Entries by WIZS Staff

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 […]

F-V-W Accepting Children for 2018-2019 Program Year

— submitted by Felicia C. Gregory, Interim CEO F-V-W The Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., Head Start is accepting children for the 2018-2019 Program Year for Franklin, Vance, Warren and Granville Counties. Children must be 3 years of age as of August 31, 2018. Parents of children with mental, physical or emotional impairments are encouraged to apply. […]

PUBLIC MEETINGS N.C. 98 CORRIDOR STUDY IN WAKE AND DURHAM COUNTIES

— press release Raleigh, N.C.—The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) in collaboration with the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will host public meetings on April 12, 2018 in Wake County and April 16, 2018 in Durham County. The N.C. 98 Corridor Study is […]

Be careful when burning debris in spring

— courtesy NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2018 Be careful when burning debris in spring Wildfire risk typically higher through May; burning debris is the No. 1 cause of wildfires RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise […]

Local Community Holy Week Worship Services 2018

— information submitted by Dr. Ron Cava, Senior Minister of The First Baptist Church of Henderson, NC Community Holy Week worship services will be hosted at the First Baptist Church, on the corner of Winder and Wyche Streets, April 26 – 30, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Services are sponsored by downtown congregations including Church of […]