Entries by WIZS Staff

The Screen Master Celebrates 40 years in Downtown Henderson

A ribbon cutting was held on Friday, October 28th for Screen Master to celebrate their 40-Years in business  in downtown Henderson and membership with the Chamber.  The event was held at their 100 S. Garnett Street location.  They were joined by the Chamber staff, friends, family and local dignitary to celebrate their anniversary.  All guests […]

Vance County Cooperative Extension to host Forest Symposium

Healthy forests provide healthy habitat and healthy profits! Learn how managing the health of your forest benefits wildlife and your bottom line. Come to the Vance County Regional Farmers Market on December 8th for a Forest Landowner Symposium with a great line up of speakers plus an optional tour. All the details and registration information […]

Event Notice from The Masonic Home for Children

The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford is building on the foundations of success.  A master plan has been developed and includes options for service and program development.  You are invited to the Cobb Center at MHCO on Friday 11/11/16 from 5pm-7pm for a meet and greet.  Please join us to discuss possible plans, gather […]

So-ul Delicious Celebrates Reopening with Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday, November 2 for So-ul Delicious to celebrate the restaurant’s re-opening and membership with the Chamber.  They were joined by the Chamber staff, friends, and family to celebrate their opening.  All guests were treated to a tasteful treat and beverage after the ribbon cutting. At So-ul Delicious you will […]

Be Aware – Seven stores pay fines for price-scanning errors

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division has collected fines from stores in Chatham, Columbus, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Moore, Pender and Wake counties because of excessive price-scanner errors. “As we get into the holiday season, we want consumers to be confident that the price on the shelf matches the price at the register,” […]

VGCC Radiography students collect supplies for Hurricane Matthew victims

Students in the Radiography program at Vance-Granville Community College recently answered a call to help those who were devastated by Hurricane Matthew, collecting a massive amount of supplies for the victims in North and South Carolina. VGCC Radiography clinical coordinator/instructor Stacey Soles arranged a partnership with Black’s Tire & Auto Service, which has 38 locations […]

Upcoming City of Henderson Meetings

The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss property issues. The Henderson City Council’s Housing Advisory Committee will meet in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, on Thursday, […]

VGCC Women’s Volleyball season ends with historic ‘firsts’

For the Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards, the 2016 women’s volleyball season will long be remembered as historic. VGCC compiled a winning record (14-8) in the regular season, reached .500 in conference play (6-6), and won a match in the postseason — all for the first time in the history of the program. In fact, those […]

Papa John’s Delivery Driver Robbed in Henderson

On October 16, 2016 at approximately 9:44 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 1526 Dabney Dr. (Papa John’s) in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a delivery driver for Papa John’s had been robbed in the roadway and in front of 617 Roberson St. for an undetermined amount of […]

Northern and Southern Vance to host College/Career Days

Vance County Schools is hosting two Career/College Day events, November 9, at Southern Vance High School and November 17, at Northern Vance High School. Both events will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and are open to high school juniors and seniors and their families. The focus of the events is to provide representatives […]