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Granville Native Named Forestry Scholarship Winner
A Granville County native has received the 2023 Nicholas M. Curtis Memorial Scholarship Endowment by the North Carolina Forestry Association. Cameron Carter will receive the $2,000 scholarship, established in memory of Curtis, whose commitment to sustainable foresty was matched only by his desire to help others. In a press release issued by his office, N.C...
Granville Plans May 15 Public Hearing To Review Proposed 2023-24 Budget
The Granville County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing on May 15 to discuss the proposed 2023-24 budget. County Manager Drew Cummings presented his first budget during the commissioners’ May 1 meeting, which calls for an extra $1 million to Granville County Public Schools, cost of living adjustments for county employees, all with...
TownTalk: Henderson City Council’s Fire Department Update
The Henderson Fire Department enjoys a rating that puts it among an elite group of fire departments across the country, and Acting Fire Chief Curtis Tyndall said he was proud to present information about how the department measures up to industry standards during Monday’s City Council meeting. Tyndall thanked the city for helping the fire...
The Local Skinny! Upcoming Children’s Programs At Perry Library
Summer is just around the corner, and Perry Memorial Library staff is planning a host of programs to keep youngsters occupied while they’re enjoying their time away from school. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the library will be a cool spot to visit over the summer, and not just for the air...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-08-23 Noon
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Gateway CDC May 17th Social at 5 p.m.
Join Gateway CDC in downtown Henderson for a “community social with a purpose” on May 17. The social will be held at Southern Charm on Garnett Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and CDC President Heather Joi Kenney said it’s a time for everyone in the community to gather, spend time with friends and...
Franklin Commissioners Seek Residents To Serve On Variety Of Advisory Groups
-Information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks, III Franklin County has numerous opportunities for citizens to participate and serve on advisory boards, councils and commissions. An online application can be found at https://www.franklincountync.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/index.php. A printed application may be obtained by contacting Kristen G. King, Clerk to the Board, kking@franklincountync.gov or 919.496.5994. Applications should...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-08-23 Noon
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Henderson City Council Approves Resolution to Name Bridge in Memory of Master Trooper
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a resolution to name a bridge in Vance County in memory of Master Trooper James “Brent” Montgomery. The action item appeared on the Council’s agenda Monday night. The resolution calls for the I-85 bridge at Satterwhite Point Road to be named in memory of Montgomery. He died in March 2021...
TownTalk: CultureFest Coming To Oxford This Weekend
CultureFest is coming to downtown Oxford and organizers hope that all those who take part in the festivities will leave with a greater appreciation not just for diversity, but for all the things that different world cultures share in common. “It’s back and bigger than ever,” said Ajulo Othow, one of those planning the event...