— written and provided by the Vance County Regional Farmers Market
STOCK YOUR PANTRY AND FREEZER NOW!
Saturday, December 9th is our last farmers market for the 2017 Season. We have had a great year and appreciate everyone who stopped by and supported our local farmers and craftsmen. We continue to have a variety of fresh locally grown vegetables. Be sure to stock up on pasture raised beef for your winter roasts, grilling, soups and stews. Don’t forget to get plenty of local honey, jellies and jams to last you until the spring. Did you know many of the fresh vegetables you buy now may be cooked and frozen or frozen raw for eating later? Including collards, kale, and greens! You can also stock up on Ms. Ada’s breads and pies – they freeze well, too! Jerri Jones will be at the market with her unique knitwear for all ages and Suzanne Chiotakis will have her semi-precious gemstone jewelry. These make one-of-a kind special gifts for practically anyone on your holiday shopping list – and be sure to treat yourself!
Again, we thank each of you for your support during our 2017 season and hope to see you one more time tomorrow! Remember, you will be warm and cozy while you shop in our heated indoor facility.
Support your local farmers and stop by the VCRFM this week.
What You Will Find This Week
Apples
Beef – pasture raised (Saturdays only)
Beets
Bok Choi
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collards
Eggs
Honey
Jams
Jellies
Onions
Peppers
Sauces
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes – Green & Red
VENDORS AT THE MARKET SATURDAY
Adcock Farms – Canned goods, honey, & produce
Ms. Ada’s Baked Goods – Pies, rolls, sweet breads, jams & preserves
Jerri’s Things – Crocheted hats, gloves, scarves, shawls, baby jacket sets
LouMag Enterprises – Variety of produce
Orelly’s Curry Q Sauce Co. – Jamaican Jerk sauce, Caribbean Brown sauce, BBQ sauce, honey, molasses, plants and produce
Five Crows at Lickskillet Farm – semi-precious gemstone jewelry
Vann’s Farm – produce, jams & preserves
The VCRFM opens Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
Featuring a variety of locally grown produce, pasture raised beef, pork, eggs, and handmade crafts.
There are also canned goods, cupcakes, jams, jellies, salsa & sauces.
Knowledgeable farmers, nursery vendors and Master Gardeners are on hand to answer planting and growing questions.
Location: The VCRFM is located at 210 Soutpark Dr. Henderson, NC, off Beckford Dr. behind the DaVita Dialysis Center.
Special Called Meeting, Dec. 11th, 4 p.m.
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Vance County Government
This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Thomas S. Hester, Jr. has called a special meeting for Monday, December 11, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the special meeting is to:
Henderson City Council Reorganizational Meeting
/by WIZS StaffPUBLIC NOTICE
Henderson City Council Reorganizational Meeting
Monday, 11 December 2017
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536
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Item 10 in the agenda is for the reorganization of the council. There will be a presentation to and remarks by outgoing Council Member Mike Inscoe. Newly elected council members will be sworn in including William Burnette, who won election of Inscoe’s seat. Inscoe did not file or run in October. Incumbents Sara Coffey, Garry Daeke and Fearldine Simmons will be sworn in.
The council will then recess for a reception before calling the meeting back to order about 20 minutes later to proceed with a roll call, a pubic hearing and new business.
To review the WIZS News tabulations from the October 10, 2017 non-partisan city election, please click here.
VGCC enrolling students for spring semester
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy VGCC
Area residents have until Jan. 4, 2018, to complete the process of registering for the spring 2018 semester at Vance-Granville Community College, but college officials urge prospective students to register before the holidays.
The semester begins on Jan. 8, with classes offered on schedules of 16, 12 and 8 weeks. Course schedules are available online at schedules.vgcc.edu.
For new students, the process of enrollment begins with completing an application for admission at www.vgcc.edu/application along with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. Then, students will request their official high school transcripts, and in some cases, their transcripts from other colleges they have attended. Next, they should meet with an academic/career coach and schedule a placement test, unless it is waived. Finally, students complete an orientation session, either online or in the traditional face-to-face format.
One relatively new resource for students residing in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties is the VanGuarantee scholarship program. The VanGuarantee is designed to cover tuition, student fees and/or textbooks for eligible students whose financial needs are unmet by federal financial aid and other means of support. For more information on all the various types of financial aid, contact the VGCC Financial Aid Office at fao@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3280.
The college offers classes at four campuses and online, including six degree programs that are offered completely online: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Medical Office Administration – Coding Specialist and Supply Chain Management.
VGCC’s Main Campus is located on Poplar Creek Road in Vance County (about midway between Henderson and Oxford) at the intersection with Interstate 85 (Exit 209).
The Franklin County Campus is located just west of Louisburg on N.C. 56.
South Campus is on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner.
The Warren County Campus is located at 210 West Ridgeway Street (U.S. 158 Business) in Warrenton.
For more information on enrolling, call (252) 738-3234 or visit any campus.
–VGCC–
(VGCC is an advertising client of WIZS.)
Christmas Party 2017
/by WIZS Staff— Information from the Henderson Lions Club
On Thursday, December 14, 2017, the Henderson Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club. The club will be having its annual Christmas Party. To Learn more or join the Lions and be a part of an active community service organization, contact any Lions Club member or President Randy Oxendine at 252-438-8034. Thanks & Merry Christmas!
A Journey Back to Bethlehem at Delrayno Baptist Church
/by WIZS Staff— information from Delrayno Baptist Church
WHAT: “A Journey Back to Bethlehem”
WHEN: December 9th through December 11th
WHERE: Delrayno Baptist Church, 1315 College St., Oxford, NC 27565
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
JOIN DELRAYNO BAPTIST CHURCH FOR A DRIVE BACK IN TIME SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th THROUGH MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th FROM 6:00PM till 8:30PM EACH NIGHT.
EXPERIENCE A REENACTMENT OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS, FOLLOW THE STAR AS YOU DRIVE THROUGH A LIVING NATIVITY THAT BRINGS CHRISTMAS TO LIFE PRESENTED WITH LIVE ANIMALS THAT INCLUDE A CAMEL, ACTORS, AND SINGING ANGELS THAT TELL THE STORY OF JESUS CHRIST BIRTH. GATHER YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR THIS SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR ALL TO SEE AND HEAR.
DELRAYNO BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED 1315 COLLEGE STREET NEAR THE HOSPITAL (GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM) IN OXFORD, NC.
FOLLOW THE STAR AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR THE ENTRANCE BACK TO BETHLEHEM.
Winter Weather Advisory Dec. 9-10
/by WIZS StaffThe National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area from 10 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday. Areas include Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin Counties plus much of the remainder of the area like Person, Durham, Orange, Wake Counties and beyond.
The concern is about refreezing of residual snow, slush, and water as skies clear late in the evening. Areas bridges, overpasses, parking lots, and side walks will be most prone for icing.
Original winter storm warnings and advisories have been cancelled.
For the full forecast, click here.
Additional Information: https://
See the latest briefing by clicking here.
Final Vance Farmers Market Sat., Dec. 9
/by WIZS Staff— written and provided by the Vance County Regional Farmers Market
STOCK YOUR PANTRY AND FREEZER NOW!
Saturday, December 9th is our last farmers market for the 2017 Season. We have had a great year and appreciate everyone who stopped by and supported our local farmers and craftsmen. We continue to have a variety of fresh locally grown vegetables. Be sure to stock up on pasture raised beef for your winter roasts, grilling, soups and stews. Don’t forget to get plenty of local honey, jellies and jams to last you until the spring. Did you know many of the fresh vegetables you buy now may be cooked and frozen or frozen raw for eating later? Including collards, kale, and greens! You can also stock up on Ms. Ada’s breads and pies – they freeze well, too! Jerri Jones will be at the market with her unique knitwear for all ages and Suzanne Chiotakis will have her semi-precious gemstone jewelry. These make one-of-a kind special gifts for practically anyone on your holiday shopping list – and be sure to treat yourself!
Again, we thank each of you for your support during our 2017 season and hope to see you one more time tomorrow! Remember, you will be warm and cozy while you shop in our heated indoor facility.
Support your local farmers and stop by the VCRFM this week.
What You Will Find This Week
Apples
Beef – pasture raised (Saturdays only)
Beets
Bok Choi
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collards
Eggs
Honey
Jams
Jellies
Onions
Peppers
Sauces
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes – Green & Red
VENDORS AT THE MARKET SATURDAY
Adcock Farms – Canned goods, honey, & produce
Ms. Ada’s Baked Goods – Pies, rolls, sweet breads, jams & preserves
Jerri’s Things – Crocheted hats, gloves, scarves, shawls, baby jacket sets
LouMag Enterprises – Variety of produce
Orelly’s Curry Q Sauce Co. – Jamaican Jerk sauce, Caribbean Brown sauce, BBQ sauce, honey, molasses, plants and produce
Five Crows at Lickskillet Farm – semi-precious gemstone jewelry
Vann’s Farm – produce, jams & preserves
The VCRFM opens Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
Featuring a variety of locally grown produce, pasture raised beef, pork, eggs, and handmade crafts.
There are also canned goods, cupcakes, jams, jellies, salsa & sauces.
Knowledgeable farmers, nursery vendors and Master Gardeners are on hand to answer planting and growing questions.
Location: The VCRFM is located at 210 Soutpark Dr. Henderson, NC, off Beckford Dr. behind the DaVita Dialysis Center.
Events Canceled for Vance County Schools
/by Trey SnideAll after-school and evening events today for Vance County Schools have been canceled due to the wintry weather in the area. This includes ballgames. — Reported by Terri Hedrick, the Public Information Officer of Vance County Schools.
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