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Schools Provide Support To Students Facing First Weekend At Emergency Shelter
The 70 or so children who have spent this week with their families and others at a local shelter face their first weekend away from the place they once called home. The situation is certainly not ideal, but Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett told WIZS News earlier Friday that district staff has put...
One Man Arrested On Drug Charges; Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl And Guns Seized
-information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On May 09, 2024 the Henderson Police Department and Vance County Sheriff’s Office served two narcotic search warrants at 561 McBorn St. and 394 South Lake Lodge Rd., Lot 3. During the service of both warrants, approximately 192 grams of cocaine, 63 grams of heroin, 101 grams...
Granville County Veterans Services Hosting Breakfast on May 20
Granville County Veterans Services will host a Veterans breakfast on Monday, May 20 at 8:00 a.m. at Family Diner (1213 Goshen Street D) in Oxford. This event is made possible by the Joel Fund, Brynn Marr Hospital, Holly Hill Hospital and Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services. Veterans will be able to enjoy a breakfast and...
A.R. Perry Inc. Named Chamber’s 2023 Small Business Of The Year
Over its more than 100 years, A.R. Perry, Inc. has provided vital services to the community and its residents. First established to repair Corbitt buggies and farm equipment, it went through a period that handled scrap metal and more before evolving into a glass repair and replacement service. Of the many employees that have worked...
TownTalk: Beard Discusses Rural Health Care
Maria Parham Health CEO Bert Beard said the state of health care in this area is in a pretty good spot these days. That doesn’t mean that rural hospitals like Maria Parham don’t continue to face challenges, but Beard said hospitals in other markets are facing some of the same things. Beard was a guest...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-09-24 Noon
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Larry Ferebee Named Principal At J.F. Webb In Oxford
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Schools Larry Ferebee has been named principal at J.F. Webb High School. The announcement was made Monday at the regular scheduled meeting of the Granville County Board of Education, according to information from GCPS Public Information Officer Courtney Currin. Ferebee retired from the U.S. Army after more than 20...
Red Cross: Take A Minute Now To Prepare For Hurricane Season That Runs June-November
– Information courtesy of the American Red Cross The week of May 5-11 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and disaster relief agencies like the American Red Cross encourage residents to take a few minutes now to get ready before the hurricane season blows in. The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 through November 30, but...
Improvements Coming to Granville County Roads
Multiple sections of Granville County roads will be improved thanks to a $ 1.2 million contract recently awarded to Carolina Sunrock, LLC of Raleigh by the N.C. Department of Transportation. In total, more than 6 miles of roads, including two sections of Hillsboro Street, a section of Oxford Loop and one section of Old N.C...
TownTalk: CultureFest Coming To Oxford
CultureFest is coming to downtown Oxford this Saturday, and organizers say the day’s activities will be a treat for all the senses – there will different types of food, musical performances and plenty of demonstrations for the entire family to enjoy. “We are literally shutting down the center of town, “exclaimed Cathy Anna, who is...
