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The Local Skinny! Animal Services Gets $13K For Spay/Neuter Program
Thanks to a donation of $13,000 from a nonprofit dog rescue group, the Vance County Animal Services is able to offer free spay and neuter services for dogs and cats in the area. Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, said the gift came from the Mona Pants Foundation, a 501c3 organization that is...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Take photos of your garden to know how to rotate planting of vegetables next spring Conduct your annual shade tree inspection. Use a pair of binoculars to inspect the trunk and limbs for defects, injuries, rot, broken limbs, etc. and contact a professional if...
Maria Parham Health Earns “A” For Patient Safety From National Group
Maria Parham Health has received an “A” rating from a national watchdog organization for its achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that promotes patient safety, published its findings recently, said Donna Young, MPH coordinator for marketing & communications. “I applaud the hospital leadership and...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 11-22-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for November 22, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included. Company Autobrite Car Washes, Inc Title of Position Hiring...
The Local Skinny! City Council Making City Employment More Attractive
Good news for current and future employees of the city of Henderson: The Henderson City Council adopted a city-wide minimum hourly rate of $15 per hour for all employees at its Nov. 14 meeting, City Manager Terrell Blackmon made the request, which is in line with the most recent strategic plan strategies to...
Farm-City Week 2022
There’s no debate that agriculture plays an important role in our lives – whether we are the farmers responsible for growing the crops, livestock and commodities that make their way into the food chain or whether we are the consumers of those products. Producers and consumers gathered at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market Tuesday...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 11-15-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for November 15, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included. Company – Maria Parham Health Job Title – Front...
The Local Skinny! County Commissioners Meeting Review
Vance County Commissioners have approved bumping up the pay for some county employees whose jobs require permanent night shifts, which could put more than $3,800 in the paychecks of 911 dispatchers and detention officers. County Manager Jordan McMillen said the commissioners approved the $20 extra per night shift worked at the Nov. 7 meeting. The...
The Local Skinny! Granville County is Ready for the Holidays!
Granville County is chock full of events happening in November, and Angela Allen shared some of what’s going on with John C. Rose on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny! Cedar Creek Gallery just outside Creedmoor is having its annual holiday open house this weekend. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Collecting leaves use PPE ear,eye, hand protection Include some NC products on your Thanksgiving table. Have frost protection measures ready for any outside plants you want to protect. Cover your raised vegetable garden beds with an inch or two of compost. This will reduce...
