Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library

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Summertime is all about taking a little break from routines and schedules and doing something a little bit out of the ordinary – shake things up a bit. But not too much. With that in mind, Perry Memorial Library Youth Services Director Melody Peters has a little something for everyone, which includes regularly scheduled events […]

Warren County Pool Welcomes Swimmers

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The Magnolia Ernest Recreational Pool opened this past weekend to provide pool-goers with a refreshing way to beat the summer heat through Labor Day. The fee for the pool is $1 per session, county officials said. Visit https://warrencountync.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/MERP-Park-4  or call the pool office at 252.456.2141 for more information. The schedule is as follows:   This […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Agritourism

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These days, farmers not only need green thumbs to grow their bountiful fruits and vegetables, but they need to think “outside the garden” to find ways to add income to their enterprise, where profit margins are often tight and weather wreaks havoc adversely affecting the bottom line. Enter agritourism. The idea has probably been around […]

Warren County Funding Cycle For Non-Profits Open Through Aug. 30

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Warren County has opened the application process for its FY 2025 non-profit grant funding cycle. The budget allocates $50,000 for this program. The grant program will accept applications until Friday, Aug. 30.  Interested organizations are encouraged to apply. Warren County adopted its current funding for local non-profit agencies policy in 2014. Funded services through this […]

One Woman Injured, One Man Faces Assault Charges In July 9 Incident

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– Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Tuesday, July 9, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 37 Rose Lane about a female who had been assaulted at the caller’s residence. Upon arrival, deputies located a female victim undressed, with signs of assault on her face, neck, and body. Deputies determined that […]

Vance Sheriff: Two Arrested On Drug Charges In Separate Traffic Stops

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-Press releases from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame The Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Division of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests and seized several different types of pills and controlled substances in two different traffic stops this week. On Monday, July 8, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle operated by Kenneth […]

Distinguished Alumni Award Due To VGCC Foundation Board By Aug. 31

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The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation board is seeking nominations for its third annual Distinguished Alumni award. Nominations are due by Aug. 31. Throughout its 55-year history, VGCC has served the citizens of Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, preparing them for careers and further secondary education in dozens of certificate and curriculum programs. Many alumni […]

Sossamon Plans Concert Tuesday, July 23

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Pastor Frank Sossamon has scheduled a concert for Tuesday, July 23 at Freedom Life Church of God. Come listen to some good old Southern gospel music and hymns, featuring Sossamon, accompanied by Marsha Ranes on piano. The performance begins at 4 p.m. and will highlight the activities of Community Partners of Hope. Sossamon said the […]