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County Manager McMillen Says Vance is Full of ‘Positive Momentum’
Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the positive growth in various areas of county government. “Vance County’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our citizens,” McMillen said. McMillen, who has worked for Vance County for 10 years and served as county manager...
Maria Parham Franklin to Hold Open House on Wed., Oct 3
-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare hospital, will celebrate the upcoming grand opening of Maria Parham Franklin in Louisburg. The community is invited to join the Maria Parham leadership team on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30 – 7 p.m. Located at...
Townsville Lions Club to Host ‘All You Can Eat’ Pancake Supper
-Information courtesy Ralph Hutchens, Townsville Lions Club The Townsville Lions Club will host an “All You Can Eat” Pancake Supper on Friday, October 19, 2018, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Tabernacle Methodist Church in Townsville, NC. Plates are $7 per person...
MPH to Offer Free Breast Exams in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health’s Facebook page To celebrate October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FREE clinical breast exams will be offered at Maria Parham Health on Thursday, October 11, 2018, from 5 until 7 p.m. Join Maria Parham for: Free clinical breast exams Breast cancer resources Follow up resources if needed Prevention education Wellness...
Children to Benefit From New Technology at Granville Public Library System
-Press Release, County of Granville Young library patrons will soon be able to access the latest in technology with the ‘Playaway Launchpad,’ a secure, durable and easy-to-use learning tablet created especially for children. The ‘Playaway’ is a brand of portable media players designed by Findaway World, LLC and is the only tablet of its kind...
Volunteers Needed for Rescheduled ‘Alive After Five’ Event
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The “Alive After Five” event originally scheduled for September 13, 2018, with the “Jim Quick and Coastline” band and postponed due to weather, has been RE-SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018, IN DOWNTOWN OXFORD. Volunteers are needed for this event! Please contact the Granville...
Granville Co. Public Schools is ‘WOW’ About Wellness
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools This year, families in Granville County Public Schools may ‘CATCH’ their kids exploring healthy habits as a part of an expanded effort to use the Coordinated Approach To Child Health in all district elementary schools. The C.A.T.C.H. program has been used in schools across the country to encourage good...
NC Voter Registration Tips & Deadline Reminders
-Information courtesy the State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement website With Election Day quickly approaching on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, WIZS would like to take the opportunity to remind you of the upcoming deadlines and the steps to take to register to vote in North Carolina: Register to Vote In order to register to...
