Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance County Schools Announces Several Leadership Changes For 2025-26 School Year

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–Information courtesy of VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin  Vance County Schools has announced several leadership appointments for the upcoming school year, including principals at two schools and several district-level positions, according to information from VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin. Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett expressed her […]

Henderson Salvation Army Welcomes Majors Jonathan And Staci Gainey As Corps Officers

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The Salvation Army announces the appointment of Majors Jonathan and Staci Gainey as new Corps Officers for The Salvation Army in Henderson. Their ministry will officially begin on Sunday, June 15 to serve in Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren, Halifax and Northampton counties. The Gaineys bring more than two decades of faithful service as Salvation Army […]

TownTalk: Faith in Mental Health

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When he was serving in the N.C. House as District 32 representative, Frank Sossamon introduced a bill to create a faith-based initiative on substance abuse and mental health. He served one term in the House, and his bill didn’t get through the Senate to become law, but Sossamon was undeterred. In partnership with Granville Vance […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Japanese Beetles

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: We discuss Japanese beetles and how to manage them. Also included are reminders for upcoming pesticide courses and Master Gardener training. This links to a registration page for an upcoming commercial pesticide training course. go.ncsu.edu/commercialpesticide Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or […]

AdVance, Vance Virtual Village Academy Ceremonies Add 60 New Graduates To VCS Total

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— courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools completed the 2025 graduation season Friday with ceremonies for AdVance Academy and Vance Virtual Village Academy. Sixty graduates received their diplomas in the two ceremonies, held at the Wayne Adcock Auditorium inside The Center for Innovation. The day began with AdVance Academy’s commencement ceremony, where 36 […]