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Completion Date Nears for New 40-Acre Salvation Army Center
The Salvation Army’s Captain Rick Langley was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to provide updates on the organization’s new facility currently under construction on Ross Mill Road in Henderson. With a focus on serving youth in the five-county area, the facility will be located on a 40-acre lot near Mako Medical Laboratories...
Maria Parham Health Celebrates 20th Anniversary of LifePoint Health
-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health This month, Maria Parham Health is celebrating the 20th anniversary of LifePoint Health, the health system of which it is a part, with a donation to United Way and Relay for Life. These donations are part of a national anniversary celebration in which LifePoint has contributed $2,000 to causes in...
Granville County Considered for New DHHS Location
-Press Release, Granville County Government Granville County Administration learned Tuesday that a proposal was included in the N.C. Senate budget for site selection in Granville County for the relocation of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Section 39.2(1) of the Senate Budget directs the Department of Administration to “select land located in Granville...
Servants on Site Leaders Ready for 2019 Projects, Activities
-Information and photos courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. This year’s Servants on Site event will be held June 22-29, 2019, with a total of 163 participants. Junior high and senior high school students will repair 12 roofs and build up to six wheelchair ramps. The event will be Rebuilding Hope, Inc.’s seventh annual week of witnessing...
Warren Correctional Institution to Hold Leash Ceremony for Service Dogs
-Press Release, NC Department of Public Safety WHAT: ABEL Leash Ceremony WHEN: Thursday, May 30, at 1 p.m. WHERE: Warren Correctional Institution Visitation Area – 379 Collins Road Manson, NC 27553 ABOUT: After 18 months of training dogs to become service dogs, a “leash” ceremony where the dogs will go to new owners will take...
Granville Board of Commissioners Calls 5 p.m. Emergency Meeting
-Information courtesy Debra Weary, Clerk to the Board/Assistant to the County Manager – Granville County Please take notice that the Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.12(b)(3) in the Granville County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room located at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center, 4185 US Hwy...
Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market: Madigan Talks Wed. Hours, Rental Opportunities
Tracy Madigan, market manager for the Vance County Regional Farmers Market (VCRFM), was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the kickoff of the market’s Wednesday hours for the 2019 season. Beginning this Wednesday, May 29, the VCRFM will open on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. This is in addition...
City of Oxford Soliciting Volunteer Applications for Boards & Commissions
-Public Notice, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners believes that the community is best served when there is a diverse representation of volunteer citizens on the City’s Boards and Commissions. Many opportunities exist for citizens to become more involved with issues that affect our community. The Board is soliciting applications for...
