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TownTalk: Vance Granville Helping Small Businesses
Dr. Jerry Edmonds, III, vice president of Workforce Development and Community Engagement at Vance-Granville Community, said he’s proud of the way the community supports small businesses and entrepreneurs. It may make his job just a bit easier, too. From local government to the Chamber of Commerce, the network of support is a strong one for...
The Local Skinny! Making Things Happen Downtown
The Henderson City Council Monday approved a tax incentive program to encourage downtown business owners to make improvements to the overall appearance of downtown without adding to their tax bill. Downtown Development Coordinator Tracy Madigan explained on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! that the tax incentives would occur over a five-year period. The idea...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-14-24 Noon
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Warren County Offers Safety Workshop For Spanish Speaking Farmworkers
The Warren County Extension Service is sponsoring a safety workshop for farmworkers who are Spanish speakers. The workshop, Spanish Safety Training for Farmworkers, will take place Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Warren County Extension Center 158 Rafters Lane, Warrenton. The workshop is open to all; workers don’t have to work just in...
TownTalk: Board of Equalization and Review Hears Appeals
Vance County residents who want to learn more about the revaluation process and just how it will affect their tax bill can attend an information session on May 20 at 4 p.m. The info session will take place in the county administration building, known commonly still as “the old courthouse.” One tidbit of information that...
The Local Skinny: Granville Vance Public Health Receives Recognition
The Care Management High Risk Pregnancy Program at Granville Vance Public Health has received the “Friend of WIC” award by the NC Dept. of Health and Human Community Nutrition Service section for its commitment to providing quality services and advocating for its participants. The award follows the nomination of GVPH Care Manager and social worker...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-13-24 Noon
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Granville County Hazardous Household Material Collection Event Saturday, May 18
Granville County residents can start collecting all those half-used jugs of household chemicals, paint and other materials that may be stored on garage shelves and storage sheds in preparation for the Saturday, May 18 household hazardous waste collection event. Load up all those unwanted items and come out to the Granville County Convention and Expo...
Schools Provide Support To Students Facing First Weekend At Emergency Shelter
The 70 or so children who have spent this week with their families and others at a local shelter face their first weekend away from the place they once called home. The situation is certainly not ideal, but Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett told WIZS News earlier Friday that district staff has put...
One Man Arrested On Drug Charges; Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl And Guns Seized
-information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On May 09, 2024 the Henderson Police Department and Vance County Sheriff’s Office served two narcotic search warrants at 561 McBorn St. and 394 South Lake Lodge Rd., Lot 3. During the service of both warrants, approximately 192 grams of cocaine, 63 grams of heroin, 101 grams...