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Louws Charged With First & Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff On August 15, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, and Patrol Units along with the Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigations arrested Mitchell Franklin Louws, a Franklin County resident. Mitchell...
Mayor Ellington Declares August 18 ‘Remember Henderson High School Day’
-Information courtesy the HHS Class of 1968 Reunion Committee and Mayor Eddie Ellington’s “Remember Henderson High School Day” written proclamation It’s gone by several names since first completed, but for the graduating Class of 1968, the building located at 219 Charles Street in Henderson will always be fondly remembered as Henderson High School (HHS). After...
Vance Co. High School & Middle School Principals Reflect on Upcoming School Year
Vance County High School Principal Rey Horner and Vance County Middle School Principal Heddie Somerville were the guests of honor on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program. Horner and Somerville, who are both set to welcome students on Monday, August 27 for the start of the 2018-19 traditional calendar year, engaged in a general...
Wilson Re-Elected President of Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Randolph Wilson of Kittrell was re-elected president of Rebuilding Hope, Inc. (RHI). Also re-elected were Bill Overby of Warrenton, secretary; and Walt Slaton of Oxford, treasurer. Overby also was elected to a second three-year term on the board of directors. Vann Wester of Louisburg was elected vice president and to...
Free Lunch & Hands-On Learning at Carlee Farm Lunch & Learn Event
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Carlee Farm, 1003 Carlee Farm Rd., Oxford, will be the site of a Chamber-sponsored Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 12 – 1:30 p.m. Learn how to make salsa from your own garden and enjoy a lunch of spring green...
Henderson-Vance Rec. & Parks to Offer Hip-Hop Water Aerobic Wednesdays
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Get a fast-paced cardio workout with low impact on your joints and muscles at the Aycock Recreation Center’s hip-hop water aerobics. Water aerobics is perfect for people of all ages who are able to touch in the 4-foot shallow end...
Funding for Owens Park, Sewer Improvements Topics of Franklin Co. Board Meeting
-Information courtesy Kristen King, Clerk to the Board, Franklin County The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, August 20, 2018, in the County Administration Building, 113 Market Street, Louisburg, NC. The official meeting begins at 7 p.m. following a prayer lead by Commissioner Michael Shriver at 6:55 p.m. ITEM 1. CONSENT AGENDA A...
Vance Co. Animal Shelter to Participate in ‘Clear the Shelters’ Free Adoption Event
-Information courtesy a press release from Capitol Broadcasting Company/WRAL-TV WRAL-TV and MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM, in partnership with the Humane Society of the U.S., have teamed up with twelve local animal shelters to host Clear the Shelters, the fourth annual nationwide pet adoption drive. This year, for the first time, the Vance County Animal Shelter will...
