Entries by WIZS Staff

Crosson Named Principal of Pinkston Street Elementary

-Press Release, Vance County Schools Congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline Batchelor Crosson, who has been appointed as the new principal of Pinkston Elementary School. Dr. Crosson most recently served as the assistant principal for Pinkston Street and L.B. Yancey elementary schools. She has over 20 years of experience in education with Vance County Schools. She succeeds […]

Henderson Rec. Players to Perform “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

-Information courtesy Crystal G. Allen, Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Get your tickets now for the Henderson Rec. Players’ summer production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the Bible’s Book of Genesis, this uplifting and energetic musical is celebrating its […]

A Goodbye From Former Warren Co. Chamber Executive Director Craig Hahn

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County |  info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook — by Craig Hahn It is with great sadness that I let you know I submitted my resignation recently to our Board of Directors as the Executive Director of The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County. My final day as Director was May 31. Please know that […]

Heavy Equipment Operator Course Returns to VGCC’s Warren Campus in July

-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College WARRENTON — The Heavy Equipment Operator course will be offered by Vance-Granville Community College starting Tuesday, July 10, at the college’s Warren County Campus. A Short-Term Workforce Training Grant from the N.C. Community College System will be available to cover the cost of tuition and books for qualified students taking […]

Henderson Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Felon in Possession of Firearm Charges

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today, LAJOHN CHAMPION, 28, of Henderson, North Carolina was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge James C. Dever, III to 36 months imprisonment followed by 3 years’ supervised release. CHAMPION was named in an Indictment on November 29, 2017. […]

Kittrell Community Watch to Meet Thurs., June 21

-Information courtesy Edward Woodlief, Kittrell Community Watch  The Kittrell Community Watch will meet Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Road, in Kittrell, NC. The speakers for the meeting will be Amy Daniels, RN, MDS and Raven Sanford RN, MDS of Kerr Lake […]

Warren Co. Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Federal Prison for Firearms Case

-Press Release, U.S.Department of Justice United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today, JATWAUN DONKES DAVIS, 27, of Manson, North Carolina was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge James C. Dever, III to 36 months imprisonment followed by 3 years’ supervised release. DAVIS was named in a three-count Indictment on July 19, […]

NCDOT Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Projects

WIZS Note: The Division 5 meeting, including Durham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, Wake and Warren counties will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2018, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the NCDOT Division 5 Office, 2612 N. Duke St., Durham. -Press Release, NCDOT RALEIGH – Starting June 4, North Carolinians are invited to express their opinions about […]

“Meet Me in the Street” in Downtown Henderson – Tomorrow!

— courtesy Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce | John Barnes, President ~ 252-438-8414 ~ info@hendersonvance.org ~ Facebook This year’s second “Meet Me in the Street” event, a free concert series hosted by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, is set for TOMORROW, Thursday, June 14, 2018, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Henderson. Presenting sponsor for this year’s events is NC Towing […]

Frances Abbot Burton Powers Fund Accepting Grant Applications

-Press Release, North Carolina Community Foundation The Frances Abbot Burton Powers Fund for support of the Town of Henderson will be accepting grant applications for its 2018 grants cycle, according to Preston Powers. The endowment will make grant funds available for government entities and nonprofit organizations that benefit the Town of Henderson and have a […]