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Covid has claimed a lot of loved ones
This week beloved North Carolina State Highway Patrolman Brent Montgomery passed away, with his celebration of life service Saturday. In June of last year, beloved Ret. Capt. Mike Davis of the Henderson Police Department passed away due to covid complications. Now, Henderson Vance First Responders are planning a 3,000 plate BBQ chicken sale for these...
South Granville Rotary organizes care package project
The Rotary Club of South Granville County invites the community to participate in a project to create care packages for senior adults in the area affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement issued by Club President Angela Allen, many seniors are not able to go out in the community and may need everyday household and...
Nash County Pair Arrested 3-19-21 North of Louisburg on Drug-Related Charges
— press release courtesy of Franklin County Sheriff’s Office...
Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline
— press release courtesy of the IRS The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced (this week) that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days...
WIZS Local News Audio 03-19-21 Noon
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SportsTalk 03-18-21 Hunter Jenks, Vance Co. Vipers Head Football Coach
Even though Vance County is 0-2 after a 20-0 loss at Southern Durham last Friday night, Coach Hunter Jenks praised his teams defensive effort citing a goal line stand and the pressure that was constant in the Southern Durham backfield throughout the game. In reviewing last Friday’s game, Jenks said that if events had unfolded...
TownTalk 03-18-21: Vance County Comprehensive Architectural Survey to be Conducted
Local history buffs, take note: Vance County is one of six counties chosen to have a comprehensive architectural survey conducted over the next couple of years. A state historic preservation expert was on Town Talk Thursday to discuss the project with Bill Harris and Mark Pace. Elizabeth King, architectural survey coordinator with the NC Department...
NC Rural Center’s 2021 Rural Summit Featured Granville County
The 2021 Rural Summit featured Granville County in its recent virtual conference, designed to discuss and share policy actions, education and successes with advocates for rural issues. “The Secrets of NC’s Down-Home Tycoon” featured Granville County native Pratt Winston and Harry Mills, the county’s economic developer. The two Granville county men joined writer Billy Warden...
Local News Audio 3-18-21 Noon
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“The Local Skinny!” March 18; Eddie Ferguson VGCC Foundation and more
It may seem like a small detail, but Vance-Granville Community College officials have decided to change its fundraising arm from an endowment to a foundation. Eddie Ferguson, executive director of the VGCC Foundation, said that changing one little word could make a big difference in fundraising opportunities. Ferguson spoke with John C. Rose Thursday on...
