Entries by WIZS Staff

Commissioners Approves Food Truck Policy On County-Owned Property

County commissioners approved a policy Monday to regulate food trucks – where they can be, and for how long – on county-owned property. The Properties Committee – commissioners Dan Brummitt, Leo Kelly and Valencia Perry – met on Jan. 27 to review the policy that was recommended for approval by the full board at the […]

TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners Meeting – County Water

County residents who are trying to decide whether to tap into the countywide water system have an incentive: Vance County commissioners have set the signup fee at $125 and have extended the reduced rate to be effective for the duration of construction of Phase 1B. As Commissioner Tommy Hester explained it, “We’re trying to get […]

The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library For February

People are quick to blame social media for many of society’s ills lately, but Melody Peters, Youth Services Librarian at Perry Memorial Library, gives it credit for a growing interest in crafting. So she’s riding that wave and launching a monthly gathering for young people to learn the art of crochet. “It is a ‘thing,’” […]

NC Community Foundation Scholarship Info

The North Carolina Community Foundation administers nearly 140 college scholarships totaling close to $1.8 million. Most of the applications are open until Mar. 3 for students looking for ways to help pay for college. There is no cost to apply and students can apply online using NCCF’s Universal Scholarships Application, which matches student information with criteria for […]

Cooperative Extension with Micah Sharpe: 4-H Events Happening in the Spring

On Vance County Cooperative Extension with Micah Sharpe: The Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge is happening in March. Vance County will take on other teams from other counties in the State. This is a perfect opportunity for kids to showcase their culinary skills. There will be a Game of Drones Competition in April! Kids […]

TownTalk: The Mission Of Rebuilding Hope, Inc.

For Tom Wille, the message and mission of Rebuilding Hope is simple: The book of Acts calls upon Christians to be the witness in Jerusalem, and to spread the Gospel message. “Here we are, working in our Jerusalem,” Wille said on Monday’s TownTalk. As co-director for the past couple of years, Wille said he has […]

TownTalk: Commissioners Hold Retreat

UPDATED: 2 p.m. February 4 The Vance County Board of Commissioners and county staff spent Friday, Jan. 31 at a planning retreat to discuss a wide range of issues, ranging from conditions and maintenance needs at the county detention center and creation of a possible emergency services complex to changing the property tax revaluation cycle […]