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Granville Human Relations Commission Hosts Annual MLK Jr. Program Jan. 20
The Granville County Human Relations Commission will host its annual fellowship breakfast and program to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at Oxford Baptist Church, 147 Main St., Oxford. Tickets are free, but are required for entry. Contact the Granville County Administration Office at 919.693.5240...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-09-25 Noon
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Brad Knott Sworn In As Congressman Representing N.C. District 13
Brad Knott took the oath of office last week to become North Carolina’s congressman representing the 13th Congressional District, comprised of eight counties, including Granville and Franklin counties. “It is an honor to now serve as the representative for North Carolina’s 13th District. I am both excited and eager to begin working for stronger law...
Vance County Sheriff: Two Arrested On Drug Charges
— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Henderson Police Department executed a search warrant at 117 Foster Rd. Extension in Henderson. Brandon Troy Pat David, age 29, and Rodriekgus Johnson Jr., age 20 were arrested. David was charged with two...
The Local Skinny! Rise Against Hunger
This year’s local Rise Against Hunger event organizers are counting on packing 65,000 meals in about four hours on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, and they are hopeful that folks from across Vance and Granville counties will join in the effort. “It’s about the community coming together” as much as preparing bags...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Camp Butner
Soldier Memorial Sports Arena in Butner, which serves as a recreational center as well as the site of the Camp Butner Museum, was built in four days back in 1942 by a special team of builders who traveled about constructing buildings for use at military installations during World War II. It is one of about...
TownTalk: Local Politics And Local Leadership Discussion And More
Here in early January, resolutions may be top-of-mind for many. The noun “resolution” comes from the verb “resolve,” defined as settling or finding a solution to a problem, dispute or contentious matter. Click Play just below and listen to Wednesday’s TownTalk segment to hear a discussion of several local issues that could be resolved in...
Warren County Senior Center Schedules Thrift Shop Trip Jan. 16 – Reserve Your Spot Early!
It’s Thrift Shop Thursday next week for the Warren County Senior Center, which is sponsoring a day trip for folks who want to shop for some bargains or just enjoy window shopping at InJoy Thrift Stores in Rocky Mount. There’s no cost to participate in the Jan. 16 excursion – just pay for the treasures...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-08-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Commissioners Begin Process To Fill District 3 Vacant Seat
The Vance County Board of Commissioners handled several procedural items at the first scheduled meeting of 2025, including the steps to appoint a commissioner to replace Commissioner Sean Alston, who recently resigned to take a job as a magistrate in Warren County. As County Attorney Jonathan Care’s explained, the board has 60 days from Jan...
