October, 2018

Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments

Kerr-Tar Releases Proposed Transportation Projects for 2020-2029

October 31, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-Information courtesy Michael Kelly, Regional Planning Director, Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments

The KTRPO has proposed the following division needs transportation projects to be considered for inclusion in the 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Aerial maps of the projects are available for public viewing at the websites below.

The points assigned by the KTRPO were done in accordance with the adopted Local Input Methodology. Public comments will be open for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Comments may be sent to the following: info@kerrtarcog.org with the phrase ‘KTRPO Division Needs Project Comments‘ in the subject line. Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments at P.O. Box 709 Henderson, NC 27536

https://www.kerrtarcog.org/

https://www.kerrtarcog.org/departments/transportation/meetings/announcements/

Granville Co. Board of Education Takes Action on School Merger

October 31, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

In order to increase operational efficiency and save money, the Granville County Board of Education has been considering a variety of options to reorganize and restructure several schools across our district.

One of these options includes the merger of JF Webb High School and JF Webb School of Health and Life Sciences (JFW HLS). At a scheduled work session on Tuesday, October 30, the Board of Education approved to merge the two schools beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year. The Board has tasked the schools to immediately begin planning this merger and creating a concept of academy program offerings at the school. These academies will include a Health and Life Sciences course of study which preserves ALL current course offerings at JFW HLS.

Furthermore, the Board has required that this merger NOT result in the loss in any instructional programs or course offerings at JFW HLS. Again, JFW HLS will cease to operate as a school, but ALL of the opportunities students currently have will continue after the merger.

The schools will convene a committee of parents, students and staff from both schools to study the creation and implementation of the NEW JF Webb High School academy structure and develop the curricular design of the programs within the merged school.

The Board and the staff of GCPS believe this merger and redesign of the school will increase opportunity for ALL students on the campus, and unite the community with WARRIOR PRIDE!

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

October 31, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-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.

Applications Now Accepted for Oxford Lighting of Greens & Christmas Parade

October 31, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website

Oxford’s 13th Annual Lighting of Greens and Christmas Parade will be held Friday, December 7, 2018, from 4 – 8:30 p.m. This year’s events are presented by the Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the City of Oxford and Granville Health Systems.

The parade will take place rain, shine, snow and/or cold temperatures, so please plan accordingly.

Event Schedule:

4 – 6:30 p.m ~ Vendor Market opens

6:30 – 6:45 p.m. ~ Welcome and opening comments

6:45 – 6:50 p.m. ~ Lighting of the Greens

7 p.m. ~ Parade starts

Parade line up information:

The parade line up will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Belle Street and will continue down to Spring Street. Any parade participant not in assigned numbered space by 6:30 p.m. will be placed at the end of the parade. To ensure the safety of all participants, please keep your group along the right side of Belle and Spring Streets.

The parade will start from Belle and travel down Williamsboro – Hillsboro and end by taking a right into Friendly Village Shopping Center. Floats, walking-marching groups and individual cars will disembark at the Public Works Parking Lot. There will be no parking in the Public Works parking lot (127 Penn Avenue) the evening of the event. Parents will need to walk to the Public Works Parking to retrieve any participants in the parade.

The Oxford parade draws approximately 1,200 local citizens ready to experience the holiday spirit each year. Make plans now to be a part of this special holiday tradition in Downtown Oxford. We are asking participating groups to incorporate the theme of this year’s holiday season – “Oxford, Snow Place Like Home” – into the planning of parade entry and performances.

Applications for interested participants are now being accepted. For additional information and application for parade entry, click here. For the holiday open market vendor application, click here.

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

October 31, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-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)

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

October 31, 2018/by WIZS Staff

-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.