Entries by WIZS Staff

Maria Parham Health Launches Community Health Needs Assessment

— Information from Donna Young, Maria Parham Health Market Coordinator, Marketing & Communications    Maria Parham Health, in collaboration with local health professionals and community stakeholders, has launched a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment to identify public health priorities, goals and objectives in Vance County.  This initiative is part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to improving and promoting […]

VGCC Recognizes 277 Students On Spring 2025 President’s List, Dean’s List

UPDATE: June 30, 2025 — Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College recognizes 277 students for academic achievements during the recently completed Spring 2025 semester – 175 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 102 earned Dean’s List academic honors. The President’s List includes students who achieved a perfect […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Raising Chickens

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: You can raise chickens successfully if you take the time to care for your chickens. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Wayne […]

Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Supporting Father Involvement Ep.2

Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We talk further on the Supporting Father Involvement Program. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Supporting Father Involvement Ep.2

N.C. Attorney General Investigation Into PowerSchool Breach Continues

— information courtesy of the office of N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson A security breach of the company many public school districts have used as their data management system has affected about 4 million teachers, students and parents in North Carolina. N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson said he is demanding that the company, PowerSchool, disclose […]

Telessie McGhee Honored By Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masonic Group Aug. 9

Telessie McGhee is being honored by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of North Carolina & Jurisdiction, Inc. A celebration of service and testimonial is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Durham Hilton, 3800 Hillsborough Rd., Durham. Tickets for the event are $60. Contact the hotel at 919.383.8033 […]