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First Class of VCHS Vipers Graduate
— information courtesy of Vance County Schools The first graduating class of Vance County High School received diplomas Saturday morning during the Commencement Exercise. The event was held in the gymnasium at Vance County Middle School, the same facility that hosted the last countywide graduation in 1990. The spring of 1990 saw the final graduating...
GRACE Ministries Spaghetti Fundraiser June 14th at 961 Burr Street
— WIZS has been asked to announce: GRACE Ministries is having a spaghetti fundraiser on June 14th. It will last from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Located at 961 Burr Street. $7 per plate, and it is take out only. (This is not a paid advertisement.)...
City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee
— courtesy of the City of Henderson and City Clerk Esther McCrackin The Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee will meet on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to consider applications for various citizen committees. The...
Granville Chamber Sunrise Forum; June 14; 7:45 a.m.
— info provided by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce The Granville County Chamber’s Sunrise Forum will be held June 14 at 7:45 a.m. The program will feature Granville County Manager Mike Felts. Enjoy a light breakfast and informative presentation. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 919.528.4994, 919.693.6125 or email: tawheeler@granville-chamber.com; wanda@granville-chamber.com (This is not a paid advertisement.)...
Rain Water Causes Franklin County Wastewater Discharge June 8, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: Franklin County Public Utilities experienced a discharge of untreated wastewater from the Youngsville Regional pump station in Youngsville. The spill was a result of rain on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The spill occurred at 11:45 AM and discharged until 3:20 PM. The discharge of wastewater was estimated to be 5,700 gallons and it...
Vance Co. Commissioners to Hold Next Budget Work Session Wed., June 12
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold the next budget work session on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, 122 Young Street in Henderson...
Three Vance Co. Educators Named to Opportunity Culture Fellows Cohort
-Press Release, Public Impact Public Impact announces with pleasure our fifth cohort of Opportunity Culture Fellows. This year’s 15 fellows are Opportunity Culture multi-classroom leaders and principals who have achieved strong results and been leaders in their schools and districts. Fellows provide support to their cohort, take one another’s ideas back to their schools, write columns about...
Reminder: VCRFM’s Memorial Garden Dedication Scheduled for June 12
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Join the Extension Master Gardener volunteers for a drop-in celebration of the official opening and dedication of the Memorial Garden at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. This event will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The garden...
Oxford Commissioners to Consider Adopting Budget at June Meeting
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall. Agenda items include: June Yard of the Month – Keith & Lynn Cox – 219 Hillcrest Drive. Presentation...
Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Youth Fast-Track Summer Swim Lessons
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will offer morning fast-track swim lessons at the Aycock Recreation Center for youth ages 6 months – 13 years old. Lessons will be held on June 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27. The fee for the series...
