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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...
GCPS Looks to Punish Those Involved in Intolerable Acts at Jan 26 Game
According to a press release issued by Granville County Public Schools and Dr. Stan Winborn, Public Information Officer, the school system is working closely with law enforcement to investigate an incident this past Friday, January 26, 2018, at a Varsity Girls Basketball game. The press release provided to WIZS News is listed below in its...
Two Fatalities in Monday Evening Accident, Jan 29, 2018
According to the investigating Trooper with the North Carolina Highway Patrol, two people died in this accident early Monday evening. Norman Soloman, 67, of Warrenton and Jason Plummber, 47, of Middleburg. Both men were riding in a Buick passenger car. The two occupants of a Toyota were transported to Maria Parham with non-life threatening injuries. It...
Consolidation Conversations Well Underway for Vance Co. Middle and High Schools
By: Kelly Bondurant, Freelance Writer for Hire Community conversations regarding the potential consolidation of Henderson and Eaton-Johnson Middle Schools and Northern Vance and Southern Vance High Schools began last Thursday, January 25 and continue through the end of February. The Vance County Board of Education, Superintendent Anthony Jackson and school system staff are seeking community...
