Entries by Laura Gabel

TownTalk: McKinley Perkinson Settles In To EDC Position

Although she said her initial orientation continues, the new Henderson-Vance economic development director reports that she is excited to be a part of the team effort of moving the community and the economy forward. McKinley Perkinson began her new job in mid-November, and since that time she has been checking in with business and community […]

The Local Skinny! Henderson Police Could Soon Have A Robot On The Force

The Henderson Police Department could have a new tool in its complement of resources to help law enforcement officers as they work to keep the community – and themselves – safe. Chief Marcus Barrow said the remote-control robot would be something that other agencies in the region would be able to use, too. He and […]

TownTalk: Kevin Britton is the new Program Specialist at Recreation Dept.

Young athletes who dream of playing at the college level and beyond should take a page from Kevin Britton’s life playbook – pages filled with plays his mom, grandmother and others drew up for him that involve discipline, leadership, giving back to the community. And sports. Oh yes, sports. Britton said he’s been in love […]

COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise In Vance, Granville

The Granville-Vance Health District reported Wednesday almost 400 new cases of COVID-19 in the past seven days across the two counties. There have been 194 new cases in Vance County, and 202 new cases in Granville County, according to the report. Those numbers represent a 15.4 percent positivity rate in Vance and a 7.1 percent […]

The Local Skinny! Public Hearing Jan. 3 To Begin County Budget Discussions

Updated 01-04-22 at 12:30 p.m. — Kelly H. Grissom – Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board of the Vance County Board of Commissioners – informs WIZS, “A 10-day notice is required for public hearings.” She said, therefore, that a new notice would be prepared on the pre-budget public hearing and that the public hearing would be postponed until […]

Britton Brings Passion For Sports To Job At HVRPD

The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department has a new program specialist, according to information from assistant director Tara Goolsby. Kevin Britton, a Durham native, joins the department and brings a love of all sports and enthusiasm for improving the community, according to a press release. Britton said he he’s had a passion for sports and recreation […]

The Local Skinny! Henderson Oxford Airport Flies High

Chris Welsh likens the Henderson-Oxford Airport to a rest area along the interstate – when a traveler needs to stop, that blue road sign announcing that a rest area is ahead is a welcome sight. Welsh and his wife, Amanda, have been the fixed-base operators at the airport for the past several years, and he […]

TownTalk: Smart Start Year End Review

The Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start Inc. annual report has been released and the agency’s executive director said his agency and staff undoubtedly have learned how to be flexible and adaptable as it continues to advocate for children, in spite of pandemic restrictions. In a letter accompanying the 8-page report, FGV Executive Director Dr. Tony […]

Vance Citizen Of The Year Nominations Due By Jan. 6, 2022

There’s still time to nominate a resident of Vance County to be considered for the 2021 Citizen of the Year, and Henderson-Vance Chamber officials encourage the community to consider making a nomination by the deadline of Jan. 6. “This distinguished award is presented at the Chamber membership meeting and banquet held each year in January,” […]

Granville Chamber Announces Slate Of Officers for 2022

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce nominating committee has announced its proposed slate of officers and board of directors for 2022, according to Chamber Executive Director Lauren B. Roberson. The bylaws allow for additional nominations by petition, but if none are received within the required time frame, the nominations will be closed and the slate […]