Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Ride to Save Lives Event

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A Ride to Save Lives fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 31 in Henderson at Shooter’s Tavern on Norlina Road. Proceeds will go to support local participation in the Lost Voices of Fentanyl’s national event that will be held in October on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Local organizer Patricia Drewes said the motorcycle […]

NCDOT: $2.3M Contract Awarded To Improve 18 Miles Of Granville County Roadways

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— from the N.C. Dept. of Transportation The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.3 million contract to Sunrock Industries, LLC to enhance more than 18 miles of roadway across Granville County. The project will focus on improvements to seven sections of secondary roads, including: Old N.C. 75 from the bridge over Ledge Creek […]

Franklin County Names New Solid Waste Director

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Franklin County has selected Spencer Pernell as its new Solid Waste director, replacing Lee Bodenhamer, who is retiring. Pernell is scheduled to begin his new role on Wednesday, May 21. “I’m excited to join Franklin County and continue the progress that Lee has been working on,” Pernell said. Pernell comes to Franklin County from Green […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Vermicomposting

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Vermicomposting can improve your garden by using vermicompost to improve your garden soil. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: […]

11 Miles Of Vance County Roads Included In NCDOT $1.2M Improvement Project

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— Information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Transportation The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded an almost $1.2 million contract to Sunrock Industries, LLC to improve more than 11 miles of roadway in Vance County. NCDOT spokesperson Kim Deaner released the information on Thursday, May. 15. The contractor will improve 11 sections of secondary […]

Maria Parham Health Celebrates National Nurses Week With Food, Fun, Gifts Galore!

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— information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health Marketing & Communications coordinator The nurses at Maria Parham Health enjoyed a little pampering during the recent National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-9, to honor their extraordinary dedication, compassion and resilience of its nursing team. Throughout the week, events were held to show appreciation for the […]

Vance County Schools Named National District Of Distinction By National Beta

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— information courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools has been named a 2024-2025 National District of Distinction by National Beta, an independent nonprofit organization that recognizes high academic achievement and encourages service to others. This award is given to school districts which offer National Beta in all schools in their district and induct […]