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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Triple Shooting
UPDATE 12 NOON 4/6/22: Reference the attached Press Release (below) that was sent to the media on April 5, 2022, the suspect, Todd Richardson Rogers, was arrested at approximately 9:30am on Wednesday, April 6th in the northern part of Franklin County. Mr. Rogers has been charged with three counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon...
The Local Skinny! Free Christian Play Coming To Louisburg
Thanks to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, a group of pastors and ministers in Franklin County had to get creative as they began planning for their annual community gathering during the Easter season. Speaking on behalf of FACES – Franklin Area Clergical Ecumenical Society – Eddie Williams said the result is a play called “Too Young...
TownTalk: Collecting Food, Paper Products, Household Items And Gift Cards In The Month Of April
A lot of cars and trucks drive past West End Baptist Church each day as drivers make their way up and down a very busy Dabney Drive. The church gets visitors who are in town to enjoy Kerr Lake and from others who travel along I-85. The congregation is active in local outreach, and support...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 04-05-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for April 5th, 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 Michelle@hendersonvance.org to be included. JOB OPENINGS IN VANCE COUNTY – Week of Tuesday...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-05-22 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-05-22 Noon ...
Local Foundation’s Scholarship Open For College-Bound HS Seniors
Searching for scholarships can be a full-time job for those college-bound high school seniors, but a local foundation is offering 10 scholarships to graduating seniors in the area, placing the ball in their court. The $500 scholarships are offered through the Edmonds Tennis and Education Foundation (ETEF), a Henderson-based nonprofit dedicated to utilizing the game...
Downtown Arts And Wine Festival April 23 In Oxford
Oxford will be the site of the first Downtown Arts and Wine Festival – mark Saturday, April 23 on your calendars for an afternoon of strolling and sipping during the outdoor event. Wine by the glass and beer will be sold at The Hub on Main, which is partnering with the Oxford Arts Council to...
The Local Skinny! Painting The Town
Groups of volunteers will be gathering at several city intersections later this week to create decorative crosswalks as downtown revitalization continues. More volunteers are welcome to participate Wednesday through Saturday, and they should come prepared to get a little bit messy, according to Alexandra Green, vice president and director of operations of Acquest. Acquest joins...
TownTalk: Fisher Dredges Up Gold
Anyone interested in learning how prospectors once set up camp in the northeast corner of Franklin County in search of gold will feel like they hit the mother lode when talking with Tim Fisher. Fisher is a wealth of information about the Gold Run Branch gold mine, often called the Portis Mine by locals. And...
Vance Early Voting Begins Apr. 28
Vance County voters can choose the early-voting option beginning Thursday, Apr. 28 in advance May 17 primary, according to local board of elections officials. The one-stop voting will be held at the Dr. Andrea L. Harris Operations and Service Center, 900 S. Beckford Dr. This is the former city operations center. Voting is open 8...
