Entries by Bill Harris

Franklin County Seeks Input regarding EMS

Franklin County is seeking community input in regard to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) within Franklin County via a brief survey. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CGCZR2W or on the County’s EMS website at https://www.franklincountync.us/services/emergency-services. If you are interested in sharing your input, this brief survey will be available until Wednesday, February 2, 2022. The […]

The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 1-25-22

The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for January 25th, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included. JOB OPENINGS IN VANCE COUNTY – Week of January […]

Power Lifting Fund Raiser to Benefit Veterans

A fundraiser to benefit veterans is planned for April 9th. The Brick Power Team will sponsor a bench press competition at the Henderson Family YMCA on Ruin Creek Rd. All proceeds will go to the American Legion of Henderson. Entry fee for adults is $40; Teens, $30; Non-lifters, $5. Those who are 12 & under […]

TownTalk: Remembering Weather Events Of The Past

There’s an old saying – everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.  That was true of today’s installment of TownTalk. John C. Rose and Bill Harris didn’t do a thing about the weather, but they, along with several callers, certainly talked about it. With another round of wintry weather predicted […]

Broken Tree Limbs from Winter Storms Can Cause Damage

Once again this weekend Old Man Winter is about to pay central North Carolina a visit.  Last weekend the Vance County area experienced snow, sleet and freezing rain along with some breezy conditions. Paul McKenzie of the Vance Co. Extension Service explained on today’s Home and Garden Show during The Local Skinny! that large shade […]