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The Local Skinny! Great Events To Kick Off 2026 At Perry Memorial Library
The holiday decorations are down, the kids are back in school and winter programming at Perry Memorial Library is returning to full swing. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters and staff welcome patrons of all ages to the library for some social interaction and literacy fun. Mother Goose Storytime fans can return Thursday morning, Jan. 8...
Franklin County: Local Poultry Test Positive For Avian Flu
— Information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks, III Franklin County has recorded its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in poultry. Avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – was first reported on Jan. 1, 2026, in Franklin County. Poultry in a backyard flock tested positive for the disease...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Farmers, Landowners, and Pesticide Applicator License Holders
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We’re starting the year with a lot of reminders of upcoming programs for farmers, landowners, and pesticide applicator license holders. Small Farm Bootcamp – https://go.ncsu.edu/ncsmallfarmbootcamp Tobacco Production and GAP Meeting – go.ncsu.edu/uppermiddlebeltgap2026 Grain Production Meeting – https://go.ncsu.edu/nepiedmont2026 Pesticide V Credits – https://go.ncsu.edu/vcredits Pesticide X Credits – https://go.ncsu.edu/multicreditpesticide Listen live at 100.1...
TownTalk: SPARK Program Ignites Passion and Creativity at VCS
The first-ever SPARK NC student tech showcase at Vance County Schools’ Center for Innovation provided a glimpse into what’s been going on in the world of coding, AI training and high-tech learning over the past few years. Community leaders, business owners and others gathered before the holiday break to see students demonstrate their projects, which...
Vance County Fire Department Announces State Certifications In Medium Rescue, Medical Responder
The Vance County Fire Department has announced a couple of state certifications that it has earned. In a Facebook post on Jan. 2, fire officials offered thanks and appreciation to county leaders and staff. “We are proud to share an important milestone with our community. Vance County Fire has officially earned state certifications for Medium...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-05-26 Noon
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Local Guardian ad Litem Training Begins Jan. 13, 2026
The local Guardian ad Litem program is a statewide program designed to place trained volunteers to serve as advocates for neglected or abused children going through the court system. The next six-week training session begins on Jan. 13, 2026. Area Supervisor Samantha Branch, who serves the five-county region that includes Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin and...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Timber Biomass Harvesting
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Timber Biomass harvesting can increase income for the landowner. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Timber Biomass Harvesting...
NC Lottery Sending Fewer Dollars To County Education Coffers In 2025, Audit Shows
— information courtesy of Office of State Auditor Dave Boliek The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released the statutorily required financial statement audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery. The audit, performed under contract with accounting firm Cherry Bekaert, found the financial statements present fairly the financial position of Education Lottery as of June 30, 2025 and 2024. In reviewing the financial...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-31-25 Noon
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