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WIZS Local News 2-1-21 Noon
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Small Farms Week Food Drive for ACTS
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center in association with N. C. A&T State University is hosting a food drive from now until February 15, 2021. The food drive is in honor of local farmers in conjunction with Small Farms Week, which comes up later in March, according to information from Vance County Cooperative...
Camp Oak Hill, Summer Camp, Early-Bird Rates, But What You Get is What Counts
Although the recent snowfall and cold temps scream winter, parents may already be thinking about how their children will spend at least some of their summer. And parents with an eye toward saving money can check out nearby Camp Oak Hill – it has early-bird rates for reservations made before the weekend is over. Camp...
Covid Testing, Free Groceries, PPE at Elks Lodge Thurs, Feb 4
There will be a free COVID-19 testing event next week at the Henderson Elks Lodge. People who get tested also will receive free groceries and personal protective equipment. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, according to Lucette Mercer, deputy director for GRRO, which is sponsoring the event...
New Production Technician Class; Real Skills, Better Pay, Certifications
— press release Vance-Granville Community College is excited to announce a new Production Technician program. The program is designed to provide fast, hands-on training to learn job skills in safety, math, quality practices, teamwork, communications, problem solving, production processes and basic bio-processing. Our 96-hour program will prepare workers to help increase productivity, performance, competitiveness and...
Treasurer Folwell Recommends Improved COVID Vaccine Distribution Plan
— from the office of North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell For weeks North Carolina lagged behind much of the nation in administering the doses of COVID-19 vaccinations it received, and state Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, will outline the consequences of the state not being prepared for the rollout during his monthly “Ask Me...
WIZS Local News 1-29-21 Noon
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SNOW Totals for Henderson and Vicinity; 5 INCHES
A National Weather Service web page reporting snow totals shows that Henderson received 5 inches. Oxford received 5 inches as well. Littleton saw 5 inches. Roxboro got 4.9. RDU airport had 1.6. Where did it snow the most in our area? 5.9 inches was the highest total according to the National Weather Service, and it...
Free Alzheimer’s Association Workshops in NC in February; Diagnosis, Care Plans, Living With
The Alzheimer’s Association’s chapters in North Carolina are joining forces to host a three-part virtual education series on Wednesdays in February. The Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter and the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter will present different topics designed to help families learn more about the disease and how to help themselves and their family members suffering from...
WIZS Local News Audio 1-28-21 Noon
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