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Gifts from Pruitts Create VGCC Scholarships
— press release courtesy of VGCC Before his recent passing, W. Leonard Pruitt and his wife, Dr. Dorothy Pruitt, both of Oxford, established two scholarship funds at Vance-Granville Community College to support students preparing for careers in health care. First, a gift from the Pruitts will create the Leonard and Dorothy Pruitt Presidential Excellence Award...
WIZS Local News Audio For 04-21-21
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The Local Skinny! Apr 21 Home And Garden Show
WIZS, Your Community Voice. Thank you for listening! The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Apr 21 Home And Garden Show ...
TownTalk 04-21-21 Tasker Fleming, Front Porch Bluegrass
Tune in to WIZS on Sunday, May 2 at 6 p.m. to set your toes to tappin’ as the radio station airs a new program called “Front Porch Bluegrass” hosted by Tasker Fleming. Fleming grew up in the area and spent part of his career in education right here in Vance County. Fleming sat down...
Local Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open
Local non-profit organizations can apply for grant funding from the Vance County Community Foundation through May 4, 2021. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving the local community in Vance County and will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000, according to information from the foundation. The application...
Franklin Libraries Re-Open On May 3
Franklin County’s library system will be open to the public beginning on Monday, May 3. Library Director Holt Kornegay released information Monday about the re-opening, schedules at the four branches and modified services that await patrons upon their return. Visitors to the library will have full access to the stacks, information stations, microfilm, as well...
Granville Gardeners’ Herb and Plant Sale – Order Soon!
Whether you’re interested in improving the pollinator habitat in your backyard or growing some tomatoes, peppers and culinary herbs, the Granville Gardeners Herb and Plant Sale has something for everyone who likes to dig in the soil and add beauty to the landscape. Online orders are still being taken, according to club president Brenda La...
Jackson Pleased With Students’ Return, Discusses Upcoming Events, Plans
Vance County students have been back in school buildings for about a month, and Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson said the two main things the district is focused on – educating children in a safe environment – are going pretty well. So far, there have been no COVID-19 clusters, very few cases in schools and zero...
WIZS Local News Audio 04-20-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny! For April 20 Jobs In Vance
Jobs in Vance, in cooperation with the Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce, for the Week of April 20 Mako Medical Labratory The Medical Laboratory Technologist position is responsible for assay development and performing a full range of examinations and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of tests on human body fluids, tissues, and clinical...
