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Walt Bowen Talks Fishing on Kerr Lake
Walt Bowen, a name often associated with Kerr Lake fishing, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the lake’s vast potential and to provide a fishing “tall tale” or two. Bowen, a Henderson native and retired IT executive for Sara Lee and Hanes, said he and his son started fishing on...
Grace Ministries to Offer FREE Soup, Sandwich & Prayer Event
Grace Ministries is offering FREE soup, sandwich and a prayer on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the food is gone. The giveaway will be held at the old Century Link building at 855 Burr Street in Henderson, NC (enter from Crozier Street). For more information, call Bobby at (252) 432-7124...
Granville Chamber Announces 2019 ‘Alive After Five’ Dates
— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Board of Directors of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce information for our three 2019 events. Beginning Thursday, May 23 in downtown Oxford’s parking lot between Main and Gilliam Streets, the first Alive After Five will feature “THE...
Larceny of Chainsaws, TV on Granville Co. Crime Stoppers’ Radar
-Information courtesy Granville Co. Crime Stoppers Approximately 2 – 4 weeks prior to February 24, 2019, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Range Road, Rougemont, NC and criminally removed one (1) Husqvarna 350 chainsaw, (1) Husqvarna 231 chainsaw, (1) Husqvarna 150 backpack leaf blower (with an...
Gillburg UMC to Hold Community-Wide Turkey Dinner Fundraiser
-Information courtesy Jennifer Sawyer, Pastor, Gillburg UMC Gillburg United Methodist Church will hold a community-wide Turkey Dinner fundraiser on Friday, March 15, 2019, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 4813 NC 39 in Henderson, NC. Dinner includes turkey with all the trimmings for $7 per plate! Dine in or take out. Proceeds...
Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist to Present ‘Heavenly Choir’ Play
-Information and flyer courtesy Davis Chapel MBC Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will present the play “Heavenly Choir” on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 5 p.m. The church is located at 742 North Chestnut St. in Henderson, NC. The church is expecting a full house. Seating will be on a first come, first seated until...
Animal Shelter to Hold Dog Walk for Veterans & First Responders
Mark Ferri, veteran and Vance County Animal Shelter volunteer, was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the shelter’s upcoming Veterans Dog Walk event. The event – Paws, Tails and Boots – will be held at the shelter, located at 1243 Brodie Rd. in Henderson, on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 9:15...
Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comix to Offer a Doggone Good Time at McGregor Hall
-Information and photo courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 2 p.m. Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines are coming to tickle your funny bone! A Ringling Brothers Clown College graduate, Johnny Peers...
