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DeGrandcourt Wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Opener on Kerr Lake
-Press Release, FLW Fishing Boater R.J. DeGrandcourt of Clarksville, Virginia, caught five bass Saturday weighing 18 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Shenandoah Division opener on Kerr Lake. For his catch, DeGrandcourt took home $2,585. According to post-tournament reports, DeGrandcourt caught his bass fishing flats on the upper...
Spring Fest, 5K Run to Offer Something for Everyone in Downtown Warrenton
-Information and flyer courtesy the Town of Warrenton, NC’s Facebook page The Warrenton Revitalization Committee presents the annual Spring Fest to be held in the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Warrenton on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Crafts, artisans, exhibits, food, music, fresh local vegetables and more will be available to the public from 10 a.m...
YMCA to Sponsor ‘Girls on the Run’ 5K in Downtown Oxford
The Henderson Family YMCA is sponsoring a “Girls on the Run Northern NC” Spring 5K on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in downtown Oxford. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. Open registration is available now through May 3; race day registration will also be available on May 4. Registration is $15 for children and $25 for...
Rebuilding Hope to Hold BBQ Chicken Fundraiser – Fri., April 26
-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. The grills heat up on Friday, April 26, 2019, as RHI prepares for the 12th consecutive year of its spring barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser. The $7-a-plate dinners will be cooked and served at 414 Raleigh Road, the location of RHI’s office and warehouse in the former Coca-Cola building. You’re invited...
Seats Still Available for Granville Libraries’ ‘GSK Science in the Summer’
-Press Release, Granville County Government The Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford and the South Branch Library in Creedmoor will host GlaxoSmithKline’s “Science in the Summer,” a fun and free North Carolina education initiative that helps children “grow into science.” Through classes held at public libraries and in community-based centers all over North Carolina, “Science...
Elvis Tribute Band to Entertain at Louisburg College; Proceeds to Benefit Lions Club
-Information courtesy Monty Riggs, Louisburg Lions Club The Louisburg Lions Club is hosting Stephen Freeman, an award-winning Elvis tribute artist, and the Echoes of a Legend Show Band at Louisburg College’s Norris Theater on Friday, April 26, 2019. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $15 and may be purchased...
‘Bass for Cash’ Fishing Tournament to Benefit Local Boys & Girls Club
Dennis Jarvis, vice chair of the Vance County Advisory Council of the Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina, was the guest of honor on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program. Jarvis announced the club’s upcoming 12th Annual “Bass for Cash” Fishing Tournament to be held on Kerr Lake Saturday, April 20...
Vance Co. Schools Named a 2019 District of Distinction
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools has been named a 2019 District of Distinction by the National Beta Club for offering the academic recognition membership to students in all eligible schools in the school district. In making the award announcement, National Beta officials praised the efforts of Superintendent Anthony Jackson, school chapter sponsors...
Granville Tourism to Host Vendor Show/Limo-Style ‘Brides on Wheels” Tour
-Press Release, Granville County Government Brides planning a 2019-2020 wedding in Granville County will be taking a scenic tour on the “Bridal Bus” to learn more about wedding locations and resources available to help plan the “perfect” event. The day includes a stop at four local wedding/reception venues, as well as early access to a...
