Entries by WIZS Staff

Sheriff: Vance County Man Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges

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Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On October 10, 2024 members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Unit, with assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant at 85 Kristie Lane, located west of Townsville.  The investigation was in response to numerous citizen complaints of narcotics violations from this […]

Maria Parham Health To Hold Annual ‘Trunk Or Treat’ Oct. 28

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Maria Parham Health will host its 4th annual drive-thru Trunk or Treat event on Monday, Oct. 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., providing a safe and festive way for families to celebrate Halloween. The drive-thru Trunk or Treat allows children to remain in their cars as they enjoy the sights and sounds of Halloween, said Donna […]

Granville Library Gets $15K Grant To Preserve Oral Histories Of Local African American Educators

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The Granville County Library System was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the Council of Library and Information Resources to digitize and make available a trove of recorded interviews of African American educators by local businessman and historian James Eddie McCoy. McCoy recorded more than 240 hours of conversations with the Granville County educators between 1981 […]

The Local Skinny! Archie Taylor Receives Order Of The Long Leaf Pine

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Vance County Commissioner Col. Archie Taylor has received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor that a North Carolina governor can award to an individual for contributions to the state and to his or her local community. Rep. Frank Sossamon delivered remarks – and a framed certificate – to Taylor during […]

“Keeping The Farm” Topic Of Oct. 29 Workshop In Oxford

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Come to a “Keeping the Farm” workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to learn more about topics from taxes to land conservation practices. The free, half-day workshop begins with registration at 8 a.m. at the Granville County Convention & Expo Center, 4185 US Hwy. 15, Oxford. The goal of the workshop is to provide information to […]

Grant Funding Available To Preserve Farmland Through Agricultural Easements

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Landowners interested in preserving farmland through agricultural conservation easements can apply for grants through a state trust fund. The application period is open now and ends Jan. 17, 2025. County governments and conservation nonprofit groups can apply for farmland preservation grants from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund; property owners work with […]

VCS Announces October Student Spotlight Honorees

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From VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Vance County Schools has recognized four students from across the district in its October Student Spotlight. These students were selected not just because of their academic achievements, but also because they embody qualities like kindness, dedication, a commitment to personal growth and service to others. This month’s winners […]