Entries by WIZS Staff

VGCC Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inducts 65 Students

-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College recognized 65 students who were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for students of two-year colleges, on April 17 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. VGCC students honored with induction into Phi Theta Kappa must have a cumulative grade-point average of […]

Vance Co. Cooperative Extension – Weekly Parenting Tip

-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension Parenting tip week of 5/14/18 The Power of Hugs Hugs are wonderful. It’s great to get a hug and even better to give one. Every parent knows that hugs can help make things seem better and can help you connect […]

Granville Co. Events, Week of May 14-20

— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Monday, May 14; 2 – 3 p.m. Eat Smart/Move More/Take Control – Nutrition Program for Adults Granville County Senior Center; 107 Lanier St., Oxford For more information:  919.693.1930 Tuesday, May 15; 8 a.m. Chamber’s AMBASSADORS’ Meeting Creedmoor Business Center, Elm St., Creedmoor Wednesday, May […]

Oxford Prep’s Lady Griffins Lose to Riverside High in State Playoffs

-Information courtesy Tommy Anstead, Coach, Oxford Preparatory School In the second round of state playoffs on Saturday, May 12, Oxford Preparatory School’s softball team had six hits to Riverside High School’s five but still came up short in a 4-2 loss. Emily Faucette drove in the Griffins’ first run. Riverside tied it up in the bottom […]

Henderson Optimist Club Holds 220 Seafood Fundraiser TODAY!

-Information courtesy Britt Sams, President, Henderson Optimist Club The Henderson Optimist Club invites you to come out to 220 Seafood on Norlina Rd in Henderson TODAY, Monday, May 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. and purchase a $7 trout plate. Plates may be purchased outside or come inside and enjoy a plate with FREE tea as […]

Five Vance Co. Residents Arrested in Recent Narcotics Bust

-Press Release, Henderson Police Department On May 10, 2018, members of the Henderson Police Department Vice-Narcotics Section and Criminal Investigations Section, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, along with North Carolina Probation and Parole officers executed a search warrant at the residence of 132 George Floyd Road, Lot 1, Henderson, NC. During the execution […]

Granville Co. Schools Declare May 16 Optional Teacher Workday

-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville Co. Public Schools On Thursday, May 10, the Granville County Board of Education unanimously approved a recommendation to cancel classes for all traditional calendar students on Wednesday, May 16, and designate it as an Optional Teacher Workday for staff.  On this day, many educators from across the […]

Vance Co. Board of Education Expected to Approve May 16 School Closing

-Press Release, Vance County Schools After meeting with the officers and representatives of the Vance County Association of Educators and reviewing staff request leave data, Superintendent Anthony Jackson will recommend to the Board of Education on Monday evening that Vance County Schools convert Wednesday, May 16, to a student holiday and an optional teacher workday. […]

Mother’s Day Gifts Galore at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, VCRFM Mother’s Day is upon us, Sunday, May 13, 2018! You are invited to the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson, on Saturday, May 12, 2108, which is the last shopping day before Mother’s Day. The Market will be open on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. […]

Henderson City Council has Full Agenda for May 14 Meeting

-Public Notice, courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson The Henderson City Council is scheduled to hold their regular meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Agenda items include: Recognizing retiree Wanda Ball. Consideration of holding a public hearing […]