Entries by WIZS Staff

Cokesbury Methodist Men to Hold 220 Seafood Fundraiser

-Information courtesy James Edwards, Cokesbury Methodist Church The Men’s Sunday School Class of the Cokesbury Methodist Church is holding a fundraiser at 220 Seafood Restaurant on Monday, June 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. $7.00 per plate. Eat in or take out. Dinner includes Fried Trout, French Fries, Cole Slaw and Hushpuppies. Drink included for […]

George C. Shaw Museum Open Monthly for Special Presentations

-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority The George C. Shaw Museum, African-American History in Your Community, is open monthly on the third Saturday from 1 – 5 p.m. and is located at 202 E. McClanahan Street in downtown Oxford. Upcoming presentations include: “The Life of Rev. Martin V. Marable of Granville County” on […]

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Now Open on Wednesdays!

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is now open on Wednesdays! You now have two days to shop at the Market – Wednesday & Saturday – 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Wednesdays, there will be produce vendors, craft vendors and a food truck serving breakfast. Location: Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson. (This […]

Upcoming Vance Co. Relay for Life Fundraising Events

-Information courtesy Cindy Robinson and Sandra Parham Upcoming weekend fundraisers for the 2018 Vance County Relay for Life Friday, June 8 – Plant Sale at Tractor Supply, 1733 Dabney Drive, Henderson, from 9 a.m. – until Saturday, June 9 – Spaghetti Supper and Quarter Auction at the Church of the Holy Innocents, 210 S. Chestnut St., Henderson. Doors […]

Henderson Lions Club to Meet Thurs., June 14

-Information courtesy Randy Oxendine, President, Henderson Lions Club The Henderson Lions Club will meet Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club. The Club will install their new officers for the 2018/2019 year. To learn more or join the Lions and be a part of an active community service organization, contact any […]

Spring Street Missionary Baptist Seniors Ready to Cruise

-Information courtesy Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church The seasoned seniors of Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson will host a trip to the Spirit of Norfolk in Norfolk, VA, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. A limited number of seats are available on a first come, first served basis. The total cost of the trip, […]

Granville Co. Board of Education to Hold Special Called Meeting Mon., June 11

-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a special called meeting Monday, June 11, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the Granville County Public Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford. The board will also meet in a closed session for Personnel/Attorney-Client Privilege in […]

City of Oxford Public Works Committee to Meet Thurs., June 14

-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford. The purpose of the meeting […]

Spay/Neuter Program to Help Qualifying Warren Co. Pet Owners

-Information courtesy Mary Cervini, founder of Community Partnership for Pets The Warren County Animal Shelter, Community Partnership for Pets and Warrenton Animal Clinic are announcing a new spay/neuter program to help qualified, low-income families in Warren County get their dogs and cats fixed. Families must provide proof of income and can purchase their voucher at […]

#VANCECoProud Graduation Ceremonies

— courtesy Vance County Schools (#VANCECoProud Graduation Ceremonies) Vance County Schools is pleased to announce graduation ceremonies for AdVance Academy, Southern Vance High School and Northern Vance High School. All ceremonies will take place at McGregor Hall on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. The AdVance Academy graduation is Friday, June 8, at 6 p.m. The Southern […]