Entries by WIZS Staff

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 […]

11th Annual “Granville Ambulance Chase” Mar. 15

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— courtesy of Lauren B. Roberson, Granville Health System Marketing & Foundation Director The 11th Annual Granville Ambulance Chase and Food Truck Rodeo is headed to Oxford on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025, in the heart of downtown Oxford. Sponsored by Granville Health System, this event combines fitness, family fun and community celebration and features races […]

Wire And Cable Maker Expanding Operations In Franklin County

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An electrical wire and cable company is expanding its operations by relocating to a building at the US 1 North Commerce Center in Franklin County. Southwire, North America’s leading manufacturer of wire and cables used in transmission and distribution of electricity, is relocating to a new 170,000 square foot facility to enable the company to […]

The Local Skinny! Father Daughter Dance Feb. 1 At Henderson Family YMCA

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Fathers and daughters can enjoy a special evening together at the upcoming Father Daughter Dance at the Henderson Family YMCA. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A, the dance will take place at the Y, 380 Ruin Creek Rd. on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for each dad-daughter pair, but additional daughters […]

Deadline Jan. 24 To Apply For District 3 Seat On Vance County Board Of Commissioners

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The process to appoint a replacement for the District 3 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners continues, with the application now posted on the county’s webpage for interested individuals to complete and return. Interested individuals have until Friday, Jan. 24  to submit their completed applications. The application can be found here. Submit completed […]