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2018 Vance Co. Relay for Life Only One Month Away!
With only a month to go until the 2018 Vance County Relay for Life, WIZS would like to remind the local community of important Relay information and upcoming events. This year’s Relay for Life event will be held, for the first time, in downtown Henderson on Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 11...
Student Spotlight Award Winners Honored
-Press Release, Vance County Schools A total of 17 Vance County Schools students, who everyday display good character and compassion for others and who are committed to making the most of their educational opportunities, were honored during the evening of May 21 at the “Student Spotlight” banquet held at the Henderson Country Club. Approximately 150...
Franklin County Veterans to be Honored Sat., June 2
Press Release, Franklin County Franklin County will pay special tribute to local veterans at an event scheduled Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Youngsville. The Franklin County Veterans Day of Honor and Remembrance will be held from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Youngsville Public Library located at 218 US 1-A South. The event will include...
Remainder of Henderson City Council Budget Sessions Canceled
-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson During the Public Meeting Budget Work Session on Monday, May 21, the Henderson City Council concluded its budget deliberations; therefore, the remainder of the budget work sessions have been canceled. The City Council will formally approve the budget during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday...
Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet Tues., May 29
-Information courtesy Dywanda Pettaway, Clerk to Board of Education, Granville County The Granville County Board of Education will meet in a called session on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Board of Education Central Service building, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford at 3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and approve bids...
Granville Co. Budget Workshop Canceled for May 24
-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The budget workshop for the Granville County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 4 p.m. at the Expo Center has been canceled due to budget deliberation being finished at the May 21, 2018, regular meeting...
VGCC President Williams Resigns To Take VP Position At Duke
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of Vance-Granville Community College, announced today that she has accepted the position of Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University, effective Aug. 13, 2018. “It has been an honor and joy to lead and serve at Vance-Granville Community College,” Dr. Williams said. “I am...
Top Graduates in Class of 2018 Honored
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools hosted the annual “Honoring Academic Success” banquet for the top graduating seniors in the Class of 2018 during the evening of Wednesday, May 16, at McGregor Hall in downtown Henderson. Approximately 60 Class of 2018 members from AdVance Academy, Early College High, Southern Vance High and Northern...
