Entries by WIZS Staff

#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 […]

Vance County Community Foundation Awards More than $7,000 in Local Grants

-Information courtesy Quinn E. Novels, Northern Piedmont Regional Director, North Carolina Community Foundation The board of advisors of the Vance County Community Foundation announces $7,100 in local awards from its community grantmaking fund, according to Fagan Goodwin, board president. This year the board will grant: $1,300 to the American Heart Association for the CPR in Schools: […]

Kerr-Vance Academy Repeats as State Champions in Soccer and Baseball

-Information courtesy Frank Wiggins, Headmaster, Kerr Vance Academy The Kerr-Vance Lady Spartans defended their state title on Saturday, May 19 coming away with a 2-0 victory against Statesville Christian School.  The match was played in off and on rain, but the team controlled the ball the entire match. Nicole Dunkley got the Spartans on the […]

Vance Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., June 4

-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, June 4, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. Items on the agenda include: Budget Hearing FY 2018-19 Economic Development Appropriations Budget Hearing FY 2018-19 Proposed Budget Appointment – […]

Happenings at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market – Sat., June 2

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market The Vance County Regional Farmers Market’s selection of vegetables has increased this week! Visit us at 210 Southpark Dr. Henderson, NC  this Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will have beets, bak choi, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, garlic, greens, kale, lettuce, onions, swiss chard, squash, […]

Register Now for Annual Warren County Farm Tour

-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties – NC Cooperative Extension The annual Warren County Farm Tour will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018. This year’s tour will feature produce processing, a well-established produce farm and also an up-and-coming operation. We will also have a few minutes to shop and meet the […]

Anniversary Celebration at Holy Temple UHCA – Sun., June 3

-Information courtesy Ola Cooper, Pastor, Holy Temple UHCA of Henderson The Holy Temple UHCA will hold an anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 3 p.m. at the church located at 729 East Avenue in Henderson. The Rev. Dr. George Horton, pastor of St. John UHCA in Zebulon, will preach the anniversary sermon and […]

Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet Mon., June 4

-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday, June 4, 2018, at 6 p.m. at the Granville County Public Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina. The board will also meet in a Closed Session for Personnel/Attorney-Client Privilege in accordance […]

Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., June 4

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, June 4, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford. Agenda items include: – FY 2018-2019 budget matters – Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – Corner of […]

Oxford Board of Commissioners to Hold Agenda Meeting Mon., June 4

-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold an agenda meeting on Monday, June 4, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Among the agenda items: Report from the Airport Authority Chairman, David Thomas Budget amendment for the final payment on […]