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TownTalk: Franklin County Requests Reallocation Of Water From Kerr Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in response to a request from Franklin County, has started the process to consider a reallocation of water from Kerr Lake to address the county’s future water needs. Among first steps in this process was a scoping meeting, which was held Mar. 26 in Warren County. USACE representatives fielded
TownTalk: For Dr. Wykia Macon, Cooperative Extension And Agents, Every Day Is Ag Day
National Ag Day may be officially celebrated one day each year, but for the dedicated staff at the Vance County N.C. Cooperative Extension, EVERY day is Ag Day. As the county’s extension director, Dr. Wykia Macon said she encourages the local agents to get out into the community as much as possible. It’s a way to
TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Pete Smith Automotive
Pete Smith had a knack for fixing transmissions, but he also knew a thing or two about diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Combine that with a strong work ethic and an office chock full of shop manuals and you’ve got a recipe for a successful business. And Smith’s grandchildren, Kristi and Dallas, have set their sights
Henderson-Oxford Airport Gets Funding For Runway Improvement, Water Extension
Over the past few months, the Henderson-Oxford Airport has gotten a $9.4 million infusion of local, state and federal funds to make some major upgrades and renovations to its facility, located just inside Granville County. At its Mar. 16 meeting, the Granville County Board of Commissioners OK’d $300,000 for a water infrastructure project that will
TownTalk: Reporting Potholes To NCDOT
Dabney Drive has seen major improvement, but if you drive along state-maintained roadways, you may want to add a number to the contact list in your phone, just in case you need to report a pothole to the N.C. Dept. of Transportation. Did you know that NCDOT has a dedicated number – 1.877.368.4968 – for
TownTalk: Pink With A Passion’s 5th Annual Cancer Walk Coming Up April 18
The color pink isn’t listed among the seven “official” colors of a rainbow, but you can bet that it will be well represented in this year’s 5th annual Pink With A Passion cancer walk on Saturday, April 18 at the Warren County Recreational Complex. This year’s theme for the daylong event is “Many Colors, One
TownTalk: Vance County Board of Equalization and Review
The Vance County Board of Commissioners held a work session of March 17th where they discuss the Vance County Board of Equalization and Review. (Our WIZS written coverage will appear here soon.) CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Vance County Board of Equalization and Review
TownTalk: Vance County Government Artificial Intelligence Policy
The Vance County Board of Commissioners likely will discuss and adopt at their April meeting a policy to guide county staff about how and when to use AI when it comes to managing public and county data. Randall Medlin, the county’s IT director, appeared before commissioners at a Mar. 17 work session to provide details
Red Cross Hosts Disaster Team ‘Boot Camp’ Mar. 28 In Granville County
The American Red Cross is having a Disaster Action Team Boot Camp in Oxford on Saturday, Mar. 28. Participants in this volunteer opportunity will learn all about how to help in following disasters like fires, tornadoes and more. The Boot Camp will be held at the Granville United Way from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TownTalk: Thomas Road Fires Recap with Rob Montague
The springtime wildfire season is fast approaching, and county firefighters and the N.C. Forest Service had to put their practices – and equipment – to the test with a couple of fires last week that scorched dozens of acres and destroyed a few sheds. The fire calls came within a couple of hours of each
