Entries by WIZS Staff

Cedar Creek Gallery’s 50th Birthday Celebration, June 23-24

-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority ***Photos courtesy Cedar Creek Gallery*** Come out to Cedar Creek Gallery, 1150 Fleming Rd, Creedmoor, and celebrate the weekend of June 23rd & 24th. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day. Festivities include: ~ Opening of Pat Leveque Oakley: 50 Pots for 50 Years ~ Half-century […]

Pamela Hester Named Vance Co. Tourism Director

-Press Release, Vance County Tourism Development Authority Board The Vance County Tourism Development Authority is pleased to announce the hiring of Pamela Weathers-Hester, as the next Tourism Development Director. She will begin in this position on July 2, 2018. Mrs. Hester has background experience in advertising, marketing, and community outreach locally and in areas across […]

Granville County Offered Opportunity to “Show What the Region is Made Of”

-Press Release, County of Granville, Public Information Officer Lynn Allred Granville County has much to offer, and what better way to bring attention to the talents of the people who live here than nominating them for statewide recognition through the Made in NC Awards presented by Our State magazine and Mast General Store? Now in […]

Youth “Fishing With a Mentor” Program at Fox Pond Park

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks, in conjunction with the City of Henderson and Vance County, announces “Fishing With a Mentor,” a program for local youth ages 6 – 18 to be held at Fox Pond Park, 375 Vicksboro Rd, Henderson. This free program […]

West End Community Watch Hears from City Manager, Fire Dept.

-Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch The West End Community Watch met on Tuesday, June 19 at West End Baptist Church. Henderson City Manager Frank Frazier was pleased to report that taxes and city sewer rates will not increase. Still, due in part to the fact that the City now has reduced debt, […]

Plenty of Programs for Adults at Perry Memorial Library

-Information courtesy the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library website Upcoming events for adults at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson: Adult Summer Reading – Saturday, June 16 – Friday, August 3. Reading, Movies, Programs, Prizes. Pick up prize card at the Reference Desk. Photograph & Document Preservation Program – Saturday, June […]

Roanoke Rapids’ First Baptist Invites Youth to Vacation Bible School

-Information courtesy Rev. Donald West, First Baptist Church – Roanoke Rapids TEAM JESUS Vacation Bible School will take place at First Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids July 9 – 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Olympic themed VBS will include Olympic Bible lessons, games, snacks, crafts, music, puppet shows and great Olympic fun. This […]

Kerr Lake’s Independence Day Celebration Set for Sat., June 30

-Information courtesy Norman Dickerson, Admin. Assistant, Vance County Department of Tourism Independence Day Weekend Celebration – Fireworks, Entertainment & Food Fireworks over the water at Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point, in Henderson, NC on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Entertainment presented by “Frankie Faucet & The Drips” Band. Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or […]

Two Arrested for Breaking/Entering/Larceny in Youngsville

-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff On June 15, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Franklinton Police Department, and Youngsville Police Department responded to a Breaking and Entering on Bert Winston Road, Youngsville. All agencies established a perimeter in the area and Jesus Reyes Carreon and Pedro Antonio Castro […]

Lake Holt Fireworks Display Set for Tues., July 3

-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority The City of Creedmoor and Town of Butner will host a spectacular fireworks display at Lake Holt, located on Old Highway 75 in Butner, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Concessions offering a selection of hot […]