Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Camp Butner

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Soldier Memorial Sports Arena in Butner, which serves as a recreational center as well as the site of the Camp Butner Museum, was built in four days back in 1942 by a special team of builders who traveled about constructing buildings for use at military installations during World War II. It is one of about […]

TownTalk: Local Politics And Local Leadership Discussion And More

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Here in early January, resolutions may be top-of-mind for many. The noun “resolution” comes from the verb “resolve,” defined as settling or finding a solution to a problem, dispute or contentious matter. Click Play just below and listen to Wednesday’s TownTalk segment to hear a discussion of several local issues that could be resolved in […]

Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. “Do You Want to be a Beekeeper?” Workshop, will take place on January 13th, at 6pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Vance and Warren County Beekeepers Association will meet on January 13th, at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. […]

Delays/Closings for 1-8-25

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WIZS has been asked to announce: From Victory Christian School – “Two-hour delay for Victory Christian School Wednesday, January 8th.”

TownTalk: Commissioners Begin Process To Fill District 3 Vacant Seat

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The Vance County Board of Commissioners handled several procedural items at the first scheduled meeting of 2025, including the steps to appoint a commissioner to replace Commissioner Sean Alston, who recently resigned to take a job as a magistrate in Warren County. As County Attorney Jonathan Care’s explained, the board has 60 days from Jan. […]

The Local Skinny! Perry Library Kicks Off 2025 Youth Programming

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It’s a New Year at Perry Library and staff have planned some exciting programs to offset winter’s cold – from gluten-free volcano construction to Wii games in the teens’ Maker Space. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said that in addition to the return of program staples like Mother Goose Story Time for youngsters 0-5 years […]