Entries by John C. Rose

New Members Appointed to County Boards of Elections

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More election news as The State Board of Elections on Tuesday appointed four members to all 100 county boards of elections.  As the press release on the matter said, this is “the latest class of elections officials working to administer and safeguard elections.” Executive Director of the State Board, Karen Brinson Bell, said in the […]

Henderson Municipal Elections Delayed; Kittrell and Middleburg Not

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The City of Henderson, non-partisan municipal elections will be delayed until March 8, 2022. NC Senate Bill 722 became law today. Henderson is one of more than 30 municipalities across North Carolina that will delay elections originally scheduled for later this year. Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS News the City Council passed a resolution in […]

TownTalk: Vance and Granville Co. Animal Shelters Are Full

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The animal shelters in Vance and Granville Counties are full and need help! If you enjoying volunteering and helping animals, then this announcement is for you. For complete details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Vance and Granville Co. Animal Shelters Are Full Matt Katz, the Granville County Animal Management Director, says the […]

City Adopts Budget; Conducts Public Hearing

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When the Henderson City Council met Monday night, the fiscal year 22 budget was adopted as presented by the city manager. Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS News, “No tax increase and no fee increases, keeping in mind the struggles of the citizens dealing with the effects of Covid-19 last year.” The total city budget is […]

The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show

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Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio. Your Community Voice!! Home and Garden Show for June 16, 2021. Written and produced by Vance County Cooperative Extension. Announcers Wayne Rowland and Paul McKenzie. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home And Garden Show

Dr. Cindy Bennett Next Vance County Schools Superintendent

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At the regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Education Monday evening, the board voted unanimously to select Dr. Cindy Bennett as the next superintendent of Vance County Schools. Presently Bennett serves as Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Strategic Planning. Effective July 1, she will replace Dr. Anthony Jackson who is leaving in […]

The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show

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Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice!! The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show for June 9, 2021. Hosts Paul McKenzie and Wayne Rowland with Vance County Cooperative Extension. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home And Garden Show 6-9-21