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Jackson Recipient of Superintendent of the Year Award

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-Press Release, Vance County Schools

Vance County Schools Superintendent Anthony Jackson has been selected as the recipient of the 2019-2020 Central Carolina Regional Education Service Alliance (CCRESA) Superintendent of the Year Award.

He was presented the award on June 17 by Dr. Neil Pederson, executive director of CCRESA, during the Vance County School System’s administrative meeting.

Jackson received the award for his outstanding leadership in the school system. For the 2018-2019 school year, he led the successful consolidation of two middle schools and two high schools. In addition, he has led local schools to an improved graduation rate of over 82 percent and improved student performances at all grade levels. He also has been instrumental in leading efforts to continually improve community involvement in our public schools.

Jackson has just completed his fourth school year as the leader of Vance County Schools. He joined the school system in August of 2015.

Dr. Anthony Jackson, right, accepts the CCRESA Superintendent of the Year Award from Dr. Neil Pederson, executive director of CCRESA. (VCS photo)

Fox Pond Park to Light Up the Night With Fireworks, Jazz Performances

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

Fireworks in the Park: The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department presents Fireworks in the Park! This FREE event will be held at Fox Pond Park on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Fox Pond Park will close at 5 p.m. Shuttling from Aycock Recreation Center will begin at 5:30 p.m. No parking will be allowed at Fox Pond Park.

Jazz in the Park festivities (see below) will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.

Jazz in the Park: Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department presents the Just Friends Jazz Quintet for “Jazz in the Park” with performances by Kuumba, Queen Diva Rose, Chris Hunter and Serena Wiley on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Fox Pond Park Amphitheater from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

No parking will be allowed at Fox Pond Park. Shuttling from Aycock Recreation Center will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Fox Pond is located at 467 Vicksboro Rd in Henderson. Aycock Recreation Center, the site for all event parking, is located at 307 Carey Chapel Rd in Henderson. For more information, please contact Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 or email tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us.

 

Frances Abbot Burton Powers Fund Accepting Grant Applications

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-Press Release, NC Community Foundation

The Frances Abbot Burton Powers Fund for support of the Town of Henderson will be accepting grant applications for its 2019 grants cycle, according to Preston Powers.

The endowment will make grant funds available for government entities and nonprofit organizations that benefit the Town of Henderson and have a physical location in Henderson. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $15,000.

Applications are available online at nccommunityfoundation.org and will be accepted until July 15, 2019. All organizations will be notified by mid-August.

For further information, contact NCCF Operations Support Specialist Sheila Cratch at scratch@nccommunityfoundation.org or 919-256-6906 or visit the NCCF website at nccommunityfoundation.org.

About the Vance County Community Foundation

An affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, the Vance County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partners for donors. The VCCF was founded in 1997 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership—all for the benefit of Vance County.

The VCCF, through the NCCF, makes it easy to become a philanthropist, whatever your means or charitable goals. You can open an endowment for your favorite cause at any time – or contribute to an existing fund in any amount. Tax-deductible contributions, made payable to the Vance County Community Foundation, can be mailed to the North Carolina Community Foundation, 3737 Glenwood Ave. Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612. Contributions can also be made online at nccommunityfoundation.org.

Town Talk: ‘Servants on Site’ Event to Prepare Youth for Mission Work 06/18/19

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Robbie Parham, a volunteer with Rebuilding Hope, Inc., was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the local ministry’s seventh annual Servants on Site week. This year’s event will be held June 22 – 29, 2019.

The event serves as a summer mission camp for middle and high school youth from various churches and organizations.

During the week, participants will help repair roofs and flooring, and build handicap ramps and handrails for local residents. Youth will have an opportunity to meet the homeowners and will participate in a worship service each evening.

“This gives young people an opportunity to see mission work, to be the hands and feet that Christ has called us to be,” said Parham.

To hear Parham’s interview in its entirety, 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.

Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist to Offer Health Fair, AGE Screening

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-Information courtesy Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 742 N. Chestnut St., Henderson, will hold a Health Fair event for the community on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Pre-Registration will be held from 11:45 a.m. until 12 p.m. Health Fair will begin at 12 p.m. and will conclude at 1:30 p.m.

Quick and painless AGE (advanced glycation end-products) scannings will be provided. AGE levels offer insight into the potential for serious health concerns, including diabetes and heart disease.

The topic of financial health – including debt incurred through mortgages, car loans and student loans- will also be discussed from 1:30 until 2 p.m.

The cost to attend is $20 per person, with $5 going to support local schools and $10 going towards Davis Chapel’s building fund.

Henderson Rec Players to Present ‘Guys and Dolls’ at McGregor Hall

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center, 201 Breckenridge St. in Henderson, will feature “Guys and Dolls” as presented by the Henderson Rec Players on the following dates:

Friday, July 5, 2019, @ 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 6, 2019, @ 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 7, 2019, @ 2 p.m.

Friday, July 12, 2019, @ 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 13, 2019, @ 2 p.m.

Part of the Rosemyr Corporation Henderson Rec Players 2019 Season –

“Guys and Dolls” tells the story of a couple of big New York City gamblers and the women who love them. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, this energetic show features the hit songs “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “Luck, Be a Lady,” and “Bushel and a Peck.”

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)

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Kittrell Community Watch Group to Meet This Thurs., June 20

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-Information courtesy Edward K. Woodlief, Kittrell Community Watch

The Kittrell Community Watch will meet Thursday, June 20, 2019, @ 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Rd, (US Highway #1 business) Kittrell, NC. Guest speaker will be Frankie Nobles, Vance County Chief Animal Control Officer.

All are welcome even if you don’t live in the Kittrell area.

Light refreshments will be served.

Vendor Applications, Sponsorships Available for Upcoming BBQ Competition

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-Press Release, Helping All People Excel (HAPE)

Mark your calendars and get ready for the Tri County BBQ Competition on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the Kerr Lake Country Club, hosted by Helping All People Excel – HAPE, a 501c3.

This fun-filled, family-friendly event will feature 10 – 15 teams competing in the BBQ Competition, along with vendors, raffles and lots of fun for the residents of Vance County and surrounding areas.

Through this event, we want to help build a stronger community while also giving back to the community. Proceeds from the Tri County BBQ Competition will be used to provide college essentials to twenty-five (25) recent high school graduates from Vance County and surrounding areas.

These items will include laundry detergent, soap, toothpaste and twin extra-long sheet – items that are essential for college but in most cases not covered by financial aid or scholarships. As we all know, getting to college is a major accomplishment. We cannot allow this accomplishment to be overshadowed by the struggle of not having what’s needed to survive while living on a college campus.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. If you would like more information on this event, sponsorship opportunities, a vendor application or how to make a donation, please contact Tracy Mosley at 252-432-1131 or email tmosley@helpingallpeopleexcel.com.

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Vance County FY 19-20 Budget CONSENSUS

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The Vance County Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, and County Manager Jordan McMillan told WIZS News, “I believe we made progress this evening in finalizing the budget. The discussion tonight focused on the fire fund and the board reached a consensus to add equal funding for Epsom and Drewry.”

He said, “That means each would get $100,000 like the other departments. Also, as Drewry requested they would get a second part time position like the other departments. Epsom would get 1 part time position as they requested. These additions will take the fire tax up 2.5 cents which will make the fire tax 8.9 cents total. Also there was some discussion as to whether to pay for the VFD radios out of the general fund or the fire fund. The board consensus was for this to remain in the fire fund as recommended in the budget.”

McMillan said the conversation then shifted to the general fund and how the Rescue Squad should be funded.  McMillan wrote in his email to WIZS News, “When positions were added to the Sheriffs office I proposed cutting back the two part time positions designated for the Rescue Squad to assist in balancing the budget. This was not unanimous but there was a consensus to remove the funding for these two positions.”

He said, at the end of the day, the Volunteer Fire Departments should be satisfied with the funding and positions they are receiving.  “This is a big step forward for public safety in Vance County. Within two years the departments have moved to $100,000 funding from $60,600 and now this year they get an additional $87,326 for two part time positions during the week. This is unprecedented in our surrounding counties in terms of overall funding and the part time positions in all stations,” McMillan said.

The necessary budget ordinances will be prepared and the board will meet in a special called meeting Monday, June 17, 2019 at 6 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the old courthouse downtown.

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Vance Co. Commissioners to Hold Next Budget Work Session Wed., June 12

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance

The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold the next budget work session on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, 122 Young Street in Henderson.