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Events At Perry Library; Mayor To Read To Youngsters
Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott will take a break from her duties with the city for a bit next week when she visits Perry Memorial Library to read a storybook to youngsters and then hang around to answer questions about what it’s like to be mayor. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the Tuesday, Feb. 27...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-20-24 Noon
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N.C. Rep. Sossamon Plans Forums In Vance, Granville To Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
Human trafficking continues to be a concern in North Carolina, with the state consistently ranking within the top 10 for the highest number of trafficking cases. To address this pressing concern, N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon is scheduling a couple of forums for his District 32 constituents to raise awareness and foster community engagement. Sossamon said...
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...
