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The Local Skinny! Programs For Youth And More At Perry Memorial Library
With National Library Week coming up, Perry Memorial Library Youth Services Director Melody Peters took some time to chat with WIZS’s Bill Harris on The Local Skinny! about the important roles libraries play in society. Sure, they’re a place where you can go and check out books, but Peters said libraries provide so much more...
TownTalk: The Help Center Helps Those In Need
Since Twanna Jones founded The Help Center in 2017, she has found that there are many opportunities to provide something to someone. But what she said her organization strives to do is to provide hope as well as help. “It’s beautiful and sustainable when you give them both,” Jones said on TownTalk Tuesday. Jones, the...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-18-23 Noon
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Arts In Bloom Gala Features Granville Students’ Artwork
More than 150 original pieces of art created by students from schools throughout Granville County will on display at the Granville Museum – and on the auction block – for the second Arts in Bloom Gala April 25 and April 27. Granville Ed Foundation Director Jennifer Carpenter said bids will be accepted on the opening...
Families Living Violence Free Offers Tips To Identify, Report Sexual Assault
April is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Families Living Violence Free offers information to the community to learn more about how to protect yourself and how to report incidents. FLVF defines the term sexual assault as any type of sexual activity or contact that happens without your consent. “Sexual assault can include non-contact...
VCS Mentoring Program Pairs Teens and Tweens To Make Positive Connections
-information courtesy of VCS Communication Coordinator Brielle Barrow Thanks to a unique mentoring program in Vance County Schools, a group of high school students and their elementary-age pals gathered on Saturday mornings to enjoy activities and establish positive connections. The Just U & Me Mentoring Program recently concluded, according to VCS Communication Coordinator Brielle Barrow...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-17-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Granville Gardeners Expo This Weekend
Plant lovers have a heck of an opportunity to find a range of herbs, flowers, vegetable slips and more at the Granville Gardeners Expo on Saturday, April 22. Christy Henthorn was a guest on The local Skinny! and provided details for what is sure to be a fun-filled event at the Granville County Convention and...
TownTalk: Carolina United For Change Plans Scholarship Event
Carolina United for Change will host a scholarship event on May 20 at the Gateway CDC to highlight its scholarship opportunities at Vance-Granville Community College. The organization isn’t even a year old yet, but co-founder Joseph Brodie and others have focused on its mission of supporting the poor and needy and protecting the...
Maria Parham Cancer Center Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner
-information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health Marketing & Communication Coordinator Maria Parham Health has added a nurse practitioner to provide services at its Cancer Center. Crystal Kaplan, MSN, RN, AGACNP has joined its staff as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with 15 years of hospital and acute care experience, including three years as...
