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TownTalk: Economic Summit To Be Held In Littleton
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments and the Kerr-Tar Workforce Development Board are teaming up to host a regional economic development summit later this month with the theme “Innovate 2023: Question. Design. Thrive.” The half-day event will take place in Littleton at the Lakeland Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, Mar. 23 and will be packed...
Aycock Pool Closed This Weekend
If you were planning to get in a few laps at the Aycock Recreation Center pool this weekend, you’ll want to take note: the pool will be closed Saturday and Sunday, according to Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Assistant Director DeAnne Brown. The weekend closing is due to a staffing shortage, Brown told WIZS News. She...
The Local Skinny! Wedding Expo Coming To Granville County
The Granville County Convention and Expo Center will become a festive hub for all things celebratory this weekend when the venue reps and vendors gather to take part in a one-stop shopping experience. The Wedding and Event Expo will take place Saturday, Mar. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10. Once inside...
TownTalk: Shamrocks Coming To Downtown Henderson
Make plans to visit downtown Henderson on St. Patrick’s Day for Shamrocks on Breckenridge. You may not find a pot of gold, but there will be plenty of other items to enjoy, from food trucks to live music. Amanda Walker Ellis, vice chair of the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission board invites the community to join...
N.C. Forest Service: Practice Safety When Burning Yard Waste
-information courtesy of N.C. Forest Service March officially signals the start of spring wildfire season, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to practice caution and prioritize safety when burning leaves, limbs and other yard waste. In 2022, nearly 6,400 wildfires burned more than 27,000 acres across the state. According to the National Interagency...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-28-23 Noon
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VGCC’s Annual Golf Tournament Returns This May
Participants and sponsors are asked to sign up by April 14 on the event’s webpage. Early registration is recommended. Visit www.vgcc.edu/golf. To make a donation visit the event webpage or email foundation@vgcc.edu. — VGCC Press Release — Registration is currently underway for the region’s most anticipated golf event! Vance-Granville Community College’s 39th Annual VGCC Foundation...
John Graham Gym to Close for 2 Months for Renovations
Warren County officials have announced that the John Graham gym, located at 113 Wilcox St., Warrenton, will be closed beginning Monday, Mar. 6 as it undergoes some renovations. The renovations are expected to take until June to complete, according to information from the county. When the facility reopens, the completed improvements will include upgrades to...
Teen Dating Violence; Domestic Violence; There is Help a Phone Call Away
A live person will answer your call 24/7 in English or Spanish. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and although the month is over, Families Living Violence Free offers some facts about teen dating violence that are relevant all year long. FLVF Executive Director Peggy Roark said that violent behavior in young people usually...
The Local Skinny! Protecting Your Dog From Heartworms
Nobody likes mosquitoes. Their bites can hurt and they can swell and itch. When mosquitoes bite our pets, however, they can cause more serious problems. We’re talking heartworms. Aleksandar Besermenji, a veterinarian at Franklinton Animal Hospital talked with Bill Harris about the importance of keeping our dogs and cats – and ferrets – on a...
