Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Information On The Upcoming Election

There are several ways to cast your vote in the upcoming November general election – all well before the first Tuesday in November. In-person early voting begins next Thursday, Oct. 17, at two polling sites in Vance County – the former Eaton Johnson gym on Beckford Drive and Aycock Rec Center on Carey Chapel Road. […]

Granville Senior Services Director Kathy May Receives Order Of The Long Leaf Pine

– information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Granville County Senior Services Director Kathy May was recognized for her decades of service to Granville County and the state of North Carolina when she was named as one of the newest recipients of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award last week. State Sen. […]

VCS September Student Spotlight

Vance County Schools recognizes two students for the September Student Spotlight. Rylee Williams, a student at E.M. Rollins STEAM Academy and Nicola Thompson from Vance County Early College have been honored for their exceptional contributions and leadership within their school communities, according to information from VCS Aarika Sandlin. The Student Spotlight program is sponsored by […]

Vance Commissioner Sean Alston Named To Statewide Commissioners’ Committee

Vance County Commissioner Sean Alston has been appointed to the 2024-26 N.C. Association of Commissioners Legislative Goals Committee. Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry said Alston is poised to make significant contributions to the committee’s efforts to promote policies that enhance the well-being of all residents in Vance County and throughout the state. “I am honored to […]

Troxler: Western NC Livestock Owners Need Fencing Supplies, Feed

As supplies for people make their way to western North Carolina following last week’s devastation by Hurricane Helene, N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler issued an urgent plea for donations of fencing supplies to assist livestock owners as they attempt to secure cows, horses and other animals in their care. “We have seen time and time […]

TownTalk: MHCO Homecoming Oct. 11-13

The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford has been in the business of caring for children for more than 150 years. Coming off last year’s sesquicentennial celebration, MHCO Administrator said Year 151 shines just as brightly as last year. “It’s been an incredible journey and it’s just getting started,” Otis said on Thursday’s TownTalk. Alumni, […]