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TownTalk 05-25-21 There’s Lots Going On In Granville County – For Locals and Tourists
From farmer’s markets and flock swaps to sports tournaments and bee extravaganzas, Angela Allen says there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Granville County. Allen is the county’s tourism director and talked with John C. Rose Tuesday on Town Talk about a variety of upcoming events of interest to anyone looking for ways to get...
Vance County Schools Graduation Day 2021
(WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice, broadcast all four VCS graduations.) – Vance County Schools Press Release – Graduation is an important milestone; one that commemorates and honors the hard work of students over the course of 13 years, as well as their families. Vance County Schools held the Class of 2021 Commencement Exercises, in-person, for...
Dr. Michael Myrick Named Superintendent of Weldon City Schools
Dr. Michael A. Myrick, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction & student services in Granville County Public Schools, has been selected to become the new superintendent of Weldon City Schools. Myrick will begin his new job on July 1, 2021, according to a press release from Granville County Public Schools. “It comes as no surprise...
The Local Skinny! Public Hearing June 7 To Discuss Proposed County Budget
WIZS – The Local Skinny! May 24 The proposed Vance County budget is in its final stages, and could be approved as early as June 7, when the next public hearing is scheduled, according to County Manager Jordan D. McMillen. “We are looking to hold the tax rate steady at 89 cents per $100 in...
Oxford’s Roundabout Construction Set To Begin In June; Drivers, Plan For 2-Month Detour
Preliminary work has been completed at the Oxford intersection that soon will be the site of the city’s first traffic circle, or roundabout. N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will start building the roundabout on June 7 at the intersection of Main and Spring streets, located near the post office and the Richard Thornton library...
Burn Ban In Effect For N.C. Counties South, East of Vance
Campers planning to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with an outing to the southeastern part of the state will need to bring a campstove or grill to cook their hotdogs or s’mores – a burn ban is in effect for 26 counties because of an elevated risk of forest fire. That means no open fires...
VGCC “Boot Camp” Offers Skills To Get Jobs, Plan For Careers
Vance-Granville Community College is offering a job readiness “boot camp” for anyone interested in learning valuable skills to get employed and stay employed. All four campuses are having the four-day sessions, designed to provide 24 hours of instruction, according to information from Tanya S. Weary, dean of business & industry solutions at VGCC. The class...
WIZS Local News Audio 5-24-21 Noon
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TownTalk 5-24-21 Vance Co. Schools
John C. Rose and Bill Harris discuss Vance County Schools including graduation, Dr. Anthony Jackson’s resignation and the search for a new superintendent. For complete details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 5-24-21 Vance Co. Schools ...
Governor’s Executive Order Requires Unemployment Claimants Fulfill Work Search Requirements
– press release – Governor Roy Cooper today issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Commerce to encourage and help people who are receiving unemployment benefits transition back into employment. “Unemployment benefits have provided a critical lifeline for many North Carolinians living on the edge due to the pandemic. As our state emerges from...
