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Noon News 1-12-21 Wilton Baskett Obit; Covid 19 Vaccine; Vance Co. Manager; First Birth Of 2021
Noon News for 12 Jan. 2021. Stories include: – Obituary for Vance Co. basketball coach Wilton Baskett – Update on Covid 19 vaccinations for area counties – Vance Co. Manager Jordan McMillan receives credential – Maria Parham Hospital announces first birth of 2021 For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News...
Covid Vaccine Things to Know in Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin Counties
Area health departments continue to update the public on progress with administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Please see below for updates from the Granville Vance Public Health, the Warren County Health Department and Franklin County Health Department. Although some details differ, all health department officials stress that residents’ patience and continued vigilance in the use of...
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Grants Available For Agricultural Projects
— press release The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for the 2021 grant cycle. The key objectives for 2021 are supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2021 for selected innovative projects. Applications information is now online at www.tobaccotrustfund.org...
Nominate a City of Oxford Employee of the Month
— info courtesy of the City of Oxford, NC The City of Oxford is now opening up its ‘Employee of the Month’ to where all employees and the public can make nominations. In an email received by WIZS, Alyssa Blair, Executive Assistant, City of Oxford, wrote, “We want to recognize City employees who embody the...
Warren County Receives $115,000 for Waterline Extension to Manson Business
— press release Warren County, North Carolina- Warren County was recently awarded a $115,000 Industrial Development Fund (Utility Account) grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to assist in extending water in support of activities by Warren County business, Heritage Mulch. The extension of the county-owned waterline from US Hwy 1 down Collins Road...
Noon News 1-11-21 Wilton Baskett Passes; Davis Chapel Partners With Raleigh Firebirds
Stories include: – Death of Vance Co. basketball coach Wilton Baskett – Davis Chapel partners with Raleigh Firebirds for basketball tournament For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 1-11-21 Wilton Baskett Passes; Davis Chapel Partners With Raleigh Firebirds ...
Granville Board Chair Sue Hinman Appointed to Statewide Task Force to Reduce Food Insecurity
Granville County Board of Commissioners Chair Sue Hinman is part of a statewide task force established to look at ways to reduce food insecurity in North Carolina. The “Resilience Initiative” was formed to help counties find solutions to the challenges brought on by food insecurity among the state’s residents. Hinman sees first-hand the effects food...
Davis Chapel, Raleigh Firebirds 3v3 Build Community, Celebrate MLK
The Davis Chapel Park in Henderson is the place to be on January 18 – that’s where members of the professional men’s basketball team the Raleigh Firebirds will come to town to host a 3v3 basketball tournament. The event is from noon to 2 p.m. Firebirds owner Wade Harris told WIZS host Trey Snide and...
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, January 11
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 11. Click here for AGENDA. PUBLIC NOTICE Henderson City Council Scheduled Regular Meeting Monday, 11 January 2021 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper, the number of citizens allowed into Council Chambers...
City of Oxford Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12
— courtesy of the City of Oxford, NC Below you will find the information for the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting being held Tuesday, January 12th, via Zoom. Please follow the instructions for registering for the meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. When: Jan 12, 2021 07:00 PM ...
