Entries by Laura Gabel

Aycock Rec Center To Host ‘Crafty Kids’ Workshop July 1

Think “patriotic” on Thursday, July 1 at 6 p.m. when Aycock Recreation Center hosts an Independence Day Crafty Kids workshop for children ages 4 to 8. This event is open to the first 12 participants to register. The cost is $5.00 per participant. Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or in person at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey […]

Warren County To Host Five County Beef Tour July 24; Register Now

Warren County will host the Five County Beef Tour on Saturday, July 24. Participants will visit three farms during the tour, according to Matthew Place, agriculture agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension in Warren County. The 2020 tour was postponed because of COVID-19 restrictions. The tour will begin at 8 a.m. and will conclude at 2 […]

Grill Safety Before, During, After Cookouts To Avoid Accidents

Many folks associate summer with cookouts – and cookouts usually involve grills. Whether it’s fueled by gas or charcoal, there are a few safety precautions to remember as grillmasters work their magic to create that perfect meal. Local SERVPRO disaster remediation specialist William Paul shared some pre-grilling safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association […]

VGCC’s CDL Class Cranks Out Certified Drivers

In just more than a year, Vance-Granville Community College’s truck driver training class has held three graduations, a fourth class is underway and a fifth is scheduled to begin soon. The class prepares students to become eligible for a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, which is what drivers need to become truck drivers. “VGCC continues […]

The Local Skinny! VCS Recognizes School-Community Partnerships For 2021

Vance County Schools gave special thanks to the community partners of the schools in the district during end-of-year recognitions. Each school in the district identified a particular partner – business, church or individual – that has made contributions to support the school. A district committee reviews all the partnerships and awards one as the district […]

TownTalk: Book To Focus On 275 Years Of Granville County

Local Author Discusses Book Project To Commemorate Granville’s 275th Anniversary When Granville County organizers sat down to start planning the county’s 275th anniversary celebration, they surely didn’t have to look far to find the perfect person to write a book marking the event – Lewis Bowling has been chronicling the county’s history for years. Bowling’s […]

Commissioners Approve Rescue Squad Contract, Level Funding In Budget

The Vance County Commissioners voted Monday to approve a four-year contract extension for the county rescue squad, and County Manager Jordan McMillen said he expects the new contract – with one small change – to be signed later this month. McMillen told WIZS News that the vote was 4-3 to approve the contract extension, but […]

TownTalk: Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration Filled With Activities For Family Fun

Henderson’s first celebration of Juneteenth will take place next week, thanks to a partnership with Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department and numerous local community agencies. Tara Goolsby, HVRPD program superintendent, discussed the week’s scheduled activities Wednesday on Town Talk. Activities kick off on Sunday, June 13 at Fox Pond Park with a cookout from 2 […]

GCPS Announces Staff Changes, Shifts To Streamline Central Services

The Granville County Board of Education approved numerous staff changes, from Central Services to individual schools across the district at its meeting Monday, June 7. Dr. Stan Winborne was named associate superintendent of curriculum & instruction and student services. He will continue to be the public information officer, according to a press release announcing the […]

TownTalk: NC IDEA – Finding, Funding Entrepreneurs In Underserved Areas

Those announcements about big-name companies coming to North Carolina grab headlines and garner attention, but NC IDEA President and CEO Thom Ruhe suggests that it’s the small businesses that deserve the fanfare. Ruhe did a little quick math on Tuesday’s Town Talk and told John C. Rose that each new business, on average, creates five […]