Entries by Laura Gabel

Municipal Elections Could Be Postponed If Senate Bill Passes

Henderson officials are waiting to learn results of a meeting today in Raleigh that could change the date of the 2021 municipal elections from the current date of Tuesday, Oct. 5. Senate Bill 722 hasn’t passed into law yet, but it proposes that municipalities must consider data from the 2020 U.S. Census to before scheduling […]

Farmers Market Opens For Wednesday Sales June 2

Whether it’s the cabbage or kale, beets or bok choy you’ve had a hankering for, the wait is over – find those items and more at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market as it kicks off its mid-week market tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2. In addition to a wide variety of fresh produce and other local […]

Oxford City Hall Set To Reopen To Public June 1

The City of Oxford will be re-opening its office facilities to the public on June 1, 2021. Visitors to Oxford City Hall can once again pay utility bills in person at a kiosk just inside the entrance, according to a press release to WIZS News. A city staff member will be stationed at the front […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A On June 2, Followed by June 8 Clinic For Anyone 12 And Older

Vance County Schools is partnering with local health experts to present a virtual information session next week designed to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for those with questions about vaccinating children. Join Dr. Cornelius Cathcart and Granville Vance Public Health on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the vaccination, according […]

Granville Closer To Satellite DSS Office in Creedmoor

Granville County officials may find out Tuesday, June 1 whether its application will be considered for more than $1.8 million from the N.C. Local Government Commission (LGC) to lease a property in the southern end of the county for a satellite social services center. Granville County officials have requested $1,871,616 to lease a 9,600 square-foot […]

VGCC Graduates 47 With Associates Degree In Nursing

Vance-Granville Community College held a virtual pinning ceremony on May 14 at 6 p.m. for the associate degree nursing Class of 2021. The ceremony celebrated the 47 graduates of the program. Family and friends were able to join in the virtual event to see the graduates receiving their pins and marking their graduation. The ceremony […]

Local Memorial Day Events Remember, Honor Those Who Served Country

Memorial Day means cookouts and an unofficial kickoff to summer, but numerous agencies in the Vance and Granville area are hosting events to honor and remember Americans who have died in service to their country. Slightly cooler weather ushers in the long holiday weekend, which should make outdoor observances a bit more comfortable. WIZS News […]

Summer Day Camp At Aycock Registration Open Now

Registration is open now for a summer day camp at Aycock Recreation Center. Young people ages 5-13 can enjoy lots of fun activities offered by Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks. The day camp is $50 a week per child, and pre-registration and payment is required, according to information from Tara Goolsby, HVRPD program superintendent. The youngest […]

83rd Annual Chamber Virtual Meeting Set For June 17

The 83rd annual membership meeting of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will be held virtually beginning at noon on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Chamber President Michele Burgess invites representatives from local businesses, educational institutions, government entities and non-profit organizations to attend, during which time the 2020 Citizen of the Year will be announced. “This […]