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Information from Granville-Vance Public Health as of Friday. In the past 7 days, there have been 108 new cases in Vance County, a 235% increase from the previous 7 days. The percent positivity rate in Vance County is 6.4%. According to the CDC COVID Data Tracker, there is high community transmission in Vance County. In...
Warren County announces key staffing hires in Emergency Services and Public Utilities
— press release courtesy of Warren County Warren County, North Carolina – Effective September 1, 2021, Warren County will name Joel Bartholomew of Warrenton as the new Emergency Services Director. Bartholomew joins Warren County from the City of Henderson, with over 15 years of experience; six (6) years were served as a Battalion Chief. Bartholomew...
WIZS Local News Audio 08-13-21 Noon
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After Short Term Here, H-V Econ Dev Dir Moving On
Not a full eight months from his January 19th start date, Henderson-Vance Economic Development Director Christian Lockamy has tendered his resignation. He told WIZS News he put his notice in August 11. Lockamy said, “I’m going to work with an old colleague who has started a business brokerage business called Transworld Business advisors. He has...
TownTalk: The Story Of The Epsom Community
The way the story goes, Mr. Simon W. Duke wanted to establish a post office in the store he opened in the area where he lived, referred to by some as Duke’s Corner or Duke’s Crossroad. He had already sent several suggestions to the federal government, but each one was...
The Local Skinny! Barrow Seeks Grants; K9 Officer For HPD
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow will welcome a new officer to the department soon. It’s a Labrador retriever, trained and ready for service. Barrow said the police department first started using K-9 units in the early ‘90s, and there were two dogs in service until last year. “We went from two to none there pretty...
WIZS Local News Audio 8-12-21 Noon
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VGCC CDL Class Cranking Out Graduates For Truck-Driving Industry
In its short time at Vance-Granville Community College, the Truck Driver Training program continues to put the pedal to the metal by graduating its fourth class of drivers eligible to obtain their Class A commercial driver’s licenses. A fifth class began Aug. 9 and the next is set to crank up on October 11. The...
Granville Board Of Education Work Session Aug. 16 To Continue School Closure, Consolidation Discussion
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a work session next week to continue discussions on potential school closures and school consolidation, according to information from Dr. Stan Winborne, associate superintendent and public information officer. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at the Mary Potter Center of Education...
SportsTalk: Hairston Readies Granville Central For Football
“I’m very excited,” says new Granville Central Football Coach Travis Hairston. He’s only been on the job a week and half but has already identified a core group of players who are working hard to help the team turn around last year’s 1-5 record. He looks to bring his extensive knowledge of defense to the...
