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$2M In ARPA Funds To Help Franklin Schools Get HVAC Upgrades
— Information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks, III Franklin County’s Board of Commissioners approved more than $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used for Franklin County Schools HVAC capital needs. Commissioners approved assigning of the remaining $2,564,623 of ARPA funds to FCS as a subrecipient...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Commissioners Give Bonuses To All County Employees
All Vance County employees will get a one-time bonus in next week’s pay period – $500 for all part-time staff and $1,000 for full-time staff. The approximately $280,000 will come from the fund balance. The Vance County Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation from the Human Resources Committee presented by Assistant County Manager Jeremy Jones...
TownTalk: Oxford’s “The Sacred Witness” Military Art Mural
About half a block off one of the main downtown streets in Oxford is something quite unique – in fact, it’s the first of its kind for the city. It’s a mural with a military theme and it tells a story that artist Aletha Williams wants to share with the community. An unveiling was held...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-05-24 Noon
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Clarke Elementary Family Resource Center Open For Business
Clarke Elementary now has a Community Schools Family Resource Center, and school and community leaders celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. The Family Resource Center will serve as a hub to connect families with resources ranging from academic support to access to health and community programs, according to information from school officials...
‘Festival Of Trees’ Sign-Up Extended Through Dec. 12
The City of Henderson’s Downtown Development Commission invites you to join in the fun and participate in the Festival of Trees that will be on display for the Very Merry Henderson Holiday Fest on Saturday, Dec. 7 and beyond. Participation is free for businesses, organizations and individuals. The Festival of Trees will be held in...
Duke Energy Customers Will See Slight Drop In Rate Prices
The North Carolina Utilities Commission approved the Duke Energy Progress request to lower customer rates by 4.5 percent. The lower rates begin this month. In a message to WIZS, Duke Energy’s Local Government and Community Relations Manager Beth Townsend said, “It’s important to note that with the cold snap we’re having right now, most customers...
24-Year-Old Henderson Woman Dead From Gunshot Wound In Tuesday Altercation
— information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow A 24-year-old Henderson woman is dead and another woman has been charged in connection with the shooting death that happened on Vance Street Tuesday afternoon. According to Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, officers went to the 800 block of Vance Street about 4:15 p.m. on...
TownTalk: Joint Public Safety And Fire Commission Meeting
Plans should be in place by summer 2025 to send an additional fire department to structure fires in the county, a move that has the potential to save lives and property, not to mention having a possible positive effect on the county’s insurance rating and property owners’ insurance premiums. Brandon Link, president of the Vance...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-04-24 Noon
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