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Who: Middleburg Baptist Church
What: BBQ plate sale
When: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 starting at 12pm
Where: Middleburg Baptist Church, 80 N Plummer Ave, Middleburg, NC 27556
Why: This sale is to help fund the missionaries of the Brotherhood and Women’s ministries of the church to help support local!
Fee: 15$ – plate includes BBQ, potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans! Dessert and bread.
Contact: Caleb Wilson
Phone/email: (252) 767-1096 or kwilson148@gmail.com
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Who: New Hope Baptist Church
What: Homecoming featuring a message from Rev. Milton Abbott. There will be a meal following the Homecoming service.
When: Sunday, September 21st, 2025 starting at 10:30am
Where: New Hope Baptist Church, 6868 Raleigh Rd, Kittrell, NC
Contact: Mary Ann Smith
Phone/email: (919) 691-2036
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: 143rd Church Anniversary. Dinner will be served after service.
When: Sunday, September 21st during the 11am worship service
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: Greater New Hope Church
What: 100 Men in White Gloves Services. Guest Speaker will be Pastor Keith Thorpe of Mountain Spring Baptist Church in Oxford.
When: September 21st, 2025 at 2pm
Where: Greater New Hope Church, 515 Raleigh St., Oxford, NC 27565
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: Musical Celebration Benefit Program. The program is for Sam Williams who sang with the Safeway Travelers. The worship leader will be Pastor David Bullock. Guests appearing on the program will be – Andrew Hawley soloist, The Jaycox Sisters and Company, The Visionaries, The Gospel Disciples, The Gospel Harmoneers, and Legend 252. It will be a healing and rejoicing service. Come join us to celebrate how God brought Sam out of the hospital and be ready to sing God’s praises.
When: September 21st @ 3 PM
Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church on 16 big Ruin Creek Lane
Contact: Dorothy Wimbush
Phone/email: (252) 425-7366 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com
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Who: The Central Children’s Home
What: Cross Country Festival. There will be a total of 14 events contested throughout the day including the Central Children’s Home run walk (Women 6 km, Men 8 km) four Youth division races, the Granville Invitational, featuring High School and Middle School events and for the first time the festival will have competitive collegiate divisions for men and women.
When: September 27th, 2025
Where: 211 W. Antioch Drive, Oxford, North Carolina 27565
Why: Proceeds from the Cross-Country Festival will benefit in part the Central Children’s Home of North Carolina, and the Durham Striders Youth Association.
Fee: $25 to register to run or walk in the Men’s 8km or the Women’s 6km
Contact: Chris Crowder
Phone/email: cchxcfestinfo@yahoo.com or visit their website at https://www.centralchildrenshomecrosscountryfestival.org/ to register and find out more
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Who: Watkins Fire Department
What: BBQ/Chicken Fundraiser
When: Friday October 3rd starting at 11am until they sell out. They have sold out by mid-afternoon the last two times, so make sure you get there early before the plates are gone.
Where: Watkins Fire Department, 1590 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: Every meal helps support the Watkins Fire Department and their commitment to the community.
Fee:
- Pork BBQ Plate, with potatoes, slaw, bread and dessert is $12
- Half Chicken Plate, with potatoes, slaw, bread and dessert is $12
- Combo Plate, where you get both Pork BBQ and Chicken is $15
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Who: Henderson American Legion Post 60
What: Chicken Plate Sale
When: Friday, October 3rd from 12 noon until 2 pm
Where: American Legion Post 60, 110 E Spring St, Henderson, NC 27536. The corner of Garnett and Spring Streets in Henderson.
Why: Proceeds will benefit American Legion Post 60 projects for veterans.
Fee: Plates are $12.00 and will include 1/2 grilled chicken, boiled potatoes, string beans, bread, bbq sauce and dessert.
Contact: Edward K. Woodlief or Andy Roberson to purchase advance tickets or place an order for delivery.
Phone/email: Edward – (252) 767-4044 or chapelchoirboy@gmail.com or Andy – (252) 432-2432
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Who: Island Hill Christian Church
What: 136th Church Anniversary. The guest speaker is Rev. Curtis McCrae of the Roanoke Chapel United Church of Christ in Boydton, Virginia. Dinner will be served. Everyone is invited.
When: Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 3pm
Where: Island Hill Christian Church, 3034 Ivy Hill Rd. Clarksville, VA 23927
Contact: Betty H. Taylor
Phone/email: (919) 514-8941 or ubtaylor1976@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Celebration of their Pastor – AnTori D. Brown’s 3rd Pastoral Anniversary. Rev. Michael A. Martin, pastor of St. Matthew MBC in Oxford, NC will be the speaker along with his choir and ushers. Dinner will be served after the morning worship service.
When: Sunday, October 5th at 3pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) Foundation
What: 3rd annual Fill the Pantry Craft Fair. Join us for a day of shopping, community, food, raffles and giving back. Local vendors will offer a variety of handmade goods—perfect for early holiday shopping—while helping to stock the pantry shelves. In addition, grab a bite to eat from Bun on the Run or enjoy a coffee and/or treat from The Double Shot.
When: Friday, October 10th from 2 pm to 7 pm
Where: VGCC Civic Center, 200 Community College Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: The event supports the VGCC food pantry, which provides essential resources to students in need.
Fee: Cost of admission is 3 canned goods, nonperishable food items, or paper goods.
Contact: The VGCC Food Pantry for more information or to learn how to be a vendor.
Phone/email: 252-738-3323 or douglasa@vgcc.edu
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: BBQ Chicken Plate Sale, Plates will consist of 1/2 a BBQ chicken, corn, green beans, bread & dessert. Eat in or take out.
When: October 18th, 4-7pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C
Fee: Plates are $12 each
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Trunk or Treat. Kids 12 years old and younger can come dressed in their costumes and Tick or Treat in a safe environment.
When: October 25th, from 3-5pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C in the church parking lot.
Fee: Free event
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: Veteran’s Day Service
When: November 9th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: 140th Church Anniversary Service
When: December 14th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Clothes closet is open to the public. If you have a clothing need, please don’t hesitate to come by
When: Each 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536. The clothing closet building is located in the rear of the church parking lot.
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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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
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Who: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department
What: Beginner Yoga, instructed by Beryle Lewis. Classes are based on basic yoga techniques to inspire physical, mental, and spiritual peace from within through balance, stretching, and breathing.
When: On Thursday Nights, from 6:15pm-7pm
Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson, NC
Fee: The cost is $1 for Members and $2 for Non-Members
Registration link: You can register by going to hvrpd.recdesk.com or stopping by the Aycock Rec Center
Contact: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-9400
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(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.)
TownTalk: WIZS 2025 Election Coverage
/by WIZS StaffEditor’s note: WIZS News asked the 13 candidates – four incumbents and nine challengers – in the upcoming Henderson City Council election to respond to a series of questions that will be aired on WIZS and published on wizs.com in advance of the beginning of early voting for the Oct. 7 election.
Early voting begins on Thursday, Sept. 18 and ends on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Of those 13 candidates, WIZS received seven responses before the stated deadline of Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
The following candidates responded:
Ward 1 at-large:
Ward 2 at-large:
Ward 3:
Ward 4:
The WIZS team has compiled the responses from the candidates and they will appear in their entirety, unedited on the radio and on the website.
Visit https://www.vancecounty.org/departments/board-of-elections/ to view a complete listing of candidates for the four seats in the upcoming nonpartisan municipal election.
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American Legion Post #60 Gets OK For Veterans Memorial
/by Laura GabelIn a unanimous vote at its regular September meeting, the Henderson City Council approved a request from the American Legion Post #60 to create a Veterans Memorial at the entrance to the Henderson Police Station on Breckenridge Street.
The circular space is about 25 feet in diameter and currently is planted with shrubbery. The American Legion Post #60 plans to raise the funds necessary to construct a memorial. The City Council, however, reserves the right of final approval of the design and placement of the memorial.
The explanation in the agenda package stated that “having a dedicated site for such a memorial will honor the men and women of our community that served our nation. It will give our community the opportunity to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by many.”
Other than the cost of monthly electrical costs associated with lighting, the city wouldn’t be paying for any part of the memorial.
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Who: Middleburg Baptist Church
What: BBQ plate sale
When: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 starting at 12pm
Where: Middleburg Baptist Church, 80 N Plummer Ave, Middleburg, NC 27556
Why: This sale is to help fund the missionaries of the Brotherhood and Women’s ministries of the church to help support local!
Fee: 15$ – plate includes BBQ, potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans! Dessert and bread.
Contact: Caleb Wilson
Phone/email: (252) 767-1096 or kwilson148@gmail.com
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Who: New Hope Baptist Church
What: Homecoming featuring a message from Rev. Milton Abbott. There will be a meal following the Homecoming service.
When: Sunday, September 21st, 2025 starting at 10:30am
Where: New Hope Baptist Church, 6868 Raleigh Rd, Kittrell, NC
Contact: Mary Ann Smith
Phone/email: (919) 691-2036
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: 143rd Church Anniversary. Dinner will be served after service.
When: Sunday, September 21st during the 11am worship service
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: Greater New Hope Church
What: 100 Men in White Gloves Services. Guest Speaker will be Pastor Keith Thorpe of Mountain Spring Baptist Church in Oxford.
When: September 21st, 2025 at 2pm
Where: Greater New Hope Church, 515 Raleigh St., Oxford, NC 27565
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: Musical Celebration Benefit Program. The program is for Sam Williams who sang with the Safeway Travelers. The worship leader will be Pastor David Bullock. Guests appearing on the program will be – Andrew Hawley soloist, The Jaycox Sisters and Company, The Visionaries, The Gospel Disciples, The Gospel Harmoneers, and Legend 252. It will be a healing and rejoicing service. Come join us to celebrate how God brought Sam out of the hospital and be ready to sing God’s praises.
When: September 21st @ 3 PM
Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church on 16 big Ruin Creek Lane
Contact: Dorothy Wimbush
Phone/email: (252) 425-7366 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com
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Who: The Central Children’s Home
What: Cross Country Festival. There will be a total of 14 events contested throughout the day including the Central Children’s Home run walk (Women 6 km, Men 8 km) four Youth division races, the Granville Invitational, featuring High School and Middle School events and for the first time the festival will have competitive collegiate divisions for men and women.
When: September 27th, 2025
Where: 211 W. Antioch Drive, Oxford, North Carolina 27565
Why: Proceeds from the Cross-Country Festival will benefit in part the Central Children’s Home of North Carolina, and the Durham Striders Youth Association.
Fee: $25 to register to run or walk in the Men’s 8km or the Women’s 6km
Contact: Chris Crowder
Phone/email: cchxcfestinfo@yahoo.com or visit their website at https://www.centralchildrenshomecrosscountryfestival.org/ to register and find out more
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Who: Watkins Fire Department
What: BBQ/Chicken Fundraiser
When: Friday October 3rd starting at 11am until they sell out. They have sold out by mid-afternoon the last two times, so make sure you get there early before the plates are gone.
Where: Watkins Fire Department, 1590 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: Every meal helps support the Watkins Fire Department and their commitment to the community.
Fee:
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Who: Henderson American Legion Post 60
What: Chicken Plate Sale
When: Friday, October 3rd from 12 noon until 2 pm
Where: American Legion Post 60, 110 E Spring St, Henderson, NC 27536. The corner of Garnett and Spring Streets in Henderson.
Why: Proceeds will benefit American Legion Post 60 projects for veterans.
Fee: Plates are $12.00 and will include 1/2 grilled chicken, boiled potatoes, string beans, bread, bbq sauce and dessert.
Contact: Edward K. Woodlief or Andy Roberson to purchase advance tickets or place an order for delivery.
Phone/email: Edward – (252) 767-4044 or chapelchoirboy@gmail.com or Andy – (252) 432-2432
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Who: Island Hill Christian Church
What: 136th Church Anniversary. The guest speaker is Rev. Curtis McCrae of the Roanoke Chapel United Church of Christ in Boydton, Virginia. Dinner will be served. Everyone is invited.
When: Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 3pm
Where: Island Hill Christian Church, 3034 Ivy Hill Rd. Clarksville, VA 23927
Contact: Betty H. Taylor
Phone/email: (919) 514-8941 or ubtaylor1976@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Celebration of their Pastor – AnTori D. Brown’s 3rd Pastoral Anniversary. Rev. Michael A. Martin, pastor of St. Matthew MBC in Oxford, NC will be the speaker along with his choir and ushers. Dinner will be served after the morning worship service.
When: Sunday, October 5th at 3pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) Foundation
What: 3rd annual Fill the Pantry Craft Fair. Join us for a day of shopping, community, food, raffles and giving back. Local vendors will offer a variety of handmade goods—perfect for early holiday shopping—while helping to stock the pantry shelves. In addition, grab a bite to eat from Bun on the Run or enjoy a coffee and/or treat from The Double Shot.
When: Friday, October 10th from 2 pm to 7 pm
Where: VGCC Civic Center, 200 Community College Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: The event supports the VGCC food pantry, which provides essential resources to students in need.
Fee: Cost of admission is 3 canned goods, nonperishable food items, or paper goods.
Contact: The VGCC Food Pantry for more information or to learn how to be a vendor.
Phone/email: 252-738-3323 or douglasa@vgcc.edu
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: BBQ Chicken Plate Sale, Plates will consist of 1/2 a BBQ chicken, corn, green beans, bread & dessert. Eat in or take out.
When: October 18th, 4-7pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C
Fee: Plates are $12 each
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Trunk or Treat. Kids 12 years old and younger can come dressed in their costumes and Tick or Treat in a safe environment.
When: October 25th, from 3-5pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C in the church parking lot.
Fee: Free event
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: Veteran’s Day Service
When: November 9th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: 140th Church Anniversary Service
When: December 14th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Clothes closet is open to the public. If you have a clothing need, please don’t hesitate to come by
When: Each 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536. The clothing closet building is located in the rear of the church parking lot.
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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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
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Who: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department
What: Beginner Yoga, instructed by Beryle Lewis. Classes are based on basic yoga techniques to inspire physical, mental, and spiritual peace from within through balance, stretching, and breathing.
When: On Thursday Nights, from 6:15pm-7pm
Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson, NC
Fee: The cost is $1 for Members and $2 for Non-Members
Registration link: You can register by going to hvrpd.recdesk.com or stopping by the Aycock Rec Center
Contact: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-9400
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(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.)
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Composting
/by WIZS StaffWayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:
Composting can benefit your garden and landscape.
Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.
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SportsTalk: Vipers Football gets ready for Rocky Mount
/by Scout HughesUPDATE – FINAL SCORE
Rocky Mount 41
Vance County 14
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As long as your team’s racking up wins, the little mistakes on the field don’t amount to much. That’s what Vance County Vipers Head Coach Aaron Elliott said he and his coaching staff talked about this week – those little mistakes take on greater significance when there are more L’s than W’s.
The 1-2 Vipers host the Rocky Mount Griffons tonight at 7 p.m., and Elliott said practice this week has been good. “The spirit of the guys has been good,” he said. “These kids that we have now, they’re not really used to losing. “
After a tough loss last week to Jordan, Elliott said the team has worked hard in practice to get ready for tonight’s game.
“They’ve done a good job fighting through the adversity and wanting to get better, and wanting to be coachable every day,” he said.
“We just need to clean up the mistakes that we made the last three weeks,” Elliott said. If the team focuses on getting better each week and minimizing the mistakes – like the three turnovers in last week’ game – Elliott is confident that the Vipers will be in good shape tonight.
One player is in a concussion protocol from last week’s game, and Elliott reports that he’s doing well. Other than a sprained ankle, “we kinda got out of there fairly healthy – minus that one scare,” Elliott said, referring to the player who sustained the concussion.
Zion Thornton, who was injured in a pre-season scrimmage, is returning to play.
“He has had a heckuva week of practice,” Elliott said, but his specific role in this week’s game is unclear. Elliott said he wants to limit Thornton’s play just so he can have time to fully heal.
In reviewing film of their next opponent, Elliott said the Rocky Mount roster is loaded with returning starters, which means they’ll be “bigger, faster, stronger.”
The Vipers’ practice included working on keeping the edges contained and playing forced football.
Elliott predicts the Griffons to continue to be a run-heavy team. “I think we did a good job preparing for the run and having an answer for the passes if we need to,” he said of this week’s practice sessions.
Rocky Mount Head Coach Jason Battle is no stranger to Elliott. “I’ve known Coach Battle for a long time,” he explained, adding that they talk over the summer and during football clinics. “Rocky Mount is going to come in well coached, so we’re definitely prepared for that.”
Vance County hosts Rocky Mount for Week 4 of the 2025 season on Friday, September 12th and you can hear all the action on WIZS 1450AM, 100.1FM, and online at wizs.com with pregame starting at 6:50 p.m. and kickoff thereafter at 7:00 p.m.
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David Caudle Named Interim CEO At Henderson Family YMCA
/by WIZS StaffThe Henderson Family YMCA Board has named David W. Caudle, Jr. as interim CEO, effective Oct 1. Caudle has served as chief operations officer at the Henderson Family YMCA for the past eight months. With more than18 years of experience, he has served in various leadership roles at Wilson Family YMCA, Fayetteville Family YMCA and Hartley Drive Family YMCA, according to information from Vanessa Jones, Henderson Family YMCA board chair.
Caudle, who has strong roots in Henderson and Vance County is a graduate of Northern Vance High School. While in high school, he developed interest in weights and fitness at the Henderson Family YMCA where he served as a camp counselor and lifeguard.
Caudle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science and Fitness from North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, where he graduated magna cum laude and was a member Phi Theta Kappa honor society. He has an associate’s degree from N.C. State University.
During the span of his career, Caudle has served on fitness boards, and has completed several leadership programs and specific YMCA certifications. His current role of managing day-to-day operations, experience in leadership and management of special YMCA programs and events positions him to spearhead the Henderson Family YMCA during this next phase of expansion as we prepare to better serve our community.
The Henderson Family YMCA board looks forward to working closely with Caudle as he adapts to this new role to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
Perry Memorial Library’s Bookmobile Ready To Cruise
/by Laura GabelCity and local officials joined library staff and others from the community on Thursday to officially launch the Perry Memorial Library Bookmobile, a state-of-the-art library – on wheels!
WIZS’s Scout Hughes got a quick tour from Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
There are shelves filled with books for browsing, and a couple of computer stations at the rear of the custom-made vehicle. There’s a hotspot for internet access and a printer, too. Peters predicts that to be popular among patrons who climb aboard when the bookmobile is out in the community.
The route is still being established, but Peters said for sure the bookmobile will make its way to schools, neighborhoods, the food bank, nonprofits and more places throughout the county.
The library applied for and received a grant for about half the cost of the bookmobile back in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic put a pause on construction, but it gave the community a chance to show its support through financial donations. Now, four years later, the library on wheels will be rolling out into the county to meet patrons in more rural areas who may face challenges preventing them from visiting the brick-and-mortar facility at 205 Breckenridge St.
Peters said she’s brainstorming ideas for how to use the bookmobile, from “literacy in the park” events to story time and a movie (yes, the bookmobile has a movie screen, too!) and much more.
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The Local Skinny! Middleburg Baptist Church BBQ Plate Fundraiser September 20th
/by WIZS StaffThe Middleburg Baptist Church Brotherhood is having a barbecue plate fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Justin Simmons, a member of the men’s group that is organizing the event, said plates will be ready for pick up beginning at 12 noon. The cost is $15 and includes baked beans, potato salad, slaw, bread and homemade desserts – courtesy of the church’s Women on Missions group.
The church is located at 80 N. Plummer Ave. in Middleburg.
Simmons said the goal is to provide at least 250 plates – just come on out to the church with cash or a check to pick up the plates.
Proceeds from the fundraiser help the Brotherhood provide financial support to local ministries including Rebuilding Hope, Inc., as well as providing school supplies for E.O. Young Elementary and providing gifts to needy children at Christmas.
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