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Colton’s Adventure Features Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction On Sept. 17
The 4th annual Colton’s Adventure fundraiser is set for Friday, Sept. 17. Come out to Kerr Lake Country Club between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. for eat-in or take out, according to Kelsey Maddox, Colton’s mother. They’ll be serving up a spaghetti meal, complete with salad, bread and dessert. Tickets are $9. Beverages are served...
Local Restaurant Salutes First Responders With Breakfast ‘On The House’
The law enforcement presence around JR’s Restaurant 39 this morning shouldn’t have alarmed passers-by – J.R. Stainback and his staff WANTED those firefighters and all other first responders to come by for a free breakfast to say “thank you” for their service. In addition to all those uniformed first responders in attendance were other city...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 09-13-21 Noon
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VCS Names Teachers, Principals Of The Year During Annual Excellence In Education Event
Vance County Schools recognized outstanding educators and administrators Thursday at its annual Excellence in Education event. The district’s principal and teacher of the year were announced, as were beginning teacher of the year and assistant principal of the year, according to information from Aarika Sandlin, VCS director of communication and marketing Dr. Tim Hall, a...
Local CV19 Update as of Sept 10
— information courtesy of Granville Vance Public Health In the past 7 days, there have been 167 new cases in Vance County, a 9.2% increase from the previous 7 days. The percent positivity rate in Vance County is 8.7%. In the past 7 days, there have been 138 new cases in Granville County, a 26.2%...
Franklin County Begins Process To Redraw Districts For Commissioners, School Board
Franklin County is beginning the process of redrawing existing districts for the board of county commissioners and the board of education, based on the recently released 2020 Census results. As this process gets underway, the county’s management team is creating a resource for information for residents to stay informed and involved, according to a press...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 9-10-21 Noon
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SportsTalk: Vipers Hope To Keep Winning Once They Return To The Field
The life of football coach can be filled with great joy and equally great frustration. Vance County High School Head Football Coach Wilbur Pender has seen both in the last three weeks. After winning the opening game of the season against Warren County, the Vipers were shut out by Roanoke Rapids but rebounded last Friday...
The Local Skinny! Evictions May Be On The Rise With Moratorium Lifted
The moratorium on evictions has been lifted, and Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame has some advice for renters and property owners. Although there may be some allowances for renters who live in properties that receive federal funding, ordinary renters and property owners should take note that in North Carolina, property owners who are not receiving...
Town Talk: Kerr-Tar Loan Programs Help Homeowners With Repairs
Homeowners in the five-county area that the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments serves can apply for a couple of loan programs for repairs or improvements to their residences. The deadline to submit applications is early November, and Kerr-Tar finance assistant Katie Connor said the loans are completely forgivable, provided the home remains the property of...
