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Vance Co. United Way Holding Coat Drive for Local School Children

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-Information courtesy Heidi Owen, Nationwide

Vance County United Way is holding a coat drive for local school children. Please drop gently used or new coats at one of the following donation sites:

  • Century 21 – Dabney Drive
  • Maria Parham Health – Information Desk, Front Entrance
  • Nationwide – Ruin Creek Road
  • Woodforest Bank – Walmart

Please drop coats off by Thursday, November 15 for distribution by Thanksgiving to Vance County Schools.

Dr. Anthony Jackson Talks School Consolidation Success, State of the Schools

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Dr. Anthony Jackson, superintendent of Vance County Schools, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the success of the school consolidation process and his recent State of the Schools address.

Jackson began the show by thanking the community for the support the school system received throughout the entire consolidation process for Vance County Middle School and Vance County High School.

“From the day the school board made the decision to consolidate the schools to the opening of school, we had approximately 120 days,” said Jackson. “I’m so proud of this community, our students, our parents and our staff for the work that they did during that period of time to get us to what we like to call ‘the launch.'”

According to Jackson, the launch of the newly consolidated schools in August went smoothly and was a great start to the 2018-19 school year.

“What we have seen since is what we hoped would come to fruition – a community coming together. I was at the football game a few nights ago and it was a joy to see the number of kids on our sidelines participating and the number of parents in the stands,” Jackson said.

State of the Schools Address

In Jackson’s recent address to the public, he announced that the majority of the system’s 15 schools showed marked improvement during the previous school year. “When I arrived in Vance County, nine schools were designated as low-performing. This year, I’m pleased to announce that 11 of our 15 schools met or exceeded growth and received a school performance grade of a C or better.”

Jackson credits this success to a number of factors including a shift towards focusing on the best way to reach and teach each individual student. “We focus on high student achievement by figuring out how best to teach every child – not just the low or high performers. Every single child deserves the best education,” said Jackson.

Other factors, according to Jackson, include making the environment as safe as possible so teaching and learning can take place, hiring and retaining high-quality educators and being efficient with resources.

“We change mindsets about what we can do in this community and if we work together, we can accomplish our goals.”

To listen to the interview in its entirety, click here.

Pantry Shelves ‘Dangerously Low’ at ACTS of Henderson!

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-Information courtesy the ACTS of Henderson Facebook page 

ACTS of Henderson needs your help! We are dangerously low on a number of items. Without these, we may have to limit the amount of food boxes given out to those in need. Please consider donating canned soups, canned peas, yams, greens, carrots & mixed vegetables, boxed cereal, canned fruit and smaller sized jars of peanut butter & jelly.

Donations may be dropped off weekdays between 7:45 a.m. and 3 p.m., and possibly at other times if you call and let us know – (252) 492-8231. ACTS is located at 305 S. Chestnut St., Henderson.

Your help would be appreciated a great deal!

Young Men to Hear From Experts on Goal Setting, Empowerment at ‘I Rise Summit’

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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Reach One Teach One, Inc. will host an “I Rise Summit” for young men ages 13 and over on Sunday, November 25, 2018, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson. Dinner will be served.

Young men attending this free event will hear from subject-matter experts on goal setting, overcoming life obstacles and what empowerment means in 2018.

For more information, please contact Anthony Garnes at (919) 398-5219 or email reachoneteachone252@gmail.com.

News 11/01/18

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Community Partners of Hope

Community Partners of Hope Need Volunteers, Donations for Homeless Men’s Shelter

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-Information courtesy Jane King, Community Partners of Hope

Community Partners of Hope helps homeless men with their immediate need for food, a warm, safe place to sleep, and access to shower and toilet facilities for the night. At this time, we run a temporary emergency shelter, a transitional house to help men take the next step towards wholeness and a healthcare initiative to connect homeless men with medical screening, treatment, and medications.
We also try to help men in need to find ways to change their circumstances by referrals to the right training, rehabilitation, and support organizations.

We can see that we have made a huge difference in our community. For some men, it’s just a safe, warm place for a few nights until they can move on, but for others, our shelter has provided life-changing assistance which has allowed men to return to a productive life in the community.

We always need assistance from individuals, churches and organizations for supervision or meal duties. You can see our calendar at any time by visiting our website at www.cp-hope.org and clicking on the SHELTER CALENDAR tab at the top of the page.

A NOTE ABOUT DONATIONS:

Monetary Donations – 

All contributions are tax deductible.

You may send a check to:

Community Partners of Hope, Inc, P.O. Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536

Donated Items – 

We depend on lots of donated clothing (NEW only) and supplies to keep the shelter running and our men warm and dry.    Sometimes we get donations that we cannot use and then several of us must go through them and “regift” them to other agencies. Please be sure to let your churches know what we do and do not need this year. Also, it is much easier for us if items are donated in their original packaging instead of repackaged in sets.

Donations can be taken to:

First Baptist Church (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Thursday or 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday)

First Presbyterian Church (10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday thru Thursday)

WIZS Radio Station

or call Betty Boyd (252) 432-3967 to arrange delivery

Supplies Needed:

  • Large bottles of hand sanitizer
  • Large refill bottles of hand soap
  • Cans of foot powder or athletes foot spray
  • Tall kitchen trash bags (13-gallon size)
  • Laundry detergent
  • 7-ounce adjustable air fresheners
  • Pine-sol type cleaner – gallon containers
  • Toilet bowl cleaner – gel type
  • Soap – small sample size (or hotel supplies)
  • Instant Grits
  • Crackers & nabs
  • Cup of Noodles (with cup)
  • Coffee & creamer
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Four-pound bags of sugar

Clothing – NEW ONLY!  (please take used clothing to a thrift store)

Please leave all underwear and socks in original packages.

  • Men’s undergarments (all sizes)
  • Waterproof men’s gloves
  • Men’s sweatshirts (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
  • Men’s thermal sets (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
  • White tube socks

Not Needed: 

Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, instant oatmeal, deodorant, dress socks and coffee mugs.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Will Entertain at McGregor Hall for Final Weekend

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

This weekend is your last chance to see Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” live at McGregor Hall

DISNEY’S BEAUTY and the BEAST

The Broadway Musical

Friday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.

Doors open one hour before the show

Tickets on sale for $22 – $25

All the magic of Broadway will be on McGregor’s stage this fall! Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” brings Belle, the Beast, Mrs. Potts, Chip, and all your favorites to life, complete with a live orchestra.

Presented under special arrangement with Musical Theater International.

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)

Faith Dove

Flat Creek Missionary Baptist to Hold Family & Friends Day – Sun., Nov. 4

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-Information courtesy Lois Bullock, Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church

Flat Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 1135 Stagecoach Rd. Henderson, NC will have Family and Friends Day on Sunday, November 4, 2018, starting with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Regular worship service begins at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Gabriel, pastor, Jerusalem Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Florence, SC, as our morning preacher. Dinner will be served after the service.

The afternoon service will begin at 4 p.m. with Rev. Dr. D. Gregory Ceres, pastor, and choir and congregation of Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Durham, NC as our guests.

Pastor William Everett cordially invites you to attend.

News 10/31/18

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Vance Co. Board of Elections: Early Voting Open During Downtown Trick-or-Treating

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-Press Release, Vance County Board of Elections

The following is updated voter information for the afternoon of Wednesday, October 31, 2018, for the One Stop Early Vote site located in the lobby of the Board of Elections – 300 S. Garnett St., Henderson.

Between 3 – 6 p.m., Garnett St. will be closed to allow for Trick-Or-Treating with the downtown merchants. One Stop Early Voting will continue at the Board of Elections Site during this time frame. Parking on Garnett St. will not be allowed during this time frame.

Side street parking for voters will be available on Wyche and Winder Streets, as well as the municipal parking lot located at the corner of Garnett St. and Orange St. Handicap voters and those desiring to vote by Curbside Voting may do so by parking in the two handicap parking spaces located in the rear of the Henry Dennis Building and accessing the voting site by using the handicap access. Handicap voters arriving to vote at the Board of Elections site may call the Board of Elections at (252) 492-3730 for assistance during this time period.

The One Stop Early Vote site located at the City of Henderson’s Operations Center will also be operating on the daily schedule as posted and will provide easier parking and access during this time frame. For further information, contact the Vance County Board of Elections at (252) 492-3730.