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HPD: Forced Entry at Deer Crossing Court; Resident Injured
-Press Release, Henderson Police Department On Saturday the 27th of April 2019, around 10:45 p.m., four individuals forced entry to the residence of Adrian Burwell (40) and Rageane Watson (24) at 1422 Deer Crossing Court. Once inside, the suspects searched the residence. It was reported that nothing was taken from the residence. During the apparent...
National Day of Prayer Activities Planned for Vance Co.
The National Day of Prayer is this Thursday, May 2, 2019. Four local prayer services are scheduled for noon – at City Hall on Rose Avenue, the Vance County Courthouse in downtown Henderson, the ACTS house across from The Daily Dispatch and at the flagpole at Maria Parham Health on Ruin Creek Road. WIZS will...
Duke Energy Releases 13th Annual Sustainability Report
-Press release and additional information courtesy Tanya Evans, District Manager, Duke Energy We are pleased to share Duke Energy’s latest Sustainability Report, which highlights how the company is charting a path to a cleaner, smarter energy future for customers. Released this morning, the report shows a company continuing to shift from coal to natural gas...
Watkins Vol. Fire Dept. to Hold BBQ Chicken/Pork Fundraiser – Fri., May 3
-Information and flyer courtesy Watkins Volunteer Fire Dept. The Watkins Volunteer Fire Department will hold a BBQ Chicken and Pork Fundraiser on Friday, May 3, 2019, starting at 11 a.m. Chicken or BBQ Pork Plate* – $8 Chicken/BBQ Pork Combo Plate* – $12 1-pound BBQ Pork – $8 *Plates come with boiled potatoes, slaw, bread...
Ten Local Authors Scheduled for Thornton Library Meet & Greet
-Press Release, Granville County Government Ten local authors will be featured at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford for an open “meet and greet.” Scheduled for 1 until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the “Local Author Showcase” offers an opportunity to meet writers of a wide assortment of genres. On site will be...
News 04/30/19
WIZS 1450AM / 100.1 FM NEWS – 8A, 12 NOON, 5P; M-F Henderson Police Department Press Release, Shooting Victim National Day of Prayer services in Vance County, Thursday, May 2 Embrace Henderson Spectacular, May 4, 11a to 3p at Saddlerock Farm Henderson Rec Players Announce Summer Show Auditions Relay for Life Plant Sale, Saturday, May...
Local Chambers, VGCC to Host 2019 Small Business Luncheon
-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s March/April 2019 Focus newsletter The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Franklin, Granville and Warren County Chambers and the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center, will host the 2019 Small Business Luncheon in a collaborative effort again this year. The event will be held at Henderson Country...
Henderson Rec Players Announces Summer Show Auditions
-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center The Henderson Rec Players, now under the umbrella of the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center, announces its summer show auditions will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019. Auditions begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at First Baptist Church of Henderson – 205 W. Winder St. (across...
16th Year of ‘Alive After Five’ Events to Kick Off Thurs., May 23
— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s 16th year of Alive After Five events will begin Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. in Oxford’s downtown parking lot at Littlejohn and Gilliam Streets. This year’s entertainers will be a band which began in...
Oak Level UCC to Hold Annual Usher’s Program – Sun., May 5
-Information courtesy Katrina Reid, Oak Level United Church of Christ Oak Level United Church of Christ announces their annual Usher’s Program will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019, beginning at 3 p.m. The usher board invites all ushers to come fellowship in uniform. Speaker will be Rev. Charles Burwell of Big Ruin Creek Baptist...
