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Framework Set For Vance County Fire Service Discussion
A full meeting of the Vance County Commissioners occurred today, Wednesday afternoon, for about two hours. It was a work session for commissioners to hash out differences, ask questions and obtain data from county staff. Everything done up to and including this latest meeting has constructed the framework for meaningful discussion to continue regarding fire...
Corbitt Featured on WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler; A Repeat With an Update
For the second time in as many weeks, Henderson residents were pleasantly surprised to see their hometown represented on WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler series hosted by reporter Scott Mason. This time, the focus was on the Corbitt Company, originally a horse buggy, and later an automobile and truck manufacturer, started by Richard J. Corbitt in...
Granville Co. Librarians Announce Exciting New Year’s Initiative, Upcoming Events
Granville County Library System staff Ashley Wilson, Adult Services Librarian, and Amy Kemp, Children’s Librarian, were the guests of honor on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program. With four branches, including the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford, the South Branch in Creedmoor, the Berea Branch and the Stovall Branch, the library system offers...
Vance Co. Early College High School Now Accepting Applications for 2019-2020
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Early College High School is now accepting applications from students for the 2019-2020 school year. The deadline for receiving the applications is Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 3 p.m. Applications are available on the Early College and Vance County Schools websites or they can be picked up from...
Granville Co. Board Calls Special Meeting on Broadband RFPs
-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Granville County Board of Commissioners NOTICE of SPECIAL MEETING All interested persons please take notice that the Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center located at 4185 Highway 15 South...
Daeke, Henderson City Councilman, Talks Dabney Dr. Rezoning
Garry Daeke, Henderson City Council member, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to provide further insight into the Council’s recent discussions on the possible rezoning of three lots at the corner of Lynne Avenue and Dabney Drive in Henderson. Currently zoned for either residential or light commercial traffic, the Council has tabled...
Reminder: Vance Co. Board to Hold Work Session on Fire Restructuring – Jan. 23
Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the commissioners’ conference room. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss fire restructuring. The work session is open to the public; however...
Mark Your Calendar: Free OTC Medicine Giveaway at Warrenton Armory
-Information courtesy the Norlina Police Department’s Facebook Page A free over the counter medicine giveaway will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warrenton Armory located at 501 US 158 Business East in Warrenton. Items include cold, cough and flu medicine, pain and allergy relief, vitamins and children’s...
