Entries by WIZS Staff

Domestic Violence and Children

— courtesy Families Living Violence Free Children are often considered the “hidden” victims in families where domestic violence occurs.  Studies have estimated that 3.3 – 10 million children witness domestic violence each year. Children can show a variety of problems, due to exposure to domestic violence.  For example, it can prevent their success in school and other […]

United Way of Vance County Is In Good Standing; Moving Office

— courtesy United Way of Vance County The United Way of Vance County Board of Directors has been working over the last several weeks to resolve our organization’s financial concerns and get our United Way in a position to once again support the needs of our agencies and our community. The board has taken steps […]

Wake Electric grant provides technology for VGCC Library

— courtesy VGCC A grant that Wake Electric Membership Corporation awarded to Vance-Granville Community College has been used for a project to provide enhanced technology for students in the Library on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The $3,000 Classroom Technology grant purchased three 48-inch LED smart TV monitors allowing for large-screen displays in […]

Franklin County Announces Expansion of Atlantic Packaging

— Press Release Franklin County welcomes the expansion of Atlantic Corporation of Wilmington Inc. (Atlantic Packaging) at 165 Weathers Street in Youngsville. Atlantic Packaging is one of the most technically advanced packaging resource in North America, with capabilities in manufacturing, distribution, consulting and technical service. Atlantic Packaging is expanding its 45,008-square foot warehouse and logistical […]

Jobs and Not Guns Forum

Representative Terry E. Garrison, House District 32 which covers Vance and Warren Counties and portions of northern Granville County for the North Carolina General Assembly, is sponsoring a public forum here in Henderson along with State Senator Angela Bryant. WIZS TownTalk will interview Garrison about the forum on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. on 1450 AM […]

DA to Settle Compliance Issues Only Outside of Court

— courtesy of District Attorney Mike Waters Information is also available on District Attorney – 9th Prosecutorial District Facebook Page Beginning December 1, 2017, the District Attorney’s Office will begin addressing compliance issues only outside of Court. On Thursday afternoons, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm, in each of the four counties, you may bring proof […]

SGA leaders take office at VGCC

— courtesy VGCC Vance-Granville Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) has installed a group of officers to serve during the 2017-2018 year. The officers, elected by VGCC students earlier in the fall semester, include President Sovanny “Sophie” Taylor of Louisburg, Vice-President Aaron Williams of Kittrell, Secretary/Treasurer Brianna Barnes of Manson, Parliamentarian Jai Butts of Durham, […]

E.M. Rollins Chorus Learns from the Best

— courtesy Vance County Schools Sally Albrecht, a nationally known music clinician, composer and choreographer who lives in Raleigh, spent time with fifth-grade students in the chorus at E.M. Rollins Elementary School on November 30. Albrecht, who is a friend and colleague in the Northeast Piedmont Chorale of the students’ music teacher, Cindy Edwards, came […]