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-Press releases from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame The Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Division of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests and seized several different types of pills and controlled substances in two different traffic stops this week. On Monday, July 8, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle operated by Kenneth […]
The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation board is seeking nominations for its third annual Distinguished Alumni award. Nominations are due by Aug. 31. Throughout its 55-year history, VGCC has served the citizens of Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, preparing them for careers and further secondary education in dozens of certificate and curriculum programs. Many alumni […]
Pastor Frank Sossamon has scheduled a concert for Tuesday, July 23 at Freedom Life Church of God. Come listen to some good old Southern gospel music and hymns, featuring Sossamon, accompanied by Marsha Ranes on piano. The performance begins at 4 p.m. and will highlight the activities of Community Partners of Hope. Sossamon said the […]
The Warren County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to establish a Warren County Tourism Development Authority. State and local statutes require establishing a TDA to oversee revenue generated by the newly levied 5 percent occupancy tax on short-term lodging. The occupancy tax is not a property tax; rather, it is similar to sales tax, […]
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Although the terms often are used interchangeably, it’s important to know that antifreeze and coolant are NOT the same thing. Coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze; antifreeze contains either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, which keep your […]
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– information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Stacy Hicks has been appointed to lead Granville County’s 911 Emergency Communications Department. Hicks joined Granville County government in 2006 as a telecommunicator and has held a variety of positions in the department over the past 18 years. “I’m honored to have been selected as Granville […]
Vance County has selected Bob Rosch as the new Chief Code Enforcement Officer, effective Monday, July 15. The code enforcement office is located in the same office as planning, but it will function as a separate department with Rosch as the department head, according to information received Wednesday from Kelly Grissom, clerk to the board of […]
– press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On July 8, 2024, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office received a report for a Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division opened an investigation into the allegation. The reporting person alleged that Dhamani Fields, age 27 of Butner, NC had solicited […]
Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry has been on the job for eight months, and during that time, she’s had plenty of issues to deal with – filling vacant positions, finalizing the county’s budget and getting up to speed about ongoing challenges involving possible restructure of the fire services, a revaluation and dismissal of a […]
