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Vance’s Reported COVID-19 Cases Drop By Half In Last Week
Vance County’s new COVID-19 cases dropped by half in the last week, with 24 new cases being reported in the 7-day period that ended Mar. 4, according to information from Granville Vance Public Health. That reduction puts the county’s percent positivity rate at 5.3 percent, lowering it from high transmission to substantial transmission. Granville County’s...
TownTalk: Embrace Henderson Family Spectacular
After a COVID-19 delay, Embrace Henderson’s Family Spectacular is returning to Saddlerock Farm on Saturday, April 9 for a fun-filled event for children and adults. Embrace Henderson’s Kevin Kilgore told John C. Rose Monday that the group is glad to get back to its mission of coming together to host events, revivals – and the...
The Local Skinny! Around Old Granville: The Mystery Of Harrison Macon
Where is Harrison Macon? Or perhaps the better question is where is this Revolutionary War veteran buried? Harrison Macon was the brother of the famous Nathaniel Macon and while Nathaniel may be more well known, Harrison also had quite a significant life. He was captured at Camden, South Carolina in 1780 during the Revolution and...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 03-07-22 Noon
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Filing Period Ends For May 17 Primary
The filing period for the May 17 primary election ended at noon today, and several candidates filed the necessary paperwork before the deadline, according to Vance County Board of Elections Director Melody Vaughan Randy Oxendine, a Democrat, filed for the District 2 seat on the Vance County Board of Education, a seat currently held by...
Area Schools Participate In National Program Focused On Reducing Social Isolation
School cafeterias usually are abuzz with activity at lunch time – there’s usually a lot of chatter as students take a few minutes to decompress from the rigors of the classroom. But cafeterias also can be a place where students can experience social isolation. Conjure up an image of a student eating alone in a...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 03-04-22 Noon
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TownTalk: County Commissioners To Work On Issues During Retreat
Updated 3/4/2022 The Vance County commissioners completed their planning retreat on Thursday, Mar. 3 and prioritized five goals for the coming year, which remain in draft form until they are formally approved at the April board meeting. County Manager Jordan McMillen told WIZS News that all indications are that the five priorities will be: To...
The Local Skinny! From The Land Of Ice And Snow: Vikings Coming To Granville
The Vikings are planning an invasion soon, right here in Granville County. But this invasion is filled with activities for the whole family, especially if you’re into axe-throwing and drinking mead. The Viking Experience will take place at the Granville Expo Center on Mar. 26 and Mar. 27. Hannah Reed and her mother Angela Reed...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 03-03-22 Noon
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