Entries by WIZS Staff

Oxford Police Dept. to Host ‘Coffee With a Cop’

-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website On Thursday, July 12, 2018, officers from the Oxford Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 9 a.m. at McDonald’s, 106 East […]

Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Ribbon-Cuttings

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Law Office of Dysart Willis, 1108 Dabney Drive, Henderson, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 4 p.m. Home Decorator Shoppe, 521 Dabney Drive, Henderson, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 10 a.m. […]

Burglary/Vandalism/Larceny on Gooch’s Mill Rd and NC Hwy 56

-Press Release, Granville County Crime Stoppers On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon the private property of a residence located off Gooch’s Mill Road, Oxford, NC and criminally removed a Down to Earth utility trailer, black in color, from the yard. Also, a Simplicity Zero Turn lawn mower, red […]

Fox Tests Positive for Rabies in Vance Co.

-Information courtesy the Vance County Animal Shelter Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on July 2, 2018, in reference to a possibly rabid fox on Willie Currin Rd, off of Gun Club Rd, in Henderson. The fox was sent off for testing and has tested positive for rabies. At this time, Animal Services is […]

Eat Fresh, Shop Local at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market This Weekend

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market When you buy fresh and local produce at your Vance County Regional Farmers Market, you are supporting local food systems and promoting sustainable agriculture by connecting community consumers to fresh, locally grown and produced foods. This strengthens our local economy. Your local farmers market […]

Henderson City Council’s July Meeting to Include Public Hearing on Annexation

-Public Notice, courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson The Henderson City Council is scheduled to hold their regular meeting on Monday, July 9, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Agenda items include: 1. Holding A Public Hearing on the Question of Annexation, […]

Oxford Board of Commissioners Meeting – Tues., July 10

-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Among the agenda items: Recognition – July Yard of the Month – Powell Fox Recognition – Gil Richardson […]

Clarion Inn & Penn’s Bar & Grill to Host Business After Hours/Open House

— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Clarion Inn & Penn’s Bar & Grill, 913 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, Oxford, will host a Business After Hours/Open House event on Friday, July 13, 2018, from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the Granville Co. […]

Terry Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that CHARLIE O’BRYANT TERRY, 33, of Henderson, North Carolina was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt to 240 months imprisonment, 24 months on a revocation of supervised release followed by 3 years’ supervised release after the term […]