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Animal Shelter to Hold Dog Walk for Veterans & First Responders
Mark Ferri, veteran and Vance County Animal Shelter volunteer, was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the shelter’s upcoming Veterans Dog Walk event. The event – Paws, Tails and Boots – will be held at the shelter, located at 1243 Brodie Rd. in Henderson, on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 9:15...
Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comix to Offer a Doggone Good Time at McGregor Hall
-Information and photo courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix will be performing at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 2 p.m. Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines are coming to tickle your funny bone! A Ringling Brothers Clown College graduate, Johnny Peers...
In-Review: Granville Co. Commissioners’ Annual Two-Day Retreat (Part Two)
-Press Release, Granville County Government The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in February for its annual retreat. Held at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center, the work session provided an opportunity for Commissioners to hear updates on developments pertaining to the county’s five-year strategic plan. Economic Development Since 2017, approximately 20 new businesses...
Henderson American Legion Post 60 to Hold Chicken Plate Sale
-Information and flyer courtesy Annette Roberson, Henderson American Legion The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will hold a Chicken Plate Sale on Friday, April 5, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for a plate of 1/2 chicken, green beans, red-skinned potatoes, dessert and bread. Pick up and go or stay and...
Vance Co. Planning & Public Safety Committees to Meet Wed., March 13
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners The following committee meetings will be held in the Administrative Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC: Planning/Environmental Committee (Faines, Kelly, Wilder) Wednesday, March 13 at 3 p.m. – RV Regulations – Planning Board Ordinance Public Safety Committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Faines)...
Oxford’s Public Works Committee to Meet Tues., March 19
Press Release, City of Oxford The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss painting...
Granville Co. Sheriff’s Office Approves Transfer of Vehicle to VGCC
-Information and photo courtesy the Granville County Government’s Facebook page Granville County Commissioners approved the transfer of a 2012 Dodge Charger from the Granville County Sheriff’s Office to Vance-Granville Community College’s policing staff at their December 3, 2018 meeting. The vehicle was one of two that had been declared surplus and would have been scheduled...
Attention Ladies! Register Now for Next WOVEN Lunch & Learn Session
-Information and flyer courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Attention Ladies! It’s time to purchase your tickets for the next WOVEN lunch and learn session to be held April 16, 2019, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Kerr Lake Country Club in Henderson. It’s a great opportunity to network, have lunch and...
Crime Stoppers Needs Help Identifying Suspect in Copper Theft
-Information and photo courtesy Granville Co. Crime Stoppers Sometime between Monday, February 11 and Sunday, March 3, 2019, an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon the private property of a residence located off Cornwall Road, Oxford, NC and criminally removed copper from an air conditioner. If you have information concerning this incident, please contact the Granville...
