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Dance Competitions Economic Boon for McGregor Hall, Vance County
Mark Hopper, chair of the Embassy Cultural Center Foundation, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the local economic impact of hosting dance competitions at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson. With nine weekends of national dance competitions scheduled this year, crowds of 1,800 to 2,700 per event are...
Kerr Lake Set for T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Opener
-Press Release, Fishing League Worldwide WHAT: The FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament season will continue Saturday, April 6, with the T-H Marine FLW BFL Shenandoah Division tournament on Kerr Lake. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively in the one-day tournament. WHEN:...
Community Partners of Hope to Hold 220 Seafood Fundraiser for Men’s Shelter
-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope Another season at the Henderson Men’s Shelter is coming to a close this week. Hope House continues to operate on a year-round basis and serves up to seven men at a time. All of this takes money for staffing, supplies, utilities, repairs and more. We hope we are coming...
Kindle Outreach Ministry to Hold Egg Hunt at Owen-Davis Park
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Come out and enjoy yourself on Saturday, April 13, 2019, with Adopt-A-Park activities sponsored by the Kindle Outreach Ministry of Clearview Church! An egg hunt, free food and more will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Owen-Davis Park (Flint...
‘The Backyard Bluegrass Boys’ to Sing at Joy In The Lord Baptist
-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Pastor, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church Joy In The Lord Baptist Church will hold a gospel singing by the “The Backyard Bluegrass Boys” on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 1238 Debnam Ave. in Henderson, NC...
Tar River Elementary Principal Completes Distinguished Leadership Program
-Press Release, NCPAPA Courtney Currin, principal of Tar River Elementary, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year‐long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association and sponsored by the American Express Foundation through the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD)...
First Baptist of Roanoke Rapids to Present ‘The Joy of Easter’ Outdoor Play
-Information courtesy Rev. Don West, First Baptist Church – Roanoke Rapids “The Joy of Easter” outdoor Musical Passion Play will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, 2019, at 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Becker Drive in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The musical Passion play takes place in the church’s amphitheater...
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...
