McGregor Hall Announces Audition Dates for ‘Shrek the Musical’

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McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center announces audition dates for “Shrek the Musical” directed by Mark Hopper.

Choose to audition either Saturday, August 17 at 10 a.m. or Monday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Callback auditions will be held Wednesday, August 21 at 7 p.m.

Auditions will be held onstage at McGregor Hall. They will consist of a cold read and musical material that will be taught as part of the audition. You may choose to bring 16 – 32 bars of a prepared piece (not required).

Performances will be October 24 (two daytime school performances), October 25 & 26 at 8 p.m., October 27 at 2 p.m., November 1 & 2 at 8 p.m. and November 3 at 2 p.m.

Visit McGregor Hall’s Auditions page (click here) for more information or email markhopper@mcgregorhall.org.

We can’t wait to meet McGregor Hall’s Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and Lord Farquaad!

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Business Donations Needed for H-V Chamber’s New Teacher Bags

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to welcome new teachers to the Vance County area in August. The schools include all Vance County Public Schools, Henderson Collegiate, Crossroads Christian School, Kerr-Vance Academy and Vance Charter School.

We are looking for donations from local business owners to pack into bags (that have been generously donated by the Vance County Farm Bureau) for these teachers. We have approximately 165 new teachers that we will be welcoming to the area.

Businesses may donate everything from chips, chewing gum, pencils, pens, notepads, water bottles, stress balls, gift cards….anything that they feel would promote their business.

If your business would be able to donate an item for each teacher, we would greatly appreciate it. Donations are being accepted now until Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Thank you for your generous donations and for being a part of this special project. Please call the Chamber with questions at (252) 438-8414.

St. Andrews Christian Church Invites All to VBS

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-Information courtesy St. Andrews Christian Church

St. Andrews Christian Church, 203 Mulberry St. in Henderson, is holding Vacation Bible School July 15 – 19, 2019, from 5:45 – 8 p.m. The theme is Kingdom Safari where kids learn that love H.E.L.P.S.

Activities for all ages. Come join us nightly!

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Two Arrested in Murder of Adonious Hawkins Jr., Warrants for Two Others

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On July 14, 2019, at approximately 8 p.m., Officers of the Henderson Police Department arrested a 15-year-old juvenile for the murder of Adonious Hawkins Jr. and obtained warrants for three others.

As of today at noon, Officers of the Henderson Police Department have also arrested Clysaveon Fields, B/M age 16 of Henderson.

Outstanding warrants remain on Tyleak Hargrove, B/M age 26 of Vance County, and Tyshon DeAndre Stokes, B/M age 20 of Warren County.

We are greatly appreciative of all the cooperation we have received from the public during this investigation. The case still remains open while we continue to search for more evidence.

Please contact Crime Stoppers (252) 492-1925, the Henderson Police Department (252) 438-4141, and the State Bureau of Investigations at (919) 779-8188 (day) or 1-800-334-3000 (nights and weekends) if you have information that can lead to the arrest of these individuals or if you have further information on the incident. You can also contact us by using the P3 mobile app.

On July 15, 2019, Officers of the Henderson Police Department arrested Clysaveon Fields, B/M age 16 of Henderson, for the murder of Adonious Hawkins Jr. (HPD photo)

Town Talk: Garrison Discusses DHHS Move, Medicaid – 07/15/19

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In the continuing discussion about the proposed move of The Department of Health and Human Services administrative offices to the Triangle North Corporate Park in Granville and Vance Counties, NC House 32 Representative Terry Garrison says, “If we can get true bi-partisan support on the relocation, I think that provides the greatest opportunity for sustainability.”

Garrison says the majority of the people in the House 32 district have asked him to “vote against the veto on the one hand, but on the other hand, those persons who have been my staunch allies and those who have been in the trenches and have been my front-line workers and sergeants for the campaign of a democratic party, each one of them has strongly advised me to sustain the Governor’s veto, not to override the Governor’s veto.”

Garrison has been told to his face, he said, that his allies plan to run someone against him if he does help override the Governor’s veto.

That type of pressure speaks to the level of pressure Garrison is under, both locally and from Raleigh. And from his Town Talk interview (listed in full below), one conclusion you could draw is that he is damned if he does and damned if he doesn’t.

Garrison is under a lot of pressure with this, and he said, “I want these jobs to come here as much as anyone, perhaps more than anyone.”

Another conclusion and Garrison agrees, the DHHS move is being used as a pawn in a chess game. So much so, Garrison indicated he thought if it were back to the days in North Carolina that the Governor did not have veto power that the State would already have an approved budget and much of this DHHS move may have never come about.

Along those lines, politics got us here and politics is the only way out.

As the Town Talk interview begins, the first two questions are:

WHY NOT JUST VOTE TO OVERRIDE THE GOVERNOR’S VETO OF THE BUDGET, WHICH IS THE GUARANTEED WAY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO LOCATE IT’S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN GRANVILLE COUNTY?
YOU’VE SAID YOU WANTED TO NEGOTIATE THE MATTER OF MEDICAID EXPANSION SOME. WHAT WILL MEDICAID EXPANSION DO FOR THIS AREA THAT THE JOBS AND GROWTH OF DHHS MOVING TO THE TRIANGLE NORTH PARK WILL NOT DO?
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Privately Organized Event to Offer Children FREE Lunch – July 16

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Mr. Jesse Williams and Carolyn Bullock reported to WIZS News that they will be serving a free lunch to the community.

This will take place at 327 Whitten Avenue in Henderson on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 12 p.m.

This is an event to help feed children who are out of school for the summer. Lunch includes hot dog, chip and drink.

Lunch is available to parents for $2.

This is a privately organized event to help children and to perform a good deed for the community. The event will continue while food lasts.

Children’s Theater Camp to Perform ‘The Lion King, Jr.’ at McGregor Hall

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PART OF THE ROSEMYR CORPORATION HENDERSON REC PLAYERS 2019 SUMMER SEASON:

The Henderson Rec Players’ first-ever summer theater camp for children and youth will culminate in performances of Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr” at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center.

Three Performances: July 26, 27 at 8 p.m., July 28 at 2 p.m.

Featuring songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the show tells the story of a young lion, Simba, and the rocky road to inheriting his father’s kingdom.

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)

Union Chapel United Methodist to Hold ‘Gigantic’ Yard Sale

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-Information courtesy Edward Woodlief, Union Chapel United Methodist Church 

Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Road, Kittrell, is holding a gigantic yard sale on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

The yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the fellowship hall and church parsonage.

Lots of furniture, clothes, housewares, novelties and thousands of miscellaneous items too numerous to mention.

Your support is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you there.

Burgess to Head HVCC Chamber

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-Press Release, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce has tapped Michele Burgess to be president of the organization, effective July 22, 2019.

Burgess, a resident of Vance County, brings a wealth of experience to the position. She previously served as executive director of the chamber from 1982-88 and 1995-99.

“The chamber is key to opening doors to business growth and development in our community,” Burgess said. “I’ve always had a passion for making improvements to Henderson and Vance County, and I want to make a difference.”

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce has tapped Michele Burgess to be president of the organization, effective July 22, 2019. Burgess, a resident of Vance County, previously served as executive director of the chamber from 1982-88 and 1995-99. (Photo courtesy HV Chamber)

Burgess said she is excited to try new programs and “to build on a tradition of being an active and progressive chamber.”

Nancy Wykle, chairwoman of the board of directors and publisher of The Daily Dispatch, said Burgess is a unifier who will bring tremendous energy to the chamber. “Our board is excited about the ideas Michele brings and her level of engagement,” she said. “She knows this community and brings an infusion of positive energy, which will guide us in the right direction.”

Burgess said she is eager to work with the board to advance the chamber’s program of work, as well as to be engaged in the community. “We all need to support our community and be proud of it,” she said.

Wykle said Burgess’ knowledge of the community and her energy were key factors in her appointment. “Michele loves this community, has deep ties and has great ideas for how we can grow,” she said.

“There’s so much potential for how our chamber and community can move forward,” Burgess said.

Burgess succeeds Vanessa Jones, who has been serving as interim president.