VIPERS FOOTBALL PREVIEW
VIPERS FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Vance County at Granville Central
Friday, October 19, 2018
Pregame: 6:45 PM
Game Time: 7:00 PM
Vance County High School returns to the road this Friday night as the Vipers take the short trip through Granville County to meet Granville Central. Granville Central is one of the two 1A members of the current Northern Carolina Conference (along with Louisburg), but the Panthers are not playing like a “little brother” in the conference.
Now undefeated at 5-0, and 3-0 in the NCC, they opened the season with back-to-back 35-0 shutouts of Bartlett Yancey (2A) and Kipp Pride (1A), and went on to defeat Roanoke Rapids, Warren County and J. F. Webb. Along the way, they had two nonconference games postponed (or maybe cancelled) because of hurricanes. These weather delays required Granville Central to play Bunn this past Monday, and the panthers kept their streak alive with a 22-21 win ! This makes a very full week for the Panthers, who are catching the Vipers on their way UP. Vance County has improved to 2-2 over their past four games, and came just two points short of collecting a win of their own over Bunn two weeks ago.
Catch all the live action of Vance County Friday Night Football tonight on WIZS 100.1 FM / 1450 AM and online at www.wizs.com.
H-V Chamber & Dept. of Social Services to Host Work Force Job & Resource Fair
-Information and flyer courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Vance County Department of Social Services to hold a Work First Job & Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Civic Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus in Henderson.
The event is open to the public and participants are asked to come dressed for success.
Participating businesses include Ameristaff, City of Henderson, Effex Management Solutions, Go2Staffing, Kittrell Job Corps, Manpower, NC Works Center, Qualified Staffing, Rebuild Communities, Smart Start and Vance-Granville Community College.
‘Operation Medicine Drop’ Tomorrow at Oxford Police Dept.
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
Oxford Police Department will be participating in Operation Medicine Drop at the Police Department located at 204 E. McClanahan Street in Oxford on Friday, October 19 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Operation Medicine Drop is a partnership of Safe Kids North Carolina, the Riverkeepers of North Carolina, NC State Bureau of Investigation, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of North Carolina, and local law enforcement agencies working together to encourage the public to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired medication. By providing safe and secure ways for people to get rid of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications, Operation Medicine Drop helps prevent accidental poisonings and drug abuse while protecting our waters.
Since 2010, Operation Medicine Drop has collected nearly 89.2 million pills at more than 2000 events.
Vanessa Ferguson of NBC’s ‘The Voice’ in Concert at McGregor Hall This Friday
-Information courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
Vanessa Ferguson in Concert
Part of the Heritage! Series
OCTOBER 19, 2018 8 p.m. – Doors Open: 7 p.m.
Vanessa Ferguson hails from Brooklyn, NY and currently resides in Greensboro, NC. Vanessa was a top 8 semifinalist on season 12 of NBC’s The Voice (Team Alicia Keys).
In 2011, Vanessa lived in Beijing, China, performing six nights a week at the famed LAN Club. After her time in China, she began touring with the B. B. King’s Blues Club All-Star Gand, traveling to parts of France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Panama, and Columbia.
Tickets may be purchased by:
DROP IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m
CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)
(This is not a paid advertisement)
Vance Charter Rotary Interact Club to Hold Pet Walk Fundraiser at Animal Shelter
-Information courtesy the Vance Charter Rotary Interact Club
The Rotary Interact Club at Vance Charter School will hold a pet walk at the Vance County Animal Shelter in Henderson on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to raise money for the shelter animals.
Participants will have the opportunity to walk a shelter dog for $2 per lap. All money raised benefits the shelter. You may even see a shelter animal or two in a Halloween costume.
According to Animal Control Chief Frankie Nobles, the pet walk is for animal shelter dogs only and does not include personal pets.
“The club has done a great job of planning the event and we are looking forward to it,” said Nobles.
First United Methodist to Host Annual Country Breakfast & Fall Bazaar
-Information courtesy Phyllis Castelli, First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is hosting the annual Country Breakfast and Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast tickets are $7 and available at the door or from church members.
The Fall Bazaar is from 7 a.m. to noon. The bazaar includes the BIG Tag Sale with beautiful decorative items and antiques. Other Bazaar items are frozen and home canned foods, baked goods, crafts, Christmas items and a chance to win a getaway to Myrtle Beach next June. All proceeds go to mission projects for the United Methodist Women. This is a fun event with delicious food and a chance to find all kinds of treasures for your own home or to give as gifts.
First United Methodist is the big stone church on the corner of Garnett and Church Streets.
Oxford’s Finance and Public Works Committees to Meet in Joint Session
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
The Finance and Personnel Committees for the City of Oxford will meet in a joint session on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Training Room, 1st Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street. The purpose of the meeting is to further discuss the Vacation Buy-Back and the Longevity Pay Plan. All those interested are encouraged to attend.
The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss funding options for water line projects and Kerr Lake update. All those interested are invited to attend.
Downtown Henderson Ready to ‘Show, Shine, Shag & Dine’ This Weekend!
Don’t miss the 17th Annual Show, Shine, Shag & Dine this Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, 2018, in downtown Henderson. 1978 and older antique cars, classic cars, nostalgia drag cars, muscle cars, street rods, rat rods and trucks will cover a ten-block area of Garnett Street in Historic Downtown Henderson.
The Corbitt Preservation Association will also host their annual Corbitt Truck Show and Reunion on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the Corbitt group will set up on the corner of Garnett and Montgomery Streets.
Additionally, the Corbitt Museum will be open to visitors on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 180 Church Street, Henderson.
This world-class car show is one of the largest tourism draws and economic boosts to Vance County each year. Local hotels, gas stations, restaurants, stores and places of entertainment all benefit from the dollars spent over the weekend.
2018 Show, Shine, Shag & Dine Schedule:
Friday, October 19
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ~ Cruise-in and BBQ cookout for event guests. Meal served 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. $12 per plate cover charge at the door. Location: Satterwhite Point Park, Kerr Lake, I-85 – Exit 217.
7 – 10 p.m. ~ Receptions at host hotels (for their guests) – Hampton Inn, Baymont Inn & Suites, Red Roof Inn Plus and Sleep Inn.
7 – 11 p.m. ~ Cruise around town on your own or visit Raleigh Road Outdoor Drive-In Theatre.
Saturday, October 20
7:30 – 11 a.m. ~ Car registration – open to all makes and models 1978 and older. Antique cars, classic cars, nostalgia drag cars, muscle cars, street rods, rat rods and trucks. Judged cars $25; other vehicles $20. Dash plaques to the first 400 cars.
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ~ Show and Shine, live entertainment, DJ Cliff Cox, food, vendors, judging and awards.
7:30 – 11 p.m. ~ Cruise around town on your own or visit Raleigh Road Outdoor Drive-In Theatre.
No personal golf carts, bicycles or pets allowed. Golf cart taxi rides will be provided for people needing assistance for health reasons. Children ride with adult supervision only.
For more information, please visit www.kerrlake-nc.com or call 1-866-438-4565.