Entries by WIZS Staff

Public Open House for P5 Regional Transportation Projects

-Press Release, Kerr-Tar Regional Transportation Planning Organization The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, July 19, 2018, to express their opinions on the regional transportation projects in Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren Counties being considered for inclusion in the NCDOT 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a 10-year […]

Four Granville Co. Public Schools to Begin Year-Round Schedule

-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools and the Granville County Public Schools website Dr. Alisa McLean, superintendent of Granville County Public Schools (GCPS), will welcome students on Monday, July 16, 2018, for the first day of school for students on the new year-round calendar. McLean will welcome students at Butner-Stem […]

Henderson Rec. Players to Present “Clybourne Park”

-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor The Henderson Rec Players will present “Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center nightly August 9-11 at 8 p.m. and August 12 at 2 p.m. Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, “Clybourne Park” is […]

Celebrate National Watermelon Month at the Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market!

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market Seed-Spitting Contest, Anyone? You guessed it – watermelons are now in season and available at your VCRFM. Seems no other produce screams summer like watermelon. We love the refreshing taste, but thing is, there is more to watermelon than just its flavor. It boasts […]

NC Dept. of Public Safety to Pay $190K in Civil Penalties for Violations

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announces that the United States and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety have signed a civil settlement agreement resolving the State’s liability for civil penalties stemming from recordkeeping violations relating to the dispensing […]

Henderson-Kerr Lake Regional Water Authority Honored by the State

-Press Release, NC Environmental Quality The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 69 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards. The division’s Public Water Supply section has awarded the facilities the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award, which is part of a state effort to enhance the performance of existing […]

Henderson-Vance Chamber Thanks Leadership-Vance Hosts

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership-Vance program has recently been completed for this year. Sandra C. Wilkerson, director of administration and events for the Chamber, thanks the 2018 Leadership-Vance hosts in the letter below: Dear Leadership-Vance Hosts, As Leadership-Vance 2018 comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere […]

Henderson Lions Club to Meet Thurs., July 26

-Information courtesy Randy Oxendine, President, Henderson Lions Club The Henderson Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Henderson Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Henderson. Speaker and fellow Lion Mikey Chavis will discuss his trip to Camp Dogwood. To learn more or join the Lions and be part […]

Granville Co. Recreation Advisory Committee to Meet Tues., Aug 14

-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Recreation Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 5 p.m. This is a change from the originally scheduled August 21 meeting. Apologies for any inconvenience. We hope that you can attend and look forward to seeing you at Thornton […]

NCGA Passes Six Constitutional Amendments for Midterm Election Ballot

-Information courtesy the June 2018 newsletter of Rep. Terry E. Garrison (Dem) The 2018 session of the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) convened on May 16 and adjourned on June 29, 2018. The General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene on November 27, 2018. The NCGA passed the following six Constitutional Amendments, which will now be […]