Entries by WIZS Staff

Warren County to Hold Community Input Event for Future Community Center

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Warren County will hold a public engagement event on Friday, September 13th, from 6-8 pm on the Warren County Courthouse Square in downtown Warrenton. The goal of this event is to seek input on what residents would like to see in a future community center. This floating event will take place during the 2024 Warren […]

TownTalk: McGregor Live! Series

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When the lights dim this Saturday night at McGregor Hall, the audience can expect to be wowed – the Traveling Salvation Show has come to town! It’s the first in the 2024-25 McGregor Live! series, which features some top touring companies mixed with local talent taking the stage to entertain audiences into the fall, winter […]

Bull Breeding Soundness Clinic

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There are a few slots left for the upcoming Bull Breeding Soundness Clinic that will take place Friday, Oct. 18 at the Granville County Livestock Arena in Oxford. Contact Kim Woods at 919.603.1350 or Matthew Place at 919.495.2230 to reserve a time slot. The breeding soundness exam is hosted by the cooperative extension services in […]

Granville County Shooting Suspect

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UPDATE 09/06/24: The GCSO has confirmed that the suspect (Andre Stephon Jones) was taken into custody without incident on September 6. ************************** The Granville County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday evening. The suspect, 45-year-old Andre Stephon Jones, is assumed to be armed and dangerous, according […]

Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Chicken Plate Fundraiser Sept. 27

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It’s not too soon to be thinking about the fall barbecued chicken fundraiser at Rebuilding Hope, Inc. – circle Friday, Sept. 27 on the calendar and make plans to head over to eat in or pick up to-go plates. The $10-a-plate dinners will be cooked and served from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 414 […]

The Local Skinny! Brick Power Team Hosts Weight Lifting Event

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  The Brick Power Team is hosting a “Beast On The Bench” power lifting meet next month, and it’s power lifting with a purpose – raising money to help two local women who have helped so many in the community. Harry Orr, executive director of the Brick Power Team, said every penny raised at the […]

September Is Emergency Preparedness Month

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September is National Preparedness Month and Gov. Roy Cooper along with state emergency management officials are urging North Carolinians to review and update their emergency plans and supply kits. “Recent events like Tropical Storm Debby that caused damage in our state highlight the importance of being prepared,” said Cooper. “It’s not a matter of if, […]