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City Council Votes To Hike Property Tax Rate To 65 Cents Per $100 Valuation
It was not a unanimous decision, but the Henderson City Council voted to increase the property tax rate per $100 valuation to 65 cents at its Monday meeting, just before adopting the FY 2024-25 budget totaling more than $47 million. In the budget recommended by City Manager Terrell Blackmon on May 13, the tax rate...
TownTalk: S.A.F.E. Highlights Secure Firearm Storage
Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent proclamation to shine a light on gun safety awareness only lasted a week, but this weeklong public awareness observance serves to remind owners of firearms of the responsibilities they have to keep their guns out of the hands of children and criminals. The N.C. Department of Public Safety hosted the second...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-10-24 Noon
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Summertime Camps, Programs, Events For Young People
-information courtesy of Vance County Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon With school out now for kids in the area, parents and caregivers have plenty of options out there to keep from hearing those dreaded words: “There’s nothing to do – I’m bored.” Vance Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon ran down a list of...
GCPS Gets Digital Learning Grant From NC DPI
” Granville County Public Schools is one of four districts from across the state to receive a one-year grant to help implement effective digital learning practices. The grant will provide $50,000 to the district to support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force work and AI Camp for 8th-12th grade students, according to information from...
GCPS Announces New Principals At 2 Middle Schools
-information courtesy of GCPS Public Information Officer Courtney Currin Two of the three middle schools in Granville County Public Schools will have new principals next year. The Granville County Board of Education At its regularly scheduled meeting on June 3, 2024, the Board of Education named Jessie Shore as the new principal of G...
The Rev. William Brodie Receives Governor’s Service Award
-information courtesy of the office of Rep. Frank Sossamon Freedom Life Church of God pastor the Rev. William Brodie received the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in a ceremony at the church on June 2. Rep. Frank Sossamon presented the award, which honors individuals and groups that embody the true spirit of volunteerism, making a significant...
Maria Parham Franklin’s Hope Benton Receives 2024 Mercy Award
Information from Donna Young, MPH Marketing & Communications Coordinator A CNA II/Nurse Tech based at Maria Parham Franklin in Louisburg has received the 2024 Mercy Award for her exceptional dedication to healthcare, community service and advocacy. Hope Benton is this year’s recipient of The Mercy Award, given to one employee at each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities...
TownTalk: Crawford Focuses On ADHD For Children’s Book
It’s a short book – only 35 pages – but author Fay Crawford said thinks it could have a lasting impact on those who read it or have it read to them. “My Special Friend” is about a boy named Mikey who is diagnosed with ADHD – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – and what he...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Understanding Oil Viscosity
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. There are many brands of motor oil to choose from, but no matter which brand you choose, there’s one thing they all have in common: a combination of numbers and a letter that describes how thick the oil is –...
