Town Talk 10/28/19: Praise Dancing Part of ‘Preacher Girl’s’ Spiritual Mission

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Youth Pastor Vanessa “Preacher Girl” Mitchell, founder of Preacher Girl Ministry and the owner of I Dance Praise Academy, was on Monday’s segment of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss her involvement with the community and her youth praise dance team.

Started in 2016, the I Dance Praise Academy has grown from its initial enrollment of three girls to 80 young ladies ages 4-18 from Vance County and surrounding areas.

Participants are taught the biblical aspect of praise dancing, according to Mitchell, and perform at churches and events earning various color belts based on their skill level.

Dancers will attend the 3rd Annual Benefit Concert and Level Up Program on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 5 p.m. at Dabney Elementary School, located at 150 Lanning Rd. in Henderson.

Tickets are available for $7 in advance or $10 at the door.

The concert preshow will feature Mr. Pipkins the Puppeteer, along with Devin Paylor & The Instruments of Praise Choir for the half-time entertainment.

Vendors include Elder Shirley Gray (Gray Baby Jewels) with Paparazzi and food vendor Fred Robertson.

For more information, please visit the I Dance Praise Academy Facebook page by clicking here.

To hear the interview with Mitchell in its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

American Legion Post 60 to Hold Veterans Day Ceremony, Chicken Plate Fundraiser

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-Information courtesy Jeremy Hetrick, Henderson American Legion Post 60 Adjutant

The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will have its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Henderson Collegiate High School, 1071 Old Epsom Road, Henderson starting at 10 a.m.

The public and all veterans are invited.

The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will also have a Chicken Plate Fundraiser on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Garnett and Spring Street in Henderson. Tickets are available for $8.

The meal will be take-out or dine-in and will include chicken, green beans, potatoes, roll and dessert. Drinks will be included for dine-in only.

Please contact Commander Andy Roberson at (252) 432-2432 or Adjutant Jeremy Hetrick (252) 204-4742 for tickets.

News 10/28/19

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Local Organizations Participate in Weekend’s Prescription Drug Take Back Event

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-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health’s Facebook page

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Maria Parham Health is proud to support National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring any unused or expired prescription medications (pills or patches only) to one of the following drop-off sites in our community to safely dispose of them:

Henderson Locations: Henderson Police Department, Mast Family Drug Center, Medical Arts Pharmacy and Walgreens

Oxford Locations: Oxford Police Department, Professional Pharmacy

Warrenton Locations: Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Futrell Pharmacy

For more information, visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/. Thanks for helping to keep our community safe!

 

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Public Works Committee to Meet on Industrial Park, Cemetery Deeds

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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC

The Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, to discuss the Industrial Park pump station, recording cemetery deeds, CIP review and sequence of collection regarding Utility billing.

This meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The public is welcome to observe.

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Aycock Rec. Center Pool to Remain Closed Through Weekend

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Aycock Recreation Center’s pool will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 25 and will reopen on Monday, October 28 at 8 a.m.

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 or email lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.

News 10/25/19

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Demolition of Former ACTS Building Paves Way for New Green Space

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-Information courtesy the Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson, NC Facebook page

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The removal of this old house at 305 S. Chestnut Street in Henderson, the former ACTS location, that was owned by First Baptist Church is going to lead to what will be a beautiful green space. It will complement an area that has been so improved in recent years with the addition of McGregor Hall, the new Henderson Police Station and what will soon be the new Breckenridge Pavilion. Thank you, First Baptist Church!

A crew removes the old house at 305 S. Chestnut Street, the former ACTS location, owned by First Baptist Church. The resulting space will be utilized as a green space for the community (Photo courtesy Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson, NC)

The following message is from Ronald Cava, Senior Minister, First Baptist Church, Henderson, N.C.:

“The structure was a blessing to many people throughout the years. It was home to many ministers of FBC, then later was used in conjunction with the Baptist Children’s Homes of NC to temporarily house children whose families were in crisis. Untold meals and other good deeds were then served up for decades by ACTS. Unfortunately, the years took a toll on the building. The foundation and other critical aspects of the structure were compromised beyond repair. Removing the building was the right thing to do and new green space will contribute to the resurgence of downtown Henderson as a safe, beautiful, and healthy place to live, work, and worship”.

Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson, NC is a group founded in 2015 by Hope Hoyle Howard and fellow members Tommy Haithcock and Heidi Owen with the goal of bringing positive change to the community.

Today, over 4,000 people follow the group’s Facebook page which includes posts designed to bring attention to areas in the community that need work and to help educate the community on the positive aspects of the area.

Town Talk 10/24/19: Williams, Domestic Violence Survivor, Shares Personal Story

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As part of WIZS’ commitment to bringing awareness to the prevalence and far-reaching effects of domestic violence, local organizations and individuals have appeared on-air weekly in October.

On Thursday’s Town Talk segment, domestic violence survivor Valerie Williams shared her very personal story and discussed her upcoming participation as the honorary guest at a local domestic violence awareness event.

On a February afternoon in 1996, Williams said her life changed forever in a violent, 20-minute attack. Arriving home on her lunch break from work, Williams said she found herself at the end of a .38 Smith and Wesson with her husband threatening to kill her.

Williams’ husband then shot her three times – once in the head and twice in the right arm – before turning the gun on himself. Williams survived the incident, eventually regained use of her arm and is alive today to tell her story and empower other victims.

Through it all, Williams said she had a difficult time reconciling herself as a victim of domestic violence because her husband was not previously abusive; however, one time of domestic violence was one too many.

The CEO & Founder of LOVESMART, Williams is now a passionate speaker, advocate and author of five self-published books.

Williams looks forward to sharing both her story and the insight she has gained at a “Think Community” domestic violence awareness event to be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 at Clearview Church in Henderson.

Along with Williams, who will serve as honorary guest, the event will feature keynote speaker Patrice Andrews, chief of police, with the Town of Morrisville, NC.

The event is hosted by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with Pastor Abidan Shah of Clearview Church and is sponsored by Cardinal Innovations Healthcare of Henderson.

The church is located at 3485 Hwy 158 Bus. (Oxford Road) in Henderson. The public is welcome to attend.

To hear the interview with Williams in its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

Basketball Season Kickoff Clinic Scheduled for Oct. 26 CANCELED

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Basketball Season Kickoff Clinic sponsored by “Soul-Out” Ministry, Henderson Optimist Club, Boyd Honda of Henderson, Alamance Academy, LLC and the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department originally scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2019, has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience.  Thank you for continually supporting the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department.