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Well Known Vance Co. Businessman Killed
Vance County Sheriff Peter White told WIZS News that Tommy Ellington was killed early this morning at his home. White said Ellington was found shot to death on his property in the 1200 block of Stewart Farm Road east of Henderson. White said the motive was unclear, although it could have been the result of...
Vance County Announces Dennis Jarvis, II as Economic Development Director
— courtesy Vance County Manager Jordan D. McMillen Vance County is pleased to announce the hiring of Dennis Jarvis, II, as the Director of the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission. He will begin in this position on November 6th. Jarvis has a total of 18 years experience in economic development, with the last 2½ years serving...
J.M. White Funeral Home Endows VGCC Scholarship
— courtesy VGCC VGCC scholarship endowed by local funeral home A new Vance-Granville Community College scholarship has been endowed by J.M. White Funeral Home of Henderson in memory of its namesake and co-founder, Jerry Marshall White Sr. His widow and co-owner of the funeral home, Betty Oakes White, said that the family sought to create...
Help Seniors Get Hired!
Are you age 55 or older or, know someone who is? Are you unemployed and looking for a job? Are you interested in paid on-the-job community service training! NC NCBA-SCSEP supports over 300 part-time positions in 18 counties by providing hands-on workplace settings for seniors to develop new skills and talents and support community service...
Maria Parham Health $5 Masquerade Sale
Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health will be hosting a $5 Masquerade Sale this week in the John T. Church classroom. The event takes place Wednesday, Sept. 27 (7am-4pm) and Thursday Sept. 28 (7am-2pm). Lisa Radford is the volunteer coordinator at Maria Parham Health, and in an email to WIZS News she said, “Volunteer services sponsors...
