Entries by WIZS Staff

Plenty of Programs for Adults at Perry Memorial Library

-Information courtesy the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library website Upcoming events for adults at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson: Adult Summer Reading – Saturday, June 16 – Friday, August 3. Reading, Movies, Programs, Prizes. Pick up prize card at the Reference Desk. Photograph & Document Preservation Program – Saturday, June […]

Roanoke Rapids’ First Baptist Invites Youth to Vacation Bible School

-Information courtesy Rev. Donald West, First Baptist Church – Roanoke Rapids TEAM JESUS Vacation Bible School will take place at First Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids July 9 – 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Olympic themed VBS will include Olympic Bible lessons, games, snacks, crafts, music, puppet shows and great Olympic fun. This […]

Kerr Lake’s Independence Day Celebration Set for Sat., June 30

-Information courtesy Norman Dickerson, Admin. Assistant, Vance County Department of Tourism Independence Day Weekend Celebration – Fireworks, Entertainment & Food Fireworks over the water at Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point, in Henderson, NC on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Entertainment presented by “Frankie Faucet & The Drips” Band. Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or […]

Two Arrested for Breaking/Entering/Larceny in Youngsville

-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff On June 15, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Franklinton Police Department, and Youngsville Police Department responded to a Breaking and Entering on Bert Winston Road, Youngsville. All agencies established a perimeter in the area and Jesus Reyes Carreon and Pedro Antonio Castro […]

Lake Holt Fireworks Display Set for Tues., July 3

-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority The City of Creedmoor and Town of Butner will host a spectacular fireworks display at Lake Holt, located on Old Highway 75 in Butner, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Concessions offering a selection of hot […]

NCDOT’s Office of Civil Rights Seeking Stakeholder Participation

-Press Release, NCDOT DURHAM – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is inviting stakeholders not limited to but including small businesses, general contractors, suppliers and supportive and professional service providers, to participate in the department’s next session of it’s 2018 Community Engagement Series. “This series is designed to offer networking and […]

Schedule Released for Saturday’s Bee Jubilee in Oxford

-Information courtesy Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron The Granville County Beekeepers Association (GCBA), will hold their 3rd Annual Bee Jubilee this Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center, 4605 US-15 in Oxford. The Bee Jubilee is held in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, and […]

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, […]