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TownTalk: Happy Easter
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TownTalk: NARCAN The Subject Of Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Public Safety Committee of the City of Henderson met Wednesday to discuss several topics including planning for how to spend money coming the city’s way from the second wave of the national opioid settlement. Sara Coffey chairs the committee, which includes Melissa Elliott, Lamont Noel and Jason Spriggs. They were joined by City Manager...
Henderson Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges; Police Seize Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana
A Henderson man faces numerous drug charges as a result of an investigation by the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit. Cedric Antwon Neal, 36, of 212 Charles St. is in the Vance County Detention Center under a $469,998 bond. Three search warrants were executed on April 4, 2023 – one at 408 Young Street, a...
West End Baptist Establishes Scholarship At VGCC
information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel West End Baptist Church has endowed a new scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College. The newly established scholarship represents years of dedication and contributions from West End Baptist Church. The $15,000 donation to the VGCC Foundation creates a “Presidential Merit Award” level scholarship which means that the scholarship will...
Maria Parham Health Adds Midwife To Women’s Care Staff
-information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Donna Young, Market Coordinator, Communications and Marketing Maria Parham Health will have the services of a new midwife available to see patients in the hospital’s Women’s Care clinic. “We are pleased to welcome Liz Carr to our Women’s Care team,” said Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health. “We pride...
SportsTalk: Local AD’s Preparing For Playoffs
The life of an athletic director at any level can be busy. This time of year not only are there sporting activities, but there are proms, graduation and other end of school year events taking place to add to the load ADs face. Both Ray Noel at Vance County High School and George Hoyle Jr...
Granville Small Business Of The Year Nominations Due April 17
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce reminds chamber members to nominate a local business for the 2022 Small Business of the Year by Monday, April 17. There are a few criteria to keep in mind when nominating a small business for consideration, said Chamber Executive Director Lauren Roberson. The company must be a Chamber member...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-05-23 Noon
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TownTalk: Kittrell Job Corps’ Positive Impact On Students
Kittrell Job Corps Center is a place where young adults can find their way – to education, support services, training and a career. Center Director Norman Turner said there are just a few criteria that applicants must satisfy to start their KJCC journey. A One student, Ken’Dal “Della” McCants, is currently in the CNA program...
VGCC Adds NC Wesleyan As Transfer Option To Complete 4-Year Degree
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Students who complete their two-year degree have another option when choosing where to continue on the path to a four-year university degree: North Carolina Wesleyan University. The two schools recently entered into an agreement that will allow VGCC students to participate in Wesley Works, a transfer...
