Third Annual Arts Alive! to Showcase Vance Co. Students’ Talent
Terri Hedrick, public information officer for Vance County Schools, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the school systems’ upcoming Arts Alive! event. Arts Alive! is open to the public and will be held at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
The third annual Vance County Schools event will showcase the talents of students in a variety of art forms including painting, drawing, dancing, singing and performance. All grade levels – from Pre-K to 12th graders – will be represented.
Parents, students, family members, educators and the community at large are invited to view over 200 pieces of student artwork that will be displayed in the McGregor Hall Gallery.
Jordan Lewis (left) and Anna Ventura (right), both students at Vance County High School, are shown wearing their Arts Alive! 2019 t-shirts and their Arts Alive! buttons. Jordan designed the artwork for the buttons and Anna designed the artwork featured on the t-shirts. (Photo courtesy VCS)
Andrew Markoch, director of the arts program for Vance County Schools, said viewers and audience members are in for a treat. “We are encouraging students to submit their best work and pushing the phrase ‘gallery quality.’ Some of the things I’ve seen have been absolutely incredible.”
In addition to the art gallery, approximately 20 performing acts ranging from large to small groups of vocalists, musicians, dancers and more will entertain on McGregor Hall’s stage beginning at 7 p.m. on April 27.
Tickets are available for purchase at McGregor Hall’s box office beginning at 3 p.m. the day of the event. Tickets for adults and children are $5 each; all seating is general admission.
New this year will be a series of “master classes” offered the morning of the event by Hill’s Music Shoppe, Ballet Arts All Stars and Wolf Trap Education.
Master classes are free of charge and will either be offered at McGregor Hall or at nearby facilities.
For more information on each class or to register, please visit the Vance County Schools website by clicking here. Information regarding the master classes is located near the top of the VCS homepage.
To help support VCS’ art programs and to spread awareness of the Arts Alive! event, t-shirts are on sale now through April 3 at all Vance County schools for $10. The purple shirt features a colorful, inclusive design created by Vance County High School junior Anna Ventura.
Ventura, who was interviewed as part of the Town Talk segment, said she wanted to represent all forms of art in her design – including drawing, music and dancing. “Art helps me express myself; you get better with practice and over time.”
Fellow VCHS student, Jordan Lewis, was chosen as the Arts Alive! lapel button design winner and said he has always enjoyed drawing as a form of expression and creativity.
Ventura and Lewis were among the many Vance County students who submitted their original artwork ideas for the t-shirt and button contest.
Other students completed an audition process for the evening performance portion of the event.
According to Markoch, all 15 Vance County public schools were represented in auditions with judges narrowing the field down to the final acts, representing nine schools.
To hear the interview with Terri Hedrick, Andrew Markoch and the VCHS students in its entirety, click here. The VCS segment begins at the 11:30 mark.
Traffic Violation Stop Turns Into Drug Arrest for Coleman
-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office
On March 24, 2019, Lieutenant B.I. Gooch was traveling southbound on Highway 39 near Rice Road when a 1993 red Nissan pick-up truck crossed the center line into his lane.
Lieutenant Gooch stopped the truck for the traffic violation. During the traffic stop, 4-ounces of marijuana packaged for sale, a half gram of powder cocaine and approximately 10 unknown pills were recovered from the truck. The driver of the truck was arrested.
He is: Michael Coleman, age 24, 307 Waters Edge Road in Henderson.
Charge: possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle to sell controlled substance, possession of cocaine and driving left of center.
Bond: $21,000
Michael Coleman of 307 Waters Edge Road in Henderson was arrested on March 24, 2019, and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle to sell controlled substance, possession of cocaine and driving left of center. (Photo courtesy VCSO)
Henderson Kiwanis Club to Hold Annual Azalea Sale
-Information courtesy Arthur Faulkner, Henderson Kiwanis Club
The Henderson Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Azalea Sale, Friday, April 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. in front of Wendy’s on Dabney Drive in Henderson.
Azaleas (1 and 3-gallon sizes), Knock-Out Roses, Helleri Holly (3-gallon size) and other shrubs will be available.
Your support helps the Henderson Kiwanis Club with their various community projects that benefit children in the local area.
(This is not a paid advertisement)
City Council’s Public Works Committee to Meet March 29
Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson
The Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet on Friday, March 29, 2019, to discuss items relative to applications for funding, bid award and generator replacement.
This meeting will take place at 3 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson. The public is welcome to observe.
Granville Co. Social Services Still Accepting Energy Assistance Applications
-Information courtesy the Granville Co. Government’s Facebook page
The Granville County Department of Social Services is currently accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Applications will be taken through Friday, March 29, 2019, or until funds are exhausted.
This program provides assistance to local residents for payment of their heating bills. To be eligible, applicants must meet income and resource requirements and be responsible for payment of their own energy bill.
All interested in completing an application should bring valid Identification and provide Social Security numbers for everyone in the household, as well as proof of income for the prior month. Applicants should also provide a copy of their heating bill – which includes account number – and a bank statement.
If applying for someone else, a statement giving permission to apply on that person’s behalf will also be required.
The Granville County Department of Social Services is located at 410 W. Spring Street in Oxford. For more information, contact Social Services at (919) 693-1511.
Privette Arrested on Breaking & Entering, Stolen Vehicle Charges
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
On March 21, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Dustin Privette, a Franklin County resident.
Dustin Privette was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and Enter, one (1) count of Larceny after Break and Enter, and one (1) count of Felony Larceny of Stolen Vehicle.
Dustin Privette is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $30,000.00 secured bond.
Dustin Privette, 3001 Sledge Road Louisburg, N.C. 27549, DOB 10/04/1989.
On March 21, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Dustin Privette, a Franklin County resident. Dustin Privette was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and Enter, one (1) count of Larceny after Break and Enter, and one (1) count of Felony Larceny of Stolen Vehicle. (Photo courtesy FCSO)
Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Dept. to Hold Indoor Yard Sale
-Information courtesy Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department
There will be an indoor yard sale on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 7 a.m. until noon at the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department located on US Highway 1 in Ridgeway, NC.
Money from this sale will go to help high school youth from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
