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Vance County Democratic Party Collecting Food for ACTS and The Help Center
The Vance County Democratic Party will be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. In observance and honor of MLK, the VCDP will be collecting non-perishable foods for those in need in Vance County. Proceeds and items will be delivered to ACTS and The Help Center of Vance County. You can drop off items...
Anyone 65 and Older Eligible to Sign Up for Covid Vaccine
— news release courtesy of ncdhhs.gov The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that vaccine providers that are ready to expand may vaccinate all health care workers and anyone 65 years and older. “Doctors, hospitals and local health departments are working hard to get people vaccinated. There may be a wait...
Noon News 1-14-21 Vaccine Protocol; Covid 19 Update; Granville Co. Extension Service
Noon News for 14 Jan. 2021. Stories include: – Covid 19 vaccine protocol – Covid 19 update – Granville County Extension Service For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 1-14-21 Vaccine Protocol; Covid 19 Update; Granville Co. Extension Service ...
Covid Update from Brian Short, Dir of Emergency Operations Hend-Vance County
— written and provided by Brian Short As of now, the total number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 (since the pandemic began) in Vance County is 3,169. We no longer have specific information regarding community spread, long-term care facilities or the number of individuals who have recovered. To date, 69 individuals have tragically lost...
Charissa Puryear, NC COOP Ext Dir for Granville County, Excited to Continue Serving
The view from Charissa Puryear’s new office provides her with a completely new perspective of the agency that she has been a part of for 16 years. Literally. Puryear has just logged one week as the newest N.C. Cooperative Extension Director for Granville County. She officially began the new job on Jan. 4, 2021, and...
Granville County Human Relations Commission to Host Dr. MLK Jr. Fellowship Celebration
The Granville County Human Relations Commission (HRC) will host its annual event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., just as it has in years past. But this year’s event will be virtual. The Granville HRC traditionally organizes and hosts a fellowship breakfast as a way to brings community members...
Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department Tri-City Seahawks Football Meeting
— from the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks will be having a Zoom interest meeting to discuss the possibility of playing spring football. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. We will discuss safety precautions, practice and game scheduling. Parents of returning players or potential players...
Vance-Granville Community College continues to “cultivate” new Agri-Tech program
— press release Vance-Granville Community College continues to “cultivate” new programs for the Spring semester. The Sustainable Agri-Tech program will grow one’s knowledge in the agricultural field and prepare students for occupations in a wide variety of jobs in agriculture (both production and value-added) with a range of skills and knowledge. The program addresses agricultural...
WIZS Noon News 01-13-21: Hungry Heroes; H-V Rec; GCPS Plan C; State Retirement
WIZS Noon Local News Audio for 1-13-21 – Hungry Heroes – HV Rec Dept Spring Football – GCP Schools Plan C – NC State Retirement Benefits; State’s AAA Bond Rating Click Play for Audio WIZS Radio · WIZS Noon News 01-13-21: Hungry Heroes; H-V Rec; GCPS Plan C; State Retirement ...
Jordan McMillen Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
— press release Jordan McMillen, County Manager of Vance County, North Carolina, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mr. McMillen is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management...
