Entries by WIZS Staff

Jordan McMillen Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization

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— press release Jordan McMillen, County Manager of Vance County, North Carolina, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mr. McMillen is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, […]

Maria Parham Health Welcomes First Baby of 2021

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— press release Maria Parham Health is ringing in 2021 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 5 pounds and 15 ounces and measuring 19 inches, Raylen Nicole was born to Alyssa and Donnie, Monday, Jan. 4, at 4:54 PM.  “We are so excited to meet the newest member of our family!” said Alyssa. “We are […]

Hungry Heroes is at it Again

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Amanda Riggan is at it again – the founder of Hungry Heroes BBQ returns to Henderson Thursday, this time to stock refrigerators at the sheriff’s office, fire department and EMS agencies. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Riggan has had to make some adjustments in the way she shows her appreciation for law enforcement […]

Covid Vaccine Things to Know in Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin Counties

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Area health departments continue to update the public on progress with administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Please see below for updates from the Granville Vance Public Health, the Warren County Health Department and Franklin County Health Department. Although some details differ, all health department officials stress that residents’ patience and continued vigilance in the use of […]

NC Tobacco Trust Fund Grants Available For Agricultural Projects

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— press release The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for the 2021 grant cycle. The key objectives for 2021 are supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2021 for selected innovative projects. Applications information is now online at www.tobaccotrustfund.org […]

Nominate a City of Oxford Employee of the Month

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— info courtesy of the City of Oxford, NC The City of Oxford is now opening up its ‘Employee of the Month’ to where all employees and the public can make nominations. In an email received by WIZS, Alyssa Blair, Executive Assistant, City of Oxford, wrote, “We want to recognize City employees who embody the […]

Warren County Receives $115,000 for Waterline Extension to Manson Business

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— press release Warren County, North Carolina- Warren County was recently awarded a $115,000 Industrial Development Fund (Utility Account) grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to assist in extending water in support of activities by Warren County business, Heritage Mulch. The extension of the county-owned waterline from US Hwy 1 down Collins Road […]

Tribute to Coach Wilton Baskett; Friend, Mentor, Father Figure

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Long-time high school basketball coach and Vance County native Wilton Baskett died Saturday. He was 62. Baskett retired in March 2020 after 37 years of coaching and teaching, much of that time with Vance County Schools. Baskett was head basketball coach at Northern Vance High School and won his 400th game with the Vance County […]

Davis Chapel, Raleigh Firebirds 3v3 Build Community, Celebrate MLK

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The Davis Chapel Park in Henderson is the place to be on January 18 – that’s where members of the professional men’s basketball team the Raleigh Firebirds will come to town to host a 3v3 basketball tournament.  The event is from noon to 2 p.m. Firebirds owner Wade Harris told WIZS host Trey Snide and […]