Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Reg. Season Begins Sat. April 28

 — submitted by Tracy Madigan, Market Manager The Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market’s regular market season begins Saturday, April 28, 2018! Come out, shop and visit the market at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson. Each week the farmers will be adding more produce. The Saturday Market features plants for the garden including vegetables, herbs and […]

Local Foods Celebration & Forums in Warrenton/Lake Gaston

Are you one of the early birds at the farmers market or someone who pulls over to support the many roadside farm stands scattered across Warren County? Are you a proponent of local foods and supporting family farms and local businesses? If you answered yes, then the Warren County Local Foods Celebration and Public Forums […]

Health Sciences Dean Honored For Leadership At VGCC

-VGCC Press Release Angela M. Thomas, dean of health sciences at Vance-Granville Community College, was recently honored with the President’s Leadership Award from Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of the college. The honor is one of three Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards presented to VGCC employees during each academic year. The others, […]

Duke To Induct Eight Into Athletics Hall of Fame

-Courtesy of goduke.com and Duke Athletics DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University will enshrine eight new members into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, September 21, announced today by Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White.  Slated for induction are Elton Brand (basketball), Katie Chrest Erbe (lacrosse), Candy Hannemann (golf), Lindsey Harding (basketball), Bob Harris (broadcaster), Ryan Jackson (baseball), Randy Jones (football & track) and Shelden Williams (basketball). Brand, a native […]

Audition Date Announced for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat

–Submitted by Crystal Allen, Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Supervisor Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat Sponsored By: Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Audition Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Where: First Baptist Church – 205 W. Winder St. in Henderson (Orange St. entrance) Time: 10 a.m. Directed by: Jo Ellen Nowell Contact: Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or […]

Mother’s Day Weekend Concert at McGregor Hall

-Information courtesy of the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Mother’s Day weekend concert with Terrance & Tiffany Brown at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center. Friday, May 11, 2018, at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale for $20 (before tax) Dr. Terrance Brown, baritone, and Dr. Tiffany Bostic-Brown, soprano, are versatile, world-class vocalists who will present […]

Oxford’s Second Annual Multicultural Festival – Saturday, May 12

-Information courtesy of Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The public is invited to attend the second annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the Central Children’s Home and Gym located at 211 West Antioch Drive in Oxford. The event is sponsored by the John Chavis Historical Society and festivities will go from […]

BIG DAY in Warren County 4-28-18

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook — by Craig Hahn April 28th is Going to be a BIG DAY Here in Warren County! 9 Events For You To Enjoy As I’m sure you’re no doubt aware, there aren’t too many weeks here in Warren County where […]

It’s Warren County Map Time!

-Courtesy of Chamber Connections, the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County’s weekly newsletter It’s Warren County Map Time Again! Two Years Since Our Last Update! It’s hard to believe, but it was two years ago this month that we began compiling our first new Warren County map in several years…and now, it’s time to update […]

Warren County Farmers Market Now Open!

-Courtesy of Chamber Connections, the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County’s weekly newsletter The Warren County Farmers Market is now open! Here’s a little of what you’ll find in 2018: Produce – Spring onions – Turnip greens – Purple kale – Bok Choy – Small organic freshly cut Nozaki Chinese cabbages – Lettuce  Plants – […]