Entries by WIZS Staff

City of Henderson Reports Discharge of Untreated Wastewater

-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson Discharge of Untreated Wastewater The City of Henderson experienced heavy rain on Sunday, March 3, 2019, that caused the Sandy Creek Pump Station to overflow and discharge untreated wastewater. The discharge was an estimated 10,800 gallons at the Sandy Creek Pump Station, located at 482 […]

Local Attorneys, Law Enforcement to Speak at ‘Know Your Rights’ Forum

-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center A “Know Your Rights” forum will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at E.M. Rollins Elementary School Auditorium at 1 p.m. This is a public forum to discuss basic legal rights. The panel will consist of judges, attorneys, juvenile […]

Joy In The Lord Baptist to Host ‘The Watchman Quartet’

-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church  Joy In The Lord Baptist Church will host a gospel singing featuring “The Watchman Quartet” from Rocky Mount, NC on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 1238 Debnam Avenue, Henderson, NC.

Granville Co. Public Schools on the Move…Literally!

-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools GCPS IS ON THE MOVE – LITERALLY! You probably see our school buses just about every day at some point on our roads. Chances are, you’ve probably ridden a school bus at some point in your life. But I bet you didn’t know […]

Henderson-Vance Chamber Names Interim President

-Press Release, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Vanessa Jones has been named as interim president. “I look forward to working with our members and the Chamber staff and board as we continue to move our community forward,” Jones said. Jones has extensive knowledge of both Chamber […]

Triangle North Healthcare Foundation’s 2019 Grant Cycle is Open

-Press Release, Triangle North Healthcare Foundation  Triangle North Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced the launch of its 2019 grant cycle, now open through May 17, 2019. The Foundation seeks programs and projects that will provide positive results in one or more of the five focus areas: Chronic Disease, Mental Health and Substance Use […]

Rebuilding Hope Names David ‘Doc’ Ayscue March’s Spotlight Volunteer

-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.  The variety of backgrounds among Rebuilding Hope, Inc. volunteers includes a retired teacher, David “Doc” Ayscue. After 31 years of teaching high school health and physical education in Vance and Granville counties, Doc was invited by friend, fellow church member and RHI volunteer Steve Cannon to visit the ministry. “I’ve […]