— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s 16th year of Alive After Five events will begin Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. in Oxford’s downtown parking lot at Littlejohn and Gilliam Streets.
This year’s entertainers will be a band which began in 1958, 61 years ago, the incredible Embers featuring Craig Woolard.
The Embers boast numerous albums and single releases that span decades and continue to exhibit top quality showmanship, musicianship and professionalism. Having been inducted into the South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, The Embers are honored to carry the moniker of North Carolina’s Official Ambassadors of Music. They have traveled the country and the world and have performed for every event imaginable, from the highest dignitaries to the hottest back yard frat parties.
The Embers were also honored to travel throughout South Korea to perform their Christmas special “Christmas with the Embers” on American Military Bases for America’s troops in December of 2007 and 2008. They were awarded Military Coins of Excellence for their distinguished service.
The Embers are widely considered a musical marvel and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as “Beach Music” in the Carolinas, Virginias, the Gulf Coast region of North America and every beach in between. They are a true musical tradition that many Americans have listened to from childhood to adulthood. The Embers consider the genre of Beach Music as “music with a memory” and have been creating lasting memories since its inception in 1958. Simply put – Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Feel Good Music.
Today, touring is commonplace for The Embers, who regularly boast an average of 225 shows per year. They also embark on a cruise each year for their friends and fans to various locations throughout the Caribbean. And don’t miss their Christmas shows – perfect to get you in the mood for the holiday season!
The Embers are truly one of the finest entertainment experiences of our lifetime. Come to their show on May 23, and they will put JOY in your step, LOVE in your heart and BEACH MUSIC in your soul!”
Additional Alive After Five events include:
Thursday, August 15, THE ATTRACTIONS Band will be entertainers for the second concert in Creedmoor in the VanNess Chevrolet parking lot, 107 West Lyon Street, Creedmoor.
Completing the season will be Jim Quick and Coastline Band in Oxford on Thursday, September 12.
The sponsorship of many, many businesses and industries make these three events possible. This year’s event sponsors are:
PRESENTING STAGE SPONSORS: Clayton of Oxford, Duke Energy, Granville County, Granville County Tourism Development Authority, VanNess Chevrolet, Wake Electric Membership Corporation, WIN Customs – William and Earlene Newton.
BOARDWALK SPONSORS: CertainTeed, Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corp., Friend of the Chamber, Granville Health System, Riccobene Assoc. Family Dentistry/Highland Dentistry, Top Window Covering and Union Bank.
SHAGGER SPONSORS: Bailey Farms, City of Oxford, Lewis Electric of Oxford, McDonald’s, PSNC/Dominion Energy.
SAND DOLLAR SPONSORS: Altec, Brummitt Electric, Carolina Sunrock, City of Creedmoor, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Creedmoor Fuel, Cross and Currin/Attorneys at Law, Express Employment Professionals, Granville Family Dentistry, North Central Medical Transport, Inc., Party Time Potties, Plastic Ingenuity, Shalag Nonwovens, Sunrise Biscuit Co., The Links at Thorndale, The School of Graphic Arts, Town of Stem, Waste Industries, Wesco, Inc. and Winston-Williams-Creech-Evans and Co.
HIGH TIDE SPONSORS: Annie’s Florist, Creedmoor Forest Products, Currin and Dutra LLP, Edmundson and Burnette, Gil-Man Florist, Legal Shield/Ruth Ann Bullock, Professional Pharmacy, Town of Butner, Unique Floral Design and Rental and Glenda and Jimmy Williams.
SAND BUCKET SPONSORS: At Properties/Linda Jordan, Butner Car Service, Inc., Cardinal Real Estate Group/LeAnne Daniel, Creedmoor Drug Company, Lawn Ranger Services, LLC, M & H Tires and Select Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
MEDIA SPONSORS: Butner-Creedmoor News, Oxford Public Ledger, The Daily Dispatch, US98.3 FM, WIZS 1450AM/101 FM and Mike Brooks – TV Production and Entertainment.
CONCESSION SPONSORS: Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola.
Local Chambers, VGCC to Host 2019 Small Business Luncheon
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s March/April 2019 Focus newsletter
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Franklin, Granville and Warren County Chambers and the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center, will host the 2019 Small Business Luncheon in a collaborative effort again this year. The event will be held at Henderson Country Club on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Duke Energy is once again the presenting sponsor for this event.
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) website states, “We recognize that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.”
As part of National Small Business Week, the SBA takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Of those small businesses and their owners, the organization says, “Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.”
This local annual spring luncheon is a part of the national effort to recognize the merits of small businesses within every community. After lunch and a keynote address, the event will conclude with the presentation of the Vance County Small Business of the Year. This will be the seventeenth consecutive year that the Chamber has presented this award. Franklin, Granville and Warren Counties will also award Small Business of the Year honors for their counties.
Criteria for the Henderson-Vance nominee are:
– Employs a maximum of 50 people;
– Member of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and must be located in Vance County;
– Must be a viable, on-going business for three or more years, experiencing growth or stability over its business life;
– Provides critical service or product, fills a void in the business community, or has a unique approach to the delivery of goods and services;
– May have overcome diverse or extraordinary circumstances to remain in business;
– Business is supportive of community growth and sustainability;
– Is not a governmental agency or municipality
Former recipients of the Vance County award include J.M. White Funeral Service, Medical Arts Pharmacy, Vanco Outdoor Equipment, Quick Print, Satterwhite Point Marina, Dataforge, Johnson’s Block & Concrete Company, Inc., City Tire, Inc., Henderson Wellness Center, Franklin Brothers Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc., Ballet Arts, Interiors Downtown, Fogg’s Exxon, Vance Furniture, Gray’s Gourmet, The Peanut Roaster and Raemac Transportation.
The event is by invitation only and will include lunch and a key address.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Chamber at 252-438-8414 or Jay@hendersonvance.org.
Henderson Rec Players Announces Summer Show Auditions
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
The Henderson Rec Players, now under the umbrella of the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center, announces its summer show auditions will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019. Auditions begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at First Baptist Church of Henderson – 205 W. Winder St. (across from McGregor Hall).
Audition for a role in “Guys & Dolls,” “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.,” and Neil Simon’s stage play, “Rumors.” All those auditioning will be asked to read lines from the script. No prepared pieces will be necessary.
“Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” is part of a summer theatre camp experience for rising 3rd – 11th graders. Click here for more information on the Summer Theatre Camp for Kids.
“Guys and Dolls” will be performed July 5-7 and 12-13 under the direction of Jo Ellen Nowell. “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” will be directed by Cindy Clark and performed July 15-28.
“Rumors” will round out the Henderson Rec Players 46th summer season with performances August 9-11. The show will be directed by Betsy Henderson.
To learn more about auditions and the upcoming shows, please visit https://www.mcgregorhall.org/auditions.
The Henderson Rec Players Summer Series is proudly presented by the Rosemyr Corporation.
16th Year of ‘Alive After Five’ Events to Kick Off Thurs., May 23
/by WIZS Staff— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s 16th year of Alive After Five events will begin Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. in Oxford’s downtown parking lot at Littlejohn and Gilliam Streets.
This year’s entertainers will be a band which began in 1958, 61 years ago, the incredible Embers featuring Craig Woolard.
The Embers boast numerous albums and single releases that span decades and continue to exhibit top quality showmanship, musicianship and professionalism. Having been inducted into the South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, The Embers are honored to carry the moniker of North Carolina’s Official Ambassadors of Music. They have traveled the country and the world and have performed for every event imaginable, from the highest dignitaries to the hottest back yard frat parties.
The Embers are widely considered a musical marvel and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as “Beach Music” in the Carolinas, Virginias, the Gulf Coast region of North America and every beach in between. They are a true musical tradition that many Americans have listened to from childhood to adulthood. The Embers consider the genre of Beach Music as “music with a memory” and have been creating lasting memories since its inception in 1958. Simply put – Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Feel Good Music.
Today, touring is commonplace for The Embers, who regularly boast an average of 225 shows per year. They also embark on a cruise each year for their friends and fans to various locations throughout the Caribbean. And don’t miss their Christmas shows – perfect to get you in the mood for the holiday season!
The Embers are truly one of the finest entertainment experiences of our lifetime. Come to their show on May 23, and they will put JOY in your step, LOVE in your heart and BEACH MUSIC in your soul!”
Additional Alive After Five events include:
Thursday, August 15, THE ATTRACTIONS Band will be entertainers for the second concert in Creedmoor in the VanNess Chevrolet parking lot, 107 West Lyon Street, Creedmoor.
Completing the season will be Jim Quick and Coastline Band in Oxford on Thursday, September 12.
The sponsorship of many, many businesses and industries make these three events possible. This year’s event sponsors are:
PRESENTING STAGE SPONSORS: Clayton of Oxford, Duke Energy, Granville County, Granville County Tourism Development Authority, VanNess Chevrolet, Wake Electric Membership Corporation, WIN Customs – William and Earlene Newton.
BOARDWALK SPONSORS: CertainTeed, Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corp., Friend of the Chamber, Granville Health System, Riccobene Assoc. Family Dentistry/Highland Dentistry, Top Window Covering and Union Bank.
SHAGGER SPONSORS: Bailey Farms, City of Oxford, Lewis Electric of Oxford, McDonald’s, PSNC/Dominion Energy.
SAND DOLLAR SPONSORS: Altec, Brummitt Electric, Carolina Sunrock, City of Creedmoor, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Creedmoor Fuel, Cross and Currin/Attorneys at Law, Express Employment Professionals, Granville Family Dentistry, North Central Medical Transport, Inc., Party Time Potties, Plastic Ingenuity, Shalag Nonwovens, Sunrise Biscuit Co., The Links at Thorndale, The School of Graphic Arts, Town of Stem, Waste Industries, Wesco, Inc. and Winston-Williams-Creech-Evans and Co.
HIGH TIDE SPONSORS: Annie’s Florist, Creedmoor Forest Products, Currin and Dutra LLP, Edmundson and Burnette, Gil-Man Florist, Legal Shield/Ruth Ann Bullock, Professional Pharmacy, Town of Butner, Unique Floral Design and Rental and Glenda and Jimmy Williams.
SAND BUCKET SPONSORS: At Properties/Linda Jordan, Butner Car Service, Inc., Cardinal Real Estate Group/LeAnne Daniel, Creedmoor Drug Company, Lawn Ranger Services, LLC, M & H Tires and Select Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
MEDIA SPONSORS: Butner-Creedmoor News, Oxford Public Ledger, The Daily Dispatch, US98.3 FM, WIZS 1450AM/101 FM and Mike Brooks – TV Production and Entertainment.
CONCESSION SPONSORS: Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola.
Oak Level UCC to Hold Annual Usher’s Program – Sun., May 5
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Katrina Reid, Oak Level United Church of Christ
Oak Level United Church of Christ announces their annual Usher’s Program will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019, beginning at 3 p.m.
The usher board invites all ushers to come fellowship in uniform. Speaker will be Rev. Charles Burwell of Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church. Music will be rendered by Oak Level’s Male Choirs.
Oak Level UCC is located at 5631 Jacksontown Road in Manson, NC.
Wilton Elementary Celebrates 5th Annual ‘Leadership Day’
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools
Wilton Elementary School celebrated their 5th annual Leadership Day on Friday, April 26, 2019. Wilton Elementary is a Stephen Covey “Leader in Me” school and has achieved Lighthouse certification.
The event was attended by family and community members. It was led by their Student Lighthouse Team and included special performances by Wilton’s Show Choir, a Family Feud game with the Student Lighthouse Team and special presentations by a speaker from each grade level.
Attendees were also invited to visit classrooms as students demonstrated their leadership skills in the classroom. Guests could also visit the media center where students shared information on the different extracurricular opportunities at Wilton such as Show Choir, Student Lighthouse Team, Girls on the Run, Clubs, PAW Patrol, Spelling Bee, Battle of the Books and CLAWS.
Guests then met back in the gym for the grand finale in which all students in the school came together to sing.
The event was enjoyed by all and Wilton greatly appreciates the parent and community support!
Wilton Elementary School students sing for guests in celebration of their 5th annual Leadership Day on Friday, April 26, 2019. Wilton Elementary is a Stephen Covey “Leader in Me” school and has achieved Lighthouse certification. (Photo courtesy Granville County Public Schools)
Oxford Board of Commissioners to Hold FY 2019-20 Budget Meeting
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
The Budget & Finance Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 3 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed FY 19-20 City of Oxford Annual Budget.
All those interested are invited to attend.
Public Meetings to Gather Citizens’ Input on Future of Franklin Co.
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Franklin County Government
“Frankly Speaking,” a series of community meetings about the future of Franklin County will be held May 28-30, 2019.
Franklin County is just beginning the process of creating a new Comprehensive Development Plan to guide leaders’ decisions about future growth, particularly new development and related investments in infrastructure and services. The public is invited to attend one of the following meetings to share ideas and concerns:
With questions, please call (919) 496-2909 or email planning@franklincountync.us. For more information, and to take a survey related to the Comprehensive Development Plan, visit www.franklincountync.us.
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