Entries by WIZS Staff

CALEA Assessors To Review N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement for National Accreditation

-Press Release, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will be visiting the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch of the State Bureau of Investigation on Tues., Nov. 13, to inspect aspects of the agency’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support […]

Triumphant Quartet to Perform at McGregor Hall with Opening Act Unashamed

-Information courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center website Gospel music performers Triumphant Quartet will perform at McGregor Hall on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. This performance is part of the JOY! Series. Special opening act by Vance County’s Unashamed. The one consistent thing about life is change. […]

Reminder: Trick or Treat in Downtown Henderson This Wed., Oct. 31

-Information courtesy Henderson’s Downtown Development website Businesses in downtown Henderson will be offering Trick or Treat on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Garnett Street will be closed for traffic from 4 to 6 p.m. Downtown businesses give out free candy to costumed children 12 and under during the event. Participating business will have […]

Granville Co. Board of Education to Hold Special Meetings – Oct. 29 & 30

-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will hold special meetings on the following dates: Monday, October 29 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting will be to review school improvement plans and district data, and a closed session for the purpose of […]

Minority-Owned Business Luncheon to Provide Grant/Loan, Permitting Info.

-Information courtesy the Henderson Downtown Development website A minority-owned business luncheon will be held at Rebuild Communities Resource Center, 117 Church St., Henderson on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. Topics include grant & low-interest loan information, permitting process information and an incentive program. Register for free by clicking here or call (252) 820-9785. […]

Franklin County to Celebrate Veterans in Annual Celebration

-Press Release, Franklin County The spotlight will focus on local veterans on Monday, November 12, 2018, as Franklin County conducts its annual Veteran’s Day Program at the Louisburg National Guard Armory, located at 600 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC. The official program will begin at 11 a.m. Guest Speaker for the event will be Ret. […]

Rebuilding Hope Looking For Helping Hands With Backlog of Requests

-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.  Churches, do you have groups who can lend a hand and help Rebuilding Hope build wheelchair ramps? Your participation would help reduce a backlog of more than 30 requests – and help us all reach our communities for Christ. Here are answers to some questions you might have: What preparations […]

Unload Old, Unwanted Items at Oxford’s Fall Clean Out Event

-Information and flyer courtesy the City of Oxford website The 2018 Fall Clean Out Recycle and Collection event will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Granville Co. Convention & Expo Center, 4185 US Hwy 15, Oxford. An extensive list of items will be available for recycling or […]

Vance Co. Water Committee to Discuss Phase 1B of Water System

-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners Please be informed that the county’s water committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Taylor) is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 4 p.m. in the administrative conference room – 122 Young Street, Henderson.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Phase […]

H-V Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Business After Hours

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Join the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours event at Concordia Care Health and Rehabilitation (formerly Guardian Care), 280 Beckford Drive, Henderson. The event will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 5:15 – 7 p.m.