Entries by WIZS Staff

Special Called Meeting, Dec. 11th, 4 p.m.

— courtesy Vance County Government This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Thomas S. Hester, Jr. has called a special meeting for Monday, December 11, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the special meeting is to: Approve and authorize the chairman to […]

Henderson City Council Reorganizational Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE Henderson City Council Reorganizational Meeting Monday, 11 December 2017 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 ———— Item 10 in the agenda is for the reorganization of the council.  There will be a presentation to and remarks by outgoing Council Member Mike Inscoe.  Newly elected council members will […]

VGCC enrolling students for spring semester

— courtesy VGCC Area residents have until Jan. 4, 2018, to complete the process of registering for the spring 2018 semester at Vance-Granville Community College, but college officials urge prospective students to register before the holidays. The semester begins on Jan. 8, with classes offered on schedules of 16, 12 and 8 weeks. Course schedules […]

Christmas Party 2017

— Information from the Henderson Lions Club On Thursday, December 14, 2017, the Henderson Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club. The club will be having its annual Christmas Party.  To Learn more or join the Lions and be a part of an active community service organization, contact any Lions Club […]

A Journey Back to Bethlehem at Delrayno Baptist Church

— information from Delrayno Baptist Church WHAT: “A Journey Back to Bethlehem” WHEN: December 9th through December 11th WHERE: Delrayno Baptist Church, 1315 College St., Oxford, NC 27565 TIME: 6:00pm – 8:30pm THIS IS A FREE EVENT JOIN DELRAYNO BAPTIST CHURCH FOR A DRIVE BACK IN TIME SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th THROUGH MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th FROM 6:00PM till […]

Winter Weather Advisory Dec. 9-10

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area from 10 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday.  Areas include Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin Counties plus much of the remainder of the area like Person, Durham, Orange, Wake Counties and beyond. The concern is about refreezing of residual snow, slush, and […]

Final Vance Farmers Market Sat., Dec. 9

— written and provided by the Vance County Regional Farmers Market STOCK YOUR PANTRY AND FREEZER NOW! Saturday, December 9th is our last farmers market for the 2017 Season. We have had a great year and appreciate everyone who stopped by and supported our local farmers and craftsmen. We continue to have a variety of […]

MPH Emergency Preparedness Drill

Friday morning, Maria Parham Health in coordination with Vance County Emergency Operations conducted an Emergency Preparedness Drill at Maria Parham Health on Ruin Creek Road.  The drill was scheduled to last 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. EST. The Emergency Preparedness Drill was a joint training exercise that tested the preparedness and response of local, regional and […]

Holiday Tea Saturday, Dec. 9

The Relay for Life of Vance County is actively working on a daily basis, planning for this summer’s Relay and helping to raise money for cancer research. The Conquerors team will host a Holiday Tea this Saturday, December 9th, from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. It will take place at the Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church […]

Snow Friday?

The National Weather Service says a little light snow is possible Friday night. Click here for the latest briefing. Light accumulations less than an inch, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces, should have minimal impact. Greatest amounts in the I-85 corridor from Burlington northeast. Travel is not likely to be impacted, however some slick spots on bridges and elevated roadways are possible. Light […]