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Henderson Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony to be Held Sat., Dec. 1
-Information courtesy Paylor Spruill, Assistant City Manager, City of Henderson The Henderson, NC Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018. The parade begins at 4:45 p.m. and will proceed along Garnett St. Floats, fire trucks, and vehicles with trailers participating in the parade will line-up on the Dabney Drive Extension (enter from Raleigh Road Only) at...
Reminder: ’15 Under 40′ Reception to Honor Vance County’s Emerging Leaders
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will host a “15 Under 40” reception at the Henderson County Club on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 6 – 8 p.m. This reception honors Vance County’s recently nominated emerging leaders age 40 or younger. Recipients include Nathan...
‘Tunnel Vision’ Forum Will Have ‘Tough, But Needed’ Conversations With Young Adults
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Are you currently worried about the direction a youth/young adult is heading? Would you like for them to interact with reformed adults who have “walked the walk” and “talked the talk?” Would you like for them to see firsthand the effects of...
Oxford Provides a ‘Snow Place Like Home’ Themed Holiday Experience
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corporation (DOEDC), in partnership with the City of Oxford, Granville County Public Schools and Granville Health Systems, invites the community to come and celebrate the magic of a themed holiday and Christmas season with “Snow Place Like Home, Oxford, NC”. Beautiful banners, created by...
Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Attend Regional Broadband Presentation
-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, County of Granville PUBLIC NOTICE A quorum of the Granville County Board of Commissioners may be present on Thursday, November 29, 2018, for a presentation on regional broadband hosted by Kerr-Tar Council of Government. The presentation will begin at 5 p.m. at the Kerr-Tar Regional Council...
Warren Co. High School ROTC to Hold Fundraiser at 220 Seafood
-Information courtesy Tannis Jenkins, Warren County High School Warren County High School ROTC will have a fish fry fundraiser at 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 North Garnett St. in Henderson, on Monday, December 10, 2018, from 4 – 7 p.m. Eat in or take out. The cost of a meal is $7. If you have any questions, please...
VGCC Trustees Narrow Presidential Search To Three Finalists
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College’s Board of Trustees has narrowed the search for the college’s next President to three candidates. A search committee composed of six board members recommended five candidates from among nearly 90 applicants for the position, and the full board selected these finalists: Dr. Rachel M. Desmarais of Clemmons...
Five-County Aging Agency Offers Chronic Pain/Disease Management Classes
Representatives from the Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments (KTCOG) were on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the Area Agency on Aging’s evidence-based chronic pain and disease management programs. The KTCOG represents the five-county area of Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren counties. Classes are currently offered to community members “age...
‘Shop Granville First’ on Small Business Saturday
— Information and graphic courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com It’s here! Shop Granville First and celebrate Small Business Saturday all across Granville County on Saturday, November 24. Get a tote bag at a Chamber office or at the Thanksgiving Breakfast to get first dibs on coupons, flyers, specials and more...