Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Proposed County and City Tax Rates

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Now that city and county elected officials have gotten recommended budgets from the city and county managers, it’s time for budget work sessions and public hearings to hear citizens’ comments before the final budgets are adopted. State law requires that local governments must adopt their budgets before July 1, when the new fiscal year begins. […]

MedAssist OTC Medicine Giveaway May 31 At Warren Armory

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The Warren County Health Department is partnering with NC MedAssist and Triangle North Healthcare Foundation to host a free over-the-counter medicine giveaway on Friday, May 31, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Warren County Armory Civic Center located at 501 US Hwy 158 Bus E in Warrenton. The […]

The Local Skinny! 100 Deadliest Days

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Sandwiched in between two national holidays – Memorial Day and Labor Day – is a period of about 100 days that parents of teen drivers never want to commemorate: During those three or so months have proven to be the deadliest for teen drivers. During the summer months, teen drivers find themselves with more time […]

Vance County United Way Grant Applications Due June 10

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The United Way of Vance County’s 2024 grant application period is now open. Deadline for submission is close of business on Monday, June 10, 2024, and grants are planned to be awarded by the end of June. According to information from Grants Committee Chairperson Sheri Jones, the turnaround time is quick, but the application is […]

Warren Residents Invited To May 30 S-Line Mobility Hub Meeting

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Warren County Community and Economic Development, the N.C. Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division and project engineers will be at the Warren County Recreation Complex on May 30 for a community engagement event to talk about the future of the S-Line as part of the project’s mobility hub feasibility study. NCDOT is working with communities […]

Franklin Commissioners Considering $180 Million Total Budget; Public Hearing June 3

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Franklin County commissioners are considering a total budget of more than $180 million, which includes adding more than a dozen new county employees, calling for new fees and increases in others, and setting the property tax rate at .505 per $100 valuation. Franklin County Manager Kim Denton’s May 20 budget presentation calls for just slightly […]

VCS Begins Graduations; 202 Graduate from VCHS, Early College At 6 PM

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-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Graduation season is officially underway in Vance County Schools, as Vance County High School awarded 202 students with their high school diplomas on Friday, May 24, 2024, in the Vance County High School stadium. The ceremony began at 9 a.m. Posting of Colors was presented by […]