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Retiring VGCC employee honored by Governor
— press release from VGCC Retiring VGCC employee honored by Governor Longtime Vance-Granville Community College Child Care Specialist Deborah J. Harris was recently honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as she prepared to retire. The award was presented to her on the governor’s behalf by the...
Narc Search Warrant Jan 31, 2018
Narc Search Warrant Jan 31, 2018 Press Release – February 1, 2018 On January 31, 2018 members of the Henderson Police Department Special Response Team and Vice-Narcotics Section conducted a search warrant at 521 Spring Court, Henderson after receiving complaints of drug sales. During the execution of the search warrant 20 grams of heroin, and...
9th Judicial District Redistricting Meeting of Jan 31, 2018
9th Judicial District Redistricting Meeting of Jan 31, 2018 For the second time in as many months, NC House Representative Terry Garrison, Democrat for Vance, Granville and Warren Counties, and NC Legislative Senator Angela Bryant, Democrat for Vance and Warren Counties, teamed up to present valuable information to the people of this area. The specific...
Vance County Schools Re-Consolidation: What the Public Is Saying As of Jan 31, 2018
— by Jeff Jenkins, WIZS Anyone in Vance County who has read the Daily Dispatch or listened to WIZS for the past three weeks already knows that the Vance County School Board is considering a proposal from Superintendent Anthony Jackson to consolidate the County’s two Middle Schools and two High Schools into one Middle School...
Vance County Chapter of M.A.D.D. Meeting Minutes Jan 23, 2018
Following up on an earlier story, available by clicking here, excitement continues to grow for the local Vance County Chapter of M.A.D.D. Karen Callahan, a local M.A.D.D. organizer, forwarded the minutes of the January 23, 2018 meeting to WIZS News. The secretary is James Baines. The minutes read as follows: January meeting was called by...
Henderson City Council Boards and Commissions Meeting Feb 1, 2018
In a press release, Esther McCrackin, City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC, informed local media: The Boards and Commissions Committee of the Henderson City Council will meet on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the large conference room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to consider...
Granville County Crime Stoppers Jan 31, 2018
TO: News Media FROM: Granville County Crime Stoppers DATE: January 31st, 2018 SUBJECT: BREAK & ENTERING/LARCENY/CRIMINAL DAMAGE On Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Sam Moss Hayes Rd, Oxford, NC and forced entry, which caused criminal property damage. Several pieces of jewelry...
Granville Academy: A NEW CHOICE in Learning
For Immediate Release: Granville Academy: Granville County Public Schools’ Flexible Learning Opportunity The Granville County Public School (GCPS) system is exploring interest in a NEW choice for families: Granville Academy. Granville Academy is a program that would serve students in grades K-12 with flexible schedules and blended learning models. Blended learning utilizes online, blended, and...
OPS Swim off to Regionals
— picture and text submitted by Rick Kenner, M.A.A.Ed., Athletic Director OPS The Oxford Preparatory School swim team finished its regular season on Friday, January 26th on a high note with the OPS Men winning the conference championship. The OPS team is now preparing to go to the 1A East Regional meet on Saturday, Jan...
