Entries by WIZS Staff

Oxford Commissioners to Hold June’s Board Meeting Tues., June 12

-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Among the agenda items: -Public Hearing for the FY 2018 – 2019 Budget. -Consider adopting the FY 2018-2019 […]

Historic 1830’s Grape Hill Home in Need of a New Location

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook Here’s what they have to say on the Preservation North Carolina website about Grape Hill: (you can also see plenty of great interior pictures here) “Built during the agricultural boom years of the 1830’s, Grape Hill is an unusual blend […]

Perry Memorial Library Announces Summer Reading Programs for Youth

-Information courtesy the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library and www.perrylibrary.org Join the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library for Summer Reading 2018! June 16 – August 3 Fun weekly prizes, exciting entertainment, storytimes, reading incentives and grand prizes! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration to be held Saturday, June 16 at noon, […]

Our State Magazine Announces Third Annual Made in NC Awards

— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook “Show us what you’re made of, North Carolina.” Prouder words were never spoken. Our State magazine, now in its 85th year, and presenting sponsor Mast General Store are celebrating the astounding talent of the people who make North Carolina so […]

Cokesbury Methodist Men to Hold 220 Seafood Fundraiser

-Information courtesy James Edwards, Cokesbury Methodist Church The Men’s Sunday School Class of the Cokesbury Methodist Church is holding a fundraiser at 220 Seafood Restaurant on Monday, June 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. $7.00 per plate. Eat in or take out. Dinner includes Fried Trout, French Fries, Cole Slaw and Hushpuppies. Drink included for […]

George C. Shaw Museum Open Monthly for Special Presentations

-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority The George C. Shaw Museum, African-American History in Your Community, is open monthly on the third Saturday from 1 – 5 p.m. and is located at 202 E. McClanahan Street in downtown Oxford. Upcoming presentations include: “The Life of Rev. Martin V. Marable of Granville County” on […]

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Now Open on Wednesdays!

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is now open on Wednesdays! You now have two days to shop at the Market – Wednesday & Saturday – 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Wednesdays, there will be produce vendors, craft vendors and a food truck serving breakfast. Location: Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson. (This […]

Upcoming Vance Co. Relay for Life Fundraising Events

-Information courtesy Cindy Robinson and Sandra Parham Upcoming weekend fundraisers for the 2018 Vance County Relay for Life Friday, June 8 – Plant Sale at Tractor Supply, 1733 Dabney Drive, Henderson, from 9 a.m. – until Saturday, June 9 – Spaghetti Supper and Quarter Auction at the Church of the Holy Innocents, 210 S. Chestnut St., Henderson. Doors […]

Henderson Lions Club to Meet Thurs., June 14

-Information courtesy Randy Oxendine, President, Henderson Lions Club The Henderson Lions Club will meet Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club. The Club will install their new officers for the 2018/2019 year. To learn more or join the Lions and be a part of an active community service organization, contact any […]

Spring Street Missionary Baptist Seniors Ready to Cruise

-Information courtesy Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church The seasoned seniors of Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson will host a trip to the Spirit of Norfolk in Norfolk, VA, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. A limited number of seats are available on a first come, first served basis. The total cost of the trip, […]