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Dr. Cindy Bennett Next Vance County Schools Superintendent
At the regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Education Monday evening, the board voted unanimously to select Dr. Cindy Bennett as the next superintendent of Vance County Schools. Presently Bennett serves as Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Strategic Planning. Effective July 1, she will replace Dr. Anthony Jackson who is leaving in...
Town of Stem To Host Blood Drive Slated In Memory Of Car Crash Victim
The town of Stem is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, June 26 in memory of a local student who tragically was killed in a car accident. Nathan George would have been a senior next year at Falls Lake Academy. He was in a car crash in Wake County on May 24, 2021. The blood...
The Local Skinny! 5 County Job Fair; Flag Day; NC Unreserved Fund Balance
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice!! A five county job fair is coming up Friday, June 25th. It will take place at Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. An information release from Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments indicates 20+ employers will be on hand as well...
VGCC names 239 students to President’s and Dean’s Lists
– press release – Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 116 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 123 earned Dean’s List academic honors for the spring 2021 semester, which ended in May. The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a “full load” (of at least...
WIZS Local News Audio 06-14-21 Noon
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TownTalk: Turning Point CDC Kicks Off Summer Meal Distribution Program
Turning Point Community Development Corporation kicked off a summer meal distribution program today that will continue providing meals for children daily through mid-August. Chalis Henderson, Turning Point’s director, invites the community to drive through and pick up hot meals for children Monday through Friday between noon and 1 p.m. The meal program is a collaboration...
Aycock Rec Center To Host ‘Crafty Kids’ Workshop July 1
Think “patriotic” on Thursday, July 1 at 6 p.m. when Aycock Recreation Center hosts an Independence Day Crafty Kids workshop for children ages 4 to 8. This event is open to the first 12 participants to register. The cost is $5.00 per participant. Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or in person at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey...
Warren County To Host Five County Beef Tour July 24; Register Now
Warren County will host the Five County Beef Tour on Saturday, July 24. Participants will visit three farms during the tour, according to Matthew Place, agriculture agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension in Warren County. The 2020 tour was postponed because of COVID-19 restrictions. The tour will begin at 8 a.m. and will conclude at 2...
Grill Safety Before, During, After Cookouts To Avoid Accidents
Many folks associate summer with cookouts – and cookouts usually involve grills. Whether it’s fueled by gas or charcoal, there are a few safety precautions to remember as grillmasters work their magic to create that perfect meal. Local SERVPRO disaster remediation specialist William Paul shared some pre-grilling safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association...
VGCC’s CDL Class Cranks Out Certified Drivers
In just more than a year, Vance-Granville Community College’s truck driver training class has held three graduations, a fourth class is underway and a fifth is scheduled to begin soon. The class prepares students to become eligible for a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, which is what drivers need to become truck drivers. “VGCC continues...
