(Reidsville, NC) –  Shortly after 2am this morning (2/4/12), the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a home invasion at 791 Pinewood Rd. Reidsville, NC. Upon their arrival, responding Deputies found two individuals, who have been identified as Douglas Troy French, age 49, and LaDonna Mosley French, age 46, inside of the residence deceased, each suffering from what appears to be a gunshot wound. A third resident, identified as Whitney Morgan French, age 20,was transported to Annie Penn Hospital for treatment of laceration wounds.

A male subject, dressed in dark clothing was seen fleeing the residence following this incident.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about these homicides to contact Detective Captain Billy Parker at (336) 634-3232 ext. 4101 or Rockingham County Crimestoppers at (336) 349-9683.

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Scales was taken into custody without incident on the evening of February 2nd, 2012, and was placed under a $150,000 secured bond after evading / avoiding warrant for his arrest for Trafficking Cocaine. The Eden Policed Department and Agents with the ATF assisted in locating and apprehending Scales.

Scales has a court appearance scheduled for February 15th, 2012 in Rockingham County District Court.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Reidsville, North Carolina 

February 2, 2012 

Commissioners announce support for HPAC and Monument 

Rockingham County Commissioners Keith “Zero” Mabe and T. Craig Travis have weighed in on the efforts of the Historical Preservation Action Committee (HPAC) to return the Rockingham County Veterans Monument to its original location at the intersection of Scales Street and Morehead Street in downtown Reidsville where it stood for more than 100 years.

As reported by the Reidsville Review on April 8, 1910, and recorded in the minutes of the Rockingham County Commissioners, the Rockingham County Commissioners donated taxpayer funds for the erection of the monument in 1910 and acknowledge that the NCDOT took over all city and county roads statewide in 1931. “We’ve contended based on these facts from day one that the Monument is state property, therefore this is not just a Rockingham County issue but a state issue as well,” said Ira Tilley, who is Public Relations Director for HPAC.

Because the land became state property in 1931, HPAC contends that the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources acquired sole authority over the monument in the intersection under N.C. General Statute 136–42.1. In 1986, the Department of Cultural Resources listed the monument in the intersection on the National Register of Historic Places. HPAC contends that the City does not have the authority to remove the monument, without the approval of the Department of Cultural Resources.

“I support the efforts of HPAC and it is my opinion that the monument should be put back as it was before the guy hit it,“ said Mabe, current chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners.

“Whether the historical advocacy group HPAC has information as to the rightful ownership as they contend, or whether the City of Reidsville has the right to remove the monument base from its location, has yet to be determined by the proper authorities,” said Commissioner Travis. “Their endeavor may have the benefit of bringing the events surrounding this controversy out of the back room and into the light of day. There is no doubt that the Reidsville City government has betrayed the trust of not only the citizens of Reidsville, who are also citizens of the County, but all those who want local governments to be transparent in conducting the business that affects all the citizens.” added Travis.

Central Elementary, Dillard Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Huntsville Elementary, Holmes Middle School, Reidsville Middle School and The SCORE Center School earned Green Ribbon status for outstanding progress in their first year of implementation of PBIS. Schools recognized as Green Ribbon Schools earned at least 80% in teaching behavioral expectations to their students and staff, and 80% or higher overall on the Schoolwide Evaluation Tool (SET).

Douglass Elementary and South End Elementary earned Model Banner Ribbon status for outstanding progress in their first year of implementation of PBIS. Model Banner schools have completed all of the requirements for Green Ribbon Schools and have completed Module 2 training. They have also achieved a Level 2 on the Implementation Inventory for teaching behavioral expectations and 90% total SET score.

June St. Clair Atkinson, State Superintendent, and Mary N. Watson, Director of Exceptional Children Division for the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), began the celebration by commending all of the schools for their hard work and dedication to PBIS. The state superintendent commended PBIS schools for “remodeling education”. The PBIS initiative requires support at all levels of administration: Superintendents, Central Office, and School administrators to be successful.

Joe Simmons, Positive Behavior Support Section Chief, and Heather Reynolds, PBIS Consultant, Cayce McCamish, PBIS Regional Coordinator and other regional coordinators recognized all of the schools in Regions 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 who earned Green Ribbon, Model, and Exemplar School status. The state superintendent presented the awards to individual schools.

The North Carolina Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) initiative is part of the North Carolina State Improvement Program funded through IDEA. PBIS is a 3-5 year process that impacts the learning environment in the schools in order to support growth in academic achievement and a reduction in behavioral problems. Schools implementing PBIS are working to integrate their Safe Schools Plans, Character Education efforts and strategies, and discipline efforts in order to make schools caring and safe communities for learning. Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support is a systematic approach that establishes and reinforces clear behavioral expectations for students and staff. The entire school staff adopts a common approach to discipline that is proactive, instructional, and outcome-based. Data is collected regularly to help teams make decisions about effective implementation. Data is also reported to the state annually to monitor progress in each county and individual schools. The goal is to help educate all students, even those with challenging behaviors. PBIS also incorporates an instructional approach that focuses on systematically teaching social behavior using effective instructional methodology. Systematically teaching and implementing behavioral interventions for the most difficult students is also a key component.

This school year continues to be successful as RCS has four more schools currently participating in PBIS: Draper Elementary, Western Rockingham Middle School, Monroeton Elementary, and Reidsville High School.

Congratulations to RCS’ 2010-2011 Green Ribbon and Model Banner Schools!

For more information regarding Positive Behavior Intervention & Support go to www.ncpublicschools.org/positivebehavior/.

For Immediate Release: February 1, 2012

saustin@rock.k12.nc.us

RCS Schools Recognized for PBIS Programs

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• [STOKESDALE, NC]— On Wednesday February 1, 2012, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested Cecil Ray Harrelson Jr., 30, of Forest Manor Dr. Stokesdale, NC for felonious Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and misdemeanor Possession of Less Than ½ Ounce of Marijuana. He was placed in theRockingham County Jail under a $10,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Court on February 13th.

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• [MADISON, NC]— On Wednesday February 1, 2012, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joseph Gene Haswell, 19, of Angell Rd. Madison, NC for 30 counts of felonious Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, 1 count of felonious Larceny, 8 counts of misdemeanor Larceny, and 1 count of Attempted Misdemeanor Larceny. He was placed in the Rockingham County Jail under a $80,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Court on February 14th.

Jose Alfredo Guerrero, 18, of Angel Rd. Madison has also been charged with 2 counts of Breaking and Entering into a Dwelling, one count of felonious Larceny and one count of misdemeanor Larceny in connection with two break-ins and thefts on Angell Rd. Madison, NC. Guerrero is currently in the Guilford County Jail.

**NOTE—Haswell and Guerrero’s arrests are in connection with the Motor Vehicle Break-Ins and Thefts that have plagued the Gold Hill Rd. area of Madison, NC and Southwestern part of Rockingham County since November 2011. More charges are anticipated on Haswell and Guerrero as this investigation

(Wentworth, NC) – Dwight Jerome Brown, Jr. age 32, of Reidsville, NC pled guilty to three counts of Sell/Deliver Cocaine and three counts of Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Cocaine earlier this week in Rockingham County Superior Court. Brown was sentenced as an Habitual Felon to 76-101 months in prison by Judge Richard Stone.

Brown had prior convictions for Felony Larceny, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of Cocaine, Possession with intent to Sell/Deliver Cocaine (4), Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Felony Fleeing to Elude Arrest, and multiple counts of Resisting a Public Officer.

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In Other News from Rockingham County Superior Court:

Rashard McLaughlin, age 24, of Reidsville, NC, was sentenced to 15-18 months in prison upon his plea of guilty to 3 counts of Sell/Deliver Cocaine and 3 counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine.

Ishaard Scales, age 24, of Eden, NC, pled guilty to possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. Scales was sentenced to 20-33 months in Prison.

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In the letter nominating her for the award, an RCC staff member cited McCain’s 3.9 (out of a possible 4.0) grade point average, acceptance into the college’s two honor societies, leadership role in student government, compassion and caring toward others, and common sense approach to life.

McCain is the daughter of Roselyn and Tyrone McCain. She was an A-student at Reidsville High School and upon graduation, she and her twin sister, Raquel, enrolled at RCC. She attributes her desire to excel academically to her parents.

“They taught me that if you excel in knowledge and education, you can go anywhere.”

The McCain twins will graduate in May from RCC, each with an associate degree in fine arts. They will begin their studies for fine art degrees (with concentrations in graphic design) at East Carolina University beginning fall 2012. Their goal is to open a graphic design business together.

“My experience at RCC has been an astonishing journey,” said McCain. “Through leadership roles, extracurricular activities, friends I’ve made and the entire personal atmosphere of the college, it has helped me learn about myself and learn what I want to do and who I want to be. The lifelong skills and knowledge I have obtained here will help me throughout my future.”

February 1, 2012

Rockingham Community College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

McCain selected for prestigious academic award

 

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• January 25, 2012, *Juvenile*, Charged with 2nd Degree Trespass, Possession of Marijuana < 1/2 Oz., Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,  Bond: $1,500.00, Court Date: 02/21/2012,  Arresting Officer: W. T. Knight

• January 25, 2012, Charnita Nicole Barbour , West Short Avenue, Madison, NC, Charged with Misdemeanor Larceny,  Bond: Citation & Release, Court Date: 03/27/2012, Charging Officer: Sergeant W. L. Stovall

• January 25, 2012, Mary Carter Scales, West Decatur Street, Madison, NC, Charged with Misdemeanor Larceny,  Bond: Citation & Release, Court Date: 03/27/2012 Charging Officer: Sergeant W. L. Stovall

• January 26, 2012, Jennifer James Evans, Eagle Falls Road, Madison, NC, Charged with Misdemeanor Larceny, Bond: Citation & Release, Court Date: 03/22/2012, Charging Officer: J. W. Williams

• January 29, 2012, Patricia Tucker Bullins, Whitbeck Drive, Mayodan, NC, Charged with Misdemeanor Larceny,  Bond: Citation & Release, Court Date: 03/15/2012, Charging Officer: B. J. Buckner

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• January 31, 2012, *Juvenile*, Charged with Assault & Battery,  Bond: $500.00, Court Date: 02/14/2012, Arresting Officer: D. B. Fulcher

• February 1, 2012, Lauren Michelle Anderson, Case Road, Madison, NC, Charged with Misdemeanor Larceny,  Bond: Citation & Release, Court Date: 03/01/2012 Charging Officer: D. B. Fulcher

• March 26, 2012 – Applications will be available at all Rockingham County School sites and at the Rockingham County Central Office (CO) at 8:00 AM.

*Please Note- Applications will be time stamped and dated upon receipt in the CO. Applications received from schools, by courier, will be dated at 12:00 noon on the date received.

• April 16, 2012 – All employee transfer applications due.

• April 30, 2012 – All transfer applications due. Applications received after April 30, 2012 will be placed on a waiting list.

• May 25, 2012 – (Last day of school) All students enrolled in Rockingham County Schools will receive school assignment on the report card according to the district in which they live.

• May 31, 2012 – Assignment letters for applications received by April 30, 2012 will be mailed.

• August 17, 2012 – Assignment letters for applications received after April 30, 2012 and applications on waiting list will be mailed.

Parents/Guardians with questions, or who need more information about school assignment transfers, can contact Katie Widel at the Rockingham County Schools’ Central Office at 336.627.2622 or by email at kwidel@rock.k12.nc.us.

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Financial aid specialists and college professionals will be available to help students on FAFSA Day from 9 a.m. to noon at Rockingham Community College in the Advanced Technologies (ADT) Building, room 104. Before Feb. 18, however, students must register at CFNC.org/FAFSADAY. On Feb. 18, participants should bring tax returns for students (if applicable) and parents, FAFSA PIN numbers for both students and parents, and if possible, a FAFSA worksheet which is accessible by typing “Worksheet” in the FAFSA search box at FAFSA.gov.

CFNC.org and FAFSA.gov have several beneficial tools, including an estimator of how much financial aid an individual might be eligible to receive.

Attending FAFSA Day is not mandatory, but the application form can be confusing and if a student delays too long in applying, any possible aid for which he is eligible may be designated to others.

For more information, click on the FAFSA Day icon on the RCC homepage or contact Atticia Bundy at 342-4261, Ext. 2319 or bundya@rockinghamcc.edu.