Entries by WIZS Staff

F-G-V Smart Start Seeking Sponsors for 9th Annual Ducky Derby Fundraiser

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc. will hold its 9th annual Ducky Derby fundraiser in downtown Henderson on Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m. Garnett Street will be filled with a river of rubber ducks and a fun time for everyone. Tickets will be sold […]

Man Sentenced for Pretending to be U.S. Army General

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that CHRISTIAN GERALD DESGROUX, age 58, of Raleigh, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle to 6 months imprisonment followed by 1 year of supervised release. On June 26, 2018, DESGROUX pled […]

U.S. Attorney’s Office to Hold Press Conference on ‘Operation Nor’easter’ Indictment

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice WHEN: Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 11 a.m. WHERE: Pasquotank County Public Safety Building, 200 East Colonial Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 The United States Attorney’s Office announces a press conference to discuss the indictment of 12 defendants on narcotic distribution and gun charges in a coordinated warrant enforcement […]

Henderson Rotary Club Yard Sale to Last Until ‘There is Nothing Left’

-Information courtesy the Henderson Rotary Club The Henderson Rotary Club will hold a yard sale on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 7 a.m. until “there is nothing left.” The yard sale will be held in the old Rose Gin & Supply Co. beside Rose Oil Company on US-158 Bypass, Henderson. Money raised will benefit local […]

July’s Volunteer Spotlight Shines Bright on Fern Ellington

-Information posted, with permission, from the Rebuilding Hope, Inc. July 2018 newsletter After 38 years in banking, Fern Ellington offered her considerable skills to Rebuilding Hope, Inc. (RHI). Today, she volunteers two days a week in the office where she posts information about donations and accounts payable into a computerized bookkeeping system. With 22 years […]

Farmers Market Site of Second Thurs. Food Distribution, Aug. 9

-Information courtesy Betty Boyd The Second Thursday Food Distribution will be held at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market off Beckford Drive, Henderson, on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This is a partnership of St. James Missionary Baptist Church and First Baptist Church offered to supplement the food resources of Vance […]

Vance Co. Fire Commission to Meet Wed., August 1

-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to the Board, Vance County Please be informed that the Vance County Fire Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.

Diaper Drive for Granville County Senior Services Center

— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Rogers Property Management has proudly teamed up with Creedmoor’s Fidelity Bank and Creedmoor’s Women-In-Network Chapter to support the Seniors in Granville County. A donation box has been set up at the Fidelity Bank, 2538 E Lyon Station Road in Creedmoor for adult diapers and Ensure/Boost. The drive is running […]

Operation ‘Tip Line’ Nets 10 Arrests on Felony Drug-Related Charges

-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff On July 27, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team concluded Operation “Tip Line” with the arrests of 10 individuals on 62 felony drug-related charges. This operation and arrests were the direct result of information provided by the citizens of Franklin […]

NBA Star Phil Ford Speaks at Central Baptist Church

-Information and photo courtesy Central Baptist Church Former UNC and NBA star Phil Ford recently spoke at the closing program of the week-long Vacation Bible School at Central Baptist Church, 2574 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson. Vacation Bible School was held July 23-27. Ford encouraged students to study their Bibles and attend church. Following the talk, […]