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Jan. 13 Community Info Series Topic: Medicaid 1915(i) Services
The Jan. 13 Community Information Session at Baskerville Funeral Home, LLC will be all about Medicaid 1915(i) services, and how these services provide support for families and individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, mental health and substance use needs. The presenter will be Diandra Hyman-Graham, client service manager for Advantage Care in Home Services of Henderson...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-07-26 Noon
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Local Physicians Voice Concerns Over Detainees’ Lack Of Access To Opioid Treatment At Jail
County commissioners have been grappling with what to do about the current jail for quite some time now, spending big chunks of money to make repairs to the facility to satisfy state inspectors as they proceed down the path of construction of a new detention center. In the meantime, however, commissioners and county staff heard...
Maria Parham Implements Limited Visitation In Reponse To Widespread Respiratory Viruses
– information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young Maria Parham Health has implemented limited visitation effective immediately in response to elevated levels of respiratory viruses in the region. The decision was made to help protect the health and safety of patients, visitors, and employees while continuing to provide high-quality, compassionate care...
SportsTalk: Canes Men’s Hoops Looks to Maintain Winning Record
Bryan Bagwell, Head Coach of the Louisburg College Men’s Basketball Program, joins SportsTalk with Scout Hughes and Steve Lewis to give us his plan on how the Hurricanes are going to start strong coming out of the Christmas Break. Boys Basketball Scores from Monday: Central Carolina CC 91 Louisburg College 75 Bunn 54 Sydney Boys...
TownTalk: Commissioners Discuss Detention Center Updates, Fiscal Policy Adoption, ABC Expansion
The Vance County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment Monday that will continue covering expenses for detainees held in jails outside the county and other costs stemming from challenges associated with the current state of the detention facility. Sheriff Curtis Brame and detention center co-administrator Capt. Shannon Hawley appeared before commissioners at the regular...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-06-26 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Great Events To Kick Off 2026 At Perry Memorial Library
The holiday decorations are down, the kids are back in school and winter programming at Perry Memorial Library is returning to full swing. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters and staff welcome patrons of all ages to the library for some social interaction and literacy fun. Mother Goose Storytime fans can return Thursday morning, Jan. 8...
Franklin County: Local Poultry Test Positive For Avian Flu
— Information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks, III Franklin County has recorded its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in poultry. Avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – was first reported on Jan. 1, 2026, in Franklin County. Poultry in a backyard flock tested positive for the disease...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Farmers, Landowners, and Pesticide Applicator License Holders
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We’re starting the year with a lot of reminders of upcoming programs for farmers, landowners, and pesticide applicator license holders. Small Farm Bootcamp – https://go.ncsu.edu/ncsmallfarmbootcamp Tobacco Production and GAP Meeting – go.ncsu.edu/uppermiddlebeltgap2026 Grain Production Meeting – https://go.ncsu.edu/nepiedmont2026 Pesticide V Credits – https://go.ncsu.edu/vcredits Pesticide X Credits – https://go.ncsu.edu/multicreditpesticide Listen live at 100.1...
