Entries by WIZS Staff

‘Look, Listen & Learn’ Fire Prevention Day Canceled

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Day that was scheduled for Saturday, October 13 has been canceled. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local Fire Departments, Law Enforcement, Duke Energy, 911 Operators and all first responders for all they […]

Vance Co. Fire Commission to Discuss Restructuring – Wed., Oct. 17

-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance Please be informed that the Vance County Fire Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, October 17 at 4 p.m. in the administrative conference room.  The commission will discuss a proposal to restructure fire services in Vance County.

Franklin Co. Reports Discharge of Untreated Wastewater From Two Pump Stations

-Press Release, County of Franklin Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has […]

Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., Oct. 15

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, October 15, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford. Agenda items include: Consent Agenda 1. Budget Amendment #3 2. (a) Oxford C&D C/PC Project Budget […]

Loose Leaf Collection in Oxford Runs Mid-Oct. Through Mid-Jan.

-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website The City of Oxford leaf season will start Monday, October 15 and run until Friday, January 18, 2019. Your leaves will be picked up on the same day as your trash. Please have your leaves out for pick up the day before to assure timely removal.  Leaves may be left loose […]

Duke Energy Update: 27K+ Without Power Locally, Restoration Could Take Days

-Information courtesy Tanya Evans, District Manager, Duke Energy After an intense evening of wind and rain, Duke Energy has restored power to 180,000 customers in the Carolinas in the wake of Tropical Storm Michael. This morning, over 430,000 customers remain without power in the Carolinas. You can always check our outage map<https://www.duke-energy.com/outages/current-outages> for county-specific information, […]

UPDATE: All Campuses of VGCC CLOSED Today

-Information courtesy Vance-Granville Community College Updated message from VGCC: This message updates the announcement posted earlier about VGCC opening later today. As of 8:30 a.m. all classes are canceled at all campuses, the Child Care Centers are closed and employees have an optional workday.

United Way Sponsoring Coat Drive for Vance Co. School Children

-Press Release, Vance County Schools Members of our community are asked to consider donating to the Coat Drive sponsored by the United Way of Vance County for needy children in our public schools! Donations of gently used and new coats will be accepted through November 15 at Maria Parham Health on Ruin Creek Road, Woodforest […]

New Sandy Creek Baptist to Hold Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat

-Information courtesy Jackie Ayscue, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church  Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2018, from 6 – 8 p.m. at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldon’s Mill Road, Henderson. There will be games, a cake walk, face painting, a bonfire, children’s area, photo room, snacks, popcorn and drinks and a whole […]