Entries by John C. Rose

TownTalk: The Millstone

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Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, and TownTalk! We hope you enjoy listening to today’s show. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Thoughts On Covid  

Vance County Water is Working

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The Water District Board of Vance County. It’s what many call “county-wide water.” Actually, there is Phase 1, Phase 2 and Kittrell with a total of 1,794 customers committed to the system and 1,387 as functioning, metered customers. The latest available data, which was used for the Vance County Commissioners meeting on August 2nd, indicates […]

CDC Moratorium Temporarily Halts Residential Evictions Until Oct 3

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CDC issues new temporary moratorium to halt residential evictions through Oct. 3 HOPE Program still accepting applications for emergency rental assistance — press release courtesy of the N.C. Department of Public Safety — RALEIGH—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new residential eviction moratorium that will offer protection from eviction for […]

Home Credit Corp Donates to New Hope Elementary

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Of the many positive things Vance County Schools does, one of them is the effort that is placed in building relationships between VCS and the business, faith and civic community. Friday at New Hope Elementary School, between Williamsboro and Townsville, Home Credit Corporation’s Bryan Yount presented Principal Letitia Fields with a check for $500.  The […]

Farmers Market Advisory Board Meeting Thurs, Aug 12

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The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board will meet Thursday, August 12 at 2 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Farmers Market at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson, just off Beckford Drive. These meetings are open to the public. For additional information, call 252 438 8188 or email paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu. While public attendance […]

The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show 8-4-21

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Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio.  Your Community Voice!! Each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., Paul McKenzie and Wayne Rowland of the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service join us on air. Click play below for the latest episode including information on: You can start planting fall garden vegetables if you can irrigate when needed. Avoid […]

WIZS Radio Local News Audio 8-4-21 Noon

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Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio.  Your Community Voice!! Click Play Below. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Local News Audio 080421 Noon  

For Now, Vance County Schools Maintains Face Covering Requirements

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Vance County Schools resumes this week and so a statement on masks was needed now, before the scheduled August 9 board of education meeting. That statement online at vcs.k12.nc.us reads: “Vance County Schools will maintain our current face covering requirements for all students and adults in all buildings with students. The Board of Education will […]