Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson City Council Boards and Commissions Meeting Feb 1, 2018

In a press release, Esther McCrackin, City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC, informed local media: The Boards and Commissions Committee of the Henderson City Council will meet on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the large conference room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to consider […]

Granville County Crime Stoppers Jan 31, 2018

TO: News Media FROM: Granville County Crime Stoppers DATE: January 31st, 2018 SUBJECT: BREAK & ENTERING/LARCENY/CRIMINAL DAMAGE On Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Sam Moss Hayes Rd, Oxford, NC and forced entry, which caused criminal property damage. Several pieces of jewelry […]

Granville Academy: A NEW CHOICE in Learning

For Immediate Release: Granville Academy: Granville County Public Schools’ Flexible Learning Opportunity The Granville County Public School (GCPS) system is exploring interest in a NEW choice for families: Granville Academy. Granville Academy is a program that would serve students in grades K-12 with flexible schedules and blended learning models. Blended learning utilizes online, blended, and […]

OPS Swim off to Regionals

— picture and text submitted by Rick Kenner, M.A.A.Ed., Athletic Director OPS The Oxford Preparatory School swim team finished its regular season on Friday, January 26th on a high note with the OPS Men winning the conference championship. The OPS team is now preparing to go to the 1A East Regional meet on Saturday, Jan […]

VGCC schedules leadership series for nonprofits

— courtesy VGCC The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a new series of free seminars that provide essential management skills for leaders of nonprofit organizations. The “Packing Your Toolbox for a Strong Nonprofit” series is presented in partnership with the Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, a regional grant-making organization that was established in […]

NOTING ACC BASKETBALL JAN 29, 2018

— courtesy theacc.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2018 Release: https://theacc.co/accmbb1718release Media Guide: https://theacc.co/mbb1718mediaguide Scoreboard: https://www.theacc.com/scoreboard-mbb ACC Tournament: https://theacc.com/ACCTourney ACColades Notre Dame and No. 4 Duke renew their ACC rivalry on ESPN’s Big Monday at the Blue Devils’ Cameron Indoor Stadium … the Fighting Irish hold a 5-3 advantage in ACC matchups, though Duke claimed […]

GCPS Spring Showcase 2018

— WIZS has been asked to announce the following information which was supplied by GCPS The GCPS Spring Showcase 2018 allows you to experience a customized guided tour, by appointment only, of all Granville County Public Schools. Who? All residents of Granville County are invited to attend daytime custom tours of each of our school facilities.  Come […]

Warrenton Film Premiere 1-30-18

— courtesy of Warren County Center of NC Cooperative Extension January 30, 2018 | 7:00 pm Warren County Armory Civic Center What Can Be: Regional Food Systems Video Story from Warren County, NC The NC 10% Campaign and North Carolina Growing Together, two projects of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems are pleased to announce […]

McGregor Hall’s 2017-18 Season: Increased Ticket Sales & Exciting Performances

By: Kelly Bondurant, Freelance Writer for Hire The weather outside may be cold and frightful, but inside the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center located on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson an exciting 2018 lineup is bringing the heat. The 2017-18 season began last fall with country music legend Lorrie Morgan, and the Center has been […]

HPD Search Yields Two Arrests 1-25-18

Press Release – January 26, 2018 On January 25, 2018 members of the Henderson Police Department Special Response Team and Vice-Narcotics Section conducted a search warrant at 1031 Maple Street, Henderson after receiving complaints of drug sales. During the execution of the search warrant 48.8 grams of cocaine, 104 grams of marijuana, three handguns, and […]