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Gang Free, Inc. to Partner With Community Organizations in Toy Drive for Local Youth
Melissa Elliott, Henderson City Council member and founder of Gang Free, Inc., was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss her organization’s third annual partnership with other community groups in a toy drive for Vance County children. In collaboration with Franklin-Vance-Warren (F-V-W) Opportunity, Deep South Tattoo and Coffey Bail Bonds, Elliott and...
Oxford Man Sentenced on Firearms Charge
-Press Release, U.S. Dept. of Justice The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that today, United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced JAMAAL RAY CURTIS, 36, of Oxford to 188 months’ imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release. CURTIS pled guilty to one count...
‘Home for the Holidays’ to Help First Responders & Veterans Affected by Florence
-Press Release, Carolina Loggers Association When Hurricane Florence slammed into North Carolina on September 14, 2018, as a category 1 rainmaker, it was clear that damage to the already rain-soaked state would be immense. As the state continues the recovery process, two groups – the Carolina Loggers Association’s Logs for the Cause and NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation’s United2gether – have joined...
H-V Rec. & Parks Announces 2019 Winter Swim Lesson Schedule
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department announces its 2019 winter swim lesson schedule. Lessons will be held at the Aycock Recreation Center’s swimming pool each Saturday from January 5 – February 9, 2019. Parent-Tot Swim Lessons (6 months – 3 years...
Curtis Brame Sworn In as Sheriff of Vance County
(Audio of the entire swearing in ceremony, except the portion for deputies and other staff, can be heard by clicking here. Sheriff Brame’s first remarks as Sheriff of Vance County are at the end.) (Video of Sheriff Brame being sworn in and outgoing Sheriff White’s final remarks can be seen at facebook.com/wizsradio and by clicking here.)...
Participate in the 2019 Vance Co. Polar Plunge and be ‘Freezin’ For A Reason’
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Vance County Special Olympics 2019 Polar Plunge will be held at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. that morning; jump begins at 10:30 a.m. Inclement weather date will be Saturday...
‘Journey Back to Bethlehem’ With Delrayno Baptist Church’s Drive-Through Nativity
-Information courtesy Allan Daniel, Delrayno Baptist Church – Oxford Delrayno Baptist Church, 1315 College St., Oxford, will have a drive-through nativity titled “A Journey Back to Bethlehem” this coming weekend – Saturday, December 8 – 10, 2018, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. each night. Live actors and animals, along with Chesny the Camel, will tell the...
Greater Ransom Way of the Cross to Serve Free Community Christmas Breakfast
-Information courtesy Laura Thomas, Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple You are invited to a free Community Christmas Breakfast sponsored through the Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen of Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple. Come and bring the family, a neighbor or a friend for a delicious hot breakfast on Saturday, December 15...
H-V Rec. & Parks Youth Basketball Wait List Registration Deadline – Sat., Dec. 15
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Those interested in participating in youth basketball with the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department have until Saturday, December 15, 2018, to register. Leagues will include: Boys and Girls Mighty Mite League – Ages 4-6 Boys Pee Wee, Midget, Junior and...
