Mako Medical & Medical Arts Raise Over $1K for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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With the recent hot, summer temperatures, Medical Arts Pharmacy and Mako Medical Laboratories picked the perfect time to partner together and hold an ice cream fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis.

Held at Medical Arts Pharmacy, 235 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, on Friday, June 15, the group raised $1,100 in funds, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Ice cream was provided by FRESH. Local Ice Cream, a mom and pop ice cream shop based out of Raleigh, NC.

“Medical Arts Pharmacy was excited to team up with Mako Medical Laboratories for an ice cream fundraiser to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Brandon McEachern and Brett Ross of Mako Medical Laboratories scooped ice cream, while guests enjoyed taking pictures with Mikey Mako,” said Cara White Kirby, vice president of marketing for Medical Arts Pharmacy.

“The City of Henderson was very supportive – from the Health Department to Rose Oil, we had a ton of people come out last Friday,” said McEachern.

“Business leaders from Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Rose Oil, Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters, & Brafford CPA Firm, Mayor Eddie Ellington, Henderson Councilwoman Sara Coffey and many others stopped by to support this great cause,” Kirby said.

Mako and Medical Arts’ mutual connection with Cystic Fibrosis made this focus an obvious choice according to Kirby, “Mako has a personal connection with Cystic Fibrosis and our pharmacy takes care of several patients from the community. Medical Arts is committed to providing the best pharmaceutical care for the people of Vance and surrounding counties, and we were delighted to be able to give back to our community in this way!”

“We are working hard to make a lasting impact in Henderson; this was one step in the right direction,” McEachern said.

Photos courtesy Cara White Kirby

 

Relay for Life Only Four Days Away – Event Schedule Released!

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-Event schedule information courtesy Cindy Robinson, Volunteer, Vance County Relay for Life

With only four days to go until the 2018 Vance County Relay for Life, Relay organizers have released an event schedule for teams, volunteers, survivors and participants.

This year’s Relay for Life event will be held, for the first time in downtown Henderson, this Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Specifically, the event will be held in the square between the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library and the Henderson Police Department.

The opening ceremony will begin promptly at 11 a.m.

The theme for this year’s Relay is the yellow brick road from “The Wizard of Oz.” Saturday’s event will feature all of the prepurchased bricks laid out to form a “yellow brick road” of those who have fought cancer.

Between donations and fundraising events, organizers hope to raise at least $100,000 for cancer research this year.

EVENT SCHEDULE

11 – 11:50 a.m. Welcome Everyone to Relay (Intro MC Trey Snide with WIZS)

(11:05 a.m.) Prayer (Ryan Hill)

(11:10 a.m.) National Anthem

(11:20 a.m.) Welcome (Mayor Eddie Ellington)

(11:25 a.m.) Welcome (Downtown Development Director- Kaine Riggan)

(11:30 a.m.) Opening Ceremony – Survivor Walk

(11:50 a.m.) Somewhere Over the Rainbow

12 – 1 p.m. Brake Tyme Band

1:05 p.m. Contest – (Best Witch’s Cackle)

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Brake Tyme Band

2:35 p.m. Contest – (Best Cowardly Lion’s Roar)

3 – 4 p.m. Brake Tyme Band

4:05 p.m. Contest – (Best Skippers)

4:30 – 6 p.m. Tranzition Band

6 p.m. Contest – (Best Ruby Slippers)

6:15 p.m. Caregiver Ceremony

6:30 p.m. Survivor & Caregiver Walk – Torch carried by Natalie Watkins Brooks

7:30 p.m. Blessed Generation Youth Group

8 – 9:20 p.m. Unashamed Southern Gospel Quartet

9:30 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony

9:45 p.m. Moment of Silence followed by Prayer – Reverend Michael Hobbs

10 p.m. Contest and Raffle Winners Announced

10:45 p.m. Wrap up of Event

11 p.m. Closing Prayer – Pastor Abidan Shah

 

ON-GOING EVENT SCHEDULE

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reading of “Wizard of Oz” in Children’s Circle at Perry Memorial Library

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Silent Auction in McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center lobby

11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Amusement ride – $3 per person

1 – 5 p.m. Horse & buggy rides will be available at the corner of Breckenridge and Wyche Street – $5 per person.

 

VENDOR & TEAM SCHEDULE

7 a.m. Trailers and cookers arrive for set-up. MUST BE SET-UP BY 8 A.M.

8 a.m. ALL TEAMS or anyone with tents arrive. MUST BE SET-UP BY 9 A.M.

 *Teams with tents: dismantling of tents not allowed until 11 p.m. (end of Relay)

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Kerr Lake’s Independence Day Celebration Set for Sat., June 30

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-Information courtesy Norman Dickerson, Admin. Assistant, Vance County Department of Tourism

Independence Day Weekend Celebration – Fireworks, Entertainment & Food

Fireworks over the water at Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point, in Henderson, NC on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Entertainment presented by “Frankie Faucet & The Drips” Band.

Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Enjoy the music and good food.

FREE event admission, but $7.00 per car gate fee charged by NC State Parks.

7 – 10 p.m.

NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED!

Directions: From I-85, take Exit 217 and follow the signs to the park. Park entrance located directly across from 6254 Satterwhite Point Road.

Sponsored by Vance County Department of Tourism – www.kerrlake-nc.com

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National Weather Service

Stay Cool and Exercise Caution in Extreme Heat

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It’s a scorcher out there, folks! According to the National Weather Service website, Henderson is expected to see dangerous heat and humidity this week with the high for today reaching 96 degrees. Heat index values reached as high as 104!

According to some forecasts, today was the hottest day of 2018 thus far.

The excessive heat and humidity ensure that our forecast shows chances of showers and thunderstorms through next week, though highs are expected to drop to the 80’s as early as Friday.

Extreme heat leads to multiple deaths each year, so it is important that you remember safety tips to avoid danger. Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water, especially when doing outdoor activities.

Be aware of the forecasted temperatures and heat index and act quickly if you begin to experience the symptoms of heat illness. Symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, vomiting, heavy sweating and rapid pulse may require medical attention.

Those working outdoors should avoid overexertion and take regular breaks in a cooler area. During periods of extreme heat, it’s best to avoid extended time outdoors between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

WIZS would like our listeners and viewers to stay cool, stay safe and have the number of your local AC service technician close by, just in case!

Families Living Violence Free

High Number of NC Homicides Makes Families Living Violence Free Say “Enough!”

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-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free

As of June 3, there have been 32 domestic violence homicides in North Carolina in 2018!

The youngest victim was 7 months old…

It’s time to say “Enough!” SPEAK UP!

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call Families Living Violence Free at 919-693-5700 Crisis Line or the Hispanic Crisis Line at 919-690-0888 Day or Night!

We are here for you!

You could be saving a life…it might be your own.

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News 06/19/18

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NCDOT’s Office of Civil Rights Seeking Stakeholder Participation

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-Press Release, NCDOT

DURHAM – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is inviting stakeholders not limited to but including small businesses, general contractors, suppliers and supportive and professional service providers, to participate in the department’s next session of it’s 2018 Community Engagement Series.

“This series is designed to offer networking and learning opportunities for contractors, consultants and other companies seeking to do business with NCDOT, and is being hosted in each of NCDOT’s 14 Highway Divisions throughout the remainder of 2018,” said Chief Deputy Secretary David Howard.

“OCR’s motto is to ‘Recruit, Train, Retain and Grow,’ and this series is a conduit for us to execute that mission on behalf of the department and the taxpayers of this great state,” said Office of Civil Rights Director Shelby Scales.

The next meeting in the series will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, on the campus of North Carolina Central University inside the NCCU School of Law building at 640 Nelson Street, Durham.

NCDOT is committed to ensuring that no person shall – on the grounds of race, color, national origin, limited English proficiency, income status, sex, age or disability – be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any NCDOT program or activity, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other related nondiscrimination laws and authorities.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in the Series. Anyone requiring special services should contact Mark Whisenant at 919-508-1822 or mawhisenant@ncdot.gov as early as possible so arrangements can be made.

For more information contact: NCDOT Office of Civil Rights at (919) 508-1808 or ncdotocr@ncdot.gov.

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Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

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-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies to welcome new Chamber members:

Thursday, June 28, 2018

  • Rebuild Durham, 133 Church Street, Henderson, at 10 a.m.
  • Dysart Willis, 1108 Dabney Drive, Henderson, at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

  • Home Decorator Shoppe, 521 Dabney Drive, Henderson at 10 a.m

Chamber businesses celebrating a milestone anniversary are encouraged to contact Jay Andrews at jay@hendersonvance.org to schedule a ribbon cutting.

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Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks

Community Bingo for Seniors at Aycock Rec. Center

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-Information courtesy Crystal G. Allen, Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks announces Community Bingo for Seniors! Bring a prize and a little luck!

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 2018

From 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

BYOP – Bring Your Own Prize. Everyone brings a prize to be won during the game.

For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at 252-431-6091 or callen@ci.henderson.nc.us

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Faith Dove

New Restoration Comm. Church to Hold Special Service

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-Information courtesy New Restoration Community Church, Pattie Gooch

New Restoration Community Church, 817 E. Andrews Ave., Henderson, and Bishop Sandy T. Burke would like to invite you to a special service commemorating life and legacy. The service will be held Sunday, June 24, 2018, at 3 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Dennis Carrington from Saints Delight United Holy Church in Drewry, NC. Musical selections will be rendered by Saints Delight Choir and Bro. Harvey Robinson of the Heavenly Beams.

All are welcomed to attend.