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Hurricane Florence Updates – Sept. 13
Updated Thursday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. WIZS will be bringing you updates on Hurricane Florence as new information is received. Please check the WIZS website, Facebook page and listen live to WIZS 1450 AM and 100.1 FM for updates throughout the week. The latest briefing from the National Weather Service can be found by clicking here. The forecast...
Vance Co. Schools Celebrates Top Educators at Excellence in Education Banquet
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools celebrated the accomplishments and talents of the district’s top educators at the annual Excellence in Education Banquet held on September 11, at McGregor Hall in downtown Henderson. During the event, an audience of about 150 people watched as Angela Cusaac, now a teacher at Vance County High...
Public Invited to Attend ‘Gathering of Gardeners’ Workshop
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties, NC Cooperative Extension The gardening public is invited to attend a “Gathering of Gardeners: Practical Strategies for Gardening in Challenging Times and Conditions” on September 22, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon. Gardeners in Warren County and surrounding areas can learn about straw bale gardening, rain barrels...
Annual ‘Business & Industry Appreciation Day’ to Offer Networking Opportunities
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Granville County Economic Development, in partnership with the Granville County Chamber of Commerce and the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center, will present its annual ‘Business and Industry Appreciation Day’ on Thursday, September 27 from 4 until 6 p.m. The event, held at the...
Franklin Co. Solid Waste Facilities Will be Closed Friday
Franklin County Solid Waste Facilities to Close Friday, September 14 As a safety precaution for residents, haulers and staff, Franklin County’s twelve solid waste and recycling convenience centers and Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, September 14 due to the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Florence and potential for high winds, downed trees...
Aycock Rec. Center Announces Senior Bingo Dates
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Seniors age 55 and better are invited to join the Aycock Rec. Center, 307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson, for community bingo. Bring a prize and a little luck! Bingo will be played from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. on the following...
Vance Co. Government Buildings Closed on Friday
-Information courtesy Henry L. Gupton, Clerk of Superior Court, Vance County All Vance County Government buildings will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 14. The Clerk of Court’s Office will also be closed and will plan to reopen on Monday, September 17. Vance County court sessions scheduled for Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14 have also...
Weather Prompts Closing of Vance Co. Solid Waste Convenience Sites
-Information courtesy the Vance County Government Facebook page Due to the weather, all Vance County Solid Waste Convenience Sites will close at 3 p.m. today, September 13, and will re-open on regular schedule Monday, September 17, 2018...
Louisburg Senior Center to Open as Hurricane Shelter This Afternoon
-Information courtesy Kristen King, Clerk to the Board, Franklin County Franklin County will reopen the shelter at the Louisburg Senior Center today, September 13, at 3 p.m. The shelter will be located at 127 Shannon Village in Louisburg. Citizens are encouraged to bring any medications or special items they may need. The Franklin County Animal...
Families Living Violence Free Offices Close at 12:30; Dial 911 for Immediate Help
Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free Families Living Violence Free offices will close today, September 13, at 12:30 p.m. and be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 14, all day as well. If you are in a domestic violence or sexual assault situation and need immediate help, please call 911. Our crisis...
