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WIZS Local News Audio 7-27-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for July 27, 2021. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included. VANCE COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – See experience required...
Apply Now for Vance/Warren Master Gardeners Program 2021
– submitted by Paul McKenzie – Cooperative Extension is looking for a few good volunteers to join the Vance/Warren Master Gardeners program. Applications are now being accepted for the 16 week training program, which will begin on August 3rd, 2021. The class will meet on Tuesday mornings, and covers all aspects of gardening including fruits...
The Local Skinny! Ruin Creek Cruise-In Brings Classic Cars and Community Together
For some folks “a car was made for one purpose, to get from one place to tha ‘nother.” For others, something happens along the way. You fall in love with the car, or the engine, or the story of getting from that one place to another or the people riding with you. And, when that...
Center For Innovation Cutting-Edge Hub For VCS
Vance County Schools officially opened its Center for Innovation at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning, and community representatives were on hand to see how the former Henderson High School building has been transformed into a high-tech hub for student learning. “It is just a special day in Vance County,” said Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President...
TownTalk: VGCC Student Enrollment Day to Take Place on All Four Campuses
The four campuses of Vance-Granville Community College will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 31 for Enrollment Day, a time when prospective students can drop in, learn more and get help as they plan their next steps in education. Dr. Antonio Jordan, director of admissions and enrollment services and Kali Brown...
WIZS Local News Audio 7-26-21 Noon
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Granville Ed Foundation Fundraiser Set For Aug. 9 at Tobacco Wood Brewing Company
The Granville Education Foundation has announced plans for its annual fundraiser, including dinner and the chance to win prizes – all to benefit education in the county. The 6th annual Pig ‘n a Raffle is set for Monday, Aug. 9 at Tobacco Wood Brewing Company in downtown Oxford, according to GEF Executive Director Jennifer Cufalo...
Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Workers
Maria Parham Health on Friday issued a statement to WIZS News concerning the vaccination of its healthcare workers. The statement said: “At this time, Maria Parham Health is strongly encouraging and supporting all of our team members to become fully vaccinated. There is significant evidence that grows daily indicating that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe...
Hearings Set For Public To Comment On Granville Schools Reorganization Plan
Granville County residents will have the chance to voice their opinions about school reorganization and consolidation during two public hearings that will be held early next week. The county’s board of education will hear public comment on Monday, July 26 regarding the possible closure of Creedmoor Elementary or Wilton Elementary, according to information received from...