Entries by WIZS Staff

Power Of Attorney, Wills And Trusts Topic Of July 11 Meeting

The public is invited to come out and learn more about a couple of legal processes at an upcoming Community Info Series. Join attorney Nathan Baskerville on July 11 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. as he explains details about the process of being a power of attorney and wills and trusts. The informational meeting […]

VGCC’s Edmonds Elected To Chair Triangle NC IDEA Foundation

  – information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College has announced Dr. Jerry Edmonds III, Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement, is the newly elected chair for Triangle 501(c)(3) NC IDEA. NC IDEA is a Durham-based, independent private foundation committed to equitably empowering North Carolinians to achieve their entrepreneurial potential. […]

Library Closed Monday, June 19; Juneteenth Celebration Downtown Saturday, June 17

Monday is June 19 and Perry Memorial Library will be closed that day in observance of Juneteenth, when enslaved people in Texas received word of their emancipation. The Civil War had ended, the Emancipation Proclamation issued and Union troops traveled widely throughout the Confederacy spreading the word that slavery was over and enslaved people were […]

Granville Animal Shelter Gets $10K Grant From Petco Love

-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Granville County Animal Management has received a $10,000 grant investment from the national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Granville County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and […]

Maria Parham Health Adds Midwife For Womens’ Health Care

-information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health marketing & communication coordinator Maria Parham Health has announced that Sofronia Germany, MSN, CNM has joined its staff and will be offering midwife services to patients throughout Henderson, Vance County and the surrounding area. “We are pleased to welcome Sofronia Germany to our Maria Parham team,” said Bert Beard, […]

The Local Skinny! Elder Abuse Walk To Be Held Thursday In Creedmoor

Kerr Tar Council of Governments, Granville County Senior Services and Granville County Department of Social Services are hosting an Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Conference and commemorative walk Thursday, June 15. The event will be held at the Creedmoor Community Center on 108 East Wilton Street in Creedmoor, according to Kimberly Hawkins, regional ombudsman for […]

The Local Skinny! City Council Adopts 2023-24 Budget

The Henderson City Council adopted the 2023-24 budget at its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, but it was not a unanimous vote. The budget was approved on a 3-2 vote, with three council members absent. Council members Jason Spriggs, Ola Thorpe-Cooper and Lamont Noel voted to approve the budget, with Garry Daeke and Mike Rainey […]

Granville Chamber Members Can Nominate Students For Quarterly Spotlight Selection

Members of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce have a couple more days to show support for local students and make them eligible to apply for a scholarship in June 2024 from the Chamber. Lauren Roberson, the Chamber’s executive director, said the Education Committee has launched an initiative to recognize quarterly local students who work […]

Franklin Health Dept. Starting Programs For New Moms and Moms-To-Be

– information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks Franklin County Health Department is launching two new programs for new moms and moms-to-be. “Ready, Set, BABY” and “Safe Sleep Baby” are new initiatives from Franklin County’s Health Department designed to help mothers prepare for the birth of their baby by offering free classes […]

Repair Café Coming To Oxford June 24

Let’s face it: we’ve probably all got some item in our homes that just doesn’t work like it used to – it’s broken, but it’s not SO broken that you’re ready to throw it away. Mark June 24 on your calendar and bring that item to the Repair Café workshop in Oxford. Repair Café is […]