Entries by WIZS Staff

Kittrell Community Watch Group to Meet This Thurs., June 20

-Information courtesy Edward K. Woodlief, Kittrell Community Watch The Kittrell Community Watch will meet Thursday, June 20, 2019, @ 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Rd, (US Highway #1 business) Kittrell, NC. Guest speaker will be Frankie Nobles, Vance County Chief Animal Control Officer. All are welcome […]

Vendor Applications, Sponsorships Available for Upcoming BBQ Competition

-Press Release, Helping All People Excel (HAPE) Mark your calendars and get ready for the Tri County BBQ Competition on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the Kerr Lake Country Club, hosted by Helping All People Excel – HAPE, a 501c3. This fun-filled, family-friendly event will feature 10 – 15 teams competing in the BBQ Competition, along with vendors, raffles […]

Man Shot in Altercation 06/15/19; Suspect Being Sought

— statement from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow The Henderson Police Department has active a Felony AWDWIKISI (Assault With a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury) warrant for Rodriekgus Terelle Johnson, 33. Saturday at approximately 10:49 a.m., Rodriekgus Johnson shot Robert Lee Miles, Jr, 28, during an altercation near the intersection […]

Three Vance Co. Educators Named to Opportunity Culture Fellows Cohort

-Press Release, Public Impact Public Impact announces with pleasure our fifth cohort of Opportunity Culture Fellows. This year’s 15 fellows are Opportunity Culture multi-classroom leaders and principals who have achieved strong results and been leaders in their schools and districts. Fellows provide support to their cohort, take one another’s ideas back to their schools, write columns about […]

Reminder: VCRFM’s Memorial Garden Dedication Scheduled for June 12

-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Join the Extension Master Gardener volunteers for a drop-in celebration of the official opening and dedication of the Memorial Garden at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. This event will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The garden […]

Oxford Commissioners to Consider Adopting Budget at June Meeting

-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Agenda items include: June Yard of the Month – Keith & Lynn Cox – 219 Hillcrest Drive. Presentation […]

Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Youth Fast-Track Summer Swim Lessons

-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will offer morning fast-track swim lessons at the Aycock Recreation Center for youth ages 6 months – 13 years old. Lessons will be held on June 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27. The fee for the series […]

Granville Board of Ed. to Hold Interviews for Vacant District 1 Seat

-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the vacant District 1 seat on the Board of Education on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.

Henderson City Council to Consider Adopting FY 19-20 Budget – June 10

-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC The Henderson City Council will hold their regular meeting on Monday, June 10, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. in the R.G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, NC. Agenda items include: Consideration of Approval […]