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WIZS Local News Audio 04-26-21 Noon
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Open Broadband Opening Up to Vance
Three years ago surveys about local broadband service went out. Almost two years ago area local governments in Vance, Granville and Franklin Counties began approving contracts. Now, more and more potential from the process is being realized. Specifically in Vance County, the latest on Open Broadband was revealed earlier this month at the monthly meeting...
Learn How To Fly a Drone With 4-H Project
Is your child interested in drones and learning how to fly them? Registration is free and open now for young people between 12-18 years to participate in the 4-H Drone Pilot Program. Over the course of the two-week program, participants will receive a kit that includes the Parrot Mambo mini-drone, 2 drone batteries, battery charging...
TRLC Adds 83 Acres To Create Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve
More than 80 acres of land has been donated to Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) in recognition of Earth Day, which was April 22, the preservation group announced. The new tract – 83 acres along Smith Creek in southern Granville County – adjoins a 158-acre tract purchased by TRLC in 2018, according to Derek Halberg...
Vance Board of Education Recognizes Athletes at April Meeting
— courtesy of Vance County Schools and the latest Board Briefs Publication The Board of Education recognized student athletes. Rosie Kanouff, senior at Early College High School, was recognized as an all-conference selection in Volleyball. Tra’On Lyons, a senior at Vance County High School, was recognized as an all-conference selection in Boys Basketball. Yumyah Hargrove...
WIZS Local News Audio for 04-23-21 Noon
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Nominate Someone for Citizen of the Year 2020
From the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce — The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Citizen of the Year! This award is presented each year by the Chamber to recognize an individual for their volunteer work to make our community a better place to live. The Annual Banquet and Meeting...
Warren County Native Named EDC Director
Charla Duncan has been appointed permanent executive director of the Warren County Economic Development Commission, according to information from County Manager Vincent Jones. Duncan has served for the past seven months as interim director, but the county’s board of commissioners approved Jones’s recommendation in a work session April 21. A Warren County native, Duncan brings...
The Local Skinny! Apr 22 Abandoned Mobile Homes
Vance County residents can participate in a state-funded program to remove abandoned mobile homes from their property. Jason Falls, county solid waste director, said the program is seeking four or five more applicants to sign up for the program. Participation is voluntary, but savings are big, Falls said on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny!...
TownTalk 04-22-21 Vaccines, Restrictions, Latest in NC
TownTalk Broadcast Audio 4-22-21 WIZS Radio · TownTalk 04-22-21 Covid 19 Vaccinations The base of information for TownTalk 4-22-21 comes from the following press release from the State of North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen. April 21, 2021 Press Release Governor Cooper Outlines Timeline for Lifting State’s COVID-19 Restrictions As vaccinations...
