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State Gives Vance Jail April 10 Deadline To Reduce Population, Address Deficiencies
Vance County has one more day to reduce its jail population from about 140 to 20, one of five corrective action measures issued by the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services. In a 6-page letter addressed to County Commissioner Board Chair Carolyn Faines, County Manager C. Renee Perry, Sheriff Curtis Brame and acting jail...
Cooperative Extension with Micah Sharpe: 4-H Events Coming Up
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Micah Sharpe: Earth Day is Approaching! On April 22nd at 4pm, we will be celebrating Earth Day at the Perry Memorial Library. Come out and join us as we honor the planet and discuss ways we all can contribute to a greener more sustainable future! Our Summer...
Granville County Couple Named Extension’s 2025 Small Farmers Of The Year
Elvin and Madeline Eaton, owners of Fairport Farms in Granville County, have been selected as the 2025 Small Farmers of the Year by N.C. A&T State University during the annual Small Farms Week celebration. The Eatons decided to grow microgreens as a retirement venture, but they wanted to change things up and steer away from...
TownTalk: The Kyle Harris Story
Kyle Harris is going to graduate from Vance-Granville Community College’s automotive systems technology program next month. But it will be the second time in as many months that he will be recognized for his efforts. Harris accepted the Dallas Herring Student Achievement Award last week, given to one student or former student from across the...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-07-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-07-25 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Carpenter Bees
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Carpenter Bees can be difficult to control if you have unpainted wood around the exterior of your home. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative...
Attend May 2 ‘Food Farmacy’ To Learn How Wellness, Food Choices Affect Health
We’ve all heard the saying, “you are what you eat,” and we know we should make healthy food choices — at least most of the time – to be our healthiest selves. But did you know that our food choices could play a role in helping us combat chronic illnesses and reduce health disparities within...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-04-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-04-25 Noon...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Vance County Historical Markers
Placing historical markers along prominent roadways is one way to make sure that they’ll be seen by lots of people driving by, but it also means that they run the risk of being struck by a wayward vehicle or even by the occasional grass mowing crews keeping the shoulders tidy. Vance County has 16 historical...
Granville Names Charla Duncan Economic Development Director
Charla Duncan has been selected to be Granville County’s Economic Development director. Duncan returns to Granville County government with more than 10 years of experience in economic development and local government administration. She is set to begin in the new role May 1. In her new role, Duncan will lead the county’s economic development recruitment and...
