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WIZS Noon News 01-13-21: Hungry Heroes; H-V Rec; GCPS Plan C; State Retirement
WIZS Noon Local News Audio for 1-13-21 – Hungry Heroes – HV Rec Dept Spring Football – GCP Schools Plan C – NC State Retirement Benefits; State’s AAA Bond Rating Click Play for Audio WIZS Radio · WIZS Noon News 01-13-21: Hungry Heroes; H-V Rec; GCPS Plan C; State Retirement ...
Jordan McMillen Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
— press release Jordan McMillen, County Manager of Vance County, North Carolina, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mr. McMillen is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management...
Maria Parham Health Welcomes First Baby of 2021
— press release Maria Parham Health is ringing in 2021 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 5 pounds and 15 ounces and measuring 19 inches, Raylen Nicole was born to Alyssa and Donnie, Monday, Jan. 4, at 4:54 PM. “We are so excited to meet the newest member of our family!” said Alyssa. “We are...
Noon News 1-12-21 Wilton Baskett Obit; Covid 19 Vaccine; Vance Co. Manager; First Birth Of 2021
Noon News for 12 Jan. 2021. Stories include: – Obituary for Vance Co. basketball coach Wilton Baskett – Update on Covid 19 vaccinations for area counties – Vance Co. Manager Jordan McMillan receives credential – Maria Parham Hospital announces first birth of 2021 For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News...
Covid Vaccine Things to Know in Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin Counties
Area health departments continue to update the public on progress with administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Please see below for updates from the Granville Vance Public Health, the Warren County Health Department and Franklin County Health Department. Although some details differ, all health department officials stress that residents’ patience and continued vigilance in the use of...
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Grants Available For Agricultural Projects
— press release The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for the 2021 grant cycle. The key objectives for 2021 are supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2021 for selected innovative projects. Applications information is now online at www.tobaccotrustfund.org...
Nominate a City of Oxford Employee of the Month
— info courtesy of the City of Oxford, NC The City of Oxford is now opening up its ‘Employee of the Month’ to where all employees and the public can make nominations. In an email received by WIZS, Alyssa Blair, Executive Assistant, City of Oxford, wrote, “We want to recognize City employees who embody the...
Warren County Receives $115,000 for Waterline Extension to Manson Business
— press release Warren County, North Carolina- Warren County was recently awarded a $115,000 Industrial Development Fund (Utility Account) grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to assist in extending water in support of activities by Warren County business, Heritage Mulch. The extension of the county-owned waterline from US Hwy 1 down Collins Road...
Noon News 1-11-21 Wilton Baskett Passes; Davis Chapel Partners With Raleigh Firebirds
Stories include: – Death of Vance Co. basketball coach Wilton Baskett – Davis Chapel partners with Raleigh Firebirds for basketball tournament For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 1-11-21 Wilton Baskett Passes; Davis Chapel Partners With Raleigh Firebirds ...
Granville Board Chair Sue Hinman Appointed to Statewide Task Force to Reduce Food Insecurity
Granville County Board of Commissioners Chair Sue Hinman is part of a statewide task force established to look at ways to reduce food insecurity in North Carolina. The “Resilience Initiative” was formed to help counties find solutions to the challenges brought on by food insecurity among the state’s residents. Hinman sees first-hand the effects food...
