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Short: Unpredictability of Recent Hurricanes Shows Need for Early Preparations
Brian K. Short, director of emergency operations for Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss North Carolina’s upcoming 2019 hurricane season. All week long, WIZS, in conjunction with NC Hurricane Preparedness Week, has brought listeners and online viewers hurricane safety tips courtesy Short and the Emergency Operations...
H-V Job Readiness Program Offers Youth Summer Employment Opportunities
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Henderson-Vance Job Readiness Program offers Vance County teenagers ages 14-18 job training and possible job opportunities. All applicants must be enrolled in school and must register for and attend three days of unpaid training on June 17-19, 2019. The training will...
Thornton Branch Introduces ‘Seed Library’ & Community Garden
-Press Release, Granville County Government The Richard H. Thornton branch of the Granville County Library System continues to offer innovative services by introducing a “Seed Library” and community garden to residents and library patrons. Now available to the public is a card catalog filled with vegetable seeds, as well as herbs and berries that can...
Vance Co. Properties Committee to Discuss Relocation of Senior Center
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners Vance County’s Properties Committee is scheduled to meet Friday, May 17, 2019, at 8 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The main topic to be discussed is the proposed relocation of the...
E.M. Rollins to Offer STEM Activities for the Entire Family – May 25
-Information courtesy Veronica Young, School Counselor, E.M. Rollins Elementary E.M. Rollins Elementary School and the Youth Connecting Foundation will host a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Fair on Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 11 a.m until 2 p.m. Events will be held at E.M. Rollins in Henderson and will include hands-on, interactive and educational...
Former Congresswoman Clayton to Speak at Cotton Memorial Presbyterian
-Information courtesy Carolyn Snipes, Cotton Memorial Presbyterian Church Former Congresswoman Eva Clayton will be the speaker for the Mother’s Day Program at Cotton Memorial Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Mrs. Clayton will speak during the 11 a.m. morning worship service. Please come and join the church in worship. All are welcome. Cotton Memorial...
‘Parent University’ Participants Treated to Youth Performances, Guest Speakers
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools’ “Parent University” kickoff on April 30, 2019, was a resounding success. The evening was punctuated by youth performances from around the district. When parents and special guests arrived, they were treated to the crescendo and raucous sounds of West Oxford Elementary students led by teacher...
Proposed Vance Co. Budget Includes Increase in Fire Tax, New Deputy Positions
Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the County’s proposed FY 2019-2020 budget. Presented to the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their May 6 meeting, the General Fund Budget is proposed to be $48,362,611, a figure that includes all tax-supported governmental activities and represents a...
Hicks Convicted of Narcotics & Firearm Charges
-Press Release, U.S. Dept. of Justice United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that KACEY HICKS, 34, of Henderson, North Carolina was convicted in federal court following a 2-day trial before Chief United States District Judge Terrance W. Boyle. The jury heard evidence that HICKS kept a residence in the Flint Hill neighborhood of...
