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GVPH Director Harrison President-Elect Of National Health Officials Group
Granville-Vance Public Health director Lisa Harrison is the new president-elect of the National Association of City and County Health Officials. Harrison served in 2020-21 as vice-president of the group, and officially began her term as president-elect on July 1, 2021. She will serve as president in 2022-2023. The NACCHO 360 annual conference was held virtually...
WIZS Local News Audio 7-2-21 Noon
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New Hiking Trail Opens In Stem, Thanks To Volunteers and Tar River Land Conservancy
Southern Granville County has 1.5 more miles of hiking trails to explore, thanks to the Tar River Land Conservancy. The Roberts Chapel Conservation Area opened recently, the result of lots of work by volunteers who constructed it over the past 18 months, according to press information from TRLC director Derek Halberg. Halberg said 109 individuals...
Oxford’s Elmwood Cemetery To Have Bi-Annual Cleanup In August
The City of Oxford is giving Elmwood Cemetery its bi-annual cleaning beginning the week of Aug. 2. Individuals with family members or loved ones buried in the cemetery should take time before the cleanup begins to remove mementos and other items that have been placed on the graves, according to information issued by the city’s...
The Local Skinny! Dr. Cindy Bennett, Vance Co. Schools, Sworn In
Today is day one for Dr. Cindy Bennett as Vance County Schools superintendent. Bennett said Wednesday she would be sworn in this morning at the Vance County Schools Administration Building on Graham Avenue. It begins her seventh year with Vance County Schools. At the regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Education on June...
WIZS Local News Audio 7-1-21 Noon
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TownTalk: White Coat Ceremony Officially Welcomes Two Residents To MPH-Duke Partnership
According to Maria Parham Health CEO Bert Beard, it took almost four years to come to fruition, but two new physicians donned their white coats during a ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of a residency program that focuses on providing care in rural areas. “This is a tremendous day for Maria Parham,” Beard told...
United Way Allocates $31,500 in Local Grants
The United Way of Vance County awarded $31,500 in grant allocations to seven local agencies Wednesday. Local advocate Tommy Haithcock sent a picture of those in attendance at the United Way office at 715 S. Garnett Street in Henderson. Haithcock presently serves as the president of United Way, and Desiree Brooks is first vice president...
Granville Schools Announce More Leadership Changes As Streamlining, Consolidation Efforts Continue
The Granville County Board of Education approved more leadership changes at a called meeting on Tuesday, June 29, further consolidating programs and services at the district level as it continues to focus on efficiency and making best use of resources. The board also announced that Kevin Ferrell will be the new principal at South Granville...
The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio. Your Community Voice!! The Local Skinny! broadcast for June 30, 2021. Each Wednesday, the Local Skinny! features Vance County Cooperative Extension Agents Wayne Rowland and Paul McKenzie for the Home and Garden Show. Home and Garden Audio WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show 6-30-21...
