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Granville County has named Lindsey Davidson to fill a newly created position of assistant finance director. Davidson begins the job on Monday, July 8, having served 11 years in a variety of roles within finance operations of Granville Health System. “Lindsey brings an incredible wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to our organization,” said Granville […]
Granville County residents are invited to provide feedback on some highway improvement projects on the NCDOT 2026-2035 State Transportation Improvement Plan. Comments will be accepted until July 17 at the following link: https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=oq8i8y#!/?p=web&pm=dynamic&popup=IntroPopup Once the July 17 deadline has passed, NCDOT will release regional project scores and public feedback will be used to determine what amount […]
Warren County was recently awarded $42,500 from the Golden LEAF Foundation that will be used for the county’s Hwy 1 Industrial Site. The Warren County grant is one of 10 projects totaling more than $4.4 million in grant funds. “The need for industrial sites, especially in rural areas, is no longer a luxury but a […]
Life insurance coverage is the topic of next installment in a community information series presented by Charlie Baskerville. The session will be held on Tuesday, July 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Baskerville Funeral Home chapel, located at 104 S. Chestnut St. in Henderson. Phyllis Elam, a licensed agent, will present information […]
There’s still time to register your young people for Rebuilding Hope’s annual Kids’ Construction Camp that will take place in early August, but don’t wait too long to sign up – space is limited. The three-day camp will run from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, Aug. 5 through Wednesday Aug. 7 at the Rebuilding […]
– information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Marketing & Communication Coordinator Maria Parham Health is hosting a seminar led by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Messmer, titled “Sports Injuries of the Knee,” on Wednesday, July 17 in the hospital’s John T. Church Classroom. The seminar will begin at 1 p.m. and will include lunch. Messmer will explore and […]
– information courtesy of the N.C. Forest Service The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land, equivalent to […]
Everything’s all set for the 23rd edition of the Wise July 4 Independence Day parade and festival. Mary Ann Perkinson, one of the organizers, said participants can enjoy live music, children’s activities and food and craft vendors after the parade passes by, but she’s not spilling the beans about the parade – “You’ll have to […]
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Here’s a question for you: When was the last time you cleaned your car or truck? If your answer is within the last month, give yourself a pat on the back. Good job keeping your vehicle looking nice. Here’s another […]
– information courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Insurance Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging everyone to take extra precautions during one of the most popular water recreational times of the year. “Independence Day is a great opportunity to celebrate our freedom on the water with friends, […]
