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NC Coop. Extension’s Pond Workshop, Thurs., May 24
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Ponds can be an important asset for farmers and landowners, providing irrigation for crops and livestock, and recreational opportunities such as fishing. Pond owners can maximize the benefits of these aquatic resources by learning how to manage them properly. Come on out to the Oxford...
Relay for Life Auction Saturday, May 19
The Relay for Life of Vance County is just a little more than a month away, and fundraising, team formation and finalized logistics are just a few of the things being cared for by your local Vance County relay committee and planners. Tomorrow (Saturday, May 19th), there is a Vance County Relay for Life Auction. ...
Henderson Police Assist With Search Warrant 5/17/18 – Drugs/Guns
— courtesy Henderson Police Department Thursday night search warrant executed and Henderson Police are actively seeking information on the whereabouts of two individuals. The Henderson Police Department Facebook page is available by clicking here on this link...
Annual Henderson Shrine Club Fish Fry A Huge Success!
Despite the rainy weather, the 55th annual Henderson Shrine Club Fish Fry was a huge success. The Shriners raised $10-$12 thousand dollars and sold 2,500+ plates! WIZS covered the event with live broadcasts throughout the day, interviewing several local people and encouraging the community to come out and support the event aimed at raising funds...
Early College Graduates Honored at Class Night
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Members of the Class of 2018 at Vance County Early College High School were honored during the evening of May 15 at their Class Night. A total of 38 seniors are in the graduating class. During the Class Night celebration, they received accolades for their accomplishments in high school and...
Vance Co. Educators Take Part in Tech Expo at Clarke Elementary
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Over 200 Vance County Schools educators attended the school system’s Tech Expo held at Clarke Elementary School during the afternoon of May 15. Members of the “We Inspire” technology cohort groups, who all work in our schools, led the collaborative event over its approximately two-hour period. Educators shared strategies to...
Save the Date: Vance Co. Relay for Life Survivor Registration
-Information courtesy Cindy Robinson, Vance County Relay for Life Volunteer The Vance County Relay for Life Survivor Registration and t-shirt pick up will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 4 – 6 p.m. in the front lobby of Maria Parham Health. Please call Hope Breedlove at (252) 436-1605 with any questions...
Public Safety/Properties Committee to Meet Mon., May 21
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance Please note the following committee meeting schedule. Both meetings will be held in the administrative conference room. Public Safety Committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Faines) Monday, May 21 – 3 p.m. Purpose: To discuss Fire Commission guidelines and fire service structure. Properties Committee (Brummitt, Taylor...
Granville County Crime Stoppers: Larceny/Burglary/Vandalism
-Press Release, Granville County Crime Stoppers Sometime between Wednesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 9, 2018, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon the private property of the Meadowview Cemetery located off Highway 15 North, Oxford, NC and criminally removed seventeen copper flower vases from graves. Sometime between Monday, May 7 and Sunday, May...
