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VGCC Foundation Hosts Holiday Tree Online Silent Auction
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel The Vance Granville Community College Foundation is helping the community get into the holiday spirit with a Festival of Trees Online Silent Auction. Bids will be accepted Nov. 12-19 for the pre-decorated holiday trees, according to information from VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel. All fundraiser...
The Salvation Army Launches Red Kettle Campaign In Henderson
Those familiar donation kettles are getting set up and ready for the holiday season in Henderson as the Salvation Army kicked off the Red Kettle Campaign Thursday morning in front of Belk department store. This year’s goal is $75,000, but placing spare change and bills into the iconic kettles is just one way to contribute...
TownTalk: Granville-Vance Health Dept. Director Lisa Harrison Pleased with Cohen Visit
When it’s added altogether, Granville Vance Public Health is getting $9 million in federal and state funds to be used to improve access to mental health resources and battle substance abuse disorders through a variety of programs for young people and families. For GVPH Director Lisa Harrison, that’s a big deal. “Our dream is that...
The Local Skinny! Rebuilding Hope Initiates Project ‘Roll On’
Rebuilding Hope volunteers spend a lot of time each year helping people make essential repairs to their homes, mostly fixing roofs and constructing handicap ramps. But the nonprofit’s founder Randolph Wilson said the group needs to turn its attention to some repairs at their own home – namely, the driveway and parking lot. Project “ROLL...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-09-23 Noon
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Henderson Police Make Drug Arrest, Seize Heroin, Ecstasy
Henderson police arrested one man on numerous drug charges Wednesday. Acting in response to a drug complaint, police officers conducted a search at 1932 Oxford Rd. and recovered heroin, Ecstasy, drug-making equipment and a stolen handgun. Arrested was Marselle Rasheed Johnson, 35, according to information released Thursday by Police Chief Marcus Barrow. The search was...
VGCC To Offer Students Access To Virtual Textbooks, Course Materials Beginning Spring 2024
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College is making course materials more affordable and accessible for students. November 3 the college announced the launch of the new VGCC Textbook+ initiative, which lowers the cost of learning materials through a partnership with textbook publisher Cengage. Beginning in the spring 2024 semester...
Oak Level UCC Hosts Community Program Saturday
Oak Level United Church of Christ in Manson is hosting a program on Saturday, Nov. 11 for the community to come out and learn about how to help young people stay safe from gangs, drugs and gun violence. It’s called “Around the Table – Substance in the Community,” and Rayenna Wimbush said the two-hour event...
Greg Hicks New Assistant Commissioner of N.C. Forest Service
A Granville County resident who has worked with the N.C. Forest Service for more than 20 years has been named its assistant commissioner. N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the promotion of Greg Hicks was effective Nov. 1. Hicks had been assistant commissioner overseeing operations at the forest service. He replaces Scott Bissette, who is...
Oxford Elects Guillermo Nurse Mayor
Oxford elected Guillermo Nurse to be its mayor Tuesday, making him the first Black mayor in the city’s history. Nurse got 1,090 votes to Debbie Ramsey’s 461. There were seven candidates running for three Town Commissioners spots. The top three vote-getters were two newcomers – Carlos Velez and Curtis McRae – and one incumbent, John...
