CLICK HERE To Send Your Public Service and Event Announcements to WIZS RADIO 1450AM / 100.1FM
Or email johncharles@wizs.com
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: Town of Wise
What: Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival. The parade will start lining up at 9:30am by Bruce Perkinson’s house, it will start promptly at 10am and end at the Wise Baptist Church grounds. Frank Gustkey Sr. will be the grand marshal for the parade. The festival will start immediately after the parade on the Wise Baptist Church grounds. There will be live music from Feature Attraction Band, rides for kids, food & craft vendors and so much more.
When: Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Starting at Bruce Perkinson’s house, 1625 US 1 N, Norlina NC 27573, to the Wise Baptist Church grounds, 1840 US-1, Norlina, NC 27563
Contact: Gary Paynter or Danielle Edgerton
Phone/email: Gary – (252) 438-0574 or Danielle – (252) 204-2605
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: Vance County Tourism
What: Independence Day Celebration
When: Saturday, July 5th starting at 4 p.m. with fireworks about 9:15 p.m.
Where: Satterwhite Point Park on beautiful Kerr Lake
Info: A live DJ will be on site playing great music. Vendors will be there, including food. The highlight of the evening will be the fireworks display approximately 9:15. Remember, alcohol is not permitted in state parks. State Park gate fee is $10 per vehicle.
Contact: Vance County Tourism
Phone/email: 252-438-2222 or email vctourism@vancecounty.org
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: The Gospel Program
What: Mrs. Lula Shearin 75th Birthday Concert. Featuring Faithful, The Gospel Disciples, The Torain Family, Men Of Faith, The Gospel Harmoneers, Sister Shirley McCaden & Company, and The Soul Lifters. Pastor Daryn Thomas will be Emcee
When: July 5th, 2025. Doors Open @ 3:00PM. The Program Starts @ 4:00PM
Where: Whites Grove Christian Church 328 St Tammany Road Norlina, NC 27563
Fee: Admission is free but a love offering will be taken.
Contact: Jordan Shearin for more information
Phone/email: (252) 820-5878 or jordanshearin5602@icloud.com
Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Wonder Junction Vacation Bible School, Supper will be provided each night. Come and join us for a fun time of crafts, games, music and learning about Jesus.
When: July 7th-10th, from 5:30pm-8:30pm each night
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: No fee
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: Baskerville Funeral Home
What: A community information series, “Giving Voice and Support to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims,” with guest presenter Amy Langston, Executive Director of Families Living Violence Free.
When: Tuesday, July 8th from 6-7 PM
Where: Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel, 104 S. Chestnut St., Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To share critical insights and resources to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and strengthen community awareness.
Fee: Free and open to the public
Contact: Baskerville Funeral Home
Phone/email: (252) 430-6824
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: A musical service featuring the CB Walton Voices of Praise, Oak Level United Church Choir, Hardy Grove Baptist Church Choir, soloist Cecelia “CC” Alston, Worship Leader Minister Audreyette Small, and special guest Psalmist Johnny Ruffin Jr.
When: Sunday, July 13th at 4:00pm
Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson, NC
Contact: Dorothy Wimbush
Phone/email: (252) 425-7366, dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: Brick Power Team
What: Fish Fry Fundraiser. Trout, French fries, hushpuppies and cold slaw.
When: July 28th from 4pm-7pm
Where: 220 Seafood, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: Your support will be appreciated helping us help others. The Brick Power Team Ministry is a part of the Freedom Life Church of God.
Fee: Plates are $10
Contact: Harry Orr
Phone/email: (252) 432-4196 or horr2553@yahoo.com
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: A gospel celebration with Terrance Foster and special guests The Safeway Travelers, Jordan Chapel Gospel Choir, Next Generation Praise Team, and the Warrenton Echoes.
When: Sunday August 3rd at 3:00pm
Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson, NC
Contact: Dorothy Wimbush
Phone/email: (252) 425-7366, dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: The Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
What: Henderson resident Telessie McGhee is being honored by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge & Free Accepted Mansons of North Carolina & Jurisdiction, Inc.
When: A celebration of service and testimonial is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th at 6:00 PM
Where: Hilton Durham near Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705
Fee: Tickets to the event are $60. Contact the hotel to make a reservation for the event. Mention code “PGWP McGhee Testimonial” to receive a special room mate.
Contact: Hilton Durham Near Duke University
Phone/email: 1+ (919) 383-8033
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
What: Rainbow Tea Event
When: August 16th, 2025 at 2:00pm
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church – 2425 Nutbush Road Henderson NC 27537
Fee: $10 Donation
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: First United Methodist Church of Henderson
What: Tag Sale
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM-1PM. Please enter through the Church Office entrance, and a volunteer will guide you through several rooms of the Tag Sale.
Where: First United Methodist Church of Henderson, 114 Church St, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: All proceeds from the Tag Sale ministry go to support the missions of the United Women in Faith. These missions include the following: Hand-in-Hand, Soup Kitchen, Pinkston Street Elementary Weekend Packs, Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS), the Boys & Girls Club, Lifeline, Community Partners of Hope, Good Neighbor Fund, YMCA Children’s Programs, NC Conference Missions, Methodist Home for Children, and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
Contact: FUMC of Henderson for more information or Tom Church if a shopping time beyond these hours is needed.
Phone/email: FUMC – (252) 438-8791. Tom Church – (252) 432-3845 or tchurch219@gmail.com
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
Who: Vance County Housing Authority at Lincoln Height Apartments
What: Accepting applications for two and three bedroom apartments. Applicants will need to bring original birth certificates and original social security cards for everyone on the application. They must also bring a photo ID for everyone over 18. Applications must be completed in the office.
When: Applications are accepted on Tuesdays, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm
Where: 224 Lincoln St, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Lincoln Height Apartments for more information
Phone/email: (252) 438-6127
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
(NO LISTINGS ON THIS PAGE ARE PAID POSTINGS. EACH ENTITY IS CLEARLY IDENTIFIED IN EACH LISTING. However, Vance County Tourism does have an ad presently on WIZS Radio about the same Independence Day Celebration at Kerr Lake.)
