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Vance County’s HR Committee to Meet Feb. 12
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners Vance County’s HR Committee (Faines, Taylor, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room of the Vance County Administration Building located at 122 Young Street in Henderson. Topics to be discussed include:...
Kittrell Community Watch to Meet Feb. 21
-Information courtesy Edward Woodlief, Kittrell Community Watch The Kittrell Community Watch will meet on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Road, Kittrell, NC. Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Vance County, will be the guest speaker. All citizens are invited...
Granville Co. Senior Centers to Host Talks on Elder Abuse
-Information courtesy the Granville County Government Facebook page One in every ten older adults experiences abuse. Elder abuse is not just physical abuse – it can also be financial or verbal. Madeline Masters, Attorney with NC Legal Aide, will present a program at two of Granville County’s Senior Centers to talk about signs of elder...
Warren Co. Coop Extension Encourages Food Donations in Aftermath of Govt. Shutdown
-Information courtesy the Warren County Cooperative Extension Office The recent federal government shutdown left federal employees, and people on government assistance (SNAP, EBT, etc.), vulnerable. Due to the shutdown, the food stamps that were meant for the month of February were issued in January. There was confusion, and many utilized the food stamps in the month of...
Oak Level Church of Christ Invites Public to ‘100 Women in Red’ Celebration
-Information courtesy Katrina Reid, Christian Women Working Together of Oak Level United Church of Christ We extend an invitation to all churches to come join us in celebrating “100 Women In Red” (men and children are also welcome) on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at 3 p.m., 5631 Jacksontown Road, Manson, NC 27553. Theme: “Boldness Through The...
McMillen: Vance Co. Board Begins 2019-2020 Budget Preparations
County Manager Jordan McMillen was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ recent two-day planning retreat, held for 2019-2020 fiscal year budget preparation purposes. According to McMillen, day one of the retreat included presentations by various county department heads, a change from previous years that led...
Perry Library and VITA Offering Free Tax Preparation Services
-Information courtesy Katrina R. Reid, Vance County VITA VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is offering free tax preparation services at Perry Memorial Library now through Monday, April 15, 2019, during the following days and times: Mondays: 2:30 – 7 p.m. Thursdays: 2:30 – 5 p.m. Fridays: 2:30 – 5 p.m. Please bring all income documentation...
Maria Parham Health’s Cafeteria Under Construction, Closed to Foot Traffic
-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health Starting Monday, February 4, 2019, the cafeteria of Maria Parham Health in Henderson will be under construction. During this period, the cafeteria will be closed to all normal foot traffic. Breakfast and lunch meal service for employees and visitors will be available daily in the Outpatient Surgery waiting area. A...
Applications Being Accepted for Hurricane Florence Reforestation Fund
-Information courtesy NCDA&CS Woodland owners in 52 counties impacted by Hurricane Florence and recognized as federally-declared disaster areas can now apply for cost-share funding for reforestation efforts. The North Carolina General Assembly approved $2.5 million in time-limited funding for reforestation efforts that will be administered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and...
