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The Local Skinny! Around Old Granville: Place Names In Warren And Franklin Counties
In a continuing discussion of local communities with odd names or curious origins, Bill Harris and Mark Pace Thursday again shone the spotlight on Franklin and Warren counties in the Around Old Granville segment of The Local Skinny! Harris had been studying a 1911 map that Rand McNally had published and tested Pace’s knowledge about...
Fox Pond Shelter Renamed For Local Hero Eddie Hicks In July 29 Dedication
The Eddie J. Hicks Shelter dedication ceremony will take place next Friday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Currently known simply as Shelter #1 at Fox Pond Park, the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department will officially rename the shelter in honor of one of Vance County’s most memorable athletes who also has served his native Vance...
Farmers Market Loaded With Local Produce From Yellow Squash To Purple Hulls
Venture out to the Vance Regional Farmers Market and you’re likely to hear “I need some peas, enough for supper,” or “Have you got a peck of pickling cukes?” Market Manager Pat Ayscue said the farmers who bring their produce and other goods to the market each week are prepared to fill orders small or...
TownTalk: Granville Tourism Prepares For A Busy Intro To Fall
Summer may be a time to slow down and enjoy family vacations, outdoor activities or chill out with a good book in the air conditioning, but Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen invites everyone to come out to the streets of Oxford and Creedmoor for several upcoming events. On Saturday, Aug. 6, head over to...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-21-22 Noon
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TownTalk: Plans For New Convention Center On Parham Rd.
There’s a lot of planning that goes into any construction project, a statement to which Vance County Director of Tourism Pam Hester will attest. But in the case of a possible convention center complex that is in the works for the area, it’s a matter of turning a vision into reality. Hester was John C...
Granville Fire District Set Up To Help Fund Local Departments
Granville County residents will be paying an extra tax that will be used to provide financial help to fire departments across the county. The Granville County Fire Protection and Rescue Service District was established with the passage of the new county budget that went into effect July 1, according to information from Public Information Officer...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-20-22 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 07-18-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance forJuly 19, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included. Jobs Openings for Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Business Name –...
Juvenile Charged With Murder In Weekend Shooting Death
A 17-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting death that occurred over the weekend in Vance County. The suspect was taken into custody without incident on Monday, July 18, according to a press release from Vance Sheriff Curtis Brame. He is being held in secure custody. Saivion Best was found...
