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New Jersey Woman Sentenced to More than Seven Years in Prison for Role in Drug Organization
— press release — A New Jersey woman who was caught transporting more than a kilogram of a heroin-fentanyl mixture was sentenced today to 90 months in prison for her role in a drug conspiracy. On April 7, 2022, Bridgett Renettier Burrows, 53, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possession with...
GCPS Safety Summit
As the first day of a new school year approaches, Granville County Public Schools is hosting a “Safety Summit” on Thursday, Aug. 18 for parents and a host of community partners to discuss all the ways that the district has focused on health and safety of students and staff. The meeting will be from 6...
TownTalk: Classes Offered To Support Family Caregivers
A six-week online class designed to help family caregivers do the very best they can for their loved ones – and for themselves – is set to get underway in early September and Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments staffer Susan Tucker wants folks to know how helpful the program is. Tucker speaks from first-hand experience:...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-10-22 Noon
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TownTalk: School Board Approves VCS Strategic Plan
The new Vance County Schools logo was officially unveiled Aug. 1, and school officials took time at Monday night’s school board meeting to share a bit about the meaning behind the color scheme and the graphics. “The new logo represents the pathway options that students may choose as the letters v,c and s can all...
Calling All State Fair Competitors: Enter By Sept. 15 Deadline!
Think you’ve got a blue-ribbon zucchini bread recipe? Want to see how that batch of blackberry jam or fig preserves stands up to state competition? Or do you have an exquisite quilt or other handcrafted item that you’d like to show off a bit? Then consider entering the 2022 N.C. State Fair competitions, which are...
Warren County Farm Tour Oct. 12
Several agencies are partnering to host a farm-based business tour on Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Warren County. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature three stops that showcase agritourism and agribusiness in the area. Warren County Cooperative Extension, Warren County Community & Economic Development, Vance-Granville Community College and the VGCC...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-09-22 Noon
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TownTalk: Council Approves Updated Minimum Housing Code
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved the revised minimum housing code at its meeting Monday, putting in place an updated framework for making sure that dwellings – especially rental properties – are maintained to comply within acceptable guidelines. “They adopted the code last night with the exception of Section F,” City Manager Terrell Blackmon told...
The Carolina Panthers Quarterback Battle Heats up in Spartanburg
— story and pictures by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS The starting quarterback role for the Carolina Panthers is up for grabs, and a decision is looming in the distance. Head coach Matt Rhule is not prepared to name the starting quarterback until after the second preseason game concludes on Aug. 19. Even then...
