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Water Treatment Plant Project May See $3.5 M In Federal Funds
The regional water plant improvement project continues to move forward, but so far, it’s more like a steady trickle than a blast from a firehose. Rep. David Price visited the water treatment plant last week and met with officials from the area to share that there likely will be $3.5 million in federal...
Town Talk: Hot Sauce Contest And Other Events Provide Entertainment For All
Fall is still a few weeks away, but this weekend kicks off a bevy of events in Granville County designed to bring guests from near and far to enjoy everything from classic cars to beautiful glass pumpkins. It all starts with Saturday’s Hot Sauce Contest, and Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen said the 15th annual...
SportsTalk: Sam Feaver Settles in as KVA Athletic Director
George Hoyle has left some big shoes to fill as Kerr-Vance Academy’s Athletic Director. The school has had numerous state championship teams over the years and now Sam Feaver will try and fill those shoes. Feaver has a lot on his plate and says the community has been great and thanked George Hoyle for making...
WIZS Radio Local News 09-07-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for September 07, 2021. 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 christa@hendersonvance.org to be included. JOB OPENINGS IN VANCE COUNTY – Week of September...
Single Gunshot Wound to Chest Kills Victim
UPDATE: 09-07-21 Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame issued the following press release September 3 to update this matter. On August 27, 2021, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Crowder Lane regarding gunshots fired. Once at the scene, Vance County Patrol Deputy identified the victim as Trevon Wynn who was pronounced dead at the...
Benefit Concert Sept. 25 For ACTS, Showcases Local Talent
ACTS of Vance County, Inc. is hosting a benefit concert later this month to showcase local talent and raise money to support its mission – attending to the food needs in the community and shining the love of Jesus. The concert, “Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord” will be held at McGregor Hall in...
COVID-19 Concerns Halt MHCO Homecoming Event For Second Straight Year
The 2021 Homecoming celebration at Masonic Home for Children in Oxford has been cancelled, marking the second year in a row that plans have had to be put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. MHCO Administrator Kevin Otis issued a statement to WIZS News stating that the event would be cancelled due to health...
Warren County Appearance Assessment Rates Community For Litter, Clutter
Results from a recent assessment in Warren County about overall community appearance have been released and local officials are using the information to help with the Fall Litter Sweep, which takes place during the month of September. The Keep Warren County Beautiful Committee used the Community Appearance Index, a tool designed by the national Keep...
Cooperative Extension Encourages Land Owners to Know Their Land
This fall the Vance and Granville offices of N.C. Cooperative Extension are partnering with the NC Forest Service to host a series of six classes with a focus on “Getting to Know Your Land”. The series will cover everything from plant identification to pond, pasture and woodlot management, providing a broad overview of practices that...
