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Covid Case Closes Vance County Animal Shelter To Public For A While
The Vance County Animal Shelter is closed until further notice, according to a printed notice on the front door of the facility. This is a covid-related situation. Chief Animal Control Officer Frankie Nobles told WIZS, “We had a positive case, and we are taking all precautions to keep the public safe.” Vance County Manager Jordan...
Artists in Warren, Vance, Granville Awarded Funds
— press release courtesy of the Warren County Arts Council Warren County Arts Council Awards Funding to Regional Artists The Warren County Arts Council has awarded $6,701 in direct funding to 7 artists in the North Carolina Arts Council’s first ever Artist Support Grant program. The Warren County Arts Council was chosen by the North...
WIZS Noon News 12-30-20: Arrests, Garbage Collection; School Audit; Gold!
WIZS Noon News 12-30-20: Vance County Sheriff’s Office Charges Against Suspects New Year’s Garbage Collection in Henderson Granville County Public Schools Good Audit GOLD!! Local Gold in Franklin County Click Play For WIZS Local News Audio… WIZS Radio · WIZS Noon News 12-30-20: Arrests, Garbage Collection; School Audit; Gold! ...
Free Wellness Conference Call Jan 4th: High Blood Pressure and Diabetes (more info Monday on TownTalk)
Henderson City Councilwoman and the pastor of Holy Temple Church, Rev. Ola Thorpe-Cooper, plans to appear on TownTalk Monday, January 4th. She is a past worker for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is also planned that Ola Thorpe-Cooper will be joined by Toni Wilson, who operates the Talk to Toni Wilson...
The New Year Marks A “New Day” for GCPS
THIS STORY IS SPONSORED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY — press release courtesy of GCPS by Dr. Stan Winborne, Assistant Superintendent of Operations & Human Resources, Public Information Officer As we prepare for a new year and newer, brighter future for us all, Granville County Public Schools prepares to shift toward a “New Day” for...
Chase Suspect Pearce Receives $535,000 Bond
— information from a press release courtesy of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame As a result of a vehicle chase on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at approximately 11: 18 a.m. with the Vance County Sheriff Office Patrol Division and the Henderson Police Department Patrol Division, the suspect Paul Z. Pearce, age 28, was charged with...
18 Year Old Suspect Arrested On Four Drug Charges
— courtesy of press release from Sheriff Curtis Brame On December 23, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team served a search warrant at 252 New Bethel Church Road Lot 16 and Lot 26, Henderson, North Carolina 27537. Arrested at Lot 16 was Djhante...
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Application Process Begins Jan. 4
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY — press release courtesy of NCDHHS North Carolinians Can Apply Online for Help with Energy Costs Beginning Monday The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today (12-29-20) announced beginning Jan. 4, households can apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)...
Noon News 12-29-20 Covid 19 Update; Court House Repairs; Senior Bingo; Bridal Tour
Stories Include: – Latest Covid 19 figures for Vance County – Court House repairs approved – Senior Bingo even to be sponsored by Vance Co. Parks & Rec. Dept. – 2021 Granville Co. Bridal Tour For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 12-29-20 Covid 19 Update; Court House Repairs; Senior...
No Biggie Apparently But Courthouse Needed A Few Repairs
On Monday, December 21 at 4 p.m., Vance County’s properties committee met, and part of that meeting was to address a couple of courthouse repairs. The full committee consists of commissioners Dan Brummitt, Archie Taylor and Gordon Wilder. Commissioner Wilder told WIZS News, “We have had it repaired…(including) the caulking joints in the side of...
