Entries by WIZS Staff

Reminder: Downtown Oxford Trick-or-Treating & Movie Night

Information courtesy the City of Oxford website  Downtown Oxford Trick or Treating will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2018, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with city-wide Trick or Treating from 5:30 to 8 p.m. From 5:30 to 6 p.m. there will be a Glow Party with glowing items in the City Hall Auditorium. The movie “Coco” […]

VGCC Honors 10 In Emergency Medical Tech-Paramedic Program

-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College honored 10 students who completed the college’s Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program in August. The graduates included Kaylee Bradsher of Roxboro, Joseph Carpunky of Henderson, Reginald Collins of Henderson, Paul Currin of Norlina, Lawrence Green of Wake Forest, Kaylelynn Grindstaff of Louisburg, William Holder of Roxboro, Abigail Milton […]

Henderson Police/Fire Depts. to Face Off in Basketball Championship Event

-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The City of Henderson will sponsor a Domestic Violence Basketball Game event on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The first game will begin at 6 p.m. […]

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. […]