Update this afternoon: Corey Cheek Jr has been arrested. He turned himself in to police around 7:30 PM last night. He received no bond. Previous updates: Gary Treshon Holden, 21, of 251 Ragland Lane, Henderson and Ramek Holden, 18, of 198 Cone Lane, Henderson have been arrested. Before noon today, they both turned themselves in at the Vance County Magistrate’s office. Both received no bond. Corey Cheek Jr is still wanted. If anyone should know the whereabouts of Corey …
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Cinco de Mayo Rodeo & Festival brings the sound, culture and taste of Mexico to the WNC Agricultural Center
FLETCHER – Mild, medium or caliente – no matter how you like your entertainment, the Cinco de Mayo Rodeo and Festival will have something for everyone on Sunday, May 5, at the WNC Agricultural Center. Activities include championship bull riding, colorful folk dancers, mariachi music, cultural exhibits and mouth-watering, authentic Mexican cuisine honoring Mexico’s culture and tradition. The event takes place in the outdoor show ring from noon to 10 p.m. Tickets at the gate are $20 for adults, $5 …
NC Cooperative Extension Forestry Events, Vance & Warren Counties
The events below are free of charge, but please register at 257-3640, 438-8188 or paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu TOUR OF TONEY LUMBER CO. 5/14, Departing 9:15 am from Vance County Extension Center Come out for an informative, behind-the-scenes tour of this mill in Franklin County. We should be returning to Henderson by 12:30 pm. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and clothing, including long pants. NEW DATE!! WOODY BIOMASS, CURRENT SITUATION AND FUTURE OUTLOOK 6/27, 6:30 pm, Warren County Extension Center Ms. Helene …
Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week Ends Saturday
Volunteers throughout Vance County have been busy this week helping with efforts to clean up the community during the Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week. The week-long effort to improve the appearance of our county will end this Saturday, April 20. Here are a few more highlights for the remainder of the Spring Litter Sweep Week: Local residents may recycle old electronics by taking them to the front parking lot of the City Operations Center on Beckford Drive in Henderson on …
2 Arrested in 17 year-old homicide, Cory Cheek Jr. Still Sought
Gary Treshon Holden, 21, of 251 Ragland Lane, Henderson and Ramek Holden, 18, of 198 Cone Lane, Henderson have been arrested. Before noon today, they both turned themselves in at the Vance County Magistrate’s office. Both received no bond. Corey Cheek Jr is still wanted. If anyone should know the whereabouts of Corey Cheek Jr they are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Callers can also call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. …
VGCC students succeed in state PBL competition
Members of the Vance-Granville Community College “Chi Beta Chi” chapter of the Phi Beta Lambda business student organization recently attended the 59th Annual PBL State Leadership Conference. At the conference, held April 11-13 in Charlotte, students from North Carolina universities and community colleges attended seminars and participated in various business-related competitions. Several VGCC students brought home individual trophies as well as awards and recognitions for the chapter. Two students placed high enough to qualify for the national PBL competition, to …
Corey Cheek Jr., Gary Holden, Ramek Holden Wanted for Murder Charges. Reward Offered
The following individuals are wanted in connection to the murder of Ja’quon Seward: Corey Cheek Jr, 17, of 315 Davis Street, Henderson. Gary Treshon Holden, 21, of 251 Ragland Lane, Henderson Ramek Holden, 18, of 198 Cone Lane, Henderson All individuals are wanted for first degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon intent to kill, discharging a firearm in the city, felony inciting a riot, and felony street gang activity. If anyone should know the whereabouts of these individuals they …
VGCC Dinner Theater Cast Announced
Vance-Granville Community College has announced the cast for its special Dinner Theater production of the classic play “Our Town,” which will be presented on the evenings of April 25 and April 26 in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. The award-winning Thornton Wilder play, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year as the North Carolina Community College System celebrates its 50th anniversary, focuses on the everyday lives of people in Grover’s Corners, a small New Hampshire …
McKinley, Small, and Vandergrift Arrested on Herion Charges
On Friday, April 12, 2013, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested Jonquil McKinley., 22, 118 North Street, Henderson. McKinley was charged with three counts of trafficking heroin. McKinley was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 90,000.00 dollar secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the Vance County District Court on April 22, 2013. Also on Friday, April 12, 2013, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested Warren Lee Small Jr., 24, 604 …
Volunteers Needed for Rock Bridge Cemetery Cleanup
Volunteers are being sought as part of the Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, April 15-20, to help rake and clear leaves from Rock Bridge Cemetery, located just south of Henderson. Spring Litter Sweep organizers would like to have volunteers raking and clearing leaves at the cemetery, located off Old Epsom Road at Skenes Avenue just south of Henderson, during the morning of Saturday, April 20. The cemetery has been undergoing renovations by volunteer groups over the past several months. Current …
VGCC offers pre-Mother’s Day Personalized Jewelry class
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a two-hour class on two campuses that provides opportunities for crafting unique, personalized gifts, just in time for Mother’s Day. The “Hand-Stamped Jewelry” class is scheduled for Friday, May 3 from 1 until 3 p.m. on VGCC’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg, and again on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. until noon on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Mother’s Day is May 12. During the class, instructor Alison Beal of Wake Forest …
VGCC hosts Advanced Manufacturing career awareness event
Manufacturing is alive and well in North Carolina and is increasingly sophisticated, as local high school students recently learned at a Vance-Granville Community College event. The college held an Advanced Manufacturing Career Day in the VGCC Civic Center on April 9, during North Carolina Manufacturing Awareness Week (April 8-12, 2013). Approximately 400 high school students from Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties attended in order to learn more about future job opportunities and the training that could prepare them for …
Kirk “Spit” Swain Jr. Arrested on Herion Charges
On Friday, April 12, 2013, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested Kirk “Spit” Swain Jr., 23, 851 N. Garnett Street, Henderson. Swain was charged with three counts of trafficking heroin, two counts of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, and one count of sale and delivery of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school zone. Swain was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 145,000.00 dollar secured bond. A …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Watch out for strange texts
If you get a strange looking text message from an email address or phone number you don’t recognize, it’s best not to respond. Over the past few days, half a dozen consumers have reported getting texts that list a phone number and say that a credit or debit card has been blocked. People who call the number in the text are asked to provide personal information such as their bank account or Social Security number. If you get one of these …
White House: This is a critical moment
For the first time since the 1990s, Congress might be on track to pass legislation aimed at reducing gun violence in the United States. And it’s because folks in Washington are starting to understand that the rest of the country isn’t going to sit by and let them ignore this issue. Your voices are the reason we have a chance to win this debate. The American people expect and demand a yes or no vote. But this is a critical …
First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Leaders to Create Opportunity for all Children
First Lady Michelle Obama Wednesday brought a room filled with Chicago business and community leaders to tears as she challenged them to commit to the most important unfinished work of our lifetime — to address the violent crime that is taking a terrible toll on our children.
Information Needed To Find Suspect in Wednesday Shooting
On April 10, 2013 around 5:24 PM officer with the Henderson Police Department responded to the 400 block of Cross Street in reference to a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found Jermaine Hargrove, 25, of Henderson suffering from an apparent gunshot to the left upper leg. EMS responded and transport Mr. Hargrove to an area hospital for treatment. Suspect is described as a black male, 5’8” in height, with dreads. Suspect approached the victim on foot and …
Spring Litter Sweep Week Next Week
Volunteers are steadily signing up to participate in the fifth annual Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, April 15-20, as the week-long event focuses on bringing the community together to improve the appearance of local neighborhoods, business areas, streets and roadsides and more. “We’re very encouraged with the response we’ve received so far from our community for plans to participate in next week’s Spring Litter Sweep Week, but we need more volunteers to make a real difference,” said Terri Hedrick, chairperson …
Four Artists represent VGCC in State exhibition
The 16th North Carolina Community Colleges Art Exhibition is officially open for public viewing in downtown Raleigh, and it includes four works representing Vance-Granville Community College. Paintings by Laurie Stephens and Jean Quick, both of Oxford, and quilts by Peggy Stocks and May Thurber, both of Manson, were selected to take their place among the 139 pieces of art by students and employees from colleges across the state. The exhibit features a wide variety of media ranging from paintings and …
2013 Clergy Day at the NC General Assembly & Wainwright Prayer Breakfast
On behalf of the NC Legislative Black Caucus, we would like to invite you to join us on Tuesday, April 16 beginning at 10am in Room 1228 of the State Building, 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh NC for our 2nd Annual Clergy Day at the General Assembly. We will kick-off the Clergy Day at the General Assembly with the Wainwright Prayer Breakfast at 8am at First Baptist Church, at 101 Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC. Please see RSVP information below. There …