Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Steve Falkner’s 40th Year at Henderson Fire Dept.

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When a fire call comes in, time is of the essence. And if Steve Falkner is around, you can bet that he knows the quickest route to get from the firehouse to the scene. Falkner began his 40th year with the Henderson Fire Department last week, and his colleagues celebrated the milestone with the person […]

TownTalk: James Baines – Vance County Board of Elections

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No doubt, county boards of elections all across the state – and beyond – have been preparing for quite some time for the launch of in-person early voting and requests for absentee ballots in advance of the Nov. 5 General Election. Vance County is no exception, but local elections officials have had an extra layer […]

The Local Skinny! N.C. Arts Council Grant Awards

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Local arts programs are getting some financial assistance for 2025 in the form of grant awards from the North Carolina Arts Council. The Vance County Arts Council will receive $34,728 for a Grassroots Arts Program, and the Embassy Cultural Center Foundation, Inc. – that is to say, McGregor Hall – is the recipient of a […]

TownTalk: Tiffany Jones Community Uplift Project

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Tiffany Jones uses her nonprofit Community Uplift Project to do a lot of good in the local area. In addition to helping parents connect with resources for children who may be on the autism spectrum, the 501(c)3 has food giveaways and has even offered assistance to those struggling to pay bills. But the bill assistance […]

TownTalk: Duke Energy and VGCC Foundations Support Small Business

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The Vance Granville Community College Foundation has received a $50,000 grant award from Duke Energy Foundation to support small business growth in the four-county area it serves. And community college officials have come up with a creative way to make sure that the money is equitably distributed to do the most good. The VGCC Foundation […]

TownTalk: The Happiest Man

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TownTalk host John Charles Rose discusses a chance meeting with a very happy gentleman. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: The Happiest Man

Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Weeding your garden Fall garden planting Update garden journal Food Preservation Techniques Lawn Renovation Transplant sources Lawn mower maintenance Click Play! WIZS Radio · Home And Garden Show 08-21-24