Entries by WIZS Staff

‘Unashamed’ to Perform at Joy In The Lord Baptist Church

-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church A gospel singing featuring the group “UNASHAMED” will be held at Joy In The Lord Baptist Church, 1238 Debnam Ave., Henderson on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Trick or Treating in Downtown Oxford Set for Oct. 31

-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website  Downtown Oxford Trick or Treating will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2018, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with City-wide Trick or Treating from 5:30 to 8 p.m. From 5:30 to 6 p.m. there will be a Glow Party with glowing items in the City Hall Auditorium. The movie […]

Franklin Co. Government Offices to Close Today at 3 p.m.

-Information courtesy Kristen G. King, Clerk to the Board, Franklin County Due to Hurricane Michael, Franklin County Government offices will close today, October 11 at 3 p.m. The Franklin County Board of Elections office will remain open for their scheduled poll worker training.

VGCC Closing Early; Scholarship Dinner Postponed

-Information courtesy Vance-Granville Community College Due to the threat of inclement weather, all campuses of Vance-Granville Community College will be closing at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, October 11. The Scholarship Awards Dinner scheduled for tonight will be postponed to a later date.

2018 Henderson Christmas Parade to be Held Sat., Dec. 1

-Information courtesy Henderson’s Downtown Development website The Henderson, NC Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018. The parade begins at 5 p.m. Floats, fire trucks, and vehicles with trailers line-up on the Dabney Drive Extension (enter from Raleigh Road ONLY) at 4:15 p.m. Bring your own float, or you can rent a professional float. For […]

Growing Up in the Digital Age

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. From the Greatest Generation to Baby Boomers, Generation X to Millennials, teenagers in every era have had challenges growing up. In today’s digital world, high school students are being […]

Reminder: ‘Look, Listen & Learn’ Fire Prevention Day on Breckenridge St. This Sat.

-Information and flyer courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce A reminder that the Henderson Fire Department will hold a “Look. Listen and Learn” Fire Prevention Day on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event will be held on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Activities include […]

Granville Co. Public Schools Closed Thurs., Oct. 11

-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools In anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Michael, all Granville County public schools will be canceled for all students and staff tomorrow, Thursday, October 11. The forecast of heavy rainfall, flooding, strong wind gusts and isolated tornados could make for dangerous conditions during the school day. Please be attentive […]

Several Granville Co. Meetings Canceled or Postponed

-Information provided by Debra Weary, Clerk to the Board/Assistant to the County Manager – Granville County The following Granville County meetings that were scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 2018, have been canceled or postponed: Granville County Library Board of Trustees – canceled Granville Greenways – canceled Granville County Animal Control Advisory Committee – postponed to […]

Oxford Personnel Committee to Discuss Board-Approved Employee Incentives

-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The Personnel Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Training Room of City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss funding […]