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Vance Co. High School Invites Community to Open House – Thurs., Aug. 23
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The new Vance County High School, 925 Garrett Rd., Henderson, will hold an Open House for students, parents and the community from 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018. All are invited! Meet the staff, pick up class schedules, register for after-school...
Granville Co. Board of Education’s Aug. Meeting to Focus on Declining Enrollment
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a BOE Work Session on Monday, August 20th, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the Granville County Public Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting will be to receive...
Lots of Good ‘Grub’ at the Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market This Weekend
-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market Spend a relaxing morning shopping for fresh fruits and veggies at your Vance County Regional Farmers Market this Saturday – and don’t worry about fixing breakfast. We have it all ready for you. Gavin’s Grub Hub is back at the market this Saturday. Not...
Aycock Rec. Center Offering Fast-Track Swim Lessons for Ages 3 – Adult
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will offer fast-track swim lessons at the Aycock Recreation Center for ages 3 – adults. Beginning Monday, September 10, 2018, lessons will take place each subsequent Monday and Thursday in September. The fee for the series...
Oxford Public Works Meeting for Mon., Aug. 20 – CANCELED
-Information courtesy Becky Whetstone, Sr. Administrative Support Specialist, City of Oxford The Public Works, Water & Infrastructure Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, August 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. has been CANCELED and will be rescheduled for a later time...
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...
