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Samaritan’s Purse Collecting Boxes for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ Through Monday
Robin Pate, area coordinator with Samaritan’s Purse, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss “Operation Christmas Child,” the global ministry’s program to provide children around the world with both fun and necessary items. According to their mission statement, Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid...
Granville Co. Board of Education to Hear on School System Finances at Nov. 19 Meeting
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will meet Monday, November 19, 2018, at 5 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting is to receive a presentation from staff on School System finances and...
Warren Co. High School DECA Club Sponsoring Holiday ‘Biz-aar’ – Sat., Dec. 1
-Information courtesy Tannis Jenkins, Warren County High School The Warren County High School DECA Club is sponsoring a Holiday Biz-aar on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Warren County High School. Please contact Pamela Jordan at 252-257-4413 ext. 3250 with any questions...
Henderson Police Arrest Two Oxford Residents Suspected in String of Robberies
-Press Release, Henderson Police Department On November 14, 2018, around 8:30 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department located the vehicle matching the description of the vehicle used in a string of robbery incidents throughout the region. The officers conducted a traffic stop and the occupants were detained pending further investigation. Another individual identified as...
Don’t Miss VCRFM’s Handcrafted Holiday Market – Sat. Nov. 17
-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Handcrafted Holiday Market will be held Saturday, November 17, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The annual event will feature some of the area’s best craftsmen, artists, bakers and farmers.In addition to fantastic fresh fall produce, meats, eggs...
Zeb Vance Ruritan Club Selling Boston Butts for Thanksgiving
-Information courtesy Edward Woodlief, Zeb Vance Ruritan Club The Zeb Vance Ruritan Club will be cooking and selling Boston Butts for Thanksgiving; pre-sale only – $25.00. Orders must be in by Sunday, November 18. They will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 21 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Bearpond Fire Department parking...
Pump Stations in Franklin Co. Release 19K Gallons of Untreated Wastewater
-Press Release, County of Franklin Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has...
McGregor Hall’s Popularity Continues to Grow, Study to Determine Economic Impact
While the next step in the Embassy Cultural Center Foundation’s quest to conduct an economic impact study of the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Henderson and the surrounding area is likely a formality, what is needed now is a contract with N.C. State University’s Department of Public Administration and its respective professors. WIZS News conversations with Vance County...
