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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought laser-focused attention to the need for community partnerships, and Granville-Vance Health Director Lisa Harrison knows firsthand the value of working together to assure overall community health. Harrison, who recently completed her term as president of the National Association of City and County Health Officers, attended a national conference in Washington, […]
Sandra Wilkerson has been named president of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, effective January 1, 2023. Wilkerson has been the Chamber’s director of programs for the past four years, and she said Friday that she is looking forward to her new role with the Chamber. “I am excited to step into this leadership role […]
Eligible Warren County residents can apply to get help with heating bills again this winter from a state assistance program. Applicants who received a payment last year are automatically entered into this year’s round of disbursements, according to information from the Warren County manager’s office. Families that applied for and received a one-time payment from […]
Get ready for the Henderson Christmas parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. in downtown Henderson. The holiday spirit will fill the streets as floats, cars and marching groups – all decorated for the festivities – delight onlookers. Want to participate? You’ve got to fill out an entrant application beforehand. Contact […]
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Local and state officials were on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Henderson-Vance Industrial Park Thursday to officially begin construction of a shell building on that campus. “It’s a great day to see some dirt moving,” said Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen to the small group assembled on the chilly, blustery afternoon. “This project […]
Oxford’s annual Lighting of the Greens and Christmas parade are set for Friday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. The deadline to submit applications to participate is Nov. 25 at 5 p.m., according to information from the City of Oxford. The festivities begin at 4 p.m., with the lighting of the greens at 6:45 p.m., followed […]
Granville County Animal Management will host the first of two rabies clinics tomorrow at the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall. The Senior Center is located at 118 U.S. Highway 15 S in Stovall. Dog and cat owners can bring their pets – dogs on a leash and cats in carriers – from 9 a.m. […]
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS Duke Bounces Back in the Second Half to Defeat Virginia Tech 24-7 Duke overcame early offensive woes to defeat Virginia Tech and extend its win streak to three. Duke’s offense, led by sophomore quarterback Riley Leonard, struggled to find a rhythm for most of the first […]
The Northeast District Local Meats Conference will be held in Rocky Mount, NC on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The conference is designed for individuals interesting in creating or expanding a local meat marketing business. The conference will begin at 9 a.m. at the East Carolina Livestock Arena, located at 1175 Kingsboro Rd. in Rocky Mount. Some […]
