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It took about a half hour of discussion – some of it contentious at times – as well as various motions and amendments to motions, but the Vance County Board of Commissioners formally approved on Monday the selection of a consulting agency to conduct a fire services study. And although the board did ultimately accept […]
Thanks to a grant totaling more than $28,000, the Warren County Memorial Library is kicking off a plan to seek community input that will expand the services it provides to patrons. The $28,500 grant comes from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and is administered through the State Library of North Carolina. The IMLS […]
Students headed back to class Monday in three Vance County Schools – getting the 2023-24 school year off to a good start with smiles, high fives and lots of excitement. The first day of class at E.M. Rollins STEAM Academy, Vance County Early College and Vance County High School began without a hitch, and VCS […]
-information provided by Betsy Hunt, Chief Nursing Officer at Maria Parham Health Although the COVID-19 virus still poses a health risk to many Americans, the widespread panic brought on by the pandemic as it raged and surged over the past few years is a thing of the past, thanks largely to the development and use […]
-information courtesy of the N.C. State Fair Office The N.C. State Fair is looking for 11 farm families to recognize during the fair for its Farm Family of the Day, presented by Tractor Supply Company. Nominations are being accepted through Sept. 15. If you are proud to be an N.C. farmer, work hard to […]
– information courtesy of Donna Young, market coordinator, communications and marketing Maria Parham Primary Care announces the addition of Jennifer Stockwell, MSN-FNP to its team of medical professionals. Stockwell is a family nurse practitioner, specializing in family medicine. Maria Parham Health CEO Bert Beard welcomed Stockwell to the MPH team. “She brings a wealth of knowledge […]
Most educators take a break from lesson planning and other classroom duties during the summer, but as August approaches and the beginning of another school year draws near, you can bet your bottom dollar that teachers are beginning to percolate ideas about how to make learning more engaging for students. Got any bright ideas? Wake […]
-information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced Oct. 1 is the anticipated start date for Medicaid expansion, which could make more than 600,000 state residents eligible to participate in the insurance program. Medicaid expansion in North Carolina would increase the […]
As part of the ongoing discussion of the structure of the county fire departments, the Public Safety Committee met Wednesday afternoon to continue the process of selecting a firm to complete a fire services study. Acting County Manager Scott Elliott told WIZS News that the committee agreed to staff recommendations to choose the consulting firm […]
Come join the fun and enjoy all the sights, sounds, and tastes at the 2023 Ruin Creek Cruise In of Henderson on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free and there will be vendors, live music and more, so make plans to attend! All proceeds benefit the […]
