Entries by WIZS Staff

Granville Appoints Carlos Landrau Interim Director Of Animal Management Dept.

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Granville County has appointed Carlos Landrau to serve as the interim director of the Animal Management Department following the departure of former Director Matt Katz.  Landrau brings nine years of experience to this role after previously serving as the deputy manager of Animal Services. Landrau began his work with Animal Services in 2016 as a Granville County […]

TownTalk: Bryan Cohn NC House 32 Representative Talks Issues, Legislating For All

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As the newly elected District 32 representative in the N.C. House, Bryan Cohn said he sees plenty of opportunities to work in a bipartisan fashion to preserve and strengthen the economy, natural resources and more for his constituents in Vance and Granville counties. Cohn narrowly defeated incumbent Frank Sossamon in the November general election, but […]

TownTalk: Four (Now Five) Put Names Up For Consideration To Fill District 3 Board Seat

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Update 1-28-25: Vance County Manager Renee Perry said, “One more was received before the deadline. Charisse Fain.” Perry confirmed that during the next regular commissioners meeting, this Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6 p.m., that next steps in this appointment process will be discussed. Please review earlier updates below for further information. Update 1-24-25: The […]

TownTalk: 4th Annual VCS Golf Tournament Mar. 27

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The fourth annual golf tournament sponsored by the Vance Charter School Booster Club is coming up on Mar. 27, but there are only two team slots left, so register soon if you want to take part. VCS Booster Club President Caroline Overby and VCS Athletic Director Lance Stallings are looking forward to the event, which […]

U.S. Attorney For Eastern District Of N.C. Announces Whistleblower Pilot Program

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— information courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. has announced that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina has implemented the EDNC Whistleblower Pilot Program. “In this office, we are focused on enhancing the identification and prosecution of […]

N.C. Main Street Programs Plans Feb. 12 Workshop In Oxford

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Downtown business owners and others looking for ways to revitalize, re-develop or otherwise preserve their downtown spaces can attend a daylong workshop in Oxford presented by the N.C. Main Street & Rural Planning program, The workshop will be held in the city hall auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets […]