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Your Guide to WCHS Homecoming 2024
Don’t miss the Greatest High School Homecoming on Earth!
Homecoming weekend is approaching, and the alumni from Warren County High School will be celebrating in a major way!
From a meet and greet to after-parties and of course, the Homecoming game 🏈, this weekend is loaded with entertainment and good vibes only!
Check out what’s happening and experience what will go down in history as the Greatest High School Homecoming on Earth! 🦅
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
WC PRE-HOMECOMING
The Deck Entertainment Complex @ 6pm
Homecoming celebrations are starting early with food, drink specials, and hookahs!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
HOMECOMING PARADE
Downtown Norlina @ 4:30pm
Come out and support Warren County Schools for the WCS Homecoming Parade.
The parade starts at the Norlina CarWash at 4:30pm. Don’t miss it!
WCHS ALUMNI MEET AND GREET
Warren County Courthouse Square @ 6pm
Get acquainted with fellow WCHS alumni at the Meet and Greet in Warrenton. Vendors and food trucks.
HOMECOMING BASH
Warren County Armory Civic Center @ 8pm
Music by DJ Lux Luther and DJ Dooley. Sponsored by Time Out Sports Bar.
SOARING IN THE WEEKEND
The Deck Entertainment Complex @ 8pm
Hosted by Nino the Gentleman with DJ Reece, and special guests Lamar Brace and Tia Catillia.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
WCHS HOMECOMING TAILGATING
Warren County High School @ 9am
What’s a football game without tailgating? Join local vendors and food trucks to get you ready for the Big Game! Plus, a raffle sponsored by 4-H W.A.Y. (Warren Advocating for Youth).
WCHS HOMECOMING GAME
Warren County High School @ 2pm
Our mighty Eagles will be taking on North Edgecombe High. Don’t miss former (but forever in our hearts) band leader Taylor Whitehead and the VSU Trojan Explosion Band! Get your tickets here!
WARREN COUNTY’S DUBFEST
Warren County Armory Civic Center @ 4pm
Join DJ Mike Dub, DJ Paul of Fame, The Wax Bully, and special guest DJ Brian Dawson for a dynamic DJ performance! Shop with local vendors and get a bite to eat with food trucks while enjoying both indoor and outdoor accommodations.
WCHS ALUMNI + FRIENDS TAKEOVER
The Deck Entertainment Complex @ 6pm
Following Saturday’s game, unwind and enjoy drink specials at The Deck in Norlina.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
WORSHIP SERVICE
Coley Springs Baptist Church @ 11am
Alumni are invited to worship service with the Coley Springs congregation.
WCHS HOMECOMING BRUNCH
Southern Charm Event Center @ 11am
Hosted by Demond Jordan, enjoy line dancing, food by Whut A Wing & More, music by DJ In$trumental and Randall McCall Bullock, and more!
SUNDAY DINNER
Smashd @ 1pm
Complete Homecoming weekend with a home-cooked meal at Smashd.
HOMECOMING: A STAGE PLAY
McGregor Hall @ 3pm
Writer/Director Jametrice Alston-Jones returns to the stage with her latest production from Rock and Fortress Productions.
Let us know in the comments which class you rep! Ahem… C/O 2002
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Warren County Partners Unveil Vending Machine Containing Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits
The newspaper box-style vending machine at the library is stocked with free risk reduction supplies for public use.
The Warren County Health Department, Warren County Memorial Library, and several local partners came together on May 29 to unveil a new public health initiative aimed at saving lives and promoting safety in the community.
The newspaper box-style vending machine at the library is stocked with FREE risk reduction supplies for public use, which include Naloxone (Narcan) – an opioid overdose reversal medication, Fentanyl/Xylazine testing strips, and medication lockboxes.
Watch this video to learn more about this countywide initiative to combat the opioid crisis.
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PHOTOS: Celebrating Warren County 2025
Several local residents received special recognition at the inaugural event.
Hosted by the Warrenton Church of God, the inaugural Celebrating Warren County festival on Saturday, May 10, embraced an understanding and appreciation of fellowship and community involvement.
Emceed by Pastor Phillip Sharp, attendees gathered on the Courthouse Square, and shopped with local vendors, received helpful info from such resources as the Warren County Health Department and Trillium Health Resources, enjoyed live entertainment, and with a ticket, were given a free meal courtesy of Rachel’s Whistle Stop in Norlina.
Local resident, Alexis Henderson received special recognition as a Notable Citizen and for work as the founder of Sisterly Dreams (watch it here).
Anna Boyd (3rd grade) and Tinisha King (5th grade) were announced as the winners in the Why Do You Love Warren County contest and each received $50.
WALK BY FAITH: Lupus Awareness Walk hosted by Ariel Harrison
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Warren County Recreational Complex, Warrenton, NC
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