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Warren Countywide Zoning Basics via Zoom March 25

March 22, 2021/by WIZS Staff

If you own property in Warren County, then you may want to attend the upcoming Warren County countywide zoning information session.

It’s a virtual session and will take place Thursday, March 25th from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Discussion will be centered on: What is countywide zoning; When do you need a conditional use permit, and how do you get one; What is a voluntary agricultural district; What types of business can you put on your land?

You must pre-register to attend ⸺ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-uuqjwiGN0DhuJsr51tqqb1M-F776Il

Warren County Launches Public WIFI at Two County Parks

January 14, 2021/by WIZS Staff

— press release

Warren County now has public WIFI at two of its parks – the Warren County Recreation Complex in Warrenton and the Magnolia Ernest Recreation Park in the Soul City community.

The service at the Warren County Recreation Complex, located on the Hwy 158 Bypass, was funded directly by the county using CARES Act funding for equipment and installation; the county will cover service costs.

The WIFI zone at the Magnolia Ernest Recreation Park is a part of Governor Cooper’s NC Student Connect Initiative with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The program provides 12 months of unlimited data service for each site.

Those using the WIFI at the park in Soul City, located on Duke Drive, should park in the pull-off area in front of the pool house for the best service.

“This public WIFI initiative is especially important in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. As a rural community, these additional options are a great start until our countywide broadband efforts are realized,” said County Manager Vincent Jones.

“We appreciate the partnerships and support from Interim EDC Director, Charla Duncan, and the Governor’s Office in helping our residents.”

The NC Student Connect program is designed specifically to help students who live in areas that are inaccessible for broadband and cell service. These students, especially during the pandemic, are struggling to maintain quality education due to lack of internet. While students are the top priority, the broader communities can also benefit from the service.

The device will not be password protected; however, the WIFI is content filtered and is CIPA compliant. This means that users will not be able to access inappropriate content.

“Providing access to internet is a priority identified by the Warren County Board of Commissioners,” stated Jones.

Warren County is currently awaiting the end of the quiet period for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction from the FCC. On February 1^st the county’s plan is to move forward in discussion with the winner of that federal funding for Warren County unserved census tracts.

For more information, contact the Warren County Manager’s Office at 252-257-3115 or Charla Duncan at Warren County Economic Development at 252-257-3114.

Warren County Receives $115,000 for Waterline Extension to Manson Business

January 11, 2021/by WIZS Staff

— press release

Warren County, North Carolina- Warren County was recently awarded a $115,000 Industrial Development Fund (Utility Account) grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to assist in extending water in support of activities by Warren County business, Heritage Mulch. The extension of the county-owned waterline from US Hwy 1 down Collins Road to the work site will allow the company to expand its mulch coloring operations and bring on six new, full-time employees.

In the award letter to the county, Assistant Secretary Kenny Flowers stated, “Everyone involved in the development of this project is to be congratulated. We commend Warren County for its economic development efforts.”

“Our industrial zoned district just three miles from I-85 has great potential and is serving our existing businesses in that area well,” said Vice-Chairman Commissioner Victor Hunt of District 3, who also serves on the Warren County Economic Development Commission Board. “This investment assistance from the state in infrastructure development will result in an existing industry’s expansion, which we know to be just as valuable to our economy as recruiting new businesses.”

The project is scheduled to go to bid in April of 2021; construction is scheduled to start in late summer of 2021.

“Warren County is appreciative of the commitment Heritage Mulch has shown to doing business in our county,” said Charla Duncan, Economic Development Director. “Pursuing an Industrial Development Fund award for the waterline extension, in an effort to see a business expand and jobs created, is indicative of the interest local leaders have for development in Warren County, and a reassurance that local and state agencies want to partner with businesses that are willing to invest in rural NC.”

The $115,000 award is a non-matching grant. A resolution of support was passed by the Board of Commissioners in October 2018 when the project was first introduced, committing matching funds if needed.

“Interim EDC Director, Ms. Duncan, should be commended for her efforts in turning this project around and bringing it to completion,” stated County Manager Vincent Jones. “Supporting a local business that is investing in the County and creating potential job opportunities for Warren County residents is exactly the kind of economic development we need.”

For more information, contact the Warren County Economic Development office at 252-257-3114 or by emailing Charla Duncan at charladuncan@warrencountync.gov.

Warren County Operations Updates 3/23/2020

March 23, 2020/by John C. Rose

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Warren County Updates Announced to County Operations; Announcement of NC Executive Order No. 120

— from the Warren County Manager’s Office

As of March 23, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all Warren County, Warren County Schools, Town of Norlina, and Town of Macon playgrounds, basketball courts, and pickleball courts are closed to the public. Team sports are also prohibited at these facilities as well.

Effective March 23rd, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office will be closed to the public until further notice. Please call 252-257-3364 with business-related questions and concerns. Anyone needing to enter the Sheriff’s Office will be screened. If information is being requested after 5:00 pm, weekends, or holidays the contact number is 252-257-3456. No finger printing will be done until further notice. There will be no more than two occupants in the waiting area at one time.

Additionally, Governor Roy Cooper has issued an Executive Order closing an additional set of businesses beginning 5 pm on March 25th. This Executive Order will impact many local businesses in Warren County, including (but not limited to): gyms, barber shops, hair and beauty salons, gaming establishments (sweepstakes lounges), bingo halls, tattoo parlors, and massage therapy.

The Executive Order also limits mass gatherings to 50 attendees or less. This order also extends school closure to May 15th and extends additional restrictions for long-term care facilities. Executive Orders can be found at https://governor.nc.gov/news/executive-orders.

For more information, contact the Warren County Manager’s Office at 252-257-3115 Monday-Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm or visit www.warrencountync.com.

Northern Carolina 1A / 2A Conference 2018 All-Conference Football Team

November 28, 2018/by Trey Snide

Northern Carolina 1A / 2A Conference
2018 All-Conference Football Team

Offensive Player of the Year: Rashad Logan, South Granville

Defensive Player of the Year: Noah Terry, Vance County

Lineman of the Year: Noah Roberson, Vance County

Coach of the Year: Larry Dale, Granville Central

Austin Ferguson, South Granville Deandre Moore, Granville Central

Justin Bullock, South Granville Jed Evans, Granville Central

Robert Torrance, South Granville Tristen Boney, Granville Central

Rashad Logan, South Granville Noah Judkins, Granville Central

Tyhagee Allen, South Granville Brandin Glenn, Granville Central

Malichi Flowers, South Granville Brandon Peace, Granville Central

Brennan Henry, South Granville Noah Roberson, Vance County

Henry Daniel, South Granville Noah Terry, Vance County

Quentin Perry, Bunn Joshua Joyner, Vance County

Durand “DJ” Miles, Bunn Micahiah Wilson, Vance County

Caleb Morton, Bunn Samein Burwell, Vance County

Ahmad Hicks, Bunn Demarius Harris, Vance County

Dillon Jenkins, Roanoke Rapids DeKarri Green, Warren County

Ajalon Brown, Roanoke Rapids Deavan Hawkins, Warren County

Michael Squire, Roanoke Rapids Drequan Dickerson, Louisburg

Isiah Robinson, Roanoke Rapids Xavier Jones, Louisburg

Dwayne Reed, J.F. Webb

VIPERS FOOTBALL PREVIEW

November 2, 2018/by Trey Snide

VIPERS FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Warren County at Vance County

Saturday, November 3rd, 2018

6:00 PM

Can Vance County High School end its first regular football season with back to back wins? The Vipers have their chance on Saturday when they host the Eagles of Warren County.

The Vipers, now 3-7 (2-3 Northern Carolina Conference) narrowly escaped winless J. F. Webb 14-13 at Vance County’s first Homecoming game last Thursday night, and are fortunate to have the home field again for Saturday’s match-up, which was postponed from September 14. The Eagles, 2-7 (1-4 NCC) will meet a more experienced and confident nest of Vipers on Saturday than the winless VC team they would have encountered 6 weeks ago, and Warren County has struggled since September 14, losing 5 in a row.

A win on Saturday might give the Vipers an outside chance at a playoff birth, and Warren’s defense is weak. However, the two offenses are very similar, scoring an average of three touchdowns per game. Crisp passing from Viper QB Samien Burwell, more catches from his receivers, and far fewer penalties should give Vance County that win, and a repeat of last week’s great running game from Devonte Evans wouldn’t hurt, either.

Catch all the live action of Vance County Friday Football on WIZS 100.1 FM / 1450 AM and online at www.wizs.com kicking off at 6:00 PM.

Warren County Commissioners’ Meeting (Tonight) 6-4-18

June 4, 2018/by John C. Rose

The Warren County Commissioners will meet tonight at 6:00 (June 4, 2018). The meeting will take place in the Armory Civic Center Meeting Room located at 501 US Hwy 158 Business East in Warrenton.

A group of citizens in Warren County has reached out to WIZS News and asked that this meeting time and location be announced on air and published on WIZS.com. The full agenda of the meeting is available publicly online by clicking here.

There are 12 total items on the agenda, and the group of citizens wants the public to be aware of item 9 in particular, County Attorney Concerns, which is made up of three parts: A. Amendments to the Noise Ordinance; B. Racing Moratorium; C. System Development Fees.

The citizens group comprised of Daphene Herring, Karen Lawton, Wadie Ryan, Deborah Ferruccio and Ken Ferruccio emailed WIZS News and stated item 9 was “crucial to the county’s future.” The email submitted to WIZS News from the group also said, “Important countywide high impact land use precedents are being set. So, please ask family, friends, neighbors, and members of your community to attend the meeting. Item 9 is nearly at the end of the meeting; come late if necessary.”

WIZS News spoke to Deborah Ferruccio by phone is addition to receiving her email.

SBI Requesting Help To Find This Car (Warren Home Invasion)

March 13, 2018/by WIZS Staff

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— press release from the SBI, click here to view it on SBI web page

SBI Requests Public Help in Finding Stolen Mercedes Following Warren County Home Invasion and Deadly Fire

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help in locating a 4-door 2011 sliver Mercedes C-300, license plate BDH-7568. The car belonged to Nancy and John Alford, the victims of a home invasion, kidnapping and deadly fire in the Lake Gaston area of Warren County on Friday, March 9. If you have any information please call the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 252-257-3456 or the State Bureau of Investigation at 919-779-8188 (M-F, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) or 1-800-334-3000 (after hours and weekends).

Warrenton Film Premiere 1-30-18

January 29, 2018/by WIZS Staff

— courtesy of Warren County Center of NC Cooperative Extension

January 30, 2018 | 7:00 pm
Warren County Armory Civic Center
What Can Be: Regional Food Systems Video Story from Warren County, NC

The NC 10% Campaign and North Carolina Growing Together, two projects of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems are pleased to announce the premiere of “What Can Be: Regional Food Systems Video Story from Warren County, NC”

This video outlines the economic redevelopment project of Working Landscapes in Warrenton, North Carolina, telling the story of two rural leaders who moved home to Warren County to contribute to their local economy by building a small processing center. The video focuses on this project as an example of the larger regional context of food system development, and brings in experts from UNC’s School of Government to discuss the economic impacts of building regional food systems. The video highlights the participation of local government leaders to help shape the successful project.

We are excited to bring some of the program participants together to share their impressions of the video and the idea of a vibrant regional food system growing out of Warren County.

Please join us for the celebration including local cantaloupe cake and local sweet potato pie! RSVP required, contact North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Warren County Center, 252-257-3640 or email tonia_williams@ncsu.edu, no later than, January 19, 2018.

Opioid Abuse In Our Area

October 19, 2017/by WIZS Staff

If you live in Vance County or the surrounding area, then you know that opioid abuse, addiction and overdose is a real issue.

Tuesday at Vance Granville Community College, leaders and interested parties gathered to discuss awareness and prevention. It was put on by Granville Vance Public Health and other agencies.

There are stats everywhere which show the sharp increase in overdose deaths nationally too, especially when you look at heroin and the misuse of prescription drugs. You won’t search long before you see headlines that drug overdoses kill more people annually that car crashes or gun violence.

At the forum Tuesday, Dr. Anderson Brown with Cardinal Innovations spoke and said it all starts with prevention. It’s at different, earlier ages and with different outcomes that we see young adults becoming addicted now.

Dr. Shauna Guthrie, the Granville Vance Public Health Medical Director, said the right amount of prescription is where we need to start. Just a few pills can cause a young to middle age adult to be addicted.

Over prescribed drugs, in terms of the number of pills given for example just in an initial prescription, are a problem. Problems arise when the intended recipient of the drug uses too much and also when the pills are not completely used and then fall into the wrong hands.

Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt, the Northern Piedmont Community Care Medical Director, said there are patients out there that need prescriptions but to a certain point. Cutting back on the amount of prescriptions is something that is needed.

A big issue is how early children are affected, including the fact that some children are born with a drug addiction because of the habits of the mother. In other cases, it was stated that children as young as 10 years old now experiment with drugs.

What are we doing locally? Educating youngsters at an early age, making sure treatment is available for those in need and making the public aware of treatment options.

There is improved access with 24 hour hotlines like 1-800-939-5911, which is Cardinal Innovations 24-hour crisis line.

There are more drop boxes for unused medications. Most any local pharmacy has one or will take the unused meds during normal business hours. October 28th is National Drug take back day. https://takebackday.dea.gov/

Resources are being provided, and there are free training options. Nidhi Sachdeva, with the N.C. Division of Public Health, works closely with the local community.

Daymark Recovery – 5 Counties but focus on Warren, Granville and Vance.

https://www.daymarkrecovery.org/locations/vance-center

Vance Recovery – all age groups

https://www.facebook.com/Vance-Recovery-951367328271418/

Back on Track – Group Therapy, Transportation, Medicaid.

https://www.substancerehabcenter.com/outpatient-substance-abuse-treatment/north-carolina-nc/?city=Henderson

Mens Halfway House – Staffed 24/7

https://www.substancerehabcenter.com/halfway-house/North-Carolina-NC/?city=Henderson

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