Entries by WIZS Staff

St. John Baptist Church to Celebrate Ministry of Music, Sun. July 15

-Information courtesy Georgette G. Yarborough-Stevenson, St. John Baptist Church St. John Baptist Church, Middleburg, NC will be celebrating our Ministry of Music, Bro. Ernest Owen Anniversary Program on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at 3 p.m. Appearing on the program will be Big Ruin Creek Gospel Choir, The Firm Believers, Concord Male Choir, Gospel Messengers, Sandy […]

Registration Underway for Rebuilding Hope’s Annual Kids’ Construction Camp

-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope Registration is underway for Rebuilding Hope’s annual Kids’ Construction Camp. The camp is for youths who are entering third through sixth grades and who want to begin learning basic construction skills. The registration form for the Aug. 6 – 8 camp is online at www.rebuildinghopeinc.org. Forms are also available at Rebuilding […]

Garrison Provides Comparisons of the State’s Proposed Vs. Adopted Budget

-Information courtesy the June 2018 newsletter of Rep. Terry E. Garrison (Dem) SB 99 or the Appropriations Act of 2018 is the adjusted budget for the State of North Carolina. Every biennium, the General Assembly produces a budget for all North Carolina department divisions. The budget is a document that reflects the authorized expenditures for […]

Oxford Police Dept. to Host ‘Coffee With a Cop’

-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website On Thursday, July 12, 2018, officers from the Oxford Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 9 a.m. at McDonald’s, 106 East […]

Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Ribbon-Cuttings

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Law Office of Dysart Willis, 1108 Dabney Drive, Henderson, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 4 p.m. Home Decorator Shoppe, 521 Dabney Drive, Henderson, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 10 a.m. […]

Burglary/Vandalism/Larceny on Gooch’s Mill Rd and NC Hwy 56

-Press Release, Granville County Crime Stoppers On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon the private property of a residence located off Gooch’s Mill Road, Oxford, NC and criminally removed a Down to Earth utility trailer, black in color, from the yard. Also, a Simplicity Zero Turn lawn mower, red […]

Fox Tests Positive for Rabies in Vance Co.

-Information courtesy the Vance County Animal Shelter Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on July 2, 2018, in reference to a possibly rabid fox on Willie Currin Rd, off of Gun Club Rd, in Henderson. The fox was sent off for testing and has tested positive for rabies. At this time, Animal Services is […]

Eat Fresh, Shop Local at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market This Weekend

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market When you buy fresh and local produce at your Vance County Regional Farmers Market, you are supporting local food systems and promoting sustainable agriculture by connecting community consumers to fresh, locally grown and produced foods. This strengthens our local economy. Your local farmers market […]

Henderson City Council’s July Meeting to Include Public Hearing on Annexation

-Public Notice, courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson The Henderson City Council is scheduled to hold their regular meeting on Monday, July 9, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Agenda items include: 1. Holding A Public Hearing on the Question of Annexation, […]