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Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 15 for the upcoming March primary elections, and there are two contested local races on the ballot for Vance County voters to consider, according to information from Vance County Board of Elections Director Jennifer Cocklin. There are a total of four seats on the board of commissioners, as well as […]
If you like the idea of growing your own vegetables without having to use pesticides and fertilizers, there’s a workshop coming up at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market just for you. The class, presented by Vance County Cooperative Extension technician Wayne Rowland, will be held on Monday, Feb. 19 beginning at 6:30 p.m. This […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, show some love to others in the community by supporting ACTS with donations to restock the pantry shelves. Area Christians Together in Service provides food, hope and love to people in the community by providing food to those who need it. The pantry shelves could use a little love in this […]
Maria Parham Health staff, administrators and community leaders gathered Wednesday to honor several hospital employees for their contributions. Shannon Satterwhite, director of the Medical and Surgical Unit, and Travis Thompson, director of Imaging, received Director of the Year awards in the clinical and ancillary fields, respectively. Amy Darnell was named Employee of the Year for […]
Live in Granville County and want to volunteer in some capacity? There are openings on several citizen advisory boards and committees, and the board of commissioners is accepting applications now. Most positions will be filled by citizens who reside in the district listed, but final appointment decisions are at the discretion of the board, according to […]
Arts Alive 2024 is gearing up to showcase the varied talents of students across Vance County. This year’s event will take place Saturday, March 16 at McGregor Hall in downtown Henderson and will include singers, artists, dancers, musicians and actors from across the school district who will share their creativity and talent with the community. […]
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. If the memories from that elementary school science lesson about how batteries work are a little fuzzy, here’s a recap: batteries store chemical energy that is changed to electric current that is used to do work. When you’re talking flashlights […]
— press release courtesy of NC Pandemic Recovery Office The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) can now immediately track your call with GPS and pinpoint the nearest trooper, after an upgrade to the agency’s statewide computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system. The $11.1 million project began during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is nearly complete, thanks to […]
Parents of students in Vance County Schools have until Feb. 29 to submit applications for their children to attend any of five Innovative Schools in the district. VCS Communication & Innovative Support liaison Aarika Sandlin and Rey Horner, chief officer for Student Services, were guests on TownTalk Wednesday to provide details about the programs each […]
Amid the sports leagues, yoga classes, chess clubs and bingo that the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department offers throughout the year, there are a couple of events aimed directly at youth in middle and high school that are coming up, and Youth Services Outreach Specialist Lauren Jones said they’re both going to be a lot […]
