Entries by WIZS Staff

NC Community Foundation Scholarship Info

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The North Carolina Community Foundation administers nearly 140 college scholarships totaling close to $1.8 million. Most of the applications are open until Mar. 3 for students looking for ways to help pay for college. There is no cost to apply and students can apply online using NCCF’s Universal Scholarships Application, which matches student information with criteria for […]

Cooperative Extension with Micah Sharpe: 4-H Events Happening in the Spring

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On Vance County Cooperative Extension with Micah Sharpe: The Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge is happening in March. Vance County will take on other teams from other counties in the State. This is a perfect opportunity for kids to showcase their culinary skills. There will be a Game of Drones Competition in April! Kids […]

TownTalk: The Mission Of Rebuilding Hope, Inc.

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For Tom Wille, the message and mission of Rebuilding Hope is simple: The book of Acts calls upon Christians to be the witness in Jerusalem, and to spread the Gospel message. “Here we are, working in our Jerusalem,” Wille said on Monday’s TownTalk. As co-director for the past couple of years, Wille said he has […]

TownTalk: Commissioners Hold Retreat

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UPDATED: 2 p.m. February 4 The Vance County Board of Commissioners and county staff spent Friday, Jan. 31 at a planning retreat to discuss a wide range of issues, ranging from conditions and maintenance needs at the county detention center and creation of a possible emergency services complex to changing the property tax revaluation cycle […]

The Local Skinny! Missing Woman’s Remains Found

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— courtesy of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page “The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the State Bureau of Investigations, and with the assistance of the Youngsville Rescue Dive Team, executed searches in Vance County on 1/30/2025. During the search, possible human remains were discovered. The remains were sent to the NC […]

The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Begins ER Renovation Project

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In just about one month, the anticipated $5 million renovation project will begin at Maria Parham Health to enhance the Emergency Department’s ability to provide high-quality care, with special consideration for patients with mental health and substance abuse challenges. The start date for Phase One is Mar. 3, and hospital officials are ready. “We are […]

Granville County Implements “Property Check” To Guard Against Property, Mortgage Fraud

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Granville County Register of Deeds Kathy Taylor has announced the implementation of Cott System’s “PropertyCheck” that will help protect residents from property and mortgage fraud. This service, free to Granville County residents, will send a notification when an official  document is recorded on their property. Residents can activate alerts based on their name, property address or parcel number […]