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Vance County Manager Sees Growing Vacancies As “An Opportunity”
According to the Vance County website, there are 22 departments within county government, from administration to tax administration. Of those 22, County Manager C. Renee Perry reports that four departments face vacancies in the director role after one director was fired and three more turned in resignations. That’s a lot of vacancies, but Perry, now...
TownTalk: County Commissioner Candidate Archie Taylor
Vance County Commissioner Archie B. Taylor, Jr. is seeking re-election to his District 2 seat and said he’s interested in helping the county continue to attract economic development, work on public transportation, reduce crime, support education and get a new jail built. An interview with Taylor aired on Monday’s TownTalk segment as part of WIZS’s...
TownTalk: County Commissioner Candidate Valencia Perry
Valencia Perry grew up in Vance County and said she is running for county commissioner so she can be a part of a “powerful team” that uses money wisely to help people. “Spending money takes research and takes knowledge,” Perry said during a recorded interview on Monday’s TownTalk. “I want to be a part of...
Henderson Sanitation Ordinance Changes
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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-19-24 Noon
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VGCC Set To Launch Court Reporting Program At Franklin Campus In March
– Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel When its new Court Reporting program launches next month, Vance-Granville Community College will become the only community college in North Carolina to offer the program to students. The court reporting profession plays a critical role in ensuring that legal proceedings are accurately documented for future...
Upcoming Blood Drives
Recent inclement weather across the country has hampered blood drive efforts, and demands for blood and plasma and blood donations continues to be greater than supply. There are several local opportunities to give blood in Vance and Granville counties through February. The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to...
VCS Second Graders Learn Water Safety Through YMCA “Safety Around Water” Program
– Information courtesy of VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Second-graders from all 10 elementary schools in Vance County Schools are participating in a five-day swim training program with staff at the Henderson Family YMCA. The Safety Around Water initiative is a national program that teaches young people basic safety techniques – using the buddy system and...
Police Charge Pedestrian For Hitting Cars With Broom
Tuesday evening around 7 p.m., Henderson police responded to a call on Oxford Road after several drivers had reported seeing a pedestrian in the roadway trying to strike cars with a broom. At least one car sustained enough damage to file a property damage claim and one driver reported having to swerve to avoid hitting...
Early Voting Underway Through Mar. 2 For March 5 Primary Election
One-stop early voting is now underwat and will continue through Saturday, Mar. 2. Vance County Board of Elections Director Jennifer Cocklin reminds voters they have two locations where they can cast their votes in advance of the Mar. 5 primary: The county’s Youth Services building (Eaton-Johnson gymnasium) at 500 N. Beckford Dr. Aycock Recreational Center...
