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 Vance County Schools event will showcase the talents of students in a variety of art forms including painting, drawing, dancing, singing and performance. All grade levels – from Pre-K to 12th graders – will be represented.
Parents, students, family members, educators and the community at large are invited to view over 200 pieces of student artwork that will be displayed in the McGregor Hall Gallery.
Jordan Lewis (left) and Anna Ventura (right), both students at Vance County High School, are shown wearing their Arts Alive! 2019 t-shirts and their Arts Alive! buttons. Jordan designed the artwork for the buttons and Anna designed the artwork featured on the t-shirts. (Photo courtesy VCS)
Andrew Markoch, director of the arts program for Vance County Schools, said viewers and audience members are in for a treat. “We are encouraging students to submit their best work and pushing the phrase ‘gallery quality.’ Some of the things I’ve seen have been absolutely incredible.”
In addition to the art gallery, approximately 20 performing acts ranging from large to small groups of vocalists, musicians, dancers and more will entertain on McGregor Hall’s stage beginning at 7 p.m. on April 27.
Tickets are available for purchase at McGregor Hall’s box office beginning at 3 p.m. the day of the event. Tickets for adults and children are $5 each; all seating is general admission.
New this year will be a series of “master classes” offered the morning of the event by Hill’s Music Shoppe, Ballet Arts All Stars and Wolf Trap Education.
Master classes are free of charge and will either be offered at McGregor Hall or at nearby facilities.
For more information on each class or to register, please visit the Vance County Schools website by clicking here. Information regarding the master classes is located near the top of the VCS homepage.
To help support VCS’ art programs and to spread awareness of the Arts Alive! event, t-shirts are on sale now through April 3 at all Vance County schools for $10. The purple shirt features a colorful, inclusive design created by Vance County High School junior Anna Ventura.
Ventura, who was interviewed as part of the Town Talk segment, said she wanted to represent all forms of art in her design – including drawing, music and dancing. “Art helps me express myself; you get better with practice and over time.”
Fellow VCHS student, Jordan Lewis, was chosen as the Arts Alive! lapel button design winner and said he has always enjoyed drawing as a form of expression and creativity.
Ventura and Lewis were among the many Vance County students who submitted their original artwork ideas for the t-shirt and button contest.
Other students completed an audition process for the evening performance portion of the event.
According to Markoch, all 15 Vance County public schools were represented in auditions with judges narrowing the field down to the final acts, representing nine schools.
To hear the interview with Terri Hedrick, Andrew Markoch and the VCHS students in its entirety, click here. The VCS segment begins at the 11:30 mark.
Kindle Outreach Ministry to Hold Egg Hunt at Owen-Davis Park
/by WIZS Staff-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 Hill) – 550 Owen St., Henderson.
For more information, please contact Ryan Hill at (252) 438-8433.
‘The Backyard Bluegrass Boys’ to Sing at Joy In The Lord Baptist
/by WIZS Staff-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
/by WIZS Staff-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).
The Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP) uses a non‐traditional professional development model that is aligned to the performance evaluation standards adopted by the State Board of Education for North Carolina’s school leaders.
This unique cohort‐based program is designed to limit principals’ time away from their schools by allowing them to attend face‐to‐face sessions once every other month while accessing on‐line assignments, materials and coaching in between face‐to‐face sessions. Principals engage in a series of authentic activities throughout the year‐long experience that are designed to build the capacity of their schools and their own capacity as “Distinguished” school leaders.
“The leadership of the school principal is by far one of the most important factors in school quality. By completing this very rigorous program, our DLP graduates have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement by working to improve their leadership skills as they simultaneously improve their schools. We are proud to include them in the ranks of successful DLP completers,” said Dr. Shirley Prince, NCPAPA Executive Director.
This program is offered in Chapel Hill and serves principals in all eight regions of the state.
Tar River Elementary Principal Courtney Currin (pictured left with Granville Co. Schools Superintendent Dr. Alisa McLean), recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals. (Photo courtesy GCPS)
First Baptist of Roanoke Rapids to Present ‘The Joy of Easter’ Outdoor Play
/by WIZS Staff-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 located on the back property of the church.
The story depicts the life, death, burial, resurrection and ascension of Christ. Come experience the action, drama and emotion of the Easter story in an outdoor Biblical setting.
Admission is free, and donations are welcome. All are invited to this exciting outdoor event.
The church is located at 515 Becker Drive in Roanoke Rapids, NC at the corner of Old Farm Road and Becker Drive across from B & J’s Cash and Carry, the New Republic Bank and the BP Station.
For more information, please call the church at (252) 537-6171 or access the church website at www.fbcrrweb.org.
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/by LarryThird Annual Arts Alive! to Showcase Vance Co. Students’ Talent
/by Kelly BondurantTerri 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 Vance County Schools event will showcase the talents of students in a variety of art forms including painting, drawing, dancing, singing and performance. All grade levels – from Pre-K to 12th graders – will be represented.
Parents, students, family members, educators and the community at large are invited to view over 200 pieces of student artwork that will be displayed in the McGregor Hall Gallery.
Jordan Lewis (left) and Anna Ventura (right), both students at Vance County High School, are shown wearing their Arts Alive! 2019 t-shirts and their Arts Alive! buttons. Jordan designed the artwork for the buttons and Anna designed the artwork featured on the t-shirts. (Photo courtesy VCS)
Andrew Markoch, director of the arts program for Vance County Schools, said viewers and audience members are in for a treat. “We are encouraging students to submit their best work and pushing the phrase ‘gallery quality.’ Some of the things I’ve seen have been absolutely incredible.”
In addition to the art gallery, approximately 20 performing acts ranging from large to small groups of vocalists, musicians, dancers and more will entertain on McGregor Hall’s stage beginning at 7 p.m. on April 27.
Tickets are available for purchase at McGregor Hall’s box office beginning at 3 p.m. the day of the event. Tickets for adults and children are $5 each; all seating is general admission.
New this year will be a series of “master classes” offered the morning of the event by Hill’s Music Shoppe, Ballet Arts All Stars and Wolf Trap Education.
Master classes are free of charge and will either be offered at McGregor Hall or at nearby facilities.
For more information on each class or to register, please visit the Vance County Schools website by clicking here. Information regarding the master classes is located near the top of the VCS homepage.
To help support VCS’ art programs and to spread awareness of the Arts Alive! event, t-shirts are on sale now through April 3 at all Vance County schools for $10. The purple shirt features a colorful, inclusive design created by Vance County High School junior Anna Ventura.
Ventura, who was interviewed as part of the Town Talk segment, said she wanted to represent all forms of art in her design – including drawing, music and dancing. “Art helps me express myself; you get better with practice and over time.”
Fellow VCHS student, Jordan Lewis, was chosen as the Arts Alive! lapel button design winner and said he has always enjoyed drawing as a form of expression and creativity.
Ventura and Lewis were among the many Vance County students who submitted their original artwork ideas for the t-shirt and button contest.
Other students completed an audition process for the evening performance portion of the event.
According to Markoch, all 15 Vance County public schools were represented in auditions with judges narrowing the field down to the final acts, representing nine schools.
To hear the interview with Terri Hedrick, Andrew Markoch and the VCHS students in its entirety, click here. The VCS segment begins at the 11:30 mark.
Traffic Violation Stop Turns Into Drug Arrest for Coleman
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office
On March 24, 2019, Lieutenant B.I. Gooch was traveling southbound on Highway 39 near Rice Road when a 1993 red Nissan pick-up truck crossed the center line into his lane.
Lieutenant Gooch stopped the truck for the traffic violation. During the traffic stop, 4-ounces of marijuana packaged for sale, a half gram of powder cocaine and approximately 10 unknown pills were recovered from the truck. The driver of the truck was arrested.
He is: Michael Coleman, age 24, 307 Waters Edge Road in Henderson.
Charge: possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle to sell controlled substance, possession of cocaine and driving left of center.
Bond: $21,000
Michael Coleman of 307 Waters Edge Road in Henderson was arrested on March 24, 2019, and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle to sell controlled substance, possession of cocaine and driving left of center. (Photo courtesy VCSO)