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Governor Cooper Awards Seifert State’s Highest Civilian Honor
Birthday presents come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, recipients have an idea of what’s inside a wrapped box before they even open it. Other gifts, however, may be a complete surprise. And that’s what Henderson native Donald C. Seifert got on the occasion of his 90th birthday – a surprise. From North Carolina Governor...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 10-18-21 Noon
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TownTalk: American Legion Works to Better the Community
Ticket sales for Friday’s chicken plate fundraiser at the American Legion hut in Henderson have been brisk – so brisk, in fact, that Andy Roberson, commander of local post 60 said if you haven’t gotten a ticket yet, you’ll have to rely on luck to snag a plate. “We’ve actually sold 1,150 tickets,” Roberson told...
Vance Water District Gets $4.4M In Grant, Loan Program For Improvement, Expansion
The Vance County Water District is one of four in the state that will benefit from a federal program to help rural communities improve drinking water for its residents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Vance County is set to get $1.6 million in loan and an additional $2.8 million in grant funds to...
Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen Completes 3-Year Program To Be ‘Travel Marketing Professional’
Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen has completed a three-year program to become officially designated as a travel marketing professional from the Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College. Allen was among about 60 other tourism professionals recognized for completion of the program recently at the STS Connections Conference in Spartanburg, SC. Allen has been in her role...
Renovated Franklin Plaza New Home to Several County Agencies
Several Franklin County offices have moved to newly renovated space in Franklin Plaza on Bickett Boulevard. The phone numbers remain the same, but the Board of Elections, Veterans Services and the Franklin Senior Center all now have office suites at 279 Bickett Boulevard, according to information from county officials. The space also offers a multi-use...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 10-15-21 Noon
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Hilltop Lumber Recognized
The lumber and other products sold at Hilltop Lumber for the past 60 years are no doubt found in homes and other building across Granville County – and beyond. Waverly Critcher opened Hilltop in 1961, and the Granville County Chamber of Commerce sent a shout-out to the family-owned business to celebrate its presence in the...
Oxford, NC’s Roundabout
The much-anticipated roundabout in downtown Oxford is set to officially open Friday morning, following a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. State crews began the project in early June, and it has been the topic of some discussion – pro and con – during the construction phase. The roundabout replaces a two-way stop at the intersection of...
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