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Third Rabid Raccoon Reported in Granville Co. This Year!
-Information courtesy the Granville County Government Facebook Page Granville County Animal Control reports the pickup of a raccoon near the area of Rock Bottom Road, Needham Drive and Bob Daniel Road. The raccoon was picked up on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and has tested positive for rabies. It was reported to have been in a...
Causey, Insurance Comm./State Fire Marshal, Talks Recent Vance County Visit
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss his recent visit to various volunteer fire departments in Vance County. Causey, who visited the Watkins, Bearpond, Epsom and Hicksboro volunteer fire departments on February 28, said it was a pleasure to make his...
A Word of Thanks From the Family of Margaret Ellis
-Letter courtesy Ericka M. Ellis-Stewart – granddaughter of Margaret Ellis To the Community of Vance County, North Carolina, We, the family of Margaret Alston Ellis, would like to thank each of you (friends, extended family, and members of the public) for all your acts of kindness and bravery as you helped reunite us on Saturday...
Vehicle Access Across John H. Kerr Dam Restricted March 11-22
-Press Release, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District, announced that the road across the John H. Kerr Dam will restrict vehicular traffic beginning on March 11 through March 22, 2019. All vehicles should follow the posted detour signs. The restricted access is a necessary precaution to ensure...
Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Announces 2019 Advisory Board Meeting Dates
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties, NC Cooperative Extension The Advisory Board for the Vance County Regional Farmers Market was established in early 2014 for the purpose of making recommendations for the operation, promotion, support and growth of the Market. The Board generally has four meetings each year, all of which are...
Plank Chapel UMC to Hold Chicken Dinner Fundraiser for Youth
-Information courtesy Carolyn Roy, Plank Chapel United Methodist Church Plank Chapel United Methodist Church will have a Grilled Chicken Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 5 – 7 p.m. This event is a youth fundraiser for BASIC UMYF – a group of youth from Plank Chapel and Rehoboth that have been in ministry...
Granville Co. Board of Education Member Toney Smith Resigns
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 4, 2019. After the conclusion of official business items on the agenda, Board Member Toney Smith announced his retirement effective immediately, stating, “After careful consideration and much thought, I have decided to relinquish my position...
Warren Co. Coop to Provide Transportation for Free Small Farms Luncheon
-Information and graphic courtesy Warren Co. Cooperative Extension Center In honor of Small Farms Week – March 24-30, 2019 – the Warren Co. Cooperative Extension Center will provide transportation to a Small Farms Appreciation Luncheon in Greensboro on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The luncheon and transportation are free for farmers. You must RSVP by Wednesday...
Nits Nats Music Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Bill Harris, co-owner of Nits Nats Music in Henderson, was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the music stores recent 50th anniversary. Originally opened in downtown Oxford in 1969 by Phillip and Cheryl Hawkins, the business has called several locations in Oxford, Henderson and Louisburg home during its 50 years in...
City of Henderson Reports Discharge of Untreated Wastewater
-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson Discharge of Untreated Wastewater The City of Henderson experienced heavy rain on Sunday, March 3, 2019, that caused the Sandy Creek Pump Station to overflow and discharge untreated wastewater. The discharge was an estimated 10,800 gallons at the Sandy Creek Pump Station, located at 482...
