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Vance United Way Grant Proposals Due By June 11

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The United Way of Vance County grant application process for 2021 is now open.

Local non-profit agencies that seek to provide assistance to disadvantaged citizens in Vance and Warren counties in the areas of basic needs, health and education are invited to submit applications, according to United Way board member Desiree Brooks.

The application deadline is Friday, June 11

Visit www.unitedwayvance.org to download an application or request an application via email at unitedwayofvance@gmail.com.

Brooks reminded prospective applicants to make sure to fill out the application in its entirety; incomplete applications will not be considered for grant funding.

Send completed and signed applications to:

United Way of Vance County,

P.O. Box 1352

Henderson, N.C. 27536

Applications also may be sent electronically to unitedwayofvance@gmail.com.

United Way staff will contact agencies to keep them updated on the status of their applications and to schedule presentations to the Funds Allocation Committee on June 16, Brooks added.

Call Brooks at 252.432.4847 to learn more or email unitedwayofvance@gmail.com.

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SportsTalk 5-11-21 Scottie Richardson, Crossroads Christian

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“It’s a great day to be a Colt!” said Scottie Richardson, athletic director at Crossroads Christian after the school’s golf program won the state 1A championship by two strokes on Monday at Bryan Park-Players Course in  Greensboro.  The championship is the first athletic championship of any type ever won by the school. Two years ago Crossroads Christian was runner up in the state.  Richardson gave credit to golfing coach James Darnell. “He’s a local legend,” Richardson said. He went on to say that Darnell has to be part caddy and part psychologist as a golfing coach.

Richardson, who is also head basketball coach at the school, said all of the coaches of the school’s various athletic programs would “trash talk” with each other about which one would win the school’s first state championship but all of the coaches at the school have been very supportive of Coach Darnell and his team.

Speaking about Monday’s championship Richardson said, “It was a great atmosphere when the sun was out.” The tournament had to shut down for an hour and a half due to thunderstorms to rolled through the Guilford County area on Monday afternoon.

Richardson also acknowledged that the golf team will lose some players to graduation this year but feels that the team’s underclassmen are good enough to keep the team competitive in the coming seasons.

Representing the Crossroads Christian School Colts this year at the NCISAA Boys’ State Championship were Caden Woodward, Tyler Darnell, Merritt Cogdill and Colby Taylor.

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TownTalk 05-10-21 Economics, Jobs, Inflation

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Host John C. Rose discusses economics, employment and inflation including the effect stimulus payments have had, how the lack of employees has effected the shipping of goods and concerns about inflation.

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Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks Arthritis Exercise Class Tues & Thurs

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WIZS has been asked to announce:

Arthritis Exercise Class – The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will be having Arthritis Exercise Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm. This is a FREE low-impact, joint safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion. This class is also suitable for every fitness level. Join in by logging on to Facebook Live on the Henderson Vance Special Programs page or at Aycock Recreation Center. Participants must preregister to participate at Aycock Recreation Center. There are only 10 slots available. For more information or to register, please contact Crystal Allen at 252.431.6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Tara Goolsby at 252.438.3948 (tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us)

Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks Welcomes Curry Hall

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— From the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department

Curry Hall is the newest member of the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department. Curry is from Burlington, NC, and has worked in local government for over five years. He worked as a police officer in Burlington and Hillsborough before switching to the parks and recreation career field full-time. Curry has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UNC-Greensboro and Master’s degree in Public Administration from Liberty University. He enjoys hiking with his fiancée, Morgan, and his Golden Retriever fur baby, Georgia, along the Haw River. Curry has a love for outdoor recreation and natural resource education.