Entries by WIZS Staff

VCS September Student Spotlight

Vance County Schools recognizes two students for the September Student Spotlight. Rylee Williams, a student at E.M. Rollins STEAM Academy and Nicola Thompson from Vance County Early College have been honored for their exceptional contributions and leadership within their school communities, according to information from VCS Aarika Sandlin. The Student Spotlight program is sponsored by […]

Vance Commissioner Sean Alston Named To Statewide Commissioners’ Committee

Vance County Commissioner Sean Alston has been appointed to the 2024-26 N.C. Association of Commissioners Legislative Goals Committee. Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry said Alston is poised to make significant contributions to the committee’s efforts to promote policies that enhance the well-being of all residents in Vance County and throughout the state. “I am honored to […]

Troxler: Western NC Livestock Owners Need Fencing Supplies, Feed

As supplies for people make their way to western North Carolina following last week’s devastation by Hurricane Helene, N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler issued an urgent plea for donations of fencing supplies to assist livestock owners as they attempt to secure cows, horses and other animals in their care. “We have seen time and time […]

TownTalk: MHCO Homecoming Oct. 11-13

The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford has been in the business of caring for children for more than 150 years. Coming off last year’s sesquicentennial celebration, MHCO Administrator said Year 151 shines just as brightly as last year. “It’s been an incredible journey and it’s just getting started,” Otis said on Thursday’s TownTalk. Alumni, […]

The Local Skinny! Vacant County Director Roles Now Filled

Back in February, Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry was just a few months into her new job. On top of gearing up to prepare the county’s annual budget and getting up to speed on some of the unique challenges and opportunities across the county she was now responsible for, Perry also faced having to […]

Warren County Drop-Off Locations For Hurricane Relief

Warren County residents have a number of dropoff locations to donate supplies that will be delivered to flood-ravaged areas of western North Carolina. Monetary donations will go toward providing essential supplies such as food, water and medical supplies to those affected – even the smallest donations can have a significant difference to those impacted by this […]

Local Efforts Support Hurricane Relief

People from all over the country are responding to pleas for help from western North Carolina as relief efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Crews continue to work to restore power, clear roads of mud, fallen trees and debris and take care of so many whose homes have been rendered uninhabitable. Residents of […]