Entries by WIZS Staff

Nominees Needed for Relay’s 2018 Caregiver Award

-Information courtesy Cindy Robinson, Vance County Relay for Life volunteer American Cancer Society’s – Vance County Relay for Life 2018 Caregiver of the Year   This Award will be presented in honor of those unsung heroes who dedicate themselves to making the lives of others more comfortable and their lives more dignified.  Caregivers devote much of […]

Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests Four Henderson Residents on Drug Charges

-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff PRESS RELEASE On May 16, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Community Action Team arrested four individuals from Henderson, NC on various drug-related charges. Robert Archie III, Jaquell Oshay Marrow, Timothy Christmas and Oakoya Monae Turner were arrested and processed […]

Leadership Granville Participants Needed for 2018-19

  — courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is providing an opportunity for inquiring minds to participate in the 29th LEADERSHIP GRANVILLE CLASS. Individuals with a sincere and genuine interest in future service to the community and those who have demonstrated commitment to previous community […]

Class Night Held for Northern Vance Seniors

Members of the Class of 2018 at Northern Vance High School were honored during the evening of May 17, at their Class Night celebration held in the school’s gymnasium. Students in the 177-member class were recognized for their accomplishments during their high school careers. They also accepted scholarships to further their educations at colleges and […]

Class Night Held for Southern Vance Seniors

-Press Release, Vance County Schools The Class of 2018 at Southern Vance High School, with 170 members, were honored May 15 during their Class Night celebration in the school’s gymnasium. They were recognized for their achievements during their high school careers and received scholarship funds to further their education in college. Scholarship funds for the […]

Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., May 21

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford. Agenda items include: -Recognition of Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards -Public hearing on proposed FY 2018‐2019 budget -Memorandum […]

Announcing Warren County’s First Annual BBQ Cookoff!

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook On Saturday, June 2, 2018,  the Stone Square Lodge of Warrenton will host the first ever Warren County Cookoff on the Historic Courthouse Square in Warrenton. This family-friendly event will feature music, games and of course lots of great food. […]

Manson Arrested for Statutory Sexual Offense, Indecent Liberties with a Child

-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff On May 17, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit arrested Phillip Jamal Manson, a Franklin County resident. Phillip Jamal Manson was charged with the following: one (1) count Felony Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child <= 15, one (1) count […]

NC Coop. Extension’s Pond Workshop, Thurs., May 24

-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Ponds can be an important asset for farmers and landowners, providing irrigation for crops and livestock, and recreational opportunities such as fishing. Pond owners can maximize the benefits of these aquatic resources by learning how to manage them properly. Come on out to the Oxford […]