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Sadies Coffee Corner Holding Contest for Downtown Henderson Mural

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

Sadies Coffee Corner (SCC) is looking to the community to provide a mural that represents Henderson and its future! SCC is looking to engage young people in this creative opportunity to tell the story of Henderson.

To enter, submit a rough sketch and a one to two-page description detailing the meaning of the mural. Entries will be judged on young people’s role in crafting the mural sketch and narrative, the meaningfulness and creativity of the design, and the connection to the theme “Henderson Moving Forward.”

Judges will include a panel of SCC staff, votes from your community and the City of Henderson. The winning agency will receive a gift card to cover the purchase of art supplies and a cash prize of $500.

THE CANVAS TO PAINT ON – 324 S. Garnett Street in Henderson
Judging Criteria:

  1. Youth driven
  2. Relation to the theme
  3. Creativity and originality
  4. Quality of artistic composition
  5. Overall impression/story
  6. Accompanying essay

Rules:

  1. There are no fees incurred to enter the contest.
  2. Those entering the contest may not be included on the judging panel.
  3. Only one entry per individual or team.
  4. Entries must be submitted on or before Saturday, August 31, 2019, at info@sadiescoffeecorner.com.
  5. Participants agree to have their sketches, essay, and organization information published online.
  6. Winners agree to be recognized in local media.
  7. Award of the gift card must be used for art supplies to help complete the creation of the mural.
  8. Winner agrees to share images of final artwork with SCC facebook and social media upon completion.
  9. Decisions of the contest judging panel are final.

If you have questions about the 2019 Mural Contest, please contact info@sadiescoffeecorner.com.

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Perry Memorial Library to Wrap Up Summer Reading With Big Bang BOOM!

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-Information courtesy Perry Memorial Library

The Perry Memorial Library will hold their 2019 Summer Reading Program finale on Friday, August 2, 2019, at 2 p.m.

With a live performance by the “high-energy” band Big Bang BOOM, both parents and children will find it hard to stay in their seats!

Playing covers (with a twist) combined with their hard-rocking, funky original music, Big Bang BOOM is one of the highest sought after children’s acts in NC.

Following the finale, Perry Library will spend the remainder of August planning upcoming programming. Tuesday, September 3 will officially start the library’s fall programming.

Steve Cannon Named Rebuilding Hope’s August Spotlight Volunteer

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-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. 

In his 10 years as a Rebuilding Hope volunteer, Steve Cannon has seen a lot of wheelchair ramps and rooftops, but the “divine appointments” stand out.

“I was a fulltime volunteer for six years, serving as the construction coordinator,” Steve says.

“I had the opportunity to visit with homeowners and their families when doing job assessments. This time was always special. These were divine appointments.”

Steve Cannon named Rebuilding Hope’s August 2019 Volunteer of the Month. (Photo Credit: RHI)

Steve says he “experienced hurting people looking for answers and hope. I got the opportunity to pray with them and present the Gospel.

What was really special was experiencing the power of the Gospel. People putting their faith in Jesus. Seeing their hopelessness turn to hope.”

The Pickens, S.C., native volunteered after hearing a presentation about RHI’s mission and ministry.

After he retired from the North Carolina Forest Service in 2009 with 30 years of service, Steve says, “God called me to get involved in the ministry and the opportunity it gave to introduce our community to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

Moving into a part-time role, Steve serves where he’s needed – at the warehouse or during outreach events, such as SOS D-Now and Kids’ Construction Camp.

“I encourage others to volunteer,” says the outreach pastor at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church. “God uses you to bless others, but God also blesses you through His work. Most of the time I felt like I got the biggest blessing.”

In other activities, Steve has worked with Embrace Henderson in its outreach events and Joy Club in the public schools.

Steve and wife Ann have been married nearly 33 years and have two daughters.

In his leisure time, Steve says he enjoys hiking and hunting.

News 08/01/19

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Salvation Army

Salvation Army Family Store to Hold Anniversary Sale

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-Information courtesy Emory Taylor, Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Family Store, 218 Raleigh Rd. in Henderson, will hold an Anniversary Sale on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The one day only event will feature a tent furniture sale and all clothing will be marked down to 99 cents.

Donations of loose-leaf paper, rulers, pencil cases/boxes, scissors and other school supplies will also be accepted to support local children in need of back-to-school items.

 

News 07/31/19

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News 07/30/19

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Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ to Add Hilarity to McGregor Hall Performances

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

PART OF THE ROSEMYR CORPORATION HENDERSON REC PLAYERS 2019 SUMMER SEASON AND SPONSORED BY KILIAN ENGINEERING, INC.

The Henderson Rec Players will present Neil Simon’s “Rumors” on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, August 11, 2019, at 2 p.m.

In this classic Neil Simon comedy, four couples gather to celebrate one of the couple’s tenth wedding anniversary, and they all experience a severe attack of Farce. Much confusion and miscommunication add to the hilarity of the evening.

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)

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U.S. Department of Justice

Drug Trafficking/Firearms Conviction Gets Henderson Man 16 Years in Prison

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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice

Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that United States District Judge James C. Dever, III, sentenced MARK ANTHONY CRUDUP, 27, of Henderson to 192 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised released.

On April 15, 2019, CRUDUP pled guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and THCa products.

On October 29, 2015, CRUDUP, a convicted felon, was located at a residence in Henderson where a search was executed and was found in possession of a loaded 9mm pistol.

In an unrelated incident, on September 15, 2018, the Henderson Police Department (HPD) attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by CRUDUP who fled from the officer at speeds of 60 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. While fleeing, CRUDUP tossed a large bag containing approximately 474 grams of marijuana from the vehicle. Then, CRUDUP jumped and ran from the vehicle on foot while holding a firearm with an extended magazine.

The pursing HPD officer gave chase and caught up with CRUDUP and a struggle ensued during which he bit the officer’s arm.

Throughout the struggle, CRUDUP remained armed with the loaded firearm and when he and the officer fell to the ground, CRUDUP’S firearm was pointed at the officer. CRUDUP also pulled at the officer’s duty belt.

Additional officers arrived and officers placed CRUDUP into custody at which point they found heroin laced with fentanyl in his pocket. The firearm was loaded with 17 rounds of ammunition and had been reported stolen.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Since 2017, the United States Department of Justice has reinvigorated the PSN program and has targeted violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

This case is also part of the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.

The investigation of this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Henderson Police Department, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, and the Oxford Police Department.

Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. Dodson prosecuted the case for the government.

Town Talk 07/29/19

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Town Talk is a public affairs presentation of WIZS News.