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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
Local
PHOTOS: Ride De Vine 2025
In its fifth year, 150 riders took the scenic route around Warren County for a good cause.
Under blue skies and near-perfect weather, 150 cyclists hit the road last Saturday (May 3) for the fifth annual Ride de Vine, taking in the scenic beauty of Warren County— all for a great cause.
The ride began bright and early at 8am on the Warren County Courthouse Square in downtown Warrenton. Participants—from local riders to cycling enthusiasts as far away as New York—chose from three thoughtfully designed routes: 20k, 50k, or 100k. Each offered a peaceful journey through Warren County’s winding backroads and picture-perfect scenery.
When we caught up with riders at the finish line, the reviews were glowing. Many raved about the “well mapped-out routes” and couldn’t get enough of the views. One sentiment was shared across the board: they’re already looking forward to coming back (yes, even with the hills).
We also checked in with event organizer Joshua Hughey to see if Ride de Vine would be a go for 2026.
His response? “We love Warren County,” he said. “We have no plans to move elsewhere at this time.”
Sounds like it’s time to dust off your bike and start training for next spring.
Upon their return to home base, riders enjoyed a fully-loaded protein and carb-filled meal catered by JMS Catering and shopped with local vendors, all while enjoying a fast-paced DJ set. Boots On the Ground, anyone?
Ride de Vine is a fully supported, non-competitive ride benefiting the Jack & Jill of America Foundation, blending wellness and philanthropy with a side of breathtaking views. For more information, visit their website at https://ridedevine.com/.
Sponsored locally by Warren Ministries United, National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress and held on the first Thursday of May, when people are asked “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.”
Culture
PHOTOS: Eastern Bluebird Festival 2025
Hundreds flocked to the heart of downtown Warrenton for the second annual Eastern Bluebird Festival.
Hundreds flocked to the heart of downtown Warrenton for the second annual Eastern Bluebird Festival and was treated to live entertainment, great food, vendors, a mural ribbon-cutting ceremony and so much more! (April 26, 2025)
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