Entries by WIZS Staff

N.C. Safety Awards Recognize Businesses For Workplace Safety

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The N.C. Department of Labor is taking applications now for 2024 Safety Awards which highlights businesses, local governments and other agencies for excellence in safety in the workplace. Businesses and other organizations are encouraged to submit applications to be recognized for meeting safety requirements for employees. The annual awards banquet, jointly sponsored by the Henderson-Vance […]

Granville Human Relations Commission Hosts Annual MLK Jr. Program Jan. 20

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The Granville County Human Relations Commission will host its annual fellowship breakfast and program to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 9:30 a.m.  on Monday, Jan. 20 at Oxford Baptist Church, 147 Main St., Oxford. Tickets are free, but are required for entry. Contact the Granville County Administration Office at 919.693.5240 […]

Brad Knott Sworn In As Congressman Representing N.C. District 13

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Brad Knott took the oath of office last week to become North Carolina’s congressman representing the 13th Congressional District, comprised of eight counties, including Granville and Franklin counties. “It is an honor to now serve as the representative for North Carolina’s 13th District. I am both excited and eager to begin working for stronger law […]

Vance County Sheriff: Two Arrested On Drug Charges

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— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Henderson Police Department executed a search warrant at 117 Foster Rd. Extension in Henderson. Brandon Troy Pat David, age 29, and Rodriekgus Johnson Jr., age 20 were arrested. David was charged with two […]

The Local Skinny! Rise Against Hunger

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This year’s local Rise Against Hunger event organizers are counting on packing 65,000 meals in about four hours on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, and they are hopeful that folks from across Vance and Granville counties will join in the effort. “It’s about the community coming together” as much as preparing bags […]

TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Camp Butner

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Soldier Memorial Sports Arena in Butner, which serves as a recreational center as well as the site of the Camp Butner Museum, was built in four days back in 1942 by a special team of builders who traveled about constructing buildings for use at military installations during World War II. It is one of about […]

TownTalk: Local Politics And Local Leadership Discussion And More

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Here in early January, resolutions may be top-of-mind for many. The noun “resolution” comes from the verb “resolve,” defined as settling or finding a solution to a problem, dispute or contentious matter. Click Play just below and listen to Wednesday’s TownTalk segment to hear a discussion of several local issues that could be resolved in […]