Entries by WIZS Staff

Warrenton Man charged with Discharging Weapon into Occupied Property

The Warren County Sheriff’ Office Criminal Investigations Division, arrested Allen Brown of 231 Hester Road, Warrenton, NC on 2/2/2017. Brown was charged with one count of Discharge of a weapon into occupied property stemming from a December 2016 incident involving a shooting into a Warren County EMS ambulance traveling on Hester Road. Bond was set […]

H-V Recreation and Parks Department to hold Coaches Meetings

February 6, 2017 To youth league baseball/softball coaches, This is to inform you about the youth baseball/softball coaches meetings.  These meetings will take place at the Aycock Recreation Complex in the meeting room which is located on the second floor of the Baseball/Softball Concession Building.  These meetings are scheduled for the following dates and times: […]

Franklinton Man Allegedly Pours Gas/Sets Fire to Victim

Press Release: The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit arrested William Thomas Hester, a Franklin County resident on February 5, 2017 and charged him with: First Degree Arson and Felony Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury. The incident is alleged to have occurred on February 5, 2017 at 17 Highland Way, Franklinton. The suspect, William Hester, […]

City of Oxford to hold Personnel Committee Meeting

CITY OF OXFORD FEBRUARY 9, 2017 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING The Personnel Committee for the City of Oxford will meet on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Training Room, 1st Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the hiring process, code enforcement position, career development and […]

Butterfield Re-Introduces Childhood Cancer STAR Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), along with Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), re-introduced the Childhood Cancer STAR (Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research) Act, HR 820, in the 115th […]

COOP Extension Vegetable Symposium at Farmers Market

COOP Extension Vegetable Symposium at Farmers Market On February 15th, 2017, the Vance and Franklin County Extension Centers will host a Commercial Vegetable Production Symposium at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Symposium will provide growers with the latest updates on season extension, disease and insect management, irrigation and fertility, and more. This event […]

Sixth Annual Great Landscape Day Planned at the MHCO

6th Annual Great Landscape Day at MHCO – March 18, 2017 It’s that time of year again, March 18, 2017 will mark our 6th Annual Great Landscape Day at the Masonic Home! Thank you for your participation in the past as part of this successful Masonic Home for Children’s event.  This day of service and […]

Luncheon to raise funds to support VGCC Culinary Arts students

The Culinary Arts program at Vance-Granville Community College is holding a luncheon to raise funds to help send students to competitions through the SkillsUSA organization. The Valentine’s-themed luncheon will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Masonic Home for Children on College Street in Oxford, where the Culinary […]

HV Chamber to host Business After Hours

Whether you’re a long-time Chamber member or have just joined our ranks, come out for our upcoming Business After Hours on Thursday, February 16th at 5:15 p.m.  This event will be sponsored by Henderson Wellness Center.  Join Dr. Brandon Taylor and his staff as they celebrate 15 years in business. Spend some time catching up […]