Entries by WIZS Staff

Backpacks Donated by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Chi Omega chapter

— courtesy Vance County Schools Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Chi Omega chapter presented 150 new backpacks filled with school supplies to Superintendent Anthony Jackson for distribution to needy children in Vance County Schools. The presentation was made on November 6, in the school system’s Administrative Services Center. The “Backpack Initiative” […]

Domestic Violence 101

WIZS News has been asked to announce the following courtesy of Families Living Violence Free in Oxford: Peggy Roark Adult & Empowerment Services Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator Families Living Violence Free 125 Oxford Outer Loop Road PO Box 1632 Oxford, NC 27565 Email: Proark@flvf.org Office: 919-693-3579 Crisis: 919-693-5700 Hispanic Crisis 919-690-0888 Website: www.flvf.org […]

Heroin Traffickers Arrested in Warren and Franklin Counties

— courtesy North Carolina SBI and NC Dept. of Public Safety RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Warren and Franklin County Sheriffs’ offices arrested six men Nov. 8 on heroin trafficking charges following a three-month undercover operation. Charged were Steven Lamar Cooke, 35, of Warrenton; Derrick Lamont Cooke, 38 of […]

American Education Week

— courtesy Vance County Schools During November 13-17, the nation will observe American Education Week, a time to celebrate public education and the educators who make a difference every day in the lives of children. We invite parents, community and business leaders, and elected officials to our 17 Vance County Public Schools, so that they can […]

Granville Crimes Late Oct, Early Nov 2017

— courtesy Granville County Crime Stoppers Sometime between Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Old Roxboro Road, Oxford , NC and criminally removed a Craftsman generator from underneath an open shed. Sometime between Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 late […]

Houston Astros Carlos Díaz Visits Granville Central High School

— courtesy Granville County Schools The Spanish students at Granville Central High School recently had the privilege of listening to Carlos Díaz, Center Fielder of the Houston Astros, talk about Puerto Rico and the current crisis affecting the country. He shared places to visit, typical food, and information about the status of Puerto Rico since […]

Franklin County Celebrates its Veterans

— courtesy Franklin County Government Veterans will be honored November 10 with a program and luncheon Franklin County citizens will unite Friday, November 10th to show love and appreciation for veterans in the county, state and nation who have bravely served our armed forces and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Franklin County is […]

High School Football Recap and Playoffs

— by Jeff Jenkins Following a close 20-14 Optimist Bowl victory over Northern Vance last Friday night, Southern Vance finished the 2017 football season with a 6-5 overall record — the Raiders’ first winning season since 2011 ! Although the Raiders’ 5-3 Northern Carolina 2A Conference record was not quite good enough for a playoff […]

Sat, Nov 18, Handcrafted Holiday Market

This Saturday, November 18th, the Vance County Regional Farmers Market will enjoy it’s annual Handcrafted Holiday Market.  Hours will be 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Vendors include: 1. Jackie Glover – Glover’s Gifts – Crocheted Items & Bird, Bat and Butterfly Houses 2. Payton Holland – – Perler Bead Art 3. Marco Haloburdo – Slumped […]

6th Annual Small Business Summit – October 24th

The summit is designed to help you make the holidays pay off for your business. “I am pleased to announce that the Small Business Center at Vance-Granville Community College will host its 6th Annual Small Business Summit next Tuesday, October 24 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lake Gaston Lions Club. This year’s […]