May, 2018 - WIZS

Class Night Held for Northern Vance Seniors

May 18, 2018/by WIZS Staff

Members of the Class of 2018 at Northern Vance High School were honored during the evening of May 17, at their Class Night celebration held in the school’s gymnasium.

Students in the 177-member class were recognized for their accomplishments during their high school careers. They also accepted scholarships to further their educations at colleges and universities beginning this fall. Their scholarships totaled almost $2 million.

An audience of about 500 people attended Class Night to pay tribute to the graduates.

Several senior leaders led the event. Laneka Littlejohn served as mistress of ceremony. Jadyn Jones, another senior, sang the “National Anthem.” Briana Coleman made welcoming remarks and Makayla Jefferys read the “Class Poem” to her fellow graduates and the audience. La’Niayah Bates and Omar Closs introduced the class slide show and Kwaji Bullock and Nisia Superville led class shout outs and memories.

Class of 2018 leaders stand on the stage as their fellow graduates walk in to begin their Class Night celebration at Northern Vance High School. Photo courtesy Vance County Schools.

Mark Lawhorne, an assistant principal at Northern Vance, provided closing remarks.

Special recognition during the evening was given to graduates who are among the top 10 percent of the seniors in academic standing. They include: Akyvia Alston, La’Niayah Bates, Clara Bobbitt, Kwaji Bullock, Jordan Burnette, Briana Coleman, Diamond Durham, Jamon Glover, Destini Hargrove, Madison Hetrick, Makayla Jefferys, Jadyn Jones, Autumn Julian, Laneka Littlejohn, Erin McAllister, Manaya Perry, Shyanne Robertson, Christopher Stainback, Cody Stainback and Jonathan Vu.

Class Night Held for Southern Vance Seniors

May 18, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-Press Release, Vance County Schools

The Class of 2018 at Southern Vance High School, with 170 members, were honored May 15 during their Class Night celebration in the school’s gymnasium.

They were recognized for their achievements during their high school careers and received scholarship funds to further their education in college.

Scholarship funds for the class total about $2 million.

Hundreds of parents, siblings, other family members, school staff members, school system officials and community members came to the event to cheer on the graduates.

Salome Wiley, music teacher at Southern Vance High School, plays the saxophone to begin Class Night proceedings as members of the senior class look on in the background. Photo courtesy Vance County Schools.

Principal Rey Horner led the proceedings, which also featured leaders in the graduating class. Some of the student leaders who made remarks and introduced speakers were Adriana Evans, Walter Hernandez, Aliyah Wright, Jacob May, Kaitlyn Tant, Kailee Ball and Brandon Loyd. Several seniors performed the graduates’ “Class Song.” They included Jordan Alston, Justus Baldwin, Timothy Massenburg, Desmond Mills, Shamond Lyons and Kevon Perry.

A steady stream of business leaders and community and civic organization leaders came to the podium to recognize students who have been selected to receive scholarships. Each graduate came forward to thank the presenters and accept their scholarship.

Special recognition was given to those graduates who are among the top 10 percent of the academic achievers in the Class of 2018. They include: Kailee Ball, Reina Banda Orozco, Itzy Chavarin Contreas, Cody Edwards, Adriana Evans, Cynthia Hernandez, Walter Hernandez, Emily Isidro, Perla Lopez, Brandon Loyd, Crystal Marrow, Ashley Mosley, Litzy Renteria, Onjahlaya Robinson, Karen Sandoval, Kaitlyn Tant, Antoinette Watson, Destiny Williams and Aliyah Wright.

Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., May 21

May 18, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford.

Agenda items include:

-Recognition of Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

-Public hearing on proposed FY 2018‐2019 budget

-Memorandum of Agreement between the NC Department of Public Safety and Granville County

-Contract to audit accounts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018

-Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) County Plan

-Summer Civic Leadership Program

-Budget discussion and deliberation

Announcing Warren County’s First Annual BBQ Cookoff!

May 18, 2018/by WIZS Staff

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook

On Saturday, June 2, 2018, the Stone Square Lodge of Warrenton will host the first ever Warren County Cookoff on the Historic Courthouse Square in Warrenton. This family-friendly event will feature music, games and of course lots of great food.

Currently, they’re seeking vendors and sponsors. Judging will take place to determine the best beef, chicken, ribs, BBQ & specialty food. For more information contact Jonte Hawkins @ 252-767-4051 or via email at jontehawkins@gmail.com.

Here are the details from their website:

This competition is open to anyone who wants to see if they are the best. There will be five categories:

 Chicken

 Beef brisket

 Ribs (Pork and Beef)

 Barbecue (Pork)

 Specialty items

Also, there will be a People’s Choice award where people will vote for the best in each category. This event is still in the planning stages. Vendor and competition applications are available…

1. Go to the Contest Registration or Vendor Application link by clicking here

2. Print Registration

3. Applications may be mailed to the address listed on the form (but email is faster and ensures a better probability of securing a spot)

4. If you are submitting your application via email, send in your application then purchase a vendor space via Paypal link on each registration page.

To stay up-to-date on the latest details, visit the Warren County BBQ Cookoff website by clicking here.

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Manson Arrested for Statutory Sexual Offense, Indecent Liberties with a Child

May 18, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

Phillip Jamal Manson

On May 17, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit arrested Phillip Jamal Manson, a Franklin County resident. Phillip Jamal Manson was charged with the following: one (1) count Felony Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child <= 15, one (1) count Indecent Liberties with a Child, one (1) count Solicitation of a Child by Computer or Certain other Electronic Devices to Commit an Unlawful Sex Act, one (1) count Employing or Permitting a Minor to Assist in an Offense Under Article 26, five (5) counts Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor, and five (5) counts Third Degree Exploitation of a Minor.

Phillip Jamal Manson, of Jordan School Rd, Warrenton, is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $900,000 secured bond.

NC Coop. Extension’s Pond Workshop, Thurs., May 24

May 18, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension

Ponds can be an important asset for farmers and landowners, providing irrigation for crops and livestock, and recreational opportunities such as fishing. Pond owners can maximize the benefits of these aquatic resources by learning how to manage them properly.

Come on out to the Oxford Tobacco Research Station on May 24, 2018, to learn all about managing your farm or recreational pond. Experts from NC State University will present and demonstrate methods to manage aquatic weeds as well as fish populations.

This event will start at 4 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. A sponsored meal is included. The workshop will be held at one of the farm shop buildings, which is located on the north side of US Highway 158, west of Oxford, between Cornwall Rd. and Graham Hobgood Rd. The GPS street address is 2503 US 158, Oxford, NC, or use coordinates 36.323831, -78.658246.

Register at go.ncsu.edu/pond2018 or by calling 252-438-8188 or 919-603-1350. This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Southern States of Oxford.

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Relay for Life Auction Saturday, May 19

May 18, 2018/by John C. Rose

The Relay for Life of Vance County is just a little more than a month away, and fundraising, team formation and finalized logistics are just a few of the things being cared for by your local Vance County relay committee and planners.

Tomorrow (Saturday, May 19th), there is a Vance County Relay for Life Auction. It will take place, according to Jeanette Brummitt, at Eaton Johnson middle school gymnasium. Brummitt told WIZS News, “Viewing for the auction items starts at 5 p.m., and the auction will start at 6 p.m.”

All proceeds will go to American Cancer Society.

Brummitt added, “There will be food for sale at the auction. Anyone that would like to donate items for the auction can call 252-226-6085.”

The WIZS file photo below shows a group of volunteers at the 2013 Relay for Life of Vance County preparing the luminaries for that year’s event. This year you can buy a brick as part of the 2018 theme of “Follow The Yellow Brick Road To A Cure.”