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West End Community Watch Gets History Lesson At Library
The June meeting of West End Community Watch was held at Perry Memorial Library, where local historian Tem Blackburn gave a brief account of the beginnings of Vance County and the City of Henderson with displays of interesting artifacts and mementoes serving as a backdrop. Displays in the History Room include a timeline, beginning with...
Duke Energy Names New Community Relations Manager
Duke Energy has announced Elizabeth Townsend as its new Government and Community Relations manager, succeeding Tanya Evans, who recently accepted a new position with the company and relocated to South Carolina. “This is an exciting transition for me after having served in various capacities at Piedmont Community College for the last 17 years,” Townsend said...
Warren Library Gets 3 Grants Totalling More Than $58K
Warren County Memorial Library plans to use more than $58,000 in grant money to get a few projects off the ground. The three grants total $58,468, according to information from Charla Duncan, Warren County’s public information officer. One grant will be used for creating storywalks at Buck Spring Park and Magnolia Ernest Recreation Park; another...
SportsTalk: JF Webb’s Burnette To Play College Lacrosse At Sewanee
Henderson’s Beau Burnette’s list of activities and accolades while at JF Webb High School is quite impressive. He played five sports: lacrosse, golf, baseball, football and basketball. Burnette was the Triangle North Conference Player of the Year his junior and senior seasons, academic all conference all four years, all conference in lacrosse, football and golf...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-29-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Tuneups
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Vehicles don’t usually break down in convenient locations, like the driveway. Vehicle owners can help to make sure their cars and trucks stay in good working order with regular tuneups, whether performed at home or by your favorite mechanic. Advance...
TownTalk: Combine Fun and Safety For July 4th Festivities
However you decide to enjoy the upcoming July 4 holiday, law enforcement officials and others cannot stress enough the importance of remembering basic safety rules to keep the next few days a positive experience that produces good memories. The long holiday weekend surely will be filled with cookouts, water activities and fireworks, just to name...
Chamber’s Student Spotlight Shines On Cassie Peele
A rising senior at Granville Early College is the inaugural recipient of a Chamber of Commerce award that shines a light on teen employees in the county. Cassie Peele has worked at Strong Arm Baking Co. in Oxford for close to two years, and owner Julia Blaine nominated Peele for the Student Spotlight, sponsored by...
Granville Poll Workers Get Pay Boost
-Courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Poll workers in Granville County will receive a pay increase beginning with the 2023 municipal elections on Nov. 7. The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation from the Granville County Board of Elections to increase the pay rate by about 25 percent, bringing pay to $11.50/hour...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-28-23 Noon
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