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The Local Skinny! Baskervilles Create VGCC Scholarship
– press release – Randolph and Sarah Baskerville of Henderson have established a new scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College. Sarah Baskerville retired after a 30-year career in education, the last 15 as a counselor at Southern Vance High School. She has served for many years on the board of directors for the VGCC Foundation. Randolph...
TownTalk: July 4th Safety Tips
From grilling to swimming, these tips will help keep you safe for the 4th of July weekend. Please keep this information in mind. Disclaimer – This is not advice. Click play or read below. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: July 4th Safety Tips – Press Release Courtesy of the State of North Carolina – As the...
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Bradley Morris Hines – UPDATED
UPDATE TO ORIGINAL STORY AT 2:40 P.M. SUNDAY — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports, “Bradley Hines has been captured in Jefferson County, Missouri after a brief vehicular and foot pursuit by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was taken into custody without injuries to deputies or the suspect.” ——————- – press release –...
Maria Parham Women’s Care Clinic Provides Quality Care To Women In Community, Region
A host of local officials and medical professionals were on hand for Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the second location of Maria Parham Women’s Care clinic in Henderson. Bert Beard, Maria Parham Health CEO, welcomed those gathered and said that Dr. Weldon Hampton has had a long, successful practice in the area...
SportsTalk: Duke athletics has a long and distinguished history
Granville County author and historian Lewis Bowling knows a thing or two about Duke University’s rich athletic history. Not only has he been a fan of the Blue Devils all of his life, he has also written two books, Wallace Wade: Championship Years at Alabama and Duke in 2012 and Duke Basketball: A Pictorial History in 2014...
The Local Skinny! Wellness Event July 17 at Freedom Life Church of God
UPDATE – Freedom Life Church of God, located at 1001 Martin Creek Rd. in Henderson – The Community Event Vaccination Celebration by Alternative Learning Center and Granville Vance Public Health HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED due to the threat of storms/rain. The NEW DATE IS July 17, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be...
Ramp Construction Projects Give Residents ‘Bridge’ To, From Home
Granville County Senior Services is working with a group of volunteers to build ramps for residents who are in need of an alternative to stairs to safely get in and out of their home. Garman Troup, a retired contractor, has been instrumental in this effort for the past few months, according to a statement from...
WIZS Local News Audio 06-25-21 Noon
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Farmers Market ‘Twilight Market’ Tuesday, June 29 3-7 PM
Pat Ayscue has been on the job as manager of the Vance Regional Farmers Market for a few weeks now and says she’s been listening to farmers and vendors to try to find ways to best suit their needs. Ayscue told WIZS News Friday that Tuesday’s “twilight market” is just one way to float new...
TownTalk: Buzz Into The Bee Jubilee June 26 at Granville Expo Center
Get up close and personal with bees – without getting stung – at the 5th annual Bee Jubilee Saturday in Oxford. Christi Henthorn, president of the Granville County Beekeepers Association, and event organizer said there will be something for everyone at the event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...
