Entries by WIZS Staff

First ‘Meet Me in the Street’ of 2019 Set for May 16

-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s March/April 2019 Focus newsletter The 2019 “Meet Me in the Street” series begins with a Thursday, May 16 concert featuring The Castaways. This year’s concert events are presented to the local community by Presenting Sponsor NC Towing & Recovery. Bring the kids out to enjoy the Kids Zone […]

Perry Memorial Library Closed Through the Weekend

-Information courtesy Perry Memorial Library’s website The Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St. in downtown Henderson, will be closed through Sunday, April 28, 2019 for painting. The library will reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, April 29. And stay tuned because next week Patti McAnally, director of Perry Memorial Library will join WIZS on […]

NCDA&CS: Recent Uptick in Use of Credit Card Skimmers at NC Gas Pumps

-Press Release, NCDA&CS As the weather turns warmer and many North Carolinians make travel plans for the summer months, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Standards Division is offering a few tips on how to stay safe at the pump after a recent uptick in credit card skimmers have been found. In […]

Franklin Co. Public Input Survey Results to Aid in Development Plan

-Information courtesy the County of Franklin ATTENTION: This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Franklin County. The County is working to complete a Comprehensive Development Plan in order to guide future growth and development over the next twenty years. Please fill out this online survey and give us your opinions about community […]

Granville Board of Ed. to Consider 2019-20 Budget in Mon. Work Session

-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a Financial Work Session on Monday, April 29, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina for the Board’s consideration of the 2019-2020 budget proposal. […]

Vance Co. Schools Honors Over 275 Volunteers/Business Partners

-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools honored the over 275 school volunteers and business partners who are involved in supporting our 15 public schools for the 2018-2019 school year at the annual Volunteer/Business Partner Recognition Reception held on April 24. The event was held at the Henderson Country Club.  During the event, Jack […]

RV/Cabin or Day Use Upgrades? Kerr Lake Park Watch Wants Your Opinion!

-Information courtesy the Kerr Lake Park Watch’s Facebook page Kerr Lake Park Watch is working on updating priorities for the seven NC State Recreation Areas on Kerr Lake – Kimball Point, County Line, Bullocksville, Satterwhite Point (JC Cooper), Nutbush, Hibernia and Henderson Point. (NORTH CAROLINA PARKS ONLY, we will poll on VA & US Army […]

Franklin Co. Schools Closed for Students Wed., May 1

-Information courtesy Franklin County Schools On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, educators from across the state will be participating in a rally at the General Assembly in support of improvement of classroom opportunities for students and improved working conditions for teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other staff who play a critical role in supporting our […]

Vance Co. Schools: May 1 Declared Student Holiday, Optional Teacher Workday

-Press Release, Vance County Schools After consultation with school system leadership and the Vance County Board of Education, Superintendent Anthony Jackson has recommended, and the Board of Education has approved, a change in our school calendar to accommodate the N.C. Association of Educators’ Rally for Public Education planned for Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Raleigh. […]