Entries by WIZS Staff

STEM Early High School Gets Solar+ Schools Grant

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-information courtesy of Vance County Schools Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin STEM Early High School in Vance County is one of nine schools across the state to receive a grant from NC GreenPower to install a rooftop solar array as part of a solar education package. With backing from the State Employees Credit Union, the […]

Warren County Public Hearing July 1 On CDBG Funding

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The Warren County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for July 1, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Armory Civic Center in Warrenton to get input from the community about the county’s application for Community Development Block Grant funding. Warren County plans to submit a Neighborhood Revitalization application in the fall of 2024. […]

Solar+ Schools Award Provides Solar Educational Program At NGMS

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Northern Granville Middle School is one of nine schools across the state that will install a solar array, thanks to NC GreenPower with backing from the State Employees Credit Union. The Oxford middle school is a recipient of the Solar+ Schools Award for 2024 – valued between $55,000 and $75,000to create a solar educational package […]

Warren County Revaluation Underway

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The Warren County Tax Administration is currently conducting a revaluation review as required by state law. The county has contracted with Pearson Appraisers Inc., to visit each parcel in the county to measure and list any changes to the property and determine current market value. Each appraiser has been issued Warren County ID and their […]

One Man Charged In Weekend Shooting At Pool Party

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– Press release from the Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On June 9, 2024, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a gunshot victim at 1305 Pool Rock Road, Henderson, NC 27537. Upon arrival, deputies observed a crowd at a pool party, but were unable to immediately locate a gunshot victim. A few moments […]

Vance-Warren FSA: Summer Crop Acreage Reports Due July 15

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-information courtesy of the Vance-Warren County Farm Service Agency Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Vance-Warren County Farm Service Agency before the applicable deadline – Monday, July 15. “In order to comply with USDA program eligibility requirements, all producers must file […]

VCS Announces Principal, Central Office Changes

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-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communications Officer Aarika Sandlin Vance County Schools has announced several principal and central services changes for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett stated that each of the five has a strong record of success and impact. “I am sure VCS parents and the community at large recognize their commitment […]

TownTalk: Fentanyl Awareness Event This Saturday

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Forgotten Victims of North Carolina and New Beginnings Recovery of Grace Ministries are joining forces to host an event on Saturday in Henderson to promote fentanyl awareness. Forgotten Victims founder Patricia Drewes invites the community to participate in the event, which will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside […]