Entries by WIZS Staff

Tax Revaluation Info Session Monday, May 20

Vance County will hold a tax revaluation information session Monday, May 20. The session starts at 4 p.m. and will be held in the Vance County Administration Building (the old courthouse building). On a flyer the County has indicated that it has answers to questions about the revaluation.

Oxford Names Downtown Economic Director

Oxford City Manager Brent Taylor has announced the hiring of Kenia Gomez-Jimenez as the city’s new Downtown Economic Director. In her new role, Gomez-Jimenez will help develop the downtown economically and culturally and build relationships with stakeholders, Taylor said, and she will be active in implementing the city’s Main Street program, which provides downtown strategic […]

Granville Commissioners To Hold Public Hearing On Budget May 20

The Granville County Board of Commissioners received a budget proposal – more than $87.2 million – from County Manager Drew Cummings earlier this month. The new property tax rate is 63 cents per $100 property value, which is 10 cents over the revenue-neutral rate, but 20 cents lower than the previous tax rate. Commissioners will […]

TownTalk: The Future of McGregor Hall

CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: The Future Of McGregor Hall ************************************* In six short years, Henderson’s McGregor Hall has earned a reputation across the area – and region – as a quality venue for hosting concerts, performances and competitions. Executive Director Mark Hopper booked perhaps the venue’s most important act last month, however, when […]

The Local Skinny! Making Things Happen Downtown

The Henderson City Council Monday approved a tax incentive program to encourage downtown business owners to make improvements to the overall appearance of downtown without adding to their tax bill. Downtown Development Coordinator Tracy Madigan explained on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! that the tax incentives would occur over a five-year period. The idea […]

Warren County Offers Safety Workshop For Spanish Speaking Farmworkers

The Warren County Extension Service is sponsoring a safety workshop for farmworkers who are Spanish speakers. The workshop, Spanish Safety Training for Farmworkers, will take place Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Warren County Extension Center 158 Rafters Lane, Warrenton. The workshop is open to all; workers don’t have to work just in […]

The Local Skinny: Granville Vance Public Health Receives Recognition

The Care Management High Risk Pregnancy Program at Granville Vance Public Health has received the “Friend of WIC” award by the NC Dept. of Health and Human Community Nutrition Service section for its commitment to providing quality services and advocating for its participants. The award follows the nomination of GVPH Care Manager and social worker, […]

Granville County Hazardous Household Material Collection Event Saturday, May 18

Granville County residents can start collecting all those half-used jugs of household chemicals, paint and other materials that may be stored on garage shelves and storage sheds in preparation for the Saturday, May 18 household hazardous waste collection event. Load up all those unwanted items and come out to the Granville County Convention and Expo […]