— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook
“Santa’s Christmas List” Needs Your Help — Final Week For Gifts For Warren County Children
We need your help! As you’re out and about this week, could I ask you to please pick up a toy here and a book there for children in Warren County? We have a great many children in need of presents for Christmas Morning…
Thanks to your overwhelming generosity last year, Social Services was able to hand out toys, books and other gifts that guaranteed Christmas Morning smiles for more than 733 children. This year we’d like to help at least that many children.
The donation locations are easy to find…just look for the very LARGE wrapped box at a number of Warren County locations…and our thanks to David Gardner at Warrenton Furniture Exchange for once again supplying us with these boxes! We’re looking for toys (both fun & educational), clothes/hats/gloves, stuffed toys, books, candy, gift cards for 13-16 year olds…really, anything new and unwrapped that you think would bring some joy to a child.
Then, just drop them by one of the following locations in the big wrapped boxes in Warrenton: Chamber of Commerce of Warren Office, Warren Record, WARR 1520 AM, First Citizens Bank, BB&T, Warrenton Town Hall, Milano’s, Firehouse Biscuits & Burgers and Pete Smith Tire & Quick Lube. In Norlina: White’s Barber Shop, Norlina Town Hall, Norlina Auto Parts and The Whistle Stop Cafe. If you’re up at the Lake, you can drop your gifts by The Lake Gaston Chamber Office on Eaton Ferry Road.
Noting ACC Basketball Dec. 18
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy theacc.com
Noting ACC Basketball
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Two ACC teams are in action on Monday night against opponents from the state of South Carolina … Florida State plays host to Charleston Southern, while Wake Forest travels to Coastal Carolina in search of its sixth straight win … Sunday action sees No. 7 North Carolina rally for a 78-73 road win at No. 20 Tennessee, while Boston College and Georgia Tech win big at home … Joel Berry II’s 21 points and Kenny Williams’ go-ahead 3-pointer are key for UNC in its victory over the Vols … the Tar Heels win after trailing by six points at halftime and by as many as nine points in the second half … freshman Steffon Mitchell registers his first collegiate double-double with 13 points and a season-best 14 rebounds in Boston College’s 84-65 win over Central Connecticut … the victory is the Eagles’ fourth straight … freshman forward Moses Wright scores 19 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the floor in Georgia Tech’s 79-54 win over Florida A&M … preseason All-ACC second-team selection Josh Okogie also scores 19 for the Yellow Jackets in his first action of the season … Miami’s 9-0 start is its best since opening the 2007-08 season 12-0 … Clemson’s 9-1 start is its best since 2008-09 … Clemson’s Marcquise Reed named ACC Player of the Week while Syracuse’s Oshae Brissett earns Rookie of the Week honors.
Town Talk 12/18/17
/by CharleneCooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 12/18/17
/by CharleneVance County Schools Update 12/18/17
/by CharleneInspections Reveal High Ratings for Vance Schools Custodians
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Vance County Schools
The custodial teams at L.B. Yancey Elementary School and Henderson Middle School have received awards for having the highest ratings for elementary and middle/high, respectively, in the most recent Vance County Schools inspections. Members of the teams from the schools who were present for recognition at the December 11, Vance County Board of Education meeting are shown in the accompanying photo. They include, from left, Mark Ellis Sr. and Principal Carnetta Thomas, both of L.B. Yancey Elementary School; and Ronnie Watkins, Larry Alston, Peggy Thomas, Susan Baker and Principal John Hargrove, all of Henderson Middle School. (VCS Photo)
News 12/18/17
/by LarrySouthern Vance National Technical Honor Society Coat Drive 2017
/by WIZS StaffVance County Proud
Students who are members of the National Technical Honor Society at Southern Vance High School are shown in the accompanying photo with some of the coats they collected in their Coat Drive for needy families in Vance County. The coats have been given to Salvation Army representatives to distribute to needy families. The students include, seated from left, Adriana Evans, Imani Perry, Onjahlaya Robinson and Megan Bass. On the back row, from left, are Xavier Wilson, Jacob May, Chermella Durham, Joshua Williams, Kailee Ball, Gabriella Ventura and Robert Susewell. (VCS Photo)
“Santa’s Christmas List” Needs Your Help
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook
“Santa’s Christmas List” Needs Your Help — Final Week For Gifts For Warren County Children
We need your help! As you’re out and about this week, could I ask you to please pick up a toy here and a book there for children in Warren County? We have a great many children in need of presents for Christmas Morning…
Thanks to your overwhelming generosity last year, Social Services was able to hand out toys, books and other gifts that guaranteed Christmas Morning smiles for more than 733 children. This year we’d like to help at least that many children.
The donation locations are easy to find…just look for the very LARGE wrapped box at a number of Warren County locations…and our thanks to David Gardner at Warrenton Furniture Exchange for once again supplying us with these boxes! We’re looking for toys (both fun & educational), clothes/hats/gloves, stuffed toys, books, candy, gift cards for 13-16 year olds…really, anything new and unwrapped that you think would bring some joy to a child.
Then, just drop them by one of the following locations in the big wrapped boxes in Warrenton: Chamber of Commerce of Warren Office, Warren Record, WARR 1520 AM, First Citizens Bank, BB&T, Warrenton Town Hall, Milano’s, Firehouse Biscuits & Burgers and Pete Smith Tire & Quick Lube. In Norlina: White’s Barber Shop, Norlina Town Hall, Norlina Auto Parts and The Whistle Stop Cafe. If you’re up at the Lake, you can drop your gifts by The Lake Gaston Chamber Office on Eaton Ferry Road.
Santa Claus, Free Furniture at Sams Furniture Sat, Dec 16
/by WIZS StaffPlease like and share on Facebook — click here!
Christmas at Sams Furniture & Mattress Center Downtown Henderson, Saturday, Dec 16 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Santa Claus will be at the store from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Bring your youngster or the entire family and take a picture with Santa with your camera, smart phone or tablet. This will be a great way to get quality Christmas pictures, and there is no charge.
Door prizes and drawings every 30 minutes, including a drawing for TWO $250 shopping sprees!
Refreshments and hot chocolate served.
When you come out, be ready to talk on the radio and on Facebook Live. WIZS and The Daily Dispatch newspaper will be there from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. having fun just like everybody else and talking to everybody live!
Click here for the event!
Oxford Prep School 2nd Annual Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Rick Kenneer, AD Oxford Preparatory School
Oxford Preparatory School will host their 2nd Annual Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament on December 27th, 28th, and 29th. This year it will be a middle school boy’s only event with 6 schools participating: Oxford Prep, Henderson Collegiate, Hawley MS, Warren County MS, Butner-Stem MS, and Northern Granville MS.
Admission is $8/day or $16 for all 3 days.
Game 1: Oxford Prep vs Henderson Collegiate 12/27 @ 1:00 pm
Game 2: Hawley MS vs Warren County MS 12/27 @ 2:30 pm
Game 3: Butner Stem MS vs Winner Game 1 12/28 @ 1:00 pm
Game 4: Northern Granville MS vs Winner Game 2 12/28 @ 2:30 pm
Championship Game: Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4 12/29 @ 2:00 pm
12/27 12:00 pm 3-point shootout
12/28 12:00 pm Free Throw contest