Town Talk 09/26/19: Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On-Air
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‘Rise Against Hunger’ Meal Packing Event to Hold Planning Meeting Oct. 1
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-Information courtesy Brian Daniel
A “Rise Against Hunger,” a Vance County community day of service meal packing event, is scheduled to be held on Martin Luther King Day, January 23, 2020, at the Vance County Farmers Market, sponsored by the Vance County Farm Bureau.
An informational and planning meeting will be held this coming Tuesday, October 1 at 7 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 114 Church St, in Henderson.
We invite all interested churches, civic organizations, Fellowship of Christian Athletes or other community businesses to attend this meeting.
A representative from Rise Against Hunger will be on hand to answer questions and provide other information leading up to the event.
For more information around Rise Against Hunger, visit their website at www.riseagainsthunger.org or contact the First UMC Henderson church office at 252-438-8804.
Maria Parham to Offer Free Clinical Breast Exams
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-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health
To celebrate October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FREE clinical breast exams will be offered at Maria Parham Health on Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 5 until 7 p.m.
Join Maria Parham for:
- Free clinical breast exams
- Breast cancer resources
- Follow up resources
- Prevention education
- Wellness information
For more information, please call (252) 436-1605 or visit mariaparham.com
H-V Rec. Youth Basketball Registration Underway
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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Youth Basketball registration will be held Monday, September 23 through Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the Aycock Recreation Center.
Youth basketball is for boys ages 4-18 and girls ages 4-14.
Registration fee is $40 ($30 for those who played a sport in the 2019 season). Program fee waivers are available to those who qualify.
For more information, please contact Steve Osborne at (252) 438-2670 or email sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Troxler Announces Grants for Bioenergy Research, New & Emerging Crops
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-Press Release, NCDA&CS
The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative is seeking grant proposals focused on research and development of agricultural and forestry-based feedstocks for bioenergy production as well as new and emerging crops.
“We are excited that the North Carolina Bioenergy Research Initiative will offer $1 million in competitive grants for projects focused on bioenergy and the production of exciting new crops,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Our state’s investment in agricultural research has helped maintain agriculture and agribusiness’ strength as the leading industry in the state. Bio-based industries and new emerging crops and products offer opportunities to increase N.C. farm income.”
High consideration will be given to projects that focus on crop production in either the field or forest that will provide feedstock for bioenergy-related technologies, potential edible crops, new adaptations of crops and economic analysis.
Projects can focus on production and harvesting methods and plant variety work, including:
- Genetic improvement and selection
- Identification of crops with economic potential
- Weed management
- Harvest management such as methods, timing, transportation and storage
- Stand management such as renovation for productivity, planting dates, crop management and eradication when necessary
- New species with bioenergy potential
- Education and demonstration
- Economic analysis and enterprise budgeting
- Innovative uses of biomass for energy
For a copy of the grant application and additional information, go to the Bioenergy Research Initiative website at www.ncagr.gov/bioenergy/Grants. Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 8.
For more information, contact Allison Medlin, at allison.medlin@ncagr.gov or at 919-693-2483.
Town Talk 09/24/19: Vance County Fair Opens Tomorrow With New Rides, Shows
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With only one day to go until the Vance County Fair brings lights, food and entertainment to Henderson’s Fairgrounds, fair managers Ron and Mary Weber joined WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss new attractions and ways to make your visit more affordable.
An annual event for the community for nearly 100 years, Ron said the Webers “really want to revitalize the fair and the fairgrounds.”
“We’ve brought in a lot of great entertainment, running a bunch of great specials, setting up new rides and offering a variety of food stands; the fair is going to be as big and as full as it has been in a long, long time,” Weber said.
The fair will be open from 5 until 11 p.m. Wed., Sept. 25 through Fri. Sept 27 and 12 until 11 p.m. on Sat. Sept. 28.
General admission is $6 and visitors may purchase an unlimited rides wristband for $25. General parking is available for free, with a $5 charge for premium parking.
Additional savings are available on opening night, or what the Webers refer to as “$2 night.” Admission for anyone entering the fair on Sept. 25 is $2, with all rides also available at $2 each.
The savings continue on Thurs., Sept. 26 for Carload Night – up to eight people properly seated with seatbelts on gain admission to the fair and receive unlimited rides for $50 per vehicle. Weber said this is a great way to make the fair more affordable for the entire family.
Additional advanced sale savings are available online by visiting www.vancecountyfairnc.com.
With new attractions such as the Super Shot Drop Tower and Rock Star, thrill acts such as “The Globe of Death,” a lion and tiger educational show, a petting zoo and a variety of games and food vendors, the Weber’s are expecting a very successful and entertaining 2019 Vance County Fair.
To hear the Webers’ interview in its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.
Vance Public Safety Meeting Rescheduled for Sept. 26
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 10 a.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.
This meeting was rescheduled from its original date of September 20.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Emergency Operations Plan Update, Proposed Golf Cart Ordinance and IT Services Update.
The public is welcome to observe.
Rasheed Sworn In for New Term as VGCC Trustee
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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
Abdul Sm Rasheed of Henderson recently took the oath of office for another term as a member of the Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees.
He is the retired president/CEO of the N.C. Community Development Initiative and currently serves on the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority board. He has also been a trustee of his alma mater, Elizabeth City State University.
Rasheed was reappointed to the board for a four-year term by the Vance County Board of Education.
The Board of Trustees has 12 voting members, with some appointed by the Governor of North Carolina and some by the county commissioners and the boards of education of Vance and Granville counties.
From left, retired District Court Judge Randolph Baskerville administers the oath of office to VGCC Trustee Abdul Sm Rasheed, alongside Rasheed’s granddaughter, Jada Lewis; and wife, Marolyn Rasheed (holding granddaughter Lenox Rasheed). (VGCC photo)
FGV Smart Start’s 10th Annual Ducky Derby Sees ‘Record Turnout’ Crowd
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With over 2,250 tickets/ducks sold, the Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start’s 10th Annual Ducky Derby fundraiser in downtown Henderson, held Saturday, Sept. 21, was a sellout event.
“We had a record turnout, approximately 500 people this year,” said F-G-V Development Coordinator Garry Daeke. “The race was lined with people all the way to the finish line! With Baby Shark and Paw Patrol performing, along with the appearance of the Chick-fil-A cow and great weather, children had a great time.”
Children and parents alike eagerly cheered on the ducks as they raced down the Garnett Street “river” towards the Orange Street finish line.
Winners of the race included:
1st Place – $1000, Davina Inman, Granville County
2nd Place – Chick-fil-A for a Year, Tracy Boyd, Henderson
3rd Place – $250 Gas Card, Mary Williams, Louisburg
Last Duck – $100, Ellen Lindsey
As an additional prize this year, F-G-V offered one lucky duck a month free of childcare (up to $1,000 value) available to any ticket buyer who had a child in childcare. Domenick Hicks-Smith, from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Childcare in Louisburg won the prize.
All proceeds from the Ducky Derby are used to fund Smart Start programs.
Reminder: McGregor Hall to Present ‘KING MICHAEL’ This Sat.
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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
“KING MICHAEL: A Spectacular Tribute to the King of Pop” will be performed at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center, 201 Breckenridge Street in Henderson, this Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.
From early moments with his brothers to his stratospheric rise to become “the greatest entertainer of all time,” this sensational tribute will include all Michael Jackson’s most popular songs.
Performed by a LIVE band, dancers, and backup singers, this stunning spectacle will bring to life the energy and charisma for which KING MICHAEL was so famous.
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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