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TownTalk: Vance Recovery
The road to recovery from addiction does not look the same for everyone, but it’s only natural for people to think that what is working for them is what is best for others, too. Twelve-step programs like AA and NA, and faith-based programs that focus on celebrating recovery are just a couple of paths that...
TownTalk: Ducky Derby Is September 21st
Head to downtown Henderson on Saturday, Sept. 21 to watch the annual “release” of ducks down Garnett Street. It’s the 15 annual Ducky Derby to benefit the Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start, and Kimiko Williams said it’s sure to be an afternoon of fun for all. This year’s festivities begin at 1 p.m., with activities...
TownTalk: Oxford Gets Ready For Hot Sauce Festival
There’ll be a hot time in O-Town this weekend as the 18th annual Hot Sauce Contest and Festival takes over downtown streets for an expanded two-day event. Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen said this year’s festival kicks off Friday, Sept. 6 and continues for a full day of activities the next day that includes...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-03-24 Noon
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VGCC “Fill The Pantry” Craft Show Set For Saturday, Oct. 12; Vendor Registration Open Until Sept. 20
The second annual “Fill the Pantry” Craft Show is set for Saturday, Oct. 12 at Vance-Granville Community College. Organizers are looking to build on the success of last year’s event, which brought together more than 40 vendors at the VGCC Civic Center on Main Campus in Henderson. This year’s event will be held from 10...
The Local Skinny! 100 Years Of Perry Memorial Library
One hundred years ago, the very first librarian at the brand-new library in Henderson probably couldn’t have imagined all the events and programs that take place under the roof of today’s library. That librarian would probably have been too busy shushing patrons and peering over reading glasses perched low on her nose. When Perry...
Maria Parham Health Welcomes New OB-GYN To Staff
Maria Parham Health has added an OB/GYN physician to its team. Dr. Rachel Anne DeSpenza has joined the MPH staff, according to a press release from MPH Communications Coordinator Donna Young. “We are excited to bring Dr. DeSpenza to the region to help make our communities healthier,” said Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health. “Her...
Vance County Schools Honors Top Teachers, Administrators At ‘Excellence in Education’ Banquet
Vance County Schools honored the district’s top educators at its annual Excellence in Education banquet Thursday evening at the Henderson Country Club. Jozette Broughton of New Hope Elementary was named Teacher of the Year and Khris-Tina Stewart-Hendricks of Vance County High was selected as the Beginning Teacher of the Year, Top administrators included Facetia Branch...
IT Management Company To Build $9M Facility In Franklin County
A New Jersey-based IT company is building a $9 million production center in Franklin County, which will create 100 new full-time jobs. PlanITROI, LLC, a leading provider of secure, purpose-driven IT lifecycle management solutions, is establishing a “Center of Excellence,” according to information from Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III. “After an...
Summer Reading Program Participants Log 4,873 Hours
– information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood The 2024 Summer Reading Program was a huge success at all four branches of the Granville County Library System. Hundreds of Granville County residents of all ages participated in this annual program with the goal of lessening the summer learning gap and ensuring that there are opportunities...
