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Kerr Lake Set for T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Opener
-Press Release, Fishing League Worldwide WHAT: The FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament season will continue Saturday, April 6, with the T-H Marine FLW BFL Shenandoah Division tournament on Kerr Lake. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively in the one-day tournament. WHEN:...
Community Partners of Hope to Hold 220 Seafood Fundraiser for Men’s Shelter
-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope Another season at the Henderson Men’s Shelter is coming to a close this week. Hope House continues to operate on a year-round basis and serves up to seven men at a time. All of this takes money for staffing, supplies, utilities, repairs and more. We hope we are coming...
Kindle Outreach Ministry to Hold Egg Hunt at Owen-Davis Park
-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...
‘The Backyard Bluegrass Boys’ to Sing at Joy In The Lord Baptist
-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
-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)...
First Baptist of Roanoke Rapids to Present ‘The Joy of Easter’ Outdoor Play
-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...
Third Annual Arts Alive! to Showcase Vance Co. Students’ Talent
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...
Traffic Violation Stop Turns Into Drug Arrest for Coleman
-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...
Henderson Kiwanis Club to Hold Annual Azalea Sale
-Information courtesy Arthur Faulkner, Henderson Kiwanis Club The Henderson Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Azalea Sale, Friday, April 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. in front of Wendy’s on Dabney Drive in Henderson. Azaleas (1 and 3-gallon sizes), Knock-Out Roses, Helleri Holly (3-gallon...
