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Optimist Club Essay Contest Open; Deadline Feb. 2, 2024
The Optimist Club of Henderson’s essay contest is now open! The deadline to submit entries is Feb. 2, 2024. This year’s theme is “Optimism: How It Connects Us,” and Diane Barberio said the contest is open to any Vance County resident who is a student in primary or secondary school under the age of 19...
Franklin County DSS Gets $2,500 From Food Lion To Address Food Insecurity
– Information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks Franklin County Department of Social Services has received a $2,500 gift from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to address food insecurity needs across the county. “We are excited to receive the funds provided by the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation as it will...
Granville Youth Leadership Council Gives Teens A Voice In Decision-Making
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood The Granville County Youth Leadership Council provides high school students a voice in local government’s decision-making processes while promoting civic engagement and responsibility. The Council is a platform that empowers young minds to actively participate in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and commitment to community...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 12-01-23 Noon
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Dec. 12 Program To Discuss Supporting Children Of Incarcerated Parents
As part of its continuing Community Information Series, Baskerville Funeral Home is the location for a program to support children whose parents are in prison or are set to be released from incarceration. Our Children’s Place of Coastal Horizons Program Director Melissa Radcliff will lead the discussion titled “Invisible Sentence: Recognizing, Supporting and Advocating For...
TownTalk: Vance County Schools Gets Federal Money To Focus On Teacher Recruitment, Retention
Vance County Schools is among close to a dozen school districts across the state to receive part of $24 million in federal grants over the next three years to focus on teacher recruitment and retention. VCS Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett said the district is among eight districts working with a Raleigh-based nonprofit called The Innovation...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Vehicle Winterization
THE FOLLOWING IS PART OF A PAID AD AND SPONSORSHIP ON WIZS RADIO It took a little while, but it finally seems like winter weather is upon us. As nighttime temperatures dip below freezing and daytime highs hovering in the 40s and 50s, it may seem an unlikely time to wash your vehicle...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-30-23 Noon
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VCS November Student Spotlight Honorees
Two Vance County Schools fifth graders share the November Student Spotlight, whose goal is to celebrate exceptional students who are making a difference in their schools. This month’s honorees are Olivia Zheng of Dabney Elementary and MiLay Cheek at New Hope Elementary, according to Grace Herndon, VCS Communication & Innovative Support. The Student Spotlight program...
Local Non-Profit Sponsors Dec. 10 Christmas Bazaar To Benefit Victims Of Domestic Violence
A local nonprofit organization that assists victims of domestic violence is sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The pop-up shop will be held at Kearah’s Place, 946 W. Andrews Ave, Suite 0, according to information from Courtney Anthony. Interested in being a vendor? Contact Anthony at Canthony.kearahsplace@gmail.com...
