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Granville County: Compost Bins & Kitchen Caddies Now Available
-Press Release, Granville County Government “Reduce – Reuse – Recycle” comes to mind when most everyone sees the “recycle” symbol, but it also has another message and meaning that goes deeper, “Collection – Processing – Utilization.” This can be accomplished by composting in three easy steps: 1) collect food scraps or residuals, along with leaves...
Local Author Opens Book & Gift Store in Downtown Henderson
Angie Ellington, local author and owner of the recently opened Calico Paw Books & Gifts in downtown Henderson, was the guest of honor on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program. Located at 131 S. Garnett St. across from the former Wildflower Café building, the independent book store held its grand opening on Friday, April...
Hurricane Preparedness Week: High Winds & Insurance Coverage
-Information courtesy Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations THIS WEEK IS NORTH CAROLINA’S HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK All week long, the National Weather Service will issue informative messages to help you prepare for the hurricane season. Today’s topics include high winds and secure an insurance check-up. High Winds The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale classifies hurricanes into five categories...
Battling Cancer: Pancake Supper Benefiting Teresa & Cameron Fuqua
The City of Henderson Operations Center, 900 South Beckford Dr. in Henderson, will be the site of a pancake dinner on Friday, May 24, 2019, from 4 until 7 p.m. Plates are $7 for all-you-can-eat. All proceeds benefit Teresa and Cameron Fuqua, a mother-son team battling cancer. Thanks for your support! (This is not a...
Bypass of Untreated Wastewater Enters Red Bud Creek
-Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC Bypass of Untreated Wastewater The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 2,100 gallons of untreated water on May 3, 2019, due to grease in the sewer main. This occurred on the Henderson Country Club golf course. The overflow entered Red Bud Creek. North Carolina...
Granville Chamber to Host 5th Annual Member Appreciation Picnic
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce will host their 5th annual Member Appreciation Day picnic on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Granville Athletic Park (GAP), 4615 Belltown Rd in Oxford. This ambassador-sponsored event is held in appreciation...
New Horizons Baptist to Host BBQ Chicken Plate Sale
-Information courtesy Cam Ford, Pastor, New Horizons Baptist Church New Horizons Baptist Church will host a BBQ Chicken Plate sale at the church on Friday, May 31, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Plates are $8 and will be available for pick up at the church (corner of Hwy 15 N and Sterl Carrington...
It’s North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week. Are You Ready?
-Information courtesy Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 of each year and ends on November 30. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can...
