Entries by John C. Rose

Petco Provides $10k More for Vance Animals

The Petco Foundation awarded Vance County Animal Services $10,000 in early March. The Save Pet Lives Grant will be used for just that, lifesaving efforts of pets in Vance County. Chief of Vance County Animal Services Frankie Nobles said in a press release, “These funds will help save lives of animals at the Vance County […]

Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Henderson, NC

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Henderson, NC. Congratulations to Finance Director Joey Fuqua and the City staff including City Manager Terrell Blackmon. The City’s annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June […]

Perhaps Your Old Appliance is Someone’s New Appliance

Rebuilding Hope accepts some used appliances that are in good working order. The appliances include washers and dryers, refrigerators and electric stoves. Appliances that require repairs cannot be accepted. Rebuilding Hope does accept used furniture and cannot accept household goods or clothing. Rebuilding Hope is located at 414 Raleigh Rd in Henderson and can be […]

Sheriff Brame to Speak at Local Community Watch Meeting Jan. 17

West End Community Watch will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the fellowship hall of West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive. The speaker will be Sheriff Curtis Brame of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Claire Catherwood, who submitted this information to WIZS said […]

First Baptist Church Celebration Friday

— submitted by Dr. Ron Cava, pastor FBC The First Baptist Church is hosting an Epiphany Celebration commemorating the journey of the Magi to find Jesus and our daily need to know and worship Christ. The church property at 202 W. Winder Street will be circled by luminaries and live carillon music will play from […]