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Overby Recognized as Rebuilding Hope’s First Outstanding Volunteer of the New Year
-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. In over a decade of volunteering at Rebuilding Hope, Bill Overby has found a story behind each project. “Over the years I have been involved in roofing jobs, steps and railings, floor repairs, and probably 50 or 60 ramps,” says the retired engineer. “I have come to realize that there...
Granville Co. Chamber Submits Slate of Officers & Directors for 2019
— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Nominating Committee – Report to the People Kyle Puryear, Past President and Chairman of the Nominating Committee, along with the committee members, submits the following slate of officers and directors for the 2019 Granville County Chamber year: Officers...
Commissioner Hester Calls for New Study in Vance Co. Fire Redistricting Plan
In response to a fire redistricting plan that includes switching the Vance County Fire Department and the Golden Belt Fire District to a volunteer company, no longer employing a fire chief in the county and moving existing paid staff to work at volunteer departments during the day, County Commissioner Tommy Hester told WIZS News by...
Bench Press Fundraiser for Raegan Owen, Local Girl Battling Cancer
-Information courtesy Harry Orr, Brick Power Team A bench press contest fundraiser will be held for Raegan (Rae Rae) Owen, a local 10-year-old girl battling cancer, at the Henderson YMCA on Saturday, February 16, 2019. The meet starts at 12 p.m.; weigh-ins from 8:30 to 11 a.m. $5 door charge for those over age 12. Entry fee...
Franklin Co. Public Utilities Reports Discharge of Untreated Wastewater in Youngsville
-Press Release, County of Franklin Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has...
Foot Chase Breaks Outs When Suspect Flees Vance Co. Magistrate’s Office
WIZS News was sending out a Facebook Live video this afternoon about record rainfall in the local area when suddenly part of a local law enforcement foot chase unfolded in front of the camera. WIZS staff witnessed at least two deputies pursuing the suspect on foot with their guns drawn. According to an eyewitness, who...
Granville Co. Urges Residents to Complete Tax Listing Forms Early to Avoid Penalty
-Information courtesy the County of Granville website Residents of Granville County should be on the lookout for the 2019 tax listing forms. The listing period is during the month of January. The following items should be listed if owned as of January 1, 2019: All new construction and improvements made to real property during 2018;...
Fraud Prevention Tip, Courtesy the Vance County Sheriff’s Office
-Information courtesy the Vance County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page Here is a Friday Fraud Prevention Tip courtesy the Vance County Sheriff’s Office: No law enforcement agency will ever require, demand, or request payment for anything via prepaid cards of any type. There are a limited number of circumstances where a deputy will accept money, but...
