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The Local Skinny! April Excitement at Perry Memorial Library
The staff at Perry Memorial Library has planned some extra activities for young people for the week leading up to Easter, when many traditional public school students will have Spring Break. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the library is a gathering place for the whole community, and Spring Break is the perfect time for...
TownTalk: Pathways 2 Peace
According to the 2020 Census, the population of Vance County is 42,578. According to state government statistics, there are 720 nonprofit organizations located in the county. Simple math will tell you that’s one nonprofit for roughly every 59 residents. Matthew Todd and Charles J. Turrentine Jr. had absolutely no idea that they’d be part of...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-01-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Pollen Isn’t Completely Bad
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: Today’s show dispels a common myth about pollen and allergies while making the case that pollen isn’t completely bad. Event reminders are also included: Division of Air Quality Pollen Monitoring https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-monitoring/pollen-monitoring Community Garden Volunteer Form (April 11th) https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness...
Maria Parham Health Earns Accreditation For Chest Pain Center, Included Among America’s Best Hospitals For Quality Heart Care
— information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young Maria Parham Health has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Quality Heart Care, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional cardiovascular care and to improving patient outcomes. Maria Parham Health was featured in a...
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Granville County’s Summer Civic Leadership Program For High School-Aged Residents
Granville County government is seeking local students to participate in the 2025 Summer Civic Leadership program. Selected students will have the opportunity to learn more about careers in public service by working in various county departments. Students who successfully complete this program will gain valuable insight into how their local government operates while exploring possible career paths. Summer...
TownTalk: Purple Heart Signs Reign In Henderson
The Purple Heart is a combat medal for members of the military who have been wounded in battle. Sometimes, the person gets the award while he or she is living; but the award can be given at any time to veterans who qualify and also can be awarded posthumously. At a recent ceremony in...
The Local Skinny! Warren Correctional Institution Recommended For ACA Accreditation
The Warren Correctional Institution has been recommended for accreditation following a recent audit by American Correctional Association auditors. Warren Correctional is the 49th N.C. Department of Adult Correction facility that has either been recommended for accreditation or been awarded ACA accreditation. It is the goal of the NCDAC to have 100 percent of its facilities...
TownTalk: Utility Payment Scam Calls
There’s another scam circulating in the area, according to the Henderson Police Department. This time, police officials say, they’ve received reports that someone is calling claiming to be from a utility company. The caller says the utility service is being cut off and then provides another number to call to provide payment information –...
