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SportsTalk: Ray Noel and Granville Central Look Forward to New Conference
Granville Central High School Atletic Director Ray Noel was obviously disappointed at his school’s 3 – 1 loss at the hands of Perquimans County on Wednesday night in the Eastern finals of the state baseball playoffs but is looking forward to a new conference for the upcoming school year. Perquimans County had won its previous...
SportsTalk: Richardson has Crossroads Christian in preparation for next year
Crossroads Christian Athletic Director Scottie Richardson is deep into the school’s Summer Season, which consists of workouts for the various athletic programs and figuring out how to plan work out and practice times. “We have an internal master Excel-Google spreadsheet,” Richardson joked about how the school’s coaches stay on top of things during the off...
WIZS Local News Audio 06-24-21 Noon
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Sheriff’s Office Lieutenants Receive Advance Training Certificates – From Each Other
It’s a pretty big deal when law enforcement officers receive their certificates of advanced law enforcement training in front of the Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission. Two lieutenants in the Vance County Sheriff’s Office recently achieved that distinction, but with a twist – they presented the award to each other. Lt. Ray Shearin and...
Simmons: Casket, Monument Business A Continuation Of His Mother’s Idea
Allen Simmons is building upon an idea his mother had some years ago to help families during a time when they may feel most vulnerable – when they are making decisions about funeral expenses. Simmons has started a business in Henderson called Alight Caskets and Monuments and he said he wants to give families affordable...
2021-22 Leadership Granville Application Period Opens
The 2021-22 class of Leadership Granville is forming now! Applications are being taken until Aug. 6 for the program, sponsored by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, Granville County Public Schools and Vance-Granville Community College. Leadership Granville is an educational program designed to offer leadership training and a broader knowledge of the county to its...
WIZS Local News Audio 06-23-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Home And Garden Show
WIZS, Your Community Voice. Thank you for listening! The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home And Garden Show ...
Volunteers Recognized For Service To Others, Community
Three Granville County residents were recognized at the Granville commissioners’ meeting Monday evening for their outstanding volunteer efforts in the community. Jerry Broyal, Mary Elliott and Roxanne Blackburn received the Governor’s Volunteer Service award from Deborah Ferrell, county coordinator for the annual award. Commission Chair Sue Hinman presented each recipient with a signed proclamation and...
Maria Parham Hosts White Coat Ceremony For Residents In New Program
Their journeys to medicine couldn’t have started more differently, but when two physicians put on their white coats during a ceremony next week their paths for the next few years will be remarkably similar. Rashmi Saincher knew she wanted to pursue a job in the health or science field. She went straight to medical school...
