Entries by John C. Rose

VGCC Welding student receives top academic honor

— courtesy VGCC VGCC Welding student receives top academic honor Vance-Granville Community College has named student Andrew Lynam of Youngsville as its recipient of the North Carolina Community College System’s Academic Excellence Award for 2018. One student from each of the 58 colleges in the state system is honored with the award each year. Lynam […]

New Heavy Equipment Course Scheduled at VGCC Warren Campus

— courtesy VGCC New Heavy Equipment Course Scheduled at VGCC Warren Campus WARRENTON — Vance-Granville Community College is planning to offer a nine-week course to train Heavy Equipment Operators, beginning Monday, April 16, at the college’s Warren County Campus. A Short-Term Workforce Training Grant from the N.C. Community College System will be available to cover […]

VGCC to hold event aimed at homeschoolers

— courtesy VGCC VGCC to hold event aimed at homeschoolers Vance-Granville Community College, in partnership with The College at Southeastern, will soon hold an information session specifically designed for high school-aged homeschoolers and homeschooling parents. The event, called “Generation Connect,” is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2018, from 1-3:30 p.m., in the Civic Center on […]

NC DIT Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Veterans a Success in First Run

— press release from NC DIT Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Veterans a Success in First Run Apprenticeships help connect disabled vets with a new career Raleigh, N.C. – Disabled veterans are getting access to skills and experience in the growing field of cybersecurity thanks to a unique partnership between state government, the tech sector and […]

Granville County Internet Access Survey 2018

— press release Granville County Conducts Internet Access Survey Oxford, NC, March 20, 2018- Granville County is working hard to develop solutions to the Internet connectivity issues many of our residents and businesses face. Granville County has teamed up with Vance and Franklin Counties to work with the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments and the […]

Is It Time for a Colonoscopy?

The following is re-published with permission from Maria Parham Health.  It is offered as news in the public interest.  It is not a paid advertisement.  This is not medical advice.  If you would like to view the original story on the MPH web page, please click here. Do you remember when you used to put on […]

African-American Business Seminar at NVHS 3-23-18

— courtesy Vance County Schools The African-American Student Union at Northern Vance High School is sponsoring an African-American Business Seminar on Friday, March 23, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. in the media center at the school on Warrenton Road near Henderson. Anyone may attend the seminar. There will be four featured speakers for the event. […]

Granville County Board of Education – Public Hearing 4-9-18

— Granville County Public Schools Notice to the Public The Granville County Board of Education — Notice of Public Hearing  — Transfer of School Property for School Improvements Financing The Granville County Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter […]

3-21-18 Weather and Closings/Delays

For this weather event, WIZS is using Facebook to provide updates about weather and closings/delays. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/wizsradio/ and like and share the WIZS Facebook Page. A post will be pinned to the top of our Facebook page with needed information.

Zeb Vance Ruritan Club Boston Butts for Easter 2018

— submitted by Edward Woodlief The Zeb Vance Ruritan Club will be cooking and selling BOSTON BUTTS for EASTER. Pre-sale only $25.00. Orders must be in by Sunday March 25th . They will be ready for pick-up Good Friday March 30th , from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bearpond Fire Department parking lot […]