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More First Shots in the Last Month than in the Month Before
Vance County has 33.4% of its population at least partially vaccinated against covid. The amount in Granville County is 35.7% partials. And as of Monday according to information for Granville Vance Public Health, the state is at 48.2 percent of the adult population having received a partial vaccination. Vance County is lagging about 15% behind...
Vance County Schools Arts Alive 2021
— information courtesy of Vance County Schools and Public Information Officer Aarika Sandlin Arts Alive 2021 was an amazing day this past Saturday, April 24 with Master Classes, the Virtual Art Gallery, along with the Talent Showcase! The district proudly presented our Champion of the Arts Awards to Dr. LaSaundra Booth and Mr. Andrew Markoch...
TownTalk 04-27-21 VGCC 9th Annual Small Business Summit
WIZS Radio · TownTalk 04-27-21 Sheri Jones And Tonya Weary, VGCC 9th Annual Small Business Summit Niche crops, innovative practices and agritourism may not be the first things that come to mind when people think about farming, but participants in an upcoming daylong workshop will learn more about these topics and more. Vance-Granville Community...
WIZS Local News Audio For 04-27-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny! April 27 Jobs In Vance
In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. The First Baptist Church of Henderson is seeking a highly qualified and motivated person to fill a part-time position as Administrative Support Coordinator. This position provides administrative...
Granville Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament Set For May 20 – Sponsors, Players Needed
The 3rd annual Granville County Crime Stoppers golf tournament is scheduled for May 20, 2021 at South Granville Country Club. The tournament is a major fundraiser for the group, which provides cash rewards for people who provide information that leads to the arrest and indictment of criminals. The Granville Crime Stoppers, part of the North Carolina...
TownTalk 04-26-21 NC MedAssist Mobile Pharmacy Visits Henderson April 30
NC MedAssist is coming to Henderson Friday, April 30 to distribute various types of over-the-counter medications and other first-aid items to residents in a drive-thru event. Online registration continues until noon on Wednesday, and that’s the best way to make sure that individuals get the medicines they need. Kinsey Luce, mobile events and project manager...
ALE Operation Nets 28 Misdemeanor Charges in Henderson
On Tuesday, April 20th, agents with NC Alcohol Law Enforcement issued 28 misdemeanor charges in Henderson. A total of 15 people were charged. Clay Joyner, special agent in charge for ALE in District 4 – Raleigh told WIZS News, “Our main focus of what we went that day for was to focus on any criminal...
The Local Skinny! April 26, VCS Budget, Classified Staff
Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson says the VCS budget will consider an increase in classified staff compensation. Q: Middle and high schools were consolidated a few years back and it seems like there was about a $2 million per year savings that was talked about at that time. As we head into the...
Vance DSS Info Events to Help with NC Medicaid Deadline May 14
Vance County residents enrolled in Medicaid have until May 14 to choose from one of six managed health plans that best suit their needs, and the local Department of Social Services is sponsoring a couple of drive-thru informational events to help in the decision-making. The first event is scheduled for Friday, April 30, with a...
