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The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments and the Kerr-Tar Workforce Development Board are teaming up to host a regional economic development summit later this month with the theme “Innovate 2023: Question. Design. Thrive.” The half-day event will take place in Littleton at the Lakeland Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, Mar. 23 and will be packed […]
If you were planning to get in a few laps at the Aycock Recreation Center pool this weekend, you’ll want to take note: the pool will be closed Saturday and Sunday, according to Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Assistant Director DeAnne Brown. The weekend closing is due to a staffing shortage, Brown told WIZS News. She […]
-information courtesy of N.C. Forest Service March officially signals the start of spring wildfire season, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to practice caution and prioritize safety when burning leaves, limbs and other yard waste. In 2022, nearly 6,400 wildfires burned more than 27,000 acres across the state. According to the National Interagency […]
Participants and sponsors are asked to sign up by April 14 on the event’s webpage. Early registration is recommended. Visit www.vgcc.edu/golf. To make a donation visit the event webpage or email foundation@vgcc.edu. — VGCC Press Release — Registration is currently underway for the region’s most anticipated golf event! Vance-Granville Community College’s 39th Annual VGCC Foundation […]
Warren County officials have announced that the John Graham gym, located at 113 Wilcox St., Warrenton, will be closed beginning Monday, Mar. 6 as it undergoes some renovations. The renovations are expected to take until June to complete, according to information from the county. When the facility reopens, the completed improvements will include upgrades to […]
A live person will answer your call 24/7 in English or Spanish. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and although the month is over, Families Living Violence Free offers some facts about teen dating violence that are relevant all year long. FLVF Executive Director Peggy Roark said that violent behavior in young people usually […]
For the first time in the history of the state of North Carolina, students at STEM Early High picked, researched, designed, and on May 11th, will be testing scientific experiments in zero-g, lunar, and martial gravity environments. — Vance County Schools Press Release — STEM Early High School teacher Milton Lima represented Vance County Schools […]
The Northeast Regional beef conference is coming to Warren County next month to provide updates that are relevant and important to beef cattle producers. Pregistration is requested by contacting your local livestock agent or by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northeast-regional-beef-conference-tickets-543191308827?aff=erelexpmlt#search. The meeting will be held on Mar. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunrise Ridge Farm, […]
If that old tractor that your granddaddy used all those years ago still runs, whether it’s that special shade of green or red or blue, there may be a spot for it during the upcoming Got to Be NC Festival later this spring. Festival organizers say there’s still space for those farm-equipment items that hobbyists […]
The Warren County 4-H program is sponsoring an eight-week dairy calf project for interested individuals and their families. Come out to an informational meeting on Mar. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more. The 2023 Dairy Calf Project pairs Jersey calves with 4-Hers for weekly sessions in preparation for a couple of upcoming livestock shows, […]
