Entries by WIZS Staff

Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15

-information courtesy of the American Red Cross Eastern North Carolina office, Raleigh, NC Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 9-15 and the American Red Cross said everybody needs to have a two-minute home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms in place to keep their homes and families safe from the nation’s most frequent disaster – […]

Junior Woman’s Club ‘Sip, Snap & Shop’ Event Oct. 30

  Join in the fun for “Sip, Snap & Shop” later this month as the Henderson Junior Woman’s Club brings the annual fall shopping spree to downtown Henderson. The event will be held from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30 at Southern Charm, according to Club President Amanda Ellis. There will be […]

City’s Leaf Collection “Season” Oct. 24-Jan. 20

City workers will begin the annual job of collecting those piles of fallen leaves and pine needles the week of October 24. Remember that residents could face a $75 charge to their sanitation bills if they pile loose leaves or pine straw at the curb before Oct. 24 or after the leaf collection season ends […]

North Henderson Baptist Hosts Fall Festival Oct. 29

North Henderson Baptist Church will host a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 29, featuring hay rides, a stew sale and fun games for all ages. The stew is $10 a quart and will be available for purchase during the festival, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, located at […]

State Board Of Elections Offers Reminders About Voter Registration Process

-information courtesy of the N.C. State Board of Elections Elections officials say the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election is next Friday, Oct. 14. Individuals who miss that deadline, however, may register and vote at the same time during the one-stop early voting period, which begins Oct. 20 and ends Nov. […]

Warren Parks and Rec To Offer Parents’ Night Out On Oct. 28

Warren County Parks and Recreation is hosting a parents’ night out on Friday, Oct. 28. Youth ages 6-12 will enjoy organized games, crafts, movie, and more at the Warren County Senior Center located at 435 W. Franklin St. in Warrenton. Pizza and drinks will be provided as dinner for the youth that attend. Registration is […]

“Operation Crash Reduction” Underway On State’s Roads Through This Weekend

– information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Transportation North Carolina law enforcement agencies will be encouraging motorists to slow down from Oct. 3-9, as part of a special speeding enforcement effort dubbed “Operation Crash Reduction.” “We have an epidemic of high-speed crashes occurring on roads in North Carolina, and that’s why agencies across the […]

Hispanic Heritage Festival Moved To Sunday, Oct. 9

The second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the area near the police department and library on Breckenridge Street. The event was moved from Saturday to Sunday because of a conflict with a previously scheduled event at McGregor Hall. Melissa Elliott, Henderson City […]

Oct. 14 Homecoming Challenge To Raise Money For VCPS Foundation

Whether your mascot was a Bulldog, a Viking or a Raider, if you graduated from a high school in Vance County, you’ll all be supporting the Vipers during the Alumni Homecoming Challenge. But rest assured, there will be opportunities for a little rivalry among alumni during the annual Homecoming game, which kicks off Oct. 14 […]