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The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library
The Perry Memorial Library has a flurry of events planned between Thanksgiving and Christmas, providing lots of interactive activities for the whole family. Youth Services Director Melody Peters invites patrons to take the long way in to the library and enjoy reading a story along the sidewalk outside and lingering among the lovely Festival of...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-21-23 Noon
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Sheriff’s Office Seeks Man In Connection With Convenience Store Break-Ins
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to locate a man linked to several local break-ins. Jason Ayscue, 43, is wanted on felony charges of busines break-ins, according to information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame. Anyone with information related to the break-ins of local convenience stores, or who may...
TownTalk: Mental Health And Substance Use Forum Takes Place Next Week
The approaching holidays bring families together to celebrate and spend time together, but those family gatherings also can place undue pressure and stress on those who also may struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues. Melanie Griggs, a behavioral health clinical counselor at Granville Vance Public Health, said two upcoming listening sessions are designed...
The Local Skinny! Franklin County Releases Historic Architecture Book
The much-awaited Franklin County architectural history book has been published and is ready for purchase, just in time for Christmas. The books are $60 and feature more than 400 photos and list 800 properties of interest throughout the county. There will be a special book release party at the Louisburg Senior Center, 279 S. Bickett...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-20-23 Noon
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Churches Sponsor Camp Meeting Dec. 4-8 At McGregor Hall
Henderson’s second annual weeklong Camp Meeting will be held Dec. 4-8 at McGregor Hall. Each evening will feature preachers and musical performances. The public is invited to attend – admission is free, but an offering will be taken up each night, according to information from Andy Matthews, one of the organizers. The nightly meetings begin...
Oxford Fire Dept. Has New Specialized Rescue Equipment For Use In Grain Bins
The Oxford Fire Department is one of only two departments in the state to receive a specialized piece of equipment to assist with grain bin rescues. Thanks to a partnership with the local Pegram Agency, Nationwide Insurance and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, the Oxford fire department now has the equipment should a...
Veterans Can Get Seedlings At Discount From N.C. Forest Service
The N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November. Beginning Nov. 13, the discount applies to the first $500 of all new orders, up to a $100 discount. “Many forestland owners in this state are veterans...
SportsTalk: Elliott Reflects On Vipers Season
Vance County Vipers Head Football Coach Aaron Elliot summed up the school’s loss to Terry Sanford in the first round of the state high school playoffs with three words “Too many mistakes,” he said on Thursday’s SportsTalk. The 34-27 loss followed an undefeated regular season for Vance County. “We knew they were a good team. ...
