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Charissa Puryear, NC COOP Ext Dir for Granville County, Excited to Continue Serving
The view from Charissa Puryear’s new office provides her with a completely new perspective of the agency that she has been a part of for 16 years. Literally. Puryear has just logged one week as the newest N.C. Cooperative Extension Director for Granville County. She officially began the new job on Jan. 4, 2021, and...
Granville County Human Relations Commission to Host Dr. MLK Jr. Fellowship Celebration
The Granville County Human Relations Commission (HRC) will host its annual event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., just as it has in years past. But this year’s event will be virtual. The Granville HRC traditionally organizes and hosts a fellowship breakfast as a way to brings community members...
Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department Tri-City Seahawks Football Meeting
— from the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks will be having a Zoom interest meeting to discuss the possibility of playing spring football. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. We will discuss safety precautions, practice and game scheduling. Parents of returning players or potential players...
Vance-Granville Community College continues to “cultivate” new Agri-Tech program
— press release Vance-Granville Community College continues to “cultivate” new programs for the Spring semester. The Sustainable Agri-Tech program will grow one’s knowledge in the agricultural field and prepare students for occupations in a wide variety of jobs in agriculture (both production and value-added) with a range of skills and knowledge. The program addresses agricultural...
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...
