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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Warming Your Engine
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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-16-23 Noon
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State Elections Officials Want Input On New Voter Photo ID Rule
Now that voters have had a chance – or two – to cast their ballots in municipal elections, the N.C. State Board of Elections wants to hear comments about the new photo ID requirement. A public comment period opened today and runs through Jan. 16, 2024 to allow the public to comment on the rule...
Granville Vance Public Health Launches Tooth Club To Promote Oral Health In Children
Thanks to a $50,000 grant, Granville Vance Public Health is launching a school-based oral health program called the Tooth Club to support and improve dental health among children. The grant comes from the Triangle North Health Care Foundation and the GVPH Carolina Fellows Family Dentistry clinic will oversee the program to provide preventive and restorative...
TownTalk: The Salvation Army Is More Than Just Kettles And Bells
Whether you’re gearing up for the traditional Black Friday sales crush or someone who chooses to wait until December to think about shopping for holiday gifts, one thing’s for certain: When you hear that bell ringing and see that familiar red kettle, you know the Christmas season is near. For more than a century, the...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-15-23 Noon
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N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon Invites Community To Mental Health Forums Nov. 28, 30
Mental health and access to quality care for substance use disorders are buzz phrases that continue to capture the attention of government leaders, medical professionals and the community. A couple of forums are scheduled for later this month in Vance and Granville counties, and N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon invites interested individuals to come out to...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-14-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Commissioners Approve Tax Revaluation Schedule
When Vance County residents get those much-anticipated tax bills early next year, just remember one thing: It’s been eight years since the last revaluation, so any increase – and most certainly there will be an increase – has occurred over eight years, not just one. That reminder came from Ryan Vincent of Vincent Valuations, the...
TownTalk: Commissioners Hear Presentation From Vaya Health About “Diversion Center” Plans
The Vance County Board of Commissioners got an update on plans by Vaya Health to turn a vacant retail space into a 16-bed “diversion center” designed for individuals who are in a mental health crisis. There are still many hurdles to cross, Vaya officials said, but first steps include getting support – and ultimately money...
