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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...
WIZS Local News Audio 06-11-21 Noon
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Free Outdoor Wi-Fi Available in Downtown Henderson and Kittrell
– courtesy of Vance County – Vance County and the City of Henderson have partnered with Open Broadband to provide free public Wi-Fi in downtown Henderson. Service is available outdoors along Garnett Street from Rose Avenue to Orange Street. Service is also available surrounding the County Courthouse, City Hall, the Police Station, McGregor Hall and...
The Local Skinny! VCS Recognizes School-Community Partnerships For 2021
Vance County Schools gave special thanks to the community partners of the schools in the district during end-of-year recognitions. Each school in the district identified a particular partner – business, church or individual – that has made contributions to support the school. A district committee reviews all the partnerships and awards one as the district...
TownTalk: Book To Focus On 275 Years Of Granville County
Local Author Discusses Book Project To Commemorate Granville’s 275th Anniversary When Granville County organizers sat down to start planning the county’s 275th anniversary celebration, they surely didn’t have to look far to find the perfect person to write a book marking the event – Lewis Bowling has been chronicling the county’s history for years. Bowling’s...
WIZS Local News Audio 06-10-21 Noon
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150K Doses of Heroin Seized in Traffic Stop
In an email to WIZS News, Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow wrote, “On the morning of June 9, 2021 officers from the Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop on I-85, resulting in the seizure of 150,000 doses of heroin, two containers of marijuana, and $742.00 in US Currency. The estimated street value of the...
Commissioners Approve Rescue Squad Contract, Level Funding In Budget
The Vance County Commissioners voted Monday to approve a four-year contract extension for the county rescue squad, and County Manager Jordan McMillen said he expects the new contract – with one small change – to be signed later this month. McMillen told WIZS News that the vote was 4-3 to approve the contract extension, but...
