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Story of ‘Two Races, One Family’ to Come ‘Home’ to Granville County
-Press Release, Granville County Government What started as two separate genealogical research projects – one by a woman of primarily African ancestry and one by a man of European descent – eventually intersected when a DNA match connected the two, leading them back to Granville County. The story of the ancestral search of Pamela Williams...
Granville Vance Public Health Announces Funding Still Available for WIC Program
-Information courtesy Granville County Government’s Facebook page UPDATE FROM GRANVILLE VANCE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The WIC program still has funding available, even with the risk of a second (potential) government shutdown. NC eWIC cards will still work at grocery stores that accept WIC benefits. Call your local WIC office at 919-693-1333 (Granville County) or 252-492-3147...
Regulators Notify Industry Regarding CBD Products in the Marketplace
-Press Release, N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is sending out letters next week to manufacturers and retailers who sell products containing CBD oil, detailing what is legal to sell in North Carolina. “Under federal Food and Drug Administration laws, CBD is considered a drug,” said...
Thomas Arrested on 52 Felony Drug Violations; Million Dollar Bond Set
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On February 6, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Special Response Team, Community Action Team and agents with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), arrested Vance County resident, Jhi’Tay Thomas, on 52 Felony drug violations. This investigation began when the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit received...
Bundy Appointed Chief Finance Officer for Vance County Schools
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Michael Bundy has been appointed as the new chief officer for Finance and Business Operations for Vance County Schools. Members of the Vance County Board of Education approved his appointment at their regular monthly meeting this evening. Bundy is joining Vance County Schools after serving since September of 2015 as the...
Hopper: 5th Dimension, Other Headlining Acts Offer ‘World-Class’ Entertainment
Mark Hopper, chair of the Embassy Cultural Center Foundation, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center’s ability to attract big headlining acts. One such act, 5th Dimension, will be performing this Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 8 p.m. at the performing arts center located at 201...
Perry Library to Feature ‘Dramatic & Moving’ Black History Month Presentation
Amanda Yetter, Youth Services Librarian at Perry Memorial Library in downtown Henderson, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the library’s upcoming Black History Month presentation on Monday, February 18, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. The presentation, titled “Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King” will be held in the library’s...
Maria Parham Health Limits Visitations Due to Seasonal Flu Outbreak
-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health Due to high levels of viruses in the community, Maria Parham Health is implementing seasonal influenza precautions. Visitation restrictions will be in place during peak flu season, which generally lasts through the first of April. Our primary goal at Maria Parham Health is to provide the best quality of care...
Granville History Museum to Host ‘A Night at the Museum’ on Feb. 13
-Information courtesy the Granville Co. History Museum/Harris Exhibit Hall Facebook page The Granville County History Museum will host “A Night at the Museum” on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Harris Exhibit Hall in Oxford. Visitors will have the chance to view the “GRANVILLE GREATS: Footprints in History” exhibit. Also...
