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Dicky Flye Talks New Mast Drug Building on Dabney Drive

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Richard “Dicky” Flye, president and CEO of Mast Family Drug Company, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the new Mast Drug Store building currently under construction on Dabney Drive in Henderson.

The new building, to be located on the Mast Drug-owned property beside Quick Print, will offer “better coverage, a bigger store and more products for our customers,” according to Flye.

Originally hoping to open the doors of the new location to customers in August of this year, weather delays have pushed the expected opening date back to September. According to Flye, the additional services and space offered by the new building will be well worth the wait.

“We are not going away; we are excited about being on Dabney Drive,” Flye said. “It’s going to be a bigger drug store with more services and will provide more jobs for the town.”

Construction is underway on the new Mast Drug building to be located beside Quick Print on Dabney Dr. in Henderson. (WIZS Photo)

Those that have lived in the local area for a while may remember a time when the Quick Print Building on Dabney Drive was a Henderson Drug location.

“Yes, that building was originally considered Henderson Drug #2 and the [current Mast Drug] location at 501 South Chestnut St. was Henderson Drug #1,” Flye explained.

When Mast and partner Charles Barnett parted ways years ago, Barnett continued to run a drug store at the Dabney Drive location for a number of years before eventually moving his business farther down the street.

Today, Flye, wife Beth and sister-in-law Susan, run the day-to-day operations of Mast Drug Company along with their children. Flye said it is his father-in-law’s simple philosophy that keeps the family pharmacy running.

“Whatever I say about Bill is an understatement. He was not only a great businessman, but he is also a great man. He’s done a lot for this town, a lot of it behind the scenes. He has a simple philosophy – take care of your customers – and he means that. He did just that; he did it quietly and he did it consistently.”

With over 50 years and three generations of family members in the pharmaceutical business, Flye said, “We are still in it for one reason – to give quality service to local residents that the big box stores don’t do as readily or as easily. There is still a market for that; we don’t see it going away.”

In fact, Mast Drug Company, which owns real estate both in town and throughout central NC, is looking to expand its operations into eastern NC.

“We see the big box stores leaving small towns, especially in eastern NC, so we are looking to expand into some of the opportunities that are out there,” said Flye.

Even with expansion plans on the horizon, Flye assures that he and family are devoted to their hometown business, “We’ve been here a long time and our family is committed to Henderson.”

To hear the Town Talk interview with Dicky Flye in its entirety, click here.

Durham Arrested on Drug, Stolen Vehicle Charges

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On March 19, 2019, in response to reported criminal activity, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Response Team executed a search warrant at 505 Ivey Street.

Heroin, cash and a pistol were removed from the house. A stolen motor vehicle was recovered the previous night.

One person was arrested as a result of the search warrant:

Tasha Durham, age 37, 505 Ivey Street

Charges:

Possession of a stolen motor vehicle

Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin

Maintaining a dwelling for the sell of a controlled substance

Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Durham’s bond was set at $77,000.

 

On March 19, 2019, in response to reported criminal activity, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Response Team executed a search warrant at 505 Ivey Street. Heroin, cash and a pistol were removed from the house. A stolen motor vehicle was recovered the previous night. (Photo courtesy VCSO)

Vance Co. Schools: Raven Burns Named New Family & Parent Liaison

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-Information and photo courtesy Vance County Schools’ Facebook page

Raven Burns is Vance County Schools’ new family and parent liaison advisor working with parents, educators and the community. She can be contacted in the Family Resource Center in our Administrative Services Center in Henderson.

Her main focus is to support parents of students in our 15 public schools. She can provide valuable resources to parents through the school system’s Family Resource Center and also serves as a line of communication for parents with school administrators, teachers, additional education professionals and more.

Mrs. Burns can offer resources from the Family Resource Center ranging from academic support for students, information about school programs and services, written and online materials about educational opportunities and even career information for parents.

Mrs. Burns can be contacted by telephone at (252) 492-2127 or by email at rburns@vcs.k12.nc.us.

Raven Burns has been named Vance County Schools’ new family and parent liaison advisor. She provides valuable resources to parents through the school system’s Family Resource Center and also serves as a line of communication for parents with school administrators, teachers and education professionals. (Photo courtesy VCS)

ACTS of Henderson in Need of Several Food Items

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-Information courtesy ACTS of Henderson’s Facebook page

The ACTS Food Pantry in Henderson is currently in need of diced tomatoes, Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, smaller sized jars of peanut butter, tomato soup, packaged cookies, canned meats and jars/cans of spaghetti sauce.

Donations may be dropped off at 305 South Chestnut Street any time between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday – Friday. Arrangements can be made with ACTS for other dropoff days and times.

Please come to the back door of ACTS–the one directly across from First Baptist Church–and someone will be able to help you with your donations.

Henderson Collegiate’s Season ‘Indescribable;’ Heartbreaking Championship Loss

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WIZS’ own Trey Snide was inside the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill on Saturday, March 16, to broadcast the 2019 1A North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Championship basketball game between the Henderson Collegiate Pride and the Bishop McGuinness Villains.

With a final score of 55-54, the Pride heartbreakingly lost the championship by one point.

In only their second year as a program, the #2 seeded Pride of Henderson Collegiate came into the matchup as reigning North Central Regular Season and Conference Champions with a 14-0 record and reigning East Division State Champions.

In addition to an impressive 31-2 overall record, the Pride also averaged 82 points, 19 assists, and 41 rebounds per game this season.

Pride Head Coach George Marshall said his team had an impressive season and overcame many obstacles. According to Marshall, this perseverance made their success even sweeter. “From all the traveling, to not having a gym, to not having a workout room, to taking AP classes; it’s indescribable.”

During the championship run, the Pride defeated Lejeune High, Louisburg, John. A. Holmes, Roxboro Community, and the number one ranked team, Washington County.

Coming into the game, the #9 seeded Villains tied for second in the Northwest 1A Conference with a 6-4 record and a loss in the conference championship game to Winston-Salem Prep Academy. The Villains exacted their revenge in the third round of the State Playoffs when they defeated Winston-Salem Prep by a score of 56-53.

On their path to the championship, the Villains defeated Mount Airy, Mitchell, Winston-Salem Prep, North Stanly and North Rowan.

According to Marshall, the big advantage the Pride had this year was their speed. Marshall said his team worked on getting up and down the court as quickly as possible while mixing up their defense to keep their opponent off guard.

The hard work and athleticism of JaQuaveon Venable, Akhiris Holden, Micah Lewis, Davon Allen, Kalib Mathews, Javonte Waverly, Kameron Brooks and many others made this trip to the championship game possible.

Marshall looks forward to seeing what the future holds for this young Henderson Collegiate Pride team.

To hear more discussion on the championship game and the Pride’s season, click here. The Town Talk segment regarding Henderson Collegiate begins at the 12:55 mark of the program.

Vehicle B&E: Thorpe Apprehended on First Night of ‘Covert Equipment’ Deployment

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

Vehicle breaking and enterings are a trend that law enforcement all over is seeing rise. Over the past few weeks, officers of the Henderson Police Department have deployed covert equipment to curtail the rise in motor vehicle breaking and enterings in our area.

During the first night of deployment, March 9, 2019, we were able to apprehend Kelcey Roswell Thorpe (48), of 844 Park Avenue, after he entered a vehicle in the Roanoke Avenue area. Due to Thorpe’s qualifying history, he was also charged as a Habitual Felon. He received a $40,000 secure bond.

The use of this equipment has allowed us “real-time” notification of an incident, the ability to utilize it in an array of situations and post-event identification through the use of multiple mediums.

Even though we continue our deployment methods, we strongly urge our citizens to lock their vehicles and remove or lock away items that are of interest to thieves.

On March 9, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department apprehend Kelcey Roswell Thorpe (48), of 844 Park Avenue, after he entered a vehicle in the Roanoke Avenue area. Due to Thorpe’s qualifying history, he was also charged as a Habitual Felon. He received a $40,000 secure bond. (Photo courtesy HPD)

Items include but are not limited to:

  • Firearms
  • Computers
  • Cellphones
  • GPS
  • US currency

Reminder: The McKameys to Perform at McGregor Hall This Friday!

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

Part of  McGregor Hall’s JOY! Series

The McKameys will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 7 p.m.

The McKameys have been singing the gospel for almost four decades and although the composition of the group has undergone some change, the motive has remained the same…to honor Him who is worthy of all praise. The group began with Peg, Carol and another sister, Dora. Later, Ruben joined the group and a little later he joined the family by marrying Peg. In 1971, both Carol and Dora left the group to fulfill family obligations and they were replaced by Peg and Ruben’s two daughters, Connie and Sheryl.

Part of McGregor Hall’s JOY! Series: The McKameys will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy McGregor Hall)

In September of 1984, the group had its first number one release “Who Put The Tears In The Eyes Of The Lamb” and shortly thereafter Sheryl decided to leave the group to fulfill her obligations as a mother and pastor’s wife. It was at this time that Peg’s sister, Carol Woodard, again joined the group. The vocalists have not changed since that time. Connie’s husband and son, Roger and Eli Fortner play the guitars for the group. The group also uses digital tracks to enhance the value of their performance.

The McKameys have enjoyed tremendous success from the beginning but most of the national recognition has occurred within the last decade. The group has been honored with many nominations and awards including 14 number one songs and almost every single released has charted in the Singing News Top 40 Chart. (The group has had 2 additional number one songs in the US Gospel News chart.)

In 1989, “God On The Mountain” was acclaimed Song of the Year by the Singing News Fan Awards. Peg McKamey Bean has been honored as the Favorite Female Vocalist by The Singing News Fan Awards for 7 years. The McKameys have won the hearts of Southern Gospel music lovers across the country.

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)

News 03/19/19

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Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers to Hold 9th Annual Golf Tournament

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James Baines, president of Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers, was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the organizations upcoming 9th annual golf tournament.

This year’s tournament will be held at Kerr Lake Country Club on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Crime Stoppers is currently accepting registration forms (see below) for golf team members and hole sponsors.

Teams will consist of a group of four members for $200 ($50 per person); hole sponsorships are available for $100.

Hole sponsors receive a sign promoting their organization on the golf course in addition to tournament and media recognition.

Participants will be eligible for 18 holes of golf, golf cart access, lunch, door prize opportunities, drinks (non-alcoholic only) and snacks.

Mulligans are optional and are available for purchase at the event. An additional prize will be given away at the (optional) putting contest.

According to Baines, Superior Chrysler of Henderson will once again offer a new vehicle for a hole in one made on a specific hole.

All funds raised by the tournament will be used as “tip money” for those who report information to Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest or conviction of a perpetrator. Reward payouts can be as high as $2,000; callers can remain anonymous.

“Spring is about to erupt and people are looking to get out on the golf course,” said Baines. “We appreciate the community’s support and we look forward to seeing you on April 25.”

For more information, please visit the H-V Crime Stoppers’ website at www.hvcrimestoppers.org, Facebook page, or contact Baines directly at (252) 430-9218.

To hear the Town Talk interview with James Baines in its entirety, click here.

VGCC Presents 7th Annual Dinner Theater: ‘Company’ by Stephen Sondheim

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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

“Company” by Stephen Sondheim

Tickets for Seventh Annual Dinner Theater will go on sale March 25!

Check out the details below of what promises to be an evening of fun, food and fellowship in the great Vance-Granville Drama and Culinary Arts tradition and get your tickets at www.vgcc.edu/dinnertheater. The event, once again involving the collaboration of the VGCC Drama and Culinary Arts departments, is scheduled for the evenings of Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2019, in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. each evening.

Sondheim’s musical is a sophisticated and honest look at modern adult relationships.

From musical theatre’s most renowned composer, “Company” is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

“Company” features a brilliantly brisk and energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim’s best-known songs. The strength of the piece lies in its vivid yet real characters, meaning impressive technical aspects aren’t necessary to convey the story. It can be told as effectively with a cavalcade of automated set pieces as it can with a chair or two. Every audience member will see reflections of themselves in at least one of the characters onstage.

Betsy Henderson, VGCC’s Department Chair/Instructor of Humanities and Fine Arts, is the director of the play.

Tickets are $30 and are scheduled to go on sale on March 25. Audience members will be able to choose the table and specific seats they want at the same time that they buy their tickets online. Patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets early in order to have the best chance of getting the seats they want for this year’s show.

For more information, visit www.vgcc.edu/dinnertheater.