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Warren County’s Community and Economic Development Director, Charla Duncan has been named a “trailblazer” by Business North Carolina magazine. Duncan is among a group of 20 young leaders identified in the October issue of the magazine for their efforts in improving some of the state’s smaller cities. “On behalf of the county, I […]
-information courtesy of American Red Cross As daylight saving time ends on Nov. 6, the American Red Cross reminds people that it’s also a good time to test smoke alarms to stay safe from home fires. “Home fires claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined, but working smoke alarms can […]
-information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Agriculture County governments and nonprofit groups may now apply for funding assistance from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund for farmland preservation projects. Applicants have until Dec. 19 to apply. “The latest study from the American Farmland Trust projects North Carolina losing more than a […]
Two Granville County commissioners have begun leadership roles with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The NCACC kicked off a new term with the swearing in of new district directors, which include local commissioners Tony Cozart and Zelodis Jay, according to information from the NCACC. Jay begins a two-year term as the District 8 […]
There will be a gift box giveaway this Saturday, Nov. 12 at G.R.A.C.E. Ministries on Burr St., Henderson. All are welcome to participate in coming out to this event is welcome. Organizers said vehicles should enter at 215 Crozier St. Each box contains various household items valued at more than $100 each and will be […]
The local men’s shelter opened a month ago – one month earlier than last year. That puts Delthine Watson and others who work with Community Partners of Hope closer to their goal of being able to provide emergency housing year-round instead of just during the winter months. In a recent update, Watson, who is CPOH’s […]
Information courtesy of Terry Hobgood, Granville County public information officer The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced the award of a Building Reuse Grant in the Existing Building category to Bridgestone Bandag, LLC of Oxford. A $450,000 grant will support the renovation of a 225,000 square-foot building. Bridgestone Bandag will invest $1,623,990 into the project that will […]
The Open Enrollment for Medicare is now underway, and it is the time for those enrolled in Medicare to do a little research and decide if they need to make any changes in their current plans. The open enrollment period for Medicare ends Dec. 7. Lisa Barker is the Northeast regional manager for SHIIP – […]
Doc Ayscue, George Hoyle and John Rose remember Eddie Hicks, Vance County sports legend and community advocate who died on Monday. Click Play Below WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Remembering Eddie Hicks
Alyssa Blair has been selected to be Oxford’s downtown development director. Blair is a familiar name and face in city government – she has been Oxford’s communications specialist since September 2019, according to information from City Manager M. Alan Thornton. An Oxford native, Blair said she looks forward to her new role. “I am excited […]
