Entries by WIZS Staff

Warren County High Class of ’97 20th Reunion Dedicated to GiveBackPacks

by Craig Hahn, Executive Director of The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County Help the WCHS Class of ’97 Celebrate Their 20th Reunion Donations to GiveBackPacks You never know where you’re going to uncover another treasure or worthy cause here in Warren County…and Saturday gave me the opportunity to uncover a great project. I met […]

NC Cooperative Extension to rebrand

Raleigh, N.C. – NC State Extension and The Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University have launched a rebranding effort for their strategic partnership known as N.C. Cooperative Extension. Effective immediately, a new logo is being rolled out in local Extension centers across the state, as NC State and N.C. A&T adopt a new […]

Sixteen Year-Old Dies From Gunshot Wound

Press Release- May 2, 2017 On Friday April 28, 2017, at 4:50 p.m. members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of the 100 block of W. Rockspring Street in reference to someone being shot. Upon arrival, officers located George Juan Mayo, 16, with a gunshot wound. Mayo was transported to Duke Medical […]

Corbitt Preservation Association to Meet This Sunday

This is a reminder that the 2nd meeting of 2017 of the Corbitt Preservation Association will be this coming Sunday the 7th at 2:00 p.m. at the Bennett H Perry Museum ( The home of the Corbitt Museum). We would love to see each and everyone of you. We have a lot to talk about […]

City of Henderson/County of Vance to meet tomorrow

There will be a joint meeting between the Henderson City Council and the Vance County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Farm Bureau Room at the Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson.  The purpose of this meeting is to hear a presentation from the NC School of Government regarding […]

State Farmers Market to host strawberry dessert contest Thursday

RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market will host a strawberry dessert contest Thursday, May 4, as part of its annual Strawberry Day celebration. Contestants can submit their favorite strawberry dessert for a chance at prize money and bragging rights. Desserts should include at least two cups of N.C. strawberries, and strawberries must be a main […]

N.C. Community College System president to speak at VGCC Commencement

Dr. James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, the president of the North Carolina Community College System, will be the principal commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s graduation exercises on Friday, May 12. Colton Hayes of Epsom, president of the VGCC Student Government Association, will be the student speaker. Approximately 490 students are scheduled to be honored during […]

Got to Be NC Festival offers agricultural fun May 19-21

RALEIGH – The Got to Be NC Festival, a family-friendly celebration of agriculture, food and fun, returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 19-21. “The Got to Be NC Festival offers something for everyone, including farm animals, antique tractors, bluegrass competitions and a barbecue cook-off,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We encourage everyone to come […]

Vance Charter School Gearing up for Family Fun Day

Vance Charter School’s Family Fun Day Dear Parents and Students, Vance Charter School’s Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 11 am-2:30 pm. This will be a time for fun, food, and festivities for all VCS students, families, and alumni. There will be prizes for everyone as well as a […]

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra Comes to McGregor Hall

HENDERSON, N.C. (April 27, 2017)—On May 5th, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, a 17-piece Big Band from Savannah starring Jeremy Davis Clay Johnson, will perform live on the stage of McGregor Hall Performing Arts & Learning Center in Henderson, N.C. “All across America, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentleman and the […]