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Dr. Wykia Macon New CED At Vance Cooperative Extension Center
Vance County native Dr. Wykia Macon has been chosen to be the director of the Vance County Cooperative Extension. Macon has been the county’s 4-H agent since July 2020, and began her new role as cooperative extension director just a couple of weeks ago on Aug. 1. “I am excited to support Cooperative Extension as...
Sewer Line Project To Detour Traffic Along Oxford’s Hillsboro Street
Oxford drivers are reminded to pack a little patience as they maneuver around a downtown detour that will be in place in the upcoming weeks. According to information from City of Oxford Communications Specialist Sabrina Richards, H.G. Reynolds Co. will be installing sewer lines along a portion of Hillsboro Street, making a detour necessary. The...
Franklin County’s Novozymes Endows VGCC Scholarship
information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel A global biotech company with a facility in Franklin County has endowed a new scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College. Novozymes and VGCC recently announced the $15,000 gift, which currently could be up to $500 based on the level of investment income generated. Current VGCC students or...
Warren County Native Serves In U.S. Navy
Information courtesy of Navy Office of Community Outreach A Warren County native serves as master-at-arms for the U.S. Navy in Pearl Harbor and has stated that the lessons he learned growing up in rural North Carolina have helped him throughout his 20-year career. Chief Petty Officer Michael Atkins, of Littleton, is assigned to Commander...
SportsTalk: Hunt Prepares Eagles For Football
The Warren County High School Eagles’ progress as a football team can be easily traced by looking at the number of wins over the last three years. Two, four and, last season, seven. Those seven wins last year put the Eagles in the state high school playoffs. Victor Hunt, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director...
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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Air Filters
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Air filters play a vital role in preventing dirt, grit and other impurities from fouling vehicle engines. In the old days, the air filter casing was pretty easy to spot: it was round like a donut and sat...
Local Businesses Invited To Show Up, Cheer On VCS Educators At Aug. 22 Convocation
The Vance County Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses to turn out for the back-to-school Convocation planned for Tuesday, Aug. 22 for Vance County Schools educators. Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said it’s a fun celebration and an opportunity to show support for teachers as they come together in advance of the first day of class...
Local Elections Office Ready To Provide Voter ID Cards For Those Who Need One
UPDATED Aug. 10 – 12:30 p.m. Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification for voting in NC can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free photo ID. Vance County Board of Elections Director Melody Vaughan said Wednesday afternoon that her office is ready to help voters who...
SportsTalk: Volleyball And Soccer Gets Underway At Crossroads Christian
The beginning of the school year is a busy time not only for students and teachers but for athletic departments as well. Just ask Crossroads Christian Athletic Director Scottie Richardson. “We are wide open. We have open house on Monday and school starts on Wednesday,” said Richardson. Teams are already practicing and preparing for season...
