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Granville Co. Public Schools Seeking Sponsors for 2019 Spelling Bee
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools will hold their second District Spelling Bee in the spring of next year for intermediate elementary students. Students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades are presently trying out for their school spelling bees. The local school spelling competitions are scheduled to take place in...
Coffey Discusses Kerr Lake Regional Water Meeting, Possible Rate Changes
Sara Coffey, member of the Henderson City Council, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the City’s recent meeting with the Kerr Lake Regional Water Partners. Attendees of the November 27 meeting held at City Hall included representatives from the City of Henderson, the City of Oxford and Warren County. The...
Henderson Men’s Shelter in Need of Volunteers, Donations for December
-Information courtesy Jane King, Community Partners of Hope Community Partners of Hope and the Henderson Men’s Shelter recently released their list of December 2018 volunteer and donation needs, including: VOLUNTEER NEEDS SUPERVISION (sign up for full week or any part of one) December 2 – 8 (both shifts) December 13 – 15 (both...
Granville Board of Education to Discuss Possible School Consolidation, Closure
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools The Board of Education will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 3. The agenda will include a presentation of a study regarding the possible consolidation of Mary Potter Middle School and Northern Granville Middle School. The Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 4...
Vance-Granville Community Band to Present Free Winter Concert on Dec. 3
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College The Vance-Granville Community Band will present its 11th annual winter concert on Monday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in McGregor Hall at 201 Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. The concert is free and open to the public. “The concert is a classic old-fashioned band concert,” said Brian D. Miller, director...
Hughes Receives Scholarship From WGU North Carolina
-Press Release, WGU North Carolina Despite the rainy weather outside, nothing could dim Shellie Hughes’ smile as she and several coworkers gathered for a special scholarship presentation on Nov. 12. Hughes, a coordinator with CenturyLink, the second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise customers, was presented with a $2,000 institutional partner scholarship from WGU North Carolina...
Restoration Family Center to Hold Community Yard Sale; Free Food While it Lasts
-Information courtesy Pastor Adrian Poole, Restoration Family Center Restoration Family Center, located at 735 East Rockspring St. in Henderson, will hold a community yard sale on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free food will be available while it lasts. The yard sale will include some free items. ...
Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Destroyed by Fire, Cause of Blaze Under Investigation
Henderson’s Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant on Ruin Creek Road caught on fire overnight. No one was injured. The popular eating place, beloved by many, is a total loss, according to Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell. The cause is under investigation. Please scroll below for pictures taken by WIZS staff. ...
