Entries by WIZS Staff

Early College High School Class of 2018 Graduates

-Press Release, Vance County Schools A total of 38 members of the Class of 2018 at the Vance County Early College High School received their high school diplomas and most also received at least one college associate degree during their Commencement Exercises held during the evening of May 24. The commencement was held in the […]

Annual West End Baptist Church Yard Sale, June 1-2

-Information courtesy Jerry Parrish, Baptist Men, West End Baptist Church The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church will hold the church’s annual yard sale on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 to raise funds to support local ministries including Lifeline Ministries, ACTS and Rebuilding Hope. Place: West End Baptist Church Location: 619 Dabney […]

Vance Co. Cooperative Extension – Weekly Parenting Tip

-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension Parenting tip week of 5/28/18 Choices can help kids cooperate Kids often resist when parents ask them to do a chore. You can get kids to cooperate and at the same time allow them to develop decision-making skills by giving […]

First Saturday in June Declared Public Arts Day in Warren Co.

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook Two local government entities have passed resolutions to annually recognize the first Saturday in June as Public Arts Day. The initial request for the Town of Warrenton to consider a public art day resolution came from the Town of Warrenton’s […]

Lake Gaston Association 2018 Survey

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook The Lake Gaston Association Board has been working to fulfill their mission to “identify lake issues affecting our members and pursue resolution with the responsible organizations.” In their efforts to serve property owners in the community as the “Primary Voice […]

Tar River Elementary’s Second Annual Quarter Auction

-Information courtesy Jason Overby, Tar River Elementary School PTSO Tar River Elementary School, 2642 Philo White Road, Franklinton, will hold their second annual Quarter Auction on Saturday, June 2 from 5 until 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. You receive one paddle with your ticket. Additional paddles may be available at the door for $5. Some […]

H-V Chamber Members Encouraged to Host Business After Hours

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours, please contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. Business After Hours is a great opportunity to showcase your business. What is a Business-After-Hours? Business-After-Hours (BAH) is a social/networking function arranged by the Henderson […]

Vance Co. Regional Farmer’s Market – Sat. May 26

Vance County Regional Farmer’s Market – 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson Currently open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Starting June 6th, open Wednesdays and Saturdays Anticipated Vendors: Adcock Farm – canned goods/ceramics Apple Hill Farm – vegetable plants & roses Backroad Farm & Vineyard – wine, lettuce & kale Creative Gifts for […]

Ribbon-Cuttings for Handyman Solutions/Mold & Moisture Medics

-Information courtesy, Sandra C. Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Handyman Solutions at 10 a.m. and Mold and Moisture Medics at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Both ribbon-cuttings will be held at 129 E. Parker Street in Henderson. […]

Public Safety Committee to Meet Tues., June 5

-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board, County of Vance Please be informed that Vance County’s public safety committee (Brummitt, Faines, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the administrative conference room.  Topics to be discussed include fire service restructure and EMS matters. All commissioners are invited to attend.