Entries by WIZS Staff

Billy Gooch – Vance Co. Sheriff Candidate Q&A

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Name: Billy Gooch Candidate For: Vance County Sheriff Age: 37 Town of Residence: Henderson Previous position(s) held: Sergeant of Criminal Investigation Division/K-9 Handler at Vance County Sheriff’s Office Degrees/Certifications Earned: Basic Law Enforcement Training; Radar Operator Certification; DCI Certification; Police Law Institute Training; Narcotics Investigation; First Line Supervision; Taser Certification; Comprehensive Roadside Criminal Interdiction; Precision […]

Charles Pulley – Vance Co. Sheriff Candidate Q&A

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Name: Charles Pulley Candidate For: Vance County Sheriff Age: 57 Town of Residence: Henderson Previous position(s) held: Lieutenant – Henderson Police Department (Retired) Degrees/Certifications Earned: Basic Law Enforcement Certification; Advanced Law Enforcement Certification; Criminal Investigations Training – N.C. Department of Justice; Drug Unit Commander Training – University of North Florida; Major Case Investigation -Federal Bureau […]

Oxford Board of Commissioners Meeting – Tues., May 8

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-Information courtesy of Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Among the agenda items: Public Hearing to receive citizen comments about a possible Community Development Block Grant […]

Creedmoor Elementary to Celebrate Walk to School Day, Volunteers Needed

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— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Creedmoor Elementary School will join schools around the world to celebrate Walk to School Day on Wednesday, May 9, 2018! The event is organized in conjunction with the City of Creedmoor, the Creedmoor Police Department, Granville-Vance Public Health Department and Granville Greenways. Students from […]

NC Cooperative Extension Seeking Summer 4-H Youth Interns

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-Information courtesy Crystal M. Smith, County Extension Director, N.C. Cooperative Extension Service – Warren Co. NC Cooperative Extension is seeking summer 4-H youth interns to assist in Warren County. Interns will help with 4-H Summer Palooza, assist with 4-H activities, attend an educational field trip, greet youth and parents, attend meetings and have fun! This program is for […]

Vance Co. Cooperative Extension – Weekly Parenting Tip

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-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension Parenting tip week of 5/7/18 Engage your child’s senses in play Young children learn through exploration. Kids explore with their whole bodies, using all of their senses. Find ways to help your child explore their world by engaging their senses […]

Grooms Charged with First Degree Murder, Sentenced to Life Without Parole

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-Press Release, Office of District Attorney Mike Waters Warrenton, NC – Warren County Criminal Superior Trial Court was held during the week of April 30, 2018. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Henry W. Hight, Jr. presided over the term. The State of North Carolina was represented by District Attorney Mike Waters and Assistant District Attorney […]

Exciting Changes Ahead for E.O. Young Elementary School

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-Press Release, Vance County Schools Exciting changes are coming to E.O. Young, Jr. Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Principal Marylaura McKoon and her colleagues on the school’s design team for the Opportunity Culture initiative are completing plans to implement the innovative program to benefit students and staff members in the school. E.O. Young […]

Vance Co. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting – Mon., May 7

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, May 7, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. Items on the agenda include: An organizational update from Felicia Gregory, FVW Opportunity. Presentation from Dennis Jarvis, director of […]

Lunch & Learn at H-V Chamber of Commerce – Wed., May 16

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— courtesy Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce | John Barnes, President ~ 252-438-8414 ~ info@hendersonvance.org ~ Facebook Don’t miss out on this Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, May 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Office, 414 S. Garnett Street, Henderson. “Wellness Tips for the Small Business Owner” will be led by Dr. Brandon […]