Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Fuqua Receives Recognition from City Council

Henderson’s Finance Director Joey Fuqua received some special recognition at Monday’s City Council meeting for excellence in financial reporting. And though it was more a formality than anything else, Fuqua was officially sworn in as finance director – before Council Member Tami Walker read a proclamation expressing gratitude on behalf of the Council for the work […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Attracting Wildlife To Your Garden

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: We explore a few options for attracting wildlife to your garden and reminds listeners of upcoming education and volunteer opportunities. Farmers Market Community Garden Volunteer Form – go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536 The Vance County […]

TownTalk: Vance County Board of Commissioners; Economic Development Incentives

The Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved putting up more than $43,000 in matching funds as part of an economic incentive package for a company that recently announced its plans to locate in Triangle North Campus near I-85 and Poplar Creek Road in Vance County. The commissioners’ meeting included a public hearing about […]

The Local Skinny! VGCC Foundation Fundraiser Saturday, April 5 At HighRock Farms

Join The VGCC Foundation at the second annual wine tasting gala and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 5, from 6 – 9 p.m. to help support students facing unforeseen financial crises. The event’s theme is  “Unlocking Possibilities: You Are Key,” and will take place at HighRock Farms in Granville County. Unexpected burdens can easily […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Edibles In the Landscape

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Wayne discusses growing edibles in your landscape to increase your food supply. The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, […]

Repository Helps Families, Law Enforcement, Public When Children Go Missing

— information courtesy of the N.C. Center for Missing Persons A new public resource has been launched to help families and law enforcement agencies locate missing children. In 2024, there were 8,758 reports of missing children in the State of North Carolina. Until now, North Carolina has not had a unified way to notify the […]