Entries by WIZS Staff

R&B Legends “The Manhattans” to Perform at McGregor Hall

-Information courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center website R&B legends “The Manhattans” featuring Henderson-native Gerald Alston bring their smooth sound with hits like “Kiss and Say Goodbye” and “Shining Star” to the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018. The performance also features a pre-show meet and greet […]

Downtown Oxford to Hold Annual Sidewalk Sale This Fri. & Sat.

-Information courtesy Mary Yount, Downtown Development Director, City of Oxford Downtown Oxford is holding its annual Sidewalk Sale this Friday and Saturday, August 3 & 4, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (regular store hours). This Downtown Oxford merchant-driven event has traditionally been the kickoff to “Back to School” sales as well as a last […]

Federal Court Awards Nearly $3 Million in Damages for N.C. Medicaid Fraud

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced today that a federal court awarded a nearly $3 million judgment against Compassionate Home Care Services, Inc., Carol Anders, and Ryan Santiago for their participation in a fraud on the North Carolina Medicaid […]

Community Day at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist, Sun., Aug. 5

-Information courtesy Angela Crawford, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to attend Community Day on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. during worship service. The guest speaker will be Vance County native Edyth Thompson, executive director of Rebuild Communities. Rebuild Communities plans to offer resources for Henderson […]

New Domestic Violence 101 Class Starts Tues., Aug. 14

-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free Families Living Violence Free announces the beginning of a new Domestic Violence 101 class on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Domestic Violence 101 is a six-week course with classes to be held on Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m. at the office of Families Living […]

Vance Family Medicine Presents 2018-19 Season at McGregor Hall

-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Vance Family Medicine proudly presents the 2018-2019 season at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson. Take advantage of McGregor Hall’s performance series packages to enjoy shows throughout the year and experience more entertainment for less. Each diverse package option is specifically created to offer something for […]

F-G-V Smart Start Seeking Sponsors for 9th Annual Ducky Derby Fundraiser

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc. will hold its 9th annual Ducky Derby fundraiser in downtown Henderson on Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m. Garnett Street will be filled with a river of rubber ducks and a fun time for everyone. Tickets will be sold […]

Man Sentenced for Pretending to be U.S. Army General

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that CHRISTIAN GERALD DESGROUX, age 58, of Raleigh, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle to 6 months imprisonment followed by 1 year of supervised release. On June 26, 2018, DESGROUX pled […]

U.S. Attorney’s Office to Hold Press Conference on ‘Operation Nor’easter’ Indictment

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice WHEN: Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 11 a.m. WHERE: Pasquotank County Public Safety Building, 200 East Colonial Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 The United States Attorney’s Office announces a press conference to discuss the indictment of 12 defendants on narcotic distribution and gun charges in a coordinated warrant enforcement […]

Henderson Rotary Club Yard Sale to Last Until ‘There is Nothing Left’

-Information courtesy the Henderson Rotary Club The Henderson Rotary Club will hold a yard sale on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 7 a.m. until “there is nothing left.” The yard sale will be held in the old Rose Gin & Supply Co. beside Rose Oil Company on US-158 Bypass, Henderson. Money raised will benefit local […]