Entries by WIZS Staff

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, […]

Oxford Board of Commissioners Meeting – Tues., July 10

-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Among the agenda items: Recognition – July Yard of the Month – Powell Fox Recognition – Gil Richardson […]

Clarion Inn & Penn’s Bar & Grill to Host Business After Hours/Open House

— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Clarion Inn & Penn’s Bar & Grill, 913 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, Oxford, will host a Business After Hours/Open House event on Friday, July 13, 2018, from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the Granville Co. […]

Terry Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that CHARLIE O’BRYANT TERRY, 33, of Henderson, North Carolina was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt to 240 months imprisonment, 24 months on a revocation of supervised release followed by 3 years’ supervised release after the term […]

Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime to Promote Community Safety

-Information courtesy Sgt. Marti Stewart, Henderson Police Department Mark your calendars for the annual Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime to be held Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 5 – 8 p.m. on Breckenridge Street, downtown Henderson, at the Henderson Police Department. Hotdogs and event cups will be available while supplies last. There will be presentations and […]

Garrison Provides Updates on Recent NC General Assembly Session

-Information courtesy the June 2018 newsletter of Rep. Terry E. Garrison The 2018 session of the NC General Assembly convened on May 16 and adjourned on June 29. The General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene on November 27, 2018. This short session of the NC General Assembly included adjustments to the 2017-19 Biennium Budget and passage […]

Families Living Violence Free to Offer Domestic Violence 101 Courses

-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free Register today for Domestic Violence 101 Domestic Violence 101 is a six-week course with a new class beginning Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m. at the office of Families Living Violence Free, 125 […]

Still Plenty of Upcoming Fourth of July Events to Enjoy!

WIZS wishes you and your family a very happy and SAFE July 4th holiday! Tuesday, July 3 – The City of Creedmoor and Town of Butner will host a “spectacular” fireworks display at Lake Holt, located at 1200 Old Highway 75 in Butner, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 […]

Masonic Home for Children at Oxford to Hold Annual Public Service Appreciation Day

-Information courtesy Gene Purvis, Vocational Counselor, Masonic Home for Children at Oxford The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College St., Oxford, will hold its 6th Annual Public Service Appreciation Day on Friday, July 13, 2018. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public service workers who received invitations to the event […]