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Warren County Offers Safety Workshop For Spanish Speaking Farmworkers
The Warren County Extension Service is sponsoring a safety workshop for farmworkers who are Spanish speakers. The workshop, Spanish Safety Training for Farmworkers, will take place Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Warren County Extension Center 158 Rafters Lane, Warrenton. The workshop is open to all; workers don’t have to work just in...
TownTalk: Board of Equalization and Review Hears Appeals
Vance County residents who want to learn more about the revaluation process and just how it will affect their tax bill can attend an information session on May 20 at 4 p.m. The info session will take place in the county administration building, known commonly still as “the old courthouse.” One tidbit of information that...
The Local Skinny: Granville Vance Public Health Receives Recognition
The Care Management High Risk Pregnancy Program at Granville Vance Public Health has received the “Friend of WIC” award by the NC Dept. of Health and Human Community Nutrition Service section for its commitment to providing quality services and advocating for its participants. The award follows the nomination of GVPH Care Manager and social worker...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-13-24 Noon
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Granville County Hazardous Household Material Collection Event Saturday, May 18
Granville County residents can start collecting all those half-used jugs of household chemicals, paint and other materials that may be stored on garage shelves and storage sheds in preparation for the Saturday, May 18 household hazardous waste collection event. Load up all those unwanted items and come out to the Granville County Convention and Expo...
Schools Provide Support To Students Facing First Weekend At Emergency Shelter
The 70 or so children who have spent this week with their families and others at a local shelter face their first weekend away from the place they once called home. The situation is certainly not ideal, but Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett told WIZS News earlier Friday that district staff has put...
One Man Arrested On Drug Charges; Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl And Guns Seized
-information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On May 09, 2024 the Henderson Police Department and Vance County Sheriff’s Office served two narcotic search warrants at 561 McBorn St. and 394 South Lake Lodge Rd., Lot 3. During the service of both warrants, approximately 192 grams of cocaine, 63 grams of heroin, 101 grams...
Granville County Veterans Services Hosting Breakfast on May 20
Granville County Veterans Services will host a Veterans breakfast on Monday, May 20 at 8:00 a.m. at Family Diner (1213 Goshen Street D) in Oxford. This event is made possible by the Joel Fund, Brynn Marr Hospital, Holly Hill Hospital and Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services. Veterans will be able to enjoy a breakfast and...
A.R. Perry Inc. Named Chamber’s 2023 Small Business Of The Year
Over its more than 100 years, A.R. Perry, Inc. has provided vital services to the community and its residents. First established to repair Corbitt buggies and farm equipment, it went through a period that handled scrap metal and more before evolving into a glass repair and replacement service. Of the many employees that have worked...
TownTalk: Beard Discusses Rural Health Care
Maria Parham Health CEO Bert Beard said the state of health care in this area is in a pretty good spot these days. That doesn’t mean that rural hospitals like Maria Parham don’t continue to face challenges, but Beard said hospitals in other markets are facing some of the same things. Beard was a guest...
