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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-31-23 Noon
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TownTalk: The Future Of Epsom Park Coming To Fruition
It’s been a long time coming, but the sign announcing the “future home of Epsom Park” will soon be replaced – by Epsom Park. Franklin County has received $434,625 in state grant funding to begin the process that ultimately will lead to Phase 1 completion of the park, located on Hwy. 39 at the Vance-Franklin...
TownTalk: HubZone Tech Refurbishes Laptops
Six words capture the mission and work of Hubzone Technology Initiative and those six words sit right at the top of the HTI webpage for all to see: You Donate. We Convert. They Receive. Briant Davis is operations manager for Hubzone Tech, located in Garnett Street Station, the former freight station at 208 N. Garnett...
Granville County Recycle Disposal Event
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Granville County’s recent recycling and hazardous waste disposal event diverted more than 25,000 pounds of materials – from medication to metal – from finding its way to the landfill. Vendors were on hand to take the variety of items for recycling and safe disposal, according...
VGCC Announces President’s List, Dean’s List For Spring 2023 Semester
-information courtesy of Courtney Cissel, VGCC public information officer Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 117 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 162 earned Dean’s List academic honors for the Spring 2023 semester, which ended in May. The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a “full...
TownTalk: Burgess Named Citizen Of The Year By Occoneechee Council
Michele Burgess, this year’s recipient of the George Watkins Citizen of the Year award, said she was “very, very honored” to be in the company of previous award winners who have given so much to the community. Watkins received the first award in 2014, and Burgess, newly retired from her role as president of the...
The Local Skinny! Humane Society Addresses Pet Care Inequality
There are so many up-sides to having pets – dogs, cats and a whole range of animals bring so much joy and happiness to their “people.” Our furry friends depend on their owners to provide them food, shelter and medical care. But what happens when money is tight? Where can pet owners get help? Amanda...
Vance County High School Graduation
Vance County High School Graduates 153 Seniors — press release courtesy of Vance County Schools Graduation season is officially underway in Vance County Schools, as Vance County High School awarded 153 students with their high school diplomas on Friday, May 26, in the Vance County High School stadium. Principal Nealie Whitt III shared words of...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-30-23 Noon Including City Budget Public Hearing
Update 12:45 p.m. — PUBLIC NOTICE Henderson City Council Budget Public Hearing (Tonight) Tuesday, May 30, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-30-23 Noon Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OPENING REMARKS BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING – Public Hearing on FY 23-24 Budget...
United Methodist Men Annual Yard Sale Saturday, June 3
Tommy Farmer with the United Methodist Men at the First Methodist Church downtown has asked WIZS to announce the annual yard sale date, time and location. This Saturday, June 3, from 7 a.m. until Noon in the parking lot behind the church. The church is located at 114 Church Street. Mr. Farmer has indicated that...