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If her mother were still alive, Phyllis Evans said she would not be giving high marks to the city – or to its residents – for its level of cleanliness. But a foundation named for the late Mary Emma Evans is trying to do its part to make things better and cleaner in Henderson, one […]
“Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont” is sponsoring its 3rd annual “Puppy Love” Quarter Auction later this month at The Barn at Vino in Stem. This chapter of the nonprofit organization is based in Granville County, and it serves neighboring counties including Vance, Person, Wake and Franklin. Lucy Poynton joined WIZS’s Bill Harris Monday to launch a […]
There are a lot of analogies that can be made between football and farming. Just ask Jason Brown. Football players prepare, stay in shape and recover from injuries in the off-season, for example. At Brown’s First Fruits Farm in Franklin County, the off-season also is a time to prepare. But Brown’s focus is on making […]
The Vance County Arts Council, in conjunction with McGregor Hall, invites the community to come out for an evening of musical entertainment to learn about the history of gospel music. The show is free to the public and begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at McGregor Hall, and Vance County Arts Council Executive […]
Driving past historical markers that dot the roadsides in the area give motorists a brief glimpse into some of the well-known people that have lived, worked and died nearby. But anyone who wants to take a deeper dive into those people memorialized on the historical markers need only ask Mark Pace, North Carolina Room specialist […]
The Vance Charter School men’s soccer team didn’t bring home the big trophy this year proclaiming them conference champions. But what the team did get recognized for may serve the players in ways they can’t fathom right now. “We’re blessed to have student athletes (who) hopefully and prayerfully come off the field with a win,” […]
Vance County is in the middle of a tax revaluation process – something that state law requires happen at least once every eight years. Vincent Valuations is the company contracted to complete the work of assessing the 26,000 parcels of property and the buildings that are on them. According to County Manager Jordan McMillen, about […]
Perry Memorial Library has several opportunities for patrons to observe Black History Month as they take part in interactive workshops, take book walks and go on scavenger hunts. Youth Services Director Melody Peters ran down a list of activities that are already underway or will be presented during February. The “pop up” story walk located […]
Watch out, Oxford. Your tiny neighbor to the south is gaining on you. It will only take a couple of hundred more people to stake the claim of being the largest town in Granville County. That, according to local historian Mark Pace, who talked with WIZS’s Bill Harris for the “Around Old Granville” segment of […]
Growing up, Andy Perkinson watched his daddy work tobacco. By watching, and working, he developed a strong work ethic. But he also listened to his father, who told him to find a job that had some benefits and some retirement. “I listened to him,” Perkinson told John C. Rose on Monday’s TownTalk. “I’m grateful that […]
