Entries by WIZS Staff

Vehicle Break-Ins Reported at Tungsten Baptist Church

-Information courtesy the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page  The Vance County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sunday, January 6, someone broke into several vehicles in the parking lot of Tungsten Baptist Church during church services. The church is located at 4944 Tungsten Mine Road in Henderson. If you have any information regarding these crimes, […]

Back by Popular Demand: Masters of Soul to Return to McGregor Hall

-Information courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – This Friday, January 11, 2019, @ 8 p.m. If you missed McGregor Hall’s great presentation of Masters of Soul last year, now’s your chance to see what everyone is talking about! Take the ultimate stroll down memory lane with Masters of Soul as […]

Oxford Preparatory School Readies for 2019/2020 Enrollment & Expansion

-Information courtesy Andrew Swanner, Executive Director, Oxford Preparatory School Applications for new 5th – 12th grade student enrollments for the 2019 – 2020 school year have been available at oxfordprep.org since Open Enrollment began on October 29. Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) is an independent and tuition-free public charter school that is designed to mold students […]

Public Comments on Fire Reorganization Welcomed at Vance Co. Board Meeting

-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, January 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by Rev. Joseph Ratliff, Shiloh Baptist Church. Public comments regarding the fire services reorganization […]

McGregor Hall to Honor Visionary Sam Watkins With Concert Tribute

-Information and graphic courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center presents: A Tribute to Sam Watkins – An Afternoon of American Music ~ Sunday, January 6, 2019, 2 p.m. In a tribute to McGregor Hall visionary Sam Watkins, a thirteen-piece chamber orchestra will present an afternoon of American chamber music under the […]

Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., Jan 7

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, January 7, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford. Agenda items include: Consent Agenda 1. Contingency Summary as of 1/7/19 2. Minutes Recognitions and Presentations […]

Aycock Rec Center Offering New Program for Children Ages 1-5

-Information and flyer courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Dept. Facebook page Aycock Recreation Center announces Tot-Time, a new program for children ages 1-5 on Thursdays from 8 to 11 a.m. Children will enjoy equipment and toys that are age appropriate and designed to let toddlers explore and learn new skills. Tot-Time is held in […]

Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet in Closed & Opened Sessions Jan. 7

-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will meet in a Closed Session to consult with the Board attorney and preserve the attorney/client privilege in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(1) and (a)(3) on Monday, January 7, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at West Oxford […]

Vance Co. Tax Administration Lists Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

-Information courtesy the Vance County Tax Administration website Important Tax Dates January 1st Day as of which value, ownership, and situs of real and personal property are determined for ad valorem tax purposes. [G.S. 105-285] January 6th Begin 2% interest on unpaid taxes. [G.S. 105-360(a)] January 31st Last day of regular listing period. [G.S. 105-307] […]

Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Directors

-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s November/December “Focus” Newsletter The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will welcome five new board members in the upcoming year. Please join the current Board of Directors along with the Chamber staff in welcoming our new directors to the Chamber Board: Chris Fisher with Henderson Fruit and Produce, Jenny […]