, 28, entered a guilty plea to one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in the Feb. 9, 2019 incident. Three women, including Ilana Jones, were in a vehicle parked in a driveway on Charles Street when the suspect opened fire.

The investigation was led by the Henderson Police Department, and District Attorney Mike Waters and Assistant District Attorney Charity D. Wilborn prosecuted the case, which was heard by Superior Court Judge Josephine Kerr Davis.

Officers responded to the scene in the early-morning hours of Feb. 9, and located 18 shell casings in the area surrounding the vehicle. Jones died at Duke Medical Center. The vehicle had more than a dozen bullet holes in the passenger side of the windshield, as well as the front and rear passenger windows and back glass.

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Superior Court Session Hands Down Sentences In Several Local Cases

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A Creedmoor man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison recently for a 2022 incident that occurred at a local food mart.

Jordan Lee Turnage had pleaded guilty to discharging a weapon into occupied property and one felony count of inciting a riot for the May 28 incident, which involved gunfire at Gate City Foods and North Henderson Heights Apartments on West Andrews Avenue. His case was heard during a session of Vance County Superior Court, held during the week surrounding Aug. 23, with Superior Court Judge Josephine Kerr Davis presiding.

The office of District Attorney Mike Waters was represented by assistant DAs Charity D. Wilborn, Beau Boyer, Theodore “TJ” Marsh, and Walter T. Ramsey.

In other cases before the court:

  • Datwain Scott Henderson pleaded guilty to one count of discharging a weapon into a moving vehicle for shooting a Wake Electric Membership Corporation vehicle on June 23, Henderson was sentenced to 20-36-months in prison, suspended for 24 months. Henderson was placed on supervised probation, which includes 60 days in the Vance County Jail.
  • Richard Durham, pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine (28-199 grams) and was sentenced to a 35-51 month active prison sentence. Durham was ordered to begin serving that sentence once his current sentence has been completed.
  • Kelly Jean Hemann pleaded guilty to attempted trafficking of methamphetamine (28-199 grams) and possession with intent to sell, deliver and manufacture Hemann was sentenced to two active prison sentences of 16-29 months, and 6-17 months, to run consecutively.

Vance County Early College Alums Invited To Come Share In Homecoming Festivities Sept. 22

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-information courtesy of Aarika Sandlin, VCS chief officer of Communication & Innovative Support

Attention, all graduates of Vance County Early College High School! You’re invited to come back and enjoy Homecoming festivities later this month, alongside current students and others.

Things “kick off” with a tailgate experience on Friday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Vance County High School. It’s a time to mingle with old friends, make some new memories and enjoy some food and drinks.

The fun continues at 7 p.m. at the football field – come cheer the team to victory. The highlight of the evening will take place at halftime when the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned.

Aarika Sandlin, VCS chief officer of Communication & Innovative Support, explained that each high school – Vance County High and the Early College High School – crowns its own king and queen for Homecoming. “”It worked great last year, so continuing that excitement” is the goal for this year, she said. Students from all the schools play as Vipers for athletics, she continued.

Her favorite tagline is “In Vance County, we are all Vipers.”

If you need to find something special to wear that shows your VCEC spirit, look no further than VCEC Spirit Wear.

Before the big game, make sure to gear up in style! Explore the collection of spirited merchandise, specially designed for current students, proud alumni, and more. Grab your favorite items to showcase your VCEC pride wherever you go.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this Homecoming event a truly unforgettable event. Whether you’re a former student, a current attendee, or part of our wonderful community, we can’t wait to see you there!

To learn more, contact Vance County Early College at 252.738.3580.

Deputies Arrest Two On Drug Charges, More Following Traffic Stop

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-information courtesy of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

Two people face a variety of charges following a motor vehicle stop made early on Friday, Sept. 1.

Deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office stopped a car about 3:30 a.m. on Southerland Mill Road for a revoked license plate, according to information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame.

A search of the vehicle resulted in drug charges for the driver,

Devonte Venable, 26,  and passenger Kiana Epps, 22, Brame said in a statement to WIZS News on Tuesday.

Venable and Epps were each charged with possession of heroin. Venable also was charged with driving while license revoked and displaying a revoked registration plate, in addition to having outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court and for violating probation.

Epps also was charged with two counts of failure to appear in court, one count of second-degree trespass, resisting a public officer and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. She was placed under a $51,000 secured bond and has a court date of Sept. 22, 2023.

Venable was placed under a $90,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 19, 2023.

Both were transported to the Vance County Detention Center.

 

 

N.C. Rep. Sossamon To Sponsor Sept. 18 Meeting To Learn About Broadband Progress In The Area

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Want to learn more about the state of broadband internet access in your area?

Rep. Frank Sossamon has organized a community forum to share information about what may be in store for the area with regard to broaband internet access.

The meeting will take place on Monday, Sept. 18 at Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St. and will begin at 6 p.m.

Staff from the N.C. Department of Information Technology are scheduled to be present to provide residents with the most up-to-date information about this issue.

 

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VGCC To Host Community Engagement Nights

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Vance Granville Community College has scheduled a series of “Community Engagement Nights” through its four-county service area to allow individuals to partner with school leaders and plan for the future. The first one is Thursday, Sept. 7 in Warrenton; please RSVP to let college officials know you’re planning to attend.

The discussions will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., according to information from VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel.

VGCC strives to be a catalyst in developing strong communities where everyone can experience a fulfilling quality of life, which comes “through educating, inspiring and supporting a diverse community of learners to achieve professional and personal success.”

 

VGCC President Dr. Rachel Desmarais and attendees of the events will engage in strategic planning activities, which will help leaders make recommendations about various areas of the institution. Light refreshments will be served.

Attendance at each event is limited; sign up at www.vgcc.edu/events.

Below is a list of the Community Engagement Night sessions:

 

  • Thursday, Sept. 7 – Warren County Armory Civic Center, Warrenton
  • Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Perry Memorial Library, Farm Bureau Room
  • Wednesday, Sept. 13 – VGCC Main Campus Civic Center
  • Thursday, Sept. 14 – Wake Electric Operations Facility, Youngsville
  • Thursday, Sept. 19 – Karl T. Pernell Public Safety Complex, Louisburg
  • Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Mary Potter Center for Education, Oxford
  • Wednesday, Sept. 27 – VGCC South Campus, Room G1131, Creedmoor
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Brodie Road Convenience Site Now Open On Sundays

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The Brodie Road waste convenience site will be open on Sundays beginning this Sunday, Sept. 3, a move that county leaders hope will be helpful for residents and also reduce the amount of illegal dumping that occurs in the area.

The site is located at 900 Brodie Rd.and will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays throughout the year, according to Jason Falls, county solid waste director.

“This is a service improvement approved by the Vance County Board of Commissioners to improve access for customers as well as a way to decrease illegal dumping in the area,” Falls said in a press statement. This is the only change planned in operating days/times, he noted. All other convenience center hours of operation remain the same.

Falls also reminds residents to secure their loads when hauling trash to the convenience centers. Call Falls at  919.691.0928 if you have questions.

 

Vance County Sheriff’s Office Makes Drug Arrest

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-information courtesy of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

Members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest late last week after serving a search warrant at a home located on Raleigh Road.

Rufus Kenneth Williams, 51, was charged with one count of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine and felonious possession of cocaine, according to a press statement issued Tuesday afternoon by Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame.

Brame stated that a search warrant was issued for 3777 Raleigh Rd. as part of an ongoing investigation into citizen complaints of illegal drug sales occurring at the residence.

Upon service of the warrant, and a brief foot pursuit of the suspect who was later taken into custody, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office located and seized cocaine and other assorted paraphernalia related to the sell, possession, and use of illegal narcotics.

Williams was given a $54,000 bond. He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Aug. 28

Local Man Faces Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

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-information courtesy of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

 A Henderson man faces drug charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit in mid-August.

According to a press statement issued late Tuesday afternoon by Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame, a vehicle driven by Devon Rhodes was stopped and officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle’s interior.

During the search an amount of heroin, cocaine, cocaine base “crack” and marijuana was located and seized.

Rhodes was arrested and charged with one count each of possession with intent to sell and deliver heroin and cocaine, as well as a felony charge of maintaining a motor vehicle to transport a controlled substance. He also was charged with two misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

He was released after securing a bond set in the amount of $20,000.