Entries by WIZS Staff

Local Businesses Asked To Help Fill Welcome Bags For New Teachers

More than 100 new teachers are expected to be in classrooms all across Vance County when August arrives, and the Education Committee of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce wants to welcome them with promotional items donated by local businesses. In fact, 130 new teachers will receive Welcome Bags, which Chamber officials hope will be FILLED […]

Filing Period Ends July 1 For Vance Soil & Water Conservation District Seat

The filing period for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor began on Monday, June 13 at 12 noon and will end at 12 noon on Friday, July 1, according to local elections officials. Vance County Elections Director Melody Vaughan said prospective candidates must be 21 years old by Election Day in November – Nov. 8, […]

Vaccines for Children Ages 6 Months to Under 5 Years Will Be Available June 20

— NCDHHS Press Release — Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is available in North Carolina following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) emergency use authorization […]

240 VCS Seniors Turn Tassels During Recent Graduation Exercises

Vance County Schools has been in graduation mode for the last couple of weeks and announced Thursday that 240 seniors in four schools have received their high school diplomas. Graduation exercises began on the morning of May 25, with Vance County High School; Vance County Early College High School graduated later that evening at the […]

Oxford Designated As Affiliate Main Street America Program

-information courtesy of the City of Oxford The City of Oxford and the Downtown Oxford Economic Development Commission have been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Affiliate programs to recognize their commitment to creating meaningful improvements to their […]

Kittrell Man Faces Assault Charges In Weekend Incident

A Kittrell man is in jail facing assault charges following a weekend incident that left one man injured, according to Henderson Police. On Saturday, June 11, about 4 p.m., Henderson police officers were called to 715 E. Andrews Ave. in response to an assault, according to Capt. C. Ball. Officers found Brandon Allen, 31, at […]

Author Talk Saturday Morning At Perry Library

  North Carolina author Adrienne Barr will be at the Perry Memorial Library on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. to discuss her new book, Dancing with Butterflies: Discovering Mindfulness Through Breathing. Library Director Patti McAnally invites the community to come out and hear from the author about her book, which also is the featured book on […]

Volunteers Needed For Upcoming MedAssist OTC Medicine Distribution

MedAssist NC is planning a distribution event in Henderson tomorrow and is in desperate need of volunteers. The event will take place at the Salvation Army, 2292 Ross Mill Rd. Project Manager Lisa Szabo said a group from Durham was scheduled to provide volunteers but had to back out at the last minute because of […]

Spriggs Guest Speaker at VGCC Juneteenth Program June 17

Vance-Granville Community College will present an educational program Friday, June 17 as part of an observance of Juneteenth. Members of the public, as well as VGCC students, faculty and staff, are invited to attend the program, which begins at 12 noon in the VGCC Civic Center, located on the college’s main campus, according to a […]