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Town Talk: More On ARPA Funds, Jail and other items of County Interest
Cities and counties across the country are figuring out just how to spend their part of the unprecedented $1.9 trillion in federal aid coming through the American Rescue Plan Act’s COVID-19 relief effort. Vance County’s share is just more than $8.5 million, and county leaders are way ahead of the 2024 deadline to decide where...
TownTalk: Henderson City Council To Meet
A look at the upcoming Henderson city council meeting this evening (01-09-2023). CLICK PLAY BELOW! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Henderson City Council To Meet ...
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Now Through Mar. 31
-information courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Insurance Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, remind Medicare beneficiaries about the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period in North Carolina. “Our health can change dramatically within a year’s time,” Causey said. “If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, now is the right time to...
Oxford Welcomes Interim City Manager
The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners have selected Steven L. Harrell to be the city’s interim manager. Harrell was sworn in last week and brings close to four decades of experience in municipal government – 28 years of which he has held the position of city manager – to this most recent role. His...
Maria Parham Franklin To Hold Job Fair Jan. 19
Maria Parham Franklin will hold a job fair on Thursday, Jan. 19 in Louisburg. Job seekers can visit with MPH representatives from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn more about available positions at Franklin Behavioral Health, some of which include a $500 sign-on bonus, according to Donna Young, coordinator of marketing and communications. Openings...
VGCC Site Of Free Technology Class For Senior Adults
Rebuild Communities NC is partnering with AARP’s Senior Planet to provide a free class for senior adults to help them boost their technology skills. It seems like computers and websites, online troubleshooting chats and QR codes are quickly becoming the norm in today’s daily experiences, and the Digital Skills Ready@50+ program may be a way...
Vendors: Sign Up Now For Mar. 4 Wedding & Events Expo In Granville County
Planning a big event in 2023? Whether it’s a wedding or other special occasion, the Granville Wedding & Events Expo may be just the thing to get your planning off to a great start. Vendors are invited to join in the fun event, which is set for Mar. 4, 2023, according to Granville County Tourism...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 01-05-23 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Local News Audio 01-05-23 Noon ...
Chamber Accepting Nominations For John Penn Citizen Of The Year Award Through Feb. 14
Nominations are now being accepted for the annual John Penn Citizen of the Year award, according to information from the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber will take nominations through Tuesday, Feb. 14 and the honor will be awarded at the Chamber’s annual banquet on Mar. 6. Nominees must be residents of Granville County...
The Local Skinny! Fire Department Nets 20K For Maria Parham Cancer Center
Anyone driving past Maria Parham Hospital Wednesday afternoon may have wondered what in the world was going on – the Henderson Fire Department’s Engine 1 was parked smack dab in the middle of the circular drive of the lower level where the cancer center is located. The department’s ladder truck was parked nearby, too, but...
