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N.C. Rep Sossamon Takes Field Trip To Visit Vance County Schools
– Information courtesy of Vance County Schools N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon visited several Vance County Schools recently as a participant in the first year of “Bring Your Legislator to School” Day. Sossamon represents District SS, which includes Vance County. He visited E.M. Rollins STEAM Academy, Dabney Elementary, STEM Early High School and the district’s Center...
N.C.’s Ag Impact Keeps Growing…And Growing
-information courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Maybe you’ve seen the bumper sticker that reads “If You’ve Eaten Today, Thank a Farmer.” The impact that farmers and farming have in this state is huge. And Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has put that statement in measurable terms – for the first time, the...
Henderson Police I-85 Traffic Stop Yields Large Quantity of Drugs
Press Release Courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow — On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at approximately 4:50AM, members of the Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop on I-85 for a traffic violation. After a positive alert by our agency’s K-9, a vehicle search was conducted. During the course of the investigation and search...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-22-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Health Remembers Lives Lost In Service To Country
-Information courtesy of Donna Young, MPH Marketing & Communication Coordinator Maria Parham Health invites the public to its third annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday, May 25, 2023. This year’s theme is “Reflection and Celebration.” The service will begin at 10 a.m. by the flagpoles in front of the hospital, where attendees will remember and honor...
TownTalk: Kerr Tar Council of Governments Presents Bike Safety Bash
When it comes to sharing the road, it’s important for both vehicle drivers and bicyclists to know what the rules are to keep everyone safe. Young bicyclists will have the chance to learn about bike safety, get some free safety equipment and test their skills on an obstacle course during the upcoming Bike Safety Bash...
Franklin County Manager Proposes Nearly $112 Million 2023-24 Budget
Residents of Franklin County can expect some increases in fees next year, but no increase in the property tax rate if the proposed $111 million 2023-24 budget is approved by the Franklin Board of Commissioners next month. Manager Kim Denton presented the budget on Monday, May 15. A copy can be found at www.franklincountync.gov. A...
Warren County To Offer Farmworker Safety Workshop En Español
Warren County Cooperative Extension is offering a farmworker safety training for Spanish speakers on June 8, 2023. The workshop – which will be conducted in Spanish – will begin at 9 a.m. at the Warren County Armory, according to Matthew Place, Warren County’s livestock and field crop agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension. Place expects the...
Specifics On New Voter Photo ID Rules
In response to the state’s new voter ID law, the state board of elections has issued information that may be helpful for citizens to keep in mind before their next trip to the polls. Voters will be asked to show a photo ID, starting with the 2023 municipal elections. A driver’s license or other photo...
Granville To Bring High-Speed Internet To Underserved Areas Of County
Granville County Board of Commissioners have finalized a partnership with Brightspeed and the NC Department of Information Technology to provide high-speed fiber internet access to close to 2,000 homes and businesses in rural spots across the county. Through the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant Program, Brightspeed will have two years to install internet infrastructure capable...
