Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson Optimist Club Holds 220 Seafood Fundraiser TODAY!

-Information courtesy Britt Sams, President, Henderson Optimist Club The Henderson Optimist Club invites you to come out to 220 Seafood on Norlina Rd in Henderson TODAY, Monday, May 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. and purchase a $7 trout plate. Plates may be purchased outside or come inside and enjoy a plate with FREE tea as […]

Five Vance Co. Residents Arrested in Recent Narcotics Bust

-Press Release, Henderson Police Department On May 10, 2018, members of the Henderson Police Department Vice-Narcotics Section and Criminal Investigations Section, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, along with North Carolina Probation and Parole officers executed a search warrant at the residence of 132 George Floyd Road, Lot 1, Henderson, NC. During the execution […]

Granville Co. Schools Declare May 16 Optional Teacher Workday

-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville Co. Public Schools On Thursday, May 10, the Granville County Board of Education unanimously approved a recommendation to cancel classes for all traditional calendar students on Wednesday, May 16, and designate it as an Optional Teacher Workday for staff.  On this day, many educators from across the […]

Vance Co. Board of Education Expected to Approve May 16 School Closing

-Press Release, Vance County Schools After meeting with the officers and representatives of the Vance County Association of Educators and reviewing staff request leave data, Superintendent Anthony Jackson will recommend to the Board of Education on Monday evening that Vance County Schools convert Wednesday, May 16, to a student holiday and an optional teacher workday. […]

Mother’s Day Gifts Galore at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, VCRFM Mother’s Day is upon us, Sunday, May 13, 2018! You are invited to the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson, on Saturday, May 12, 2108, which is the last shopping day before Mother’s Day. The Market will be open on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. […]

Henderson City Council has Full Agenda for May 14 Meeting

-Public Notice, courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson The Henderson City Council is scheduled to hold their regular meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Agenda items include: Recognizing retiree Wanda Ball. Consideration of holding a public hearing […]

Granville Chamber to Hold 4th Annual Appreciation Picnic

— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce will host their 4th annual Member Appreciation Day picnic on Friday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Granville Athletic Park (GAP), 4615 Belltown Rd in Oxford. This is a Chamber Ambassador-sponsored event that will include free […]

Upcoming Budget Workshops for Granville Co. Commissioners

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold budget workshop sessions on Tuesday, May 15 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, May 24 at 4 p.m. at the Granville Expo & Convention Center. At the May 15 session, commissioners will hold a review of service expansions, including County […]

Franklin Co. Schools Will Close May 16 for Teachers’ Rally

-Information from an email sent to parents of Franklin County School students Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians, We closely monitored the number of anticipated teacher and support staff absences in light of the rally that will take place on Wednesday. This rally in Raleigh was established in support of improving teacher working conditions and classroom opportunities […]

Warren County to Recognize Historic Communities with Signs

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook Warren County’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is moving forward with its program to preserve County history. Permanent signs will eventually be placed across the county in communities contributing to the history and development of Warren County. To date, four pilot […]