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Granville Elementary Schools Remain K-5, At Least For One More Year
The elementary schools in Granville County will keep their K-5 designations, at least for another year, according to Dr. Stan Winborne, associate superintendent and public information officer. At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Granville Board of Education amended an earlier decision to put sixth grades at the elementary schools next year as part of the...
VGCC to offer Sustainable Agri-Tech Class
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer a sustainable agri-tech program at the school’s south campus in Creedmoor. This is a 96 hour program with 30 hours in class and 66 hours on line. The instructor for this class is Kelly Dixon. Classes begin on February 22nd and continue through May 2nd and will be held...
Hicks named Public Information Officer/Grants Admin for Franklin Co.
According to a press release from Franklin County: James Franklin Hicks, III will begin serving Franklin County Government as Public Information Officer/Grants Administrator on January 24. Among his duties he will conduct professional public relations work including maintaining relationships with media entities, preparing press releases, facilitating website updates and supporting the administration of grants. “I’m...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 01-12-22 Noon
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TownTalk: The Future Of Trains In Henderson
It’s a sound many longtime Henderson residents recall fondly – the familiar sound of the train whistle. From the way some local officials are talking, the trains could be running through Henderson once again, bringing with them the chance for some economic development in and around the downtown area. “I’m excited about the prospect for...
Vance Charter School Education Lottery Applications
WIZS has been asked to announce: John Sossamon, member of the board of directors of Vance Charter School says, “Vance Charter School Education Lottery applications will be accepted 1/24/2022 – 2/28/2022. Applications can be accessed at www.vancecharter.org. The lottery will be held on 3/5/2022. Parent information sessions will be held on 1/25/2022 and 2/17/2022 at...
Cook’s Chapel Food Distribution Friday, January 14
From Rev. Dr. Omega T. Perry, Pastor: Cook’s Chapel AME Zion Church, 200 Center St. in Henderson, will hold a food distribution this Friday, January 14th at 11 a.m. First come, first served. Dr. Perry told WIZS, “We are a partnering agency with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Also, if anyone...
Damaged Transmission Structure Results in Over 13k Without Power
The widespread power outage in Vance and Warren Counties is over now with all customers restored. District Manager Tanya Evans with Duke Energy told WIZS News, “Around 2 a.m., a tree fell and damaged a transmission structure in Warren County. As a result, the Warrenton and Henderson North Substations locked out.” She said the outage...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 01-11-22 Noon
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Around Old Granville: Dr. Helen Chavis Othow
Dr. Helen Chavis Othow was an educator, a genealogist, an author and a longtime leader in civic affairs in her native Granville County. She also was a wife, a sister and a mother. Othow died on Jan. 1, 2022 at the age of 89. Mark Pace and Bill Harris remembered the life and work of...
