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Cynthia Ratliff Takes The Reins At Granville Chamber Of Commerce
Cynthia Ratliff has been named executive director of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, effective Tuesday, Aug. 1. Ratliff, a Henderson native, was chosen to replace Lauren Roberson, who announced her resignation in late June to join Granville Health System. Thursday was Roberson’s last day with the Chamber. Ratliff has served as office manager for the...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-27-23 Noon
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TownTalk: Around Old Granville: More On The Hawkins Family
If the Hawkins family genealogy were a road map, there would be featured destinations at almost every turn. The descendants of Philemon Hawkins played key roles across the state from governors to railroads, not to mention a couple of Texas cattle barons and the wife of none other than Nat King Cole. The patriarch...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Your Car’s Air Conditioning
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. In this summer heat, drivers want to be able to count on their cars’ air conditioning to keep them cool. But what to do if the air coming from the vents provides little, if any, relief? The first...
TownTalk: VV Mitchell Stays Busy But Grounded In Faith
Varonica Mitchell is a drummer, an actor, a comedian, a cheerleader, a dancer and a model with her own Internet-based show that has attracted more than 1 million supporters. She relies on a schedule to keep her on track, what with posting videos, bookings and school work. VV, as she is known to family, friends...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-26-23 Noon
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Red Cross Issues Reminders To Stay Safe When It’s HOT Outside
-information courtesy of The American Red Cross There’s no doubt – the next few days are going to be scorchers, with only the chance of a stray rain shower to cool things off. Weather forecasters are predicting Saturday’s high in the area to approach 100, and the American Red Cross has issued a list of...
Camp For Teens Interested In Law, Forensic Science
Local teens have an interesting opportunity to develop their sleuthing skills next week during a five-day camp at a local church. Rebuilding Communities, Inc. is sponsoring “CSI, The Law and Leadership Camp” for teens between the ages of 13-17 from July 31-Aug. 4 at First United Methodist Church in Henderson. The camp will be held...
Oxford Voters Will Choose New Mayor, 3 City Commissioners In Nov. 7 Election
The city of Oxford will be voting for a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections, and two newcomers to local politics will by vying for the position. According to information from the Granville County Board of Elections, Guillermo Antonio Nurse and Deborah Jeffcoat Ramsey have filed to run for mayor. Incumbent Jackie Sergent had...
Henderson Municipal Election 2023 Updates
— UPDATE 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 25 One candidate for the Ward 3 at-large seat on the Henderson City Council has withdrawn from the race and one of the five mayoral candidates faces a challenge that calls into question his eligibility. Vance County Board of Elections Director Melody Vaughan confirmed Tuesday that Daniel Blasky has withdrawn...
