Entries by WIZS Staff

MADD’S HIGHEST HONORS TO TROOP C DISTRICT 4

— submitted by Lorraine Watkins, MADD President MADD’S HIGHEST HONORS BESTOWED ON NC HIGHWAY PATROL TROOP C DISTRICT 4 MADD’S 2017 Annual Awards Banquet was held Thursday, April 5th in Cary, North Carolina. Vance, Franklin and Warren counties “Troop C District 4,” led by 1st Sergeant Jeff Rowan, had three troopers to receive the highest honors for […]

MPH Volunteer Services April Fundraiser

— submitted by Lisa Radford, MPH volunteer coordinator Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health announce their April fundraiser. The Masquerade Sale, where everything is $5.00, will be in the JT Church Classroom Wed. April, 18 (7am-4pm) and Thursday, April 19 (7am-2pm). Necklaces, bracelets, ear rings, rings, scarves, watches, bags and so much more. Come check […]

West End Community Watch Meeting 4-17-18

— submitted by Claire Catherwood The West End Community Watch meeting will be held Tuesday, April 17th, 6:30 p.m., at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive.  The speaker will be Dennis Jarvis, the new Director of the Economic Development Commission.  Law Enforcement will be present to hear concerns and report events.  All are invited. This watch group […]

Franklin County Broadband Survey Meet and Greet 4-24-18

— Franklin County Broadband Survey press release courtesy Franklin County Government Franklin teams with Vance and Granville to develop broadband strategy Franklin County, April 16, 2018: Franklin County is hosting a Broadband Survey Meet and Greet to give citizens an opportunity to complete the recently available Franklin County Broadband Surveys. The event will be held […]

Granville County Crime Stoppers April 2018

— press release On Monday, April 2nd, 2018 an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Pope Rd., Creedmoor, NC and unlawfully forced entry into a motor vehicle, which caused criminal property damage. One 2 inch barrel Colt PTF .38 caliber handgun, two gas cans, one 30 lb. […]

Veteran Actors Join VGCC Students In Cast For Sixth Annual Dinner Theater

VGCC Dinner Theater — press release Vance-Granville Community College students will be joined by veteran theater actors for the college’s sixth annual Dinner Theater production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a musical comedy, at the end of April. A collaboration of Vance-Granville’s Drama and Culinary departments, the event is scheduled for the […]

VGCC President honors Cosmetology department

VGCC Cosmetology — press release The president of Vance-Granville Community College, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, recently recognized a group of faculty members for excellence by awarding the “Vanguard Cup” to the college’s Cosmetology department. The department became the third recipient of the cup, an honor created by Dr. Williams to recognize “exceptional team performance toward the […]

Rod Of God Comedy Show Scheduled For April 14

— press release GRANVILLE COUNTY LAWYER BRINGS HIS WORLD-FAMOUS ‘CLEAN COMEDY’ TO McGREGOR HALL STAGE Rod Of God Comedy Show Scheduled For April 14 HENDERSON, N.C. —When you think of comedians these days, you often think of dirty jokes and dirty language. But, on Saturday April 14, 2018, you’ll laugh to some good-ole “clean comedy.” […]

Vance County Schools Updates

Terri Hedrick, public information officer for Vance County Schools was recently on air to provide updates on the school system and to discuss upcoming events. These include: End of the 2017-18 School Year: The last day of the 2017-2018 school year for all traditional schools will be Friday, June 8, 2018. The Early College High […]

VGCC Hosting CCP Information Sessions for High School Students and Parents

— courtesy VGCC VGCC Hosting CCP Information Sessions for High School Students and Parents Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled a series of sessions offering information for high school students and their parents on the “Career & College Promise” (CCP) program. CCP allows eligible students to earn college credits towards a college degree, diploma or certificate […]