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The Local Skinny! Jail Repairs, Staffing Concerns Top Commissioners’ Public Safety Committee Discussion
At its Sept. 2 meeting, the Vance County Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee got an update on repairs being made at the jail. Frankie Nobles reported on a long list of repairs, replacements and demolition that have been made thus far and said all the maintenance items that had been noted on jail inspections...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8am-1pm. The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their next meeting on Monday, September 14th starting at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market Take your soil samples now to avoid the rush. Spray...
The Local Skinny! MPH Having Toy Drive Through Sept. 22
— submitted by Maria Parham Health A child’s hospital stay can be difficult and frightening, especially when that stay stretches from days into weeks or even months. Sometimes, something as simple as a new stuffed animal, a box of crayons or a sticker book can provide a welcome distraction and a little bit of comfort...
The Local Skinny! VCS Celebrates Academic Progress
Vance County Schools is celebrating academic progress following the release of the 2025–2026 accountability results, with the data showing student growth, improved School Performance Grades, and substantial school turnaround across the district. The 2026 results reflect positive momentum for Vance County Schools. Thirteen schools met or exceeded overall growth expectations, including Aycock Elementary, Carver Elementary...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm. Take your soil samples now to avoid the rush. When planting turnip seed by hand, add nitrogen fertilizer to your bucket of seed and 1tbsp of water and mix well...
The Local Skinny! Wrap Up Summer At Perry Memorial Library
It’s September, which means that schools are back in session, and parents and kids are getting back into a routine – and that includes programs and activities at Perry Memorial Library. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said there’s certainly something for everyone at the library, from familiar favorites like Mother Goose Story Time to a...
The Local Skinny! North Carolina Judicial Voter Guides
The N.C. State Board of Elections will be sending out postcards this fall to share information about an online judicial voter guide to educate voters about the state courts and the candidates running for seats on those courts. WIZS has interviewed candidates for Seat 1 on the N.C. Court of Appeals, the incumbent John S...
The Local Skinny! Refinement for a UDO
Members of the Vance County Board of Commissioners and the Vance County Planning Board had a joint meeting Tuesday afternoon to continue discussions to refine a draft unified development ordinance, looking specifically at Section/Article 5 that talks about data centers. Those present around the table were reminded that, currently, a data center is allowable –...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm. Plant fall vegetable transplants on a cloudy, windless day. When buying grass seed in bulk. Check the germination % on the bag you want a minimum of at least 90%...
Henderson Man Sentenced To 27 Years In Federal Prison
— Press release from the Office of U.S. Attorney Eastern District of North Carolina Ellis Boyle A federal judge sentenced Alexander Trowbridge, also known as “Snow,” 41, of Henderson, NC, to almost 27 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl and more...
