Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies to welcome new Chamber members: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Rebuild Durham, 133 Church Street, Henderson, at 10 a.m. Dysart Willis, 1108 Dabney Drive, Henderson, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Home […]

Community Bingo for Seniors at Aycock Rec. Center

-Information courtesy Crystal G. Allen, Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks announces Community Bingo for Seniors! Bring a prize and a little luck! Thursday, July 5, 2018 Thursday, August 2, 2018 Thursday, September 6, 2018 From 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, […]

New Restoration Comm. Church to Hold Special Service

-Information courtesy New Restoration Community Church, Pattie Gooch New Restoration Community Church, 817 E. Andrews Ave., Henderson, and Bishop Sandy T. Burke would like to invite you to a special service commemorating life and legacy. The service will be held Sunday, June 24, 2018, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Dennis Carrington […]

Vance Co. Cooperative Extension – Parenting Tip Week of 6/18/18

-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension Why is my child misbehaving? Sometimes it seems that a child will misbehave for no reason. One minute the child is fine, and the next they could be having a tantrum. Taking some time to think of the reason the […]

Vance Co. Farmer’s Market: Pamper Your Papa This Father’s Day

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market This is Father’s Day weekend. What better time to visit the VCRFM and stock up on all of Dad’s favorites to spoil him on his special day? Begin his Father’s Day with a breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage and fried green tomatoes from your […]

Vance Co. Criminal Superior Trial Court Returns Guilty Verdicts

-Press Release, Office of District Attorney Michael D. Waters Henderson, NC – A session of Vance County Criminal Superior Trial Court was held during the week of June 11, 2018. The Honorable Henry W. Hight, Jr, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, presided over the session. The District Attorney’s Office was represented by District Attorney Michael […]

Granville Co. Chamber’s 2018-19 “Granville Today” Hot off the Press

— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce has just received the printed 2018-19 edition of their annual “Granville Today” publication. “Our Chamber is exceptionally proud of the incredibly interesting feature stories in this edition and is grateful to the business community for their support of […]

Vance Co. School System Honors Retirees

Vance County Schools district officials, school administrators, educators and family and friends honored 36 outstanding associates who are retiring from their positions with the school system during the Annual Retirement Banquet held on Wednesday, June 13, in McGregor Hall Gallery in downtown Henderson. Each of the honorees were presented with gifts from the school system […]

Free Fireworks at Fox Pond Park, Sun., July 1

-Information courtesy Sandra C. Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Free fireworks will light up the night at Fox Pond Park, 467 Vicksboro Rd., Henderson, on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 9 p.m. Fox Pond Park will close at 7 p.m. on the evening of July 1 for normal operations. No parking […]

Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., June 18

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford. Agenda items include: – Contingency Summary – Budget Amendment #8 – Capital Project Ordinance – 2018 GAP […]