Entries by WIZS Staff

Polar Plunge Participants Will be ‘Freezin’ For A Reason’ Next Weekend

-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Vance County Special Olympics 2019 Polar Plunge will be held at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. that morning; jump begins at 10:30 a.m. Inclement weather date will be Saturday, February 9, […]

Granville Vendors Invited to Participate in Upcoming Bridal Tour & Show

-Press Release, County of Granville Granville County vendors are invited to participate in the 2019 “Brides on Wheels” Bridal Tour and Vendor Show, scheduled for April 14. Brides planning a 2019-2020 wedding will be taking a scenic tour on the “Bridal Bus” to learn more about wedding locations and resources available to help plan the […]

Informational Meeting on NC Pre-K Application to be Held Jan. 29

-Information courtesy the Vance County Schools’ Facebook page An information meeting on how to complete the NC Pre-K site selection application will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Vance County Schools Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. All interested officials from child care facilities are encouraged […]

Local Youth Invited to Showcase Their Talents in D.R.E.A.M. Show

-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The 2019 D.R.E.A.M.(Diverse Roles in Entertainment Arts and Music) Talent Showcase is open to children and teenagers interested in showcasing their talent in drama, dance, musical instruments and singing. The talent show will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 6 […]

‘Know It, Control It’ to Help Warren Residents Manage Blood Pressure

-Information courtesy the NC Cooperative Extension – Warren County Center NC Cooperative Extension-Warren County is offering a new high blood pressure management program for adults created by the Community and Clinical Connections for Prevention and Health Branch of the North Carolina Division of Public Health. “Know It, Control It” is a community-based blood pressure management […]

Davis, of Hamilton St. in Henderson, Arrested on Numerous Drug Charges

Press Release – Henderson Police Department On January 23, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 221 Hamilton St. in Henderson, NC. During the execution of the search warrant over 30 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution, cocaine, […]

Granville Co. Social Services Accepting Applications for Energy Assistance

-Press Release, County of Granville The Granville County Department of Social Services is currently accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Applications will be taken through March 31, 2019, or until funds are exhausted. This program provides assistance to local residents for payment of their heating bills. To be eligible, applicants must meet […]

Vance Co. Early College High School Now Accepting Applications for 2019-2020

-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Early College High School is now accepting applications from students for the 2019-2020 school year. The deadline for receiving the applications is Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 3 p.m. Applications are available on the Early College and Vance County Schools websites or they can be picked up from […]

Granville Co. Board Calls Special Meeting on Broadband RFPs

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Granville County Board of Commissioners NOTICE of SPECIAL MEETING All interested persons please take notice that the Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center located at 4185 Highway 15 South, […]

Reminder: Vance Co. Board to Hold Work Session on Fire Restructuring – Jan. 23

Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the commissioners’ conference room.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss fire restructuring. The work session is open to the public; however, […]