Entries by WIZS Staff

TRAC in Granville County Region – WIZS Live Broadcast

Thursday May 18th from 10 am to 2 pm, tourism-related businesses in Granville County and the surrounding region will have an opportunity to work with Visit North Carolina staff to learn about its research, development and marketing services, and discuss best practices in reaching travelers, the media and increasing tourism visitation and spending. Visit North […]

Butner to hold Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE MEMORIAL DAY WREATH LAYING CEREMONY MAY 29th at 10:00 AM GAZEBO PARK, BUTNER Please join us for the opportunity to pay tribute and remember our past US Military Service men and women with a Wreath Laying Ceremony. The event will take place at the Gazebo Park, Town of Butner, on Monday, May 29th […]

Help patients, honor loved ones by donating blood with the Red Cross

DURHAM, N.C. (May 17, 2017) – Before busy summer schedules set in, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to roll up a sleeve to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need. Donors of all blood types are needed now to help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and […]

NC Farmers should prepare for hurricane season

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler’s annual plea for farmers to prepare for hurricane season is especially poignant this year, considering many are still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. “Hurricane Matthew is a painfully fresh reminder of just how important it is to have an emergency plan for your farm, food company or agribusiness,” Troxler said. […]

H/V Chamber Cuts Ribbon for new Downtown Shoe Store

On Thursday, April 27, the Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Fierce Feet by Tweet, a new business in Downtown Henderson. Fierce Feet by Tweet owner, Alisa Alston offers a variety of in trend, casual and formal shoes and accessories, including clothing and handbags.  Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m.-6:00 […]

Henderson Students Dominate Inaugural Oxford Prep Graduation Marshal List

Marshals who will serve at the first Oxford Preparatory Commencement ceremony honoring the class of 2017 have been announced. Marshals are chosen from the sophomore and junior class. Students chosen from either class must have a weighted GPA above 4.25. The chief marshal will be chosen from the junior representatives and will be announced at […]

Granville Chamber to host Women in Business Luncheon

WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON Wednesday, May 24, 2017 ~ 12:00 noon THORNDALE OAKS, 105 West Quailridge Road, Oxford You are invited to lunch and an outstanding program by Holly Boyd & Anna Cate Fleming Fashion Blogger Anna Cate Collection Lunch:  $15 Chamber members $18 non-Chamber members Reservations are REQUIRED by Monday, May 22nd (Reservations not […]

Franklin County Commissioners Fully Fund District Request

Louisburg, N. C. —  At their meeting on Monday, May 15th, 2017, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners agreed to fully fund Franklin County Schools’ 2017-18 current local budget request. The total request for more than $16.3 million dollars is a $1.1 million dollar increase over the District’s 2016-17 local funding allocation. Throughout the year, Franklin […]

Butterfield to GOP: Time to Put Country Over Party

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement in response to reports that President Donald Trump shared highly classified intelligence with Russian officials: “The reports that President Trump may have shared classified intelligence with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador is alarming and deeply disturbing.  This sharing of highly classified […]

Henderson-Vance DDC Office to celebrate ribbon cutting tomorrow

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The City of Henderson would like to invite you to the opening of the new Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission office at 205 North Garnett Street. A ribbon cutting will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. The office is attached to the fire station on North Garnett Street. The […]