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The Local Skinny! Fireworks At Cokesbury On Saturday
If you’re looking for some fireworks fun this weekend but don’t want to go all the way to Kerr Lake, you may want to head over to the Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department before dusk on Saturday, July 1. Chief Adam Pegram said gates will open about 6 p.m. for the annual fireworks display. Folks can...
Families Living Violence Free Seeks Volunteers To Fill Openings On Board
Families Living Violence Free, the only domestic violence and sexual assault center in the area, is seeking volunteer leaders to join its board of directors. The FLVF staff provides an array of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. All services are free and confidential, said Peggy Roark, FLVF executive director. The board...
North Henderson Baptist Hosts VBS July 16-19
Youngsters of all ages are invited to attend North Henderson Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School. The VBS will begin July 16 and continue through July 19, according to information from Pastor Eddie Nutt. Classes are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and there will be classes for each age group. A meal is provided each...
Franklin Continues Expansion Of Broadband Network
-information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks The Franklin County board of commissioners approved in May spending more than $430,000 to get a matching grant from Brightspeed to bring high-speed internet service to more than 1,400 homes throughout the county. The money – $437,650 – will be coupled with $437,651 from...
Search On For VCHS Athletic Director In Wake Of Noel’s Resignation
Vance County High School Athletic Director Raymond Noel has resigned his post, and VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin has told WIZS News that the district is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position. “We are very appreciative of all that Mr. Noel did for VCHS,” Sandlin said in a...
NC MedAssist Plans Giveaway Event In Oxford Friday, June 30
NC MedAssist will host a local Mobile Free Pharmacy Event sponsored by Triangle North Healthcare Foundation on Friday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford. This free medicine giveaway is open to individuals 18 and older and families needing over-the-counter (OTC) medication items. No identification...
NC Cooperative Extensions Offer Pesticide Application Recertification Hours June 27
Anyone who needs recertification hours to stay certified for pesticide application can register to attend a class offered June 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can earn two recertification hours for categories A, B, D, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, T or X. Class locations are listed below. Registration is required...
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SportsTalk: Ellington Participates In Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
Most of us have spent a little time at a local pond, river or Kerr Lake trying to catch a fish for fun or for supper. An eight pound bass can sometimes put up a good fight and be difficult to reel in so imagine what it’s like to have a 500-pound fish on the...
The Local Skinny! Teacher Bags Being Prepared by Chamber
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce wants to help new teachers in the county feel welcomed as they begin – or continue – their careers providing instruction to students in the area. Now through July 11, the Chamber is collecting donations from area businesses for its annual New Teacher Bags program, and Chamber Events Coordinator Vanessa...
