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Retired EMS Director Doug Logan Named Interim Granville Manager
The Granville County board of commissioners have appointed Doug Logan as interim county manager to take the reins until a new manager can be hired. Logan is a Granville County native and retired in 2020 from his role as the county’s emergency services director and fire marshal. He will take over from Michael Felts, who...
TownTalk: COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children Under 5
With COVID-19 vaccines now approved for use with the youngest children – ages six months through 5 years, Granville-Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison encourages parents to ask questions of health care professionals to determine the best course of action when deciding which vaccine to choose. Harrison spoke on Town Talk Wednesday with John...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-22-22 Noon
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Leadership Granville Deadline Is July 1
The deadline to register for the upcoming Leadership Granville program is July 1. Leadership Granville is a program that offers residents of Granville County the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the community and develop leadership potential. It’s a great way for those new to the community to become personally and professionally acquainted with county structure...
Butner Inmate Sentenced After Assaulting, Injuring Officer
Information courtesy of the U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina An inmate at FMC Butner was sentenced to 114 months in prison for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer at the Federal Medical Center in Butner. The inmate had pled guilty to the charge earlier this year. According to court documents, Michael Anthony Mata...
Home And Garden Show 06-22-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. If plants are showing signs of disease take those plants out of the garden contact Cooperative Extension for ID of the disease or insect and we can recommend control measures Conserve water through summer dry periods. Tall fescue can survive 2 weeks without...
SportsTalk: 7 On 7 Football Makes Positive Impact On Local Youth
In 2007 both Marcus Henderson and Theo Perry graduated from Southern Vance High School and Perry was a part of the Southern Vance Football team that went to the state championship game. While the Raiders were unable to cap off that season with a state title, both Henderson and Perry have continued to work in...
South Henderson Ball Park Site of Fight with Shots Fired
– HPD Press Release – On Monday, June 20th of 2022, Officers responded to 1105 Victory Street (South Henderson Ball Park), in reference to a “Fight with weapons.” Initial officers arriving encountered a large crowd and multiple shots being fired. One subject was observed attempting to charge his weapon (manipulate the slide), and then ran...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-21-22 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Acquest Group Partners With City On Garnett St. Property
In the spirit of true public-private collaboration, a portion of South Garnett Street is getting a new lease on life. Alex Green, vice president and director of operations with Acquest Group is set to close on the purchase of property at 411 S. Garnett St. The city has purchased a lot next door, and, together...