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TownTalk: Brodie Works To Engage Local Democrats
The Vance County Democratic Party is sponsoring an informational event next week designed to increase awareness throughout the community about a variety of issues including voter registration, as well as the state’s new voter ID law. Joseph Brodie is first vice chair of the group and he said although the event, scheduled for Saturday, July...
“Pop The Hood” Change Your Oil, Keep Your Engine Hummin’
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Today’s cars and trucks let their owners know when it’s time to change the oil, but drivers who are used to keeping up with it themselves may still have the “every 3,000 miles” ingrained into their thoughts. However you...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-13-23 Noon
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TownTalk: Williams Looks To Grow NAACP
Jameel Williams has been an influence in the lives of young people as an educator in Vance County Schools for more than three decades. Now, as president of the local chapter of the NAACP, Williams has the opportunity to provide a different type of education. “Together, we can move forward,” Williams said – more than...
TownTalk: VV Show’s Varonica Mitchell Works With Game Changers For Community Event
Varonica Mitchell, that local 12-year-old social media sensation with her own online show is paying a visit to Henderson Sunday, July 16 to take part in an event sponsored by Game Changers and iDance Praise Academy. There will be games for the kids, as well as food, clothing and school supplies that will be distributed...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-12-23 Noon
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VGCC Franklin Campus Site Of Training Hub Designed To Bridge ‘Digital Divide’
-Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Residents of Franklin County and other surrounding communities will soon have a new resource to help them succeed in an increasingly digital world. DigitalBridge, a digital workforce development initiative of Wake Forest-based Wireless Research Center, has partnered with Vance-Granville Community College to launch a new training...
Franklin County On Track For $98M From NCDOT Over Next Decade
-Information courtesy of James Hicks, Franklin County Public Information Officer Franklin County is set to receive $98 million from the NC DOT’s Transportation Improvement Program over the next decade, which translates into numerous transportation and bridge improvement projects, as well as at least one rails to trails project for pedestrians and bicyclists. The NC...
Granville School Board Approves Leadership Changes
Granville County Public School’s new superintendent Dr. Stan Winborne has announced leadership changes approved by the board of education. The board held a special meeting on Monday, July 10. Jamar Perry has been named assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Student Services. Courtney Currin is the new executive director of Human Resources and Public...
TownTalk: Twisdale Takes Over As Fire Chief
Henderson Fire Chief Tim Twisdale said he learned at an early age the importance of service to others and being responsible for nurturing growth. Those childhood lessons are paying dividends as Twisdale takes the helm as the city’s new chief. As a youngster, growing up on the family farm, he was exposed to things that...