The Local Skinny! JPAC Brings A Variety Of Entertainment To The Area

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Whether it’s the glam style of Cher or the allure of rescue dogs doing comical tricks, chances are the Jones Performing Arts Center at Louisburg College has something of interest.

Robert Poole, director of the JPAC, spoke with WIZS’s Bill Harris Monday on The Local Skinny! and listed all the upcoming performances scheduled at the venue.

After almost a year and a half of interruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Poole said “now we’re kind of back up and running.”

Next up is a show by Lisa McClowry, who “looks more like Cher than Cher does,” Poole said. McClowry is a professional singer who tours across the country as Cher, including the obligatory multiple costume changes during the evening’s concert.

The doors open at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $40 for adults to $10 for children.

The “Rhythm of the Dance” is sure to delight, when the National Dance Company of Ireland takes the stage on Mar. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Think Riverdance, Poole said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” he added.

The Royal National Dance Company from Tiblisi, Georgia, will perform a free concert titled “Fire of Georgia” on Mar. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will combine folk music from the Repubic of Georgia with classical dance elements. The doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7 p.m.

And you won’t want to miss Perondi’s Stunt Dogs on Sunday afternoon, April 16, Poole said.

This group of rescue dogs has been trained to do all sorts of tricks, from jumping through rings to dancing and long jumps. Tickets are on sale now for this show, which is being presented at a family-friendly time of 3 p.m. so parents can bring the kids for a fun-filled afternoon.

Visit https://www.jpacarts.com/ for a complete list of events, as well as ticket pricing and purchase options or call the box office Monday through Friday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at 866.733.6354.

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Planned GAP Mural Will Feature Names Of Business, Family Donors

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Local businesses and residents have the opportunity to have their names emblazoned on a new mural that will be created at Granville Athletic Park. Sponsorship levels range from $1,000 to $7,500 – each tier offers a different level of prominence and visibility, giving the donors a chance to have their contributions visible to the thousands of visitors that visit the GAP each year.

“The GAP has such an amazing history, and we are always looking for ways to honor the citizens and  organizations that have made this park what it is today,” said Assistant County Manager Korena Weichel.

The mural will be installed later this year on the outside wall of the shelter facility in Phase III of the GAP, near the accessible playground, tennis courts and sand volleyball area that opened in 2021, according to a press release from Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood.

The GAP opened in 2004 and since that time, it has become a popular destination for recreation for Granville County residents and many others. The park consists of miles of paved walking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course that weaves through tall  pines and hardwoods, ball fields framed by foliage, an outdoor amphitheater perfect for showcasing special open-air performances and an outdoor classroom. Other features at the GAP include numerous amenities like the large sports pavilion, picnic shelters, children’s musical sound  garden, outdoor fitness equipment, spray park, and a Storywalk® display.

For more information about securing your place on the GAP sponsor mural wall, visit  www.granvillecounty.org/gapsponsors.

RR Crossings At Chavasse Avenue, St. Matthews Street Scheduled To Close For Maintenance

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A couple of railroad crossings in the Henderson area will be closed for some planned maintenance in the next couple of weeks.

Southern Commercial Development made the announcement as it handles traffic control for CSX. SCD’s Chief Operations Officer Angela Nelis said her team will be creating a traffic detour during the closures. NC DOT crews will assist with paving the areas.

The Chavasse Avenue crossing is scheduled for maintenance beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. It will remain closed until Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m.

The crossing at St. Matthews Street is scheduled for work beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 and will remain closed until Wednesday, Mar. 1 at 5 p.m.

As a reminder, during this maintenance work, no vehicles will be able to cross the tracks.

Feb. 22 Workshop To Discuss Leadership Development For Firefighters

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Vance County firefighters and others involved in fire service are invited to attend a class next week on leadership development.

Vance County Fire Chief Chris Wright said the class, titled “It’s Not About You: Forging Sovereign Leadership” will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wright told WIZS News that Erick Mohn, who works with the Wake Forest Fire Department, will lead the session, which will take place at the Vance County Rescue Squad, 1735 Maynard St.

Although mainly geared to fire personnel, Wright said the workshop teaches how to be a humble leader.

“Being a leader, (it’s) not just about yourself, but being a leader for others and for the community,” he said.

Wright said he’s known Mohn for a long time, and when the opportunity presented itself to do the training, Wright was all for it.

Firefighters are used to lots of training – but this strays a bit from the typical training they must complete.

“We can pull hose and throw ladders” all day long, Wright said, but the training is designed to “get down to the heart of why we do what we do and who we do it for.”

Warren Parks And Rec Girls’ Volleyball Registration Open Until Mar. 15

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Registration for Warren County Parks and Recreation youth girls’ volleyball league is open now and runs through Mar. 15. The cost is $10.

The league is open to girls ages 9-18. Want to play volleyball AND softball? No problem – the parks and recreation staff will work with those participants who want to do both sports.

Register online at https://www.warrencountync.com/345/Parks-Recreation or stop by the parks and rec office in Warrenton on Wilcox Street Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Teen Charged With Possession Of Stolen Gun

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A Guilford County teenager was arrested during a traffic stop earlier this month in Vance County and ultimately charged with possession of a stolen firearm.

Sekius Rainey, 18, was charged in connection with the Feb. 10 traffic stop, which occurred on Newton Dairy Road, according to a press statement from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame.

The firearm had been reported stolen from Granville County.

Officers turned Rainey over to Granville County officers for questioning and processing. He was given a $20,000 secured bond by a magistrate.

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Lillian Brooks, Oxford Prep Senior, Chosen For UNC-CH Morehead-Cain Scholarship

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Lillian Brooks, a senior at Oxford Preparatory School, has been selected for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the daughter of Angela and Chris Brooks of Oxford.

Brooks, set to graduate summa cum laude, also serves as senior class president and participates in numerous groups at Oxford Prep, including the school’s chapter of the Student Government Association, which she helped establish, according to information from OPS Executive Director Andrew Swanner.

She is a student board member of the school’s board of directors, and a member of the Beta Club and the Tri-M honor society.

Brooks has played soccer and volleyball, and she enjoys her involvement in various musical groups, including the school’s concert choir, jazz band and concert band.

She plays piano and enjoys singing in the Oxford Baptist Church’s youth choir.

And if all that is not enough, she works as a lifeguard at Forest Hills Pool in Oxford, as well as in the Oxford Prep Griffins Nest after-school program.

The Morehead-Cain scholarship provides a four-year, fully funded educational experience for incoming students at UNC-CH, selecting recipients on qualities including leadership, character, scholarship and physical vigor.

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Henderson Man Jailed On Drug, Federal Detention Order

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A Henderson man is in jail on a couple of charges, one of which is possession of cocaine, according to Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame.

Members of the sheriff’s office narcotics unit assisted U.S. marshals locate Terrance Hargrove on Friday, Feb. 17, Brame stated in a press release Monday.

Hargrove, 45, was found in the area of North Henderson and placed into custody on a federal detention order.

He also was charged with possession of 8.6 grams of cocaine, for which he received a $60,000 secure bond.

Hargrove is being held without privilege of bond on the federal detention, awaiting a court date of Mar. 17, 2023.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Asparagus In Gardens

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Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Pruning Workshop To Demonstrate Proper Techniques For Best Results

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It’s time to prune some of the shrubs, bushes, vines and trees that dot our landscapes, but unless you know how to properly tackle this annual task, you could unwittingly lop off new buds or otherwise cause problems that won’t show up until it’s too late.

Join Johnny Coley, N.C. Cooperative Extension horticulture agent in Granville and Person counties for a free pruning workshop on Saturday, Feb. 25 to learn the ABC’s of proper pruning and care for a variety of plants that grow in the Piedmont. Coley will demonstrate how to care for fruiting plants like apples, pears, figs and peaches, as well as blueberry bushes and grapevines.

There is no fee to participate, but registration is required, Coley said. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fruit-pruning-workshop-tickets 539367291087

The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at 450 C.C. Andrews Rd. in Timberlake, NC 27583.