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Wire And Cable Maker Expanding Operations In Franklin County
An electrical wire and cable company is expanding its operations by relocating to a building at the US 1 North Commerce Center in Franklin County. Southwire, North America’s leading manufacturer of wire and cables used in transmission and distribution of electricity, is relocating to a new 170,000 square foot facility to enable the company to...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-24-25 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Father Daughter Dance Feb. 1 At Henderson Family YMCA
Fathers and daughters can enjoy a special evening together at the upcoming Father Daughter Dance at the Henderson Family YMCA. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A, the dance will take place at the Y, 380 Ruin Creek Rd. on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for each dad-daughter pair, but additional daughters...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-23-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Charles Turrentine, Jr., 2024 Recipient of United Way’s Sam Watkins Visionary Award
The winner of the 2024 Sam Watkins Visionary Award has a clear vision for what his community can be – for young people, for all people. Charles Turrentine, Jr. told WIZS Wednesday that he thought he was attending Tuesday’s United Way banquet to see his wife recognized for being Warren County’s Teacher of the Year...
TownTalk: Virtual Information Session for Vance County Schools
Despite Tuesday night’s snow “event,” tonight’s virtual information session for prospective families in Vance County Schools will go on as planned. Parents can log in via a link on the school district’s website https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/and connect with principals of the five campuses designated as Innovative Schools. The event begins at 6 p.m. “All five principals will...
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Creates VGCC Presidential Scholarship With $25K Donation
– information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation has established a Presidential Scholar Award with a $25,000 donation to the Vance-Granville Community College Foundation. As a result of this donation to The VGCC Foundation, a $1,250 scholarship will be awarded to a student each year, beginning...
Franklin County To Hold Mar. 14 Event To Discuss Processes To Work With Animal Rescue Groups
— information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III Franklin County will host an event to collaborate on future Animal Services processes related to rescue partner organizations at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. The event will take place on Mar. 14 in the Training Room at Franklin Plaza, located at 279 S...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Early Season Planting
On today’s program – As February approaches and with gardening planning underway, discussed were a few recommendations for early-season planting. Also, highlighted were several large events coming up for farmers. And, the Vance County Regional Farmers Market is seeking community input to form a community garden. Click Play WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Michael...
TownTalk: KVA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of State Championship
The Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans boys’ basketball team takes to the court Friday evening in a 6 p.m. conference matchup with Halifax Academy, but the folks in the bleachers will also get a chance to relive a magical moment in the school’s history as the 2005 state champion basketball team is recognized. It was 20 years...
