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School Choices in Vance County and Granville County
Two local school districts have announced virtual events to share information with families about the variety of choices available for students in the 2021-22 school year. The Vance County Schools event is scheduled for Feb. 4; Granville County Public Schools will host a Choice Fair Saturday to showcase its school options. (See both graphics at...
NCDOT Plans $4.5 Million in Resurfacing in Four County Area
More than 70 miles of area roads are on the schedule to be resurfaced, according to information from the N.C. Department of Transportation. The cost of the four projects totals nearly $4.5 million. The work is set to begin this summer and must be completed by August 2022, according to Marty Homan of the NC...
VGCC Nursing Faculty and Students help Granville Health COVID Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic
Nursing students at Vance-Granville Community College had the opportunity to help during recent COVID-19 vaccination events in the area. Dr. Anna Seaman, program head for the Associate Degree in Nursing at VGCC, along with others in the nursing program, helped at the vaccine drive-through at Granville Health Systems last weekend. Senior students got to help...
Intimate Partner Violence
— submitted by Families Living Violence Free Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of Americans. The term “intimate partner violence” describes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex...
Henderson City Council Strategic Planning Retreat Thursday
— submitted by the City of Henderson UPDATE: Due to the weather, Council has elected to postpone the Strategic Planning Retreat scheduled for today, Thursday, January 28, 2021. It will be rescheduled. The Henderson City Council will meet for its annual Strategic Planning Retreat on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m...
WIZS Local News 1-27-21 Noon
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Vance County Special Olympics NC Plunge in Place
Special Olympics North Carolina Plunge in Place is a fundraiser that allows participants to donate to Vance County Special Olympics. During Plunge Week (Sunday, February 21-Friday, February 26, 2021), you can plunge into a pool, ice bath or the ocean, run through sprinklers, play with super soakers or dump a frigid bottle of water over...
Warren County Coop Extension has PPE for Farmers and Agriculture
The Warren County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension has PPE supplies available for farmers and agricultural workers. According to an email received by WIZS News, “Face mask and other PPE, such as hand sanitizer, are available through the Warren County Cooperative Extension for farmers and those in agricultural related fields. “If you would like...
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Launches Community Response Fund
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation has announced the launch of a Community Response Grant Fund, available to nonprofit, local government, and educational organizations, serving the counties of Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren. The grants will fund relief and response programs related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. “With the continuing stress on our communities from the Pandemic, our...
WIZS Local News 1-26-21 Noon
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