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TownTalk: White Coat Ceremony Officially Welcomes Two Residents To MPH-Duke Partnership
According to Maria Parham Health CEO Bert Beard, it took almost four years to come to fruition, but two new physicians donned their white coats during a ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of a residency program that focuses on providing care in rural areas. “This is a tremendous day for Maria Parham,” Beard told...
United Way Allocates $31,500 in Local Grants
The United Way of Vance County awarded $31,500 in grant allocations to seven local agencies Wednesday. Local advocate Tommy Haithcock sent a picture of those in attendance at the United Way office at 715 S. Garnett Street in Henderson. Haithcock presently serves as the president of United Way, and Desiree Brooks is first vice president...
Granville Schools Announce More Leadership Changes As Streamlining, Consolidation Efforts Continue
The Granville County Board of Education approved more leadership changes at a called meeting on Tuesday, June 29, further consolidating programs and services at the district level as it continues to focus on efficiency and making best use of resources. The board also announced that Kevin Ferrell will be the new principal at South Granville...
The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio. Your Community Voice!! The Local Skinny! broadcast for June 30, 2021. Each Wednesday, the Local Skinny! features Vance County Cooperative Extension Agents Wayne Rowland and Paul McKenzie for the Home and Garden Show. Home and Garden Audio WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show 6-30-21...
Town Talk: Rebuilding Hope’s SOS Project Works On Home Repairs While Spreading Gospel
Rebuilding Hope Ministry continues to fulfill its mission of helping people in the community with construction projects like roof replacement and building wheelchair ramps. The Servants on Site program sends out church groups to make repairs, also to spread the Gospel and to live their faith through works. Robbie Parham, promotion director for Servants on...
WIZS Local News Audio 6-30-21 Noon
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice!! WIZS Radio · WIZS Local News Audio 06-30-21 Noon...
New Members Appointed to County Boards of Elections
More election news as The State Board of Elections on Tuesday appointed four members to all 100 county boards of elections. As the press release on the matter said, this is “the latest class of elections officials working to administer and safeguard elections.” Executive Director of the State Board, Karen Brinson Bell, said in the...
State Evictions Moratorium Ends July 1
– press release courtesy of Gov. Roy Cooper – Republican Council of State Members Revoke State Evictions Protections Effective July 1 Majority of Council of State Decline to Concur with Extension of State Evictions Order; CDC Evictions Moratorium and HOPE Program Rental Assistance Remain in Place The state evictions moratorium will end July 1 after...
Forest Service Annual Tree Seedling Sale Begins July 1
Beginning Thursday, July 1, the N.C. Forest Service will take orders for tree seedlings as part of its annual sale. The nursery and tree improvement program produces millions of quality native and genetically improved seedlings for nearly 50 tree species and understory plants, according to a press release. “Trees and forests are an important part...
Town Talk: Police Chief Barrow Discusses Trends In Gun-Related Violence
The headlines in newspapers and online news sources across the nation seem to proclaim daily the latest incidents of a shooting or other gun-related crime; and the city of Henderson, unfortunately, is not bucking that trend. Guns and gun violence are hot topics of conversation these days, from the locals at the barbershop to politicians...
