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The Local Skinny! Granville Co. Beekeepers Are Abuzz With Events
Christina Henthorn stays as busy as the proverbial bee, and this weekend she and fellow bee enthusiasts are putting on a couple of events that will serve several purposes, not the least of which is to provide the community with some great entertainment. Bring the family to a free event on Saturday, Oct. 29 at...
The Local Skinny! Maria Parham To Host Breast Cancer Screening
As part of its observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Maria Parham Health is offering free clinical exams to promote education, prevention and early detection. MPH Cancer Center Director Kim Smith said staff will be available to walk participants through the process, literally greeting you as you walk into the hospital and then making sure...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Start preparing your leaf collection equipment.PPE, rakes, leaf blower. You have missed the preferred planting window for tall fescue. Consider carefully before investing heavily in seed, etc. Now is a good time to control fire ants. Use granule fire ant bait on days ants...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 10-18-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for October 18, 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. Lowe’s Position: Fulfillment Team Lead Full-Time. The Fulfillment Lead...
Election Coverage: Brame Targets Drug Activity, Addressing Staff Shortage If Elected To Second Term As Sheriff
-The following is part of WIZS’s continuing coverage of the Nov. 8 election. Curtis Brame said he looks forward to a second term as sheriff and working collectively with the community to keep Vance County residents safe. During his first term, Brame has had to contend with issues like staffing shortages and increased service calls...
The Local Skinny! Advance Auto Partners With Henderson Police
It may have happened to you before: You’re driving down the street, trying to get from here to there, when you see the blue light in your rear-view mirror, accompanied by the woop-woop of the police car, telling you to pull over. Such encounters with the police for minor infractions like broken taillights or burned-out...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Now is the time to start planning your season extension methods. Row covers. plastic , cardboard. If you plan to renovate your lawn do so ASAP. With cooler temps scout your property for fire ants. Granule baits work well when fire ants are foraging...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 10-11-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for October 11, 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. Name of Business- Maria Parham Health Title of Job...
The Local Skinny! Zoning And Coding In The City Of Henderson
About 5 p.m. on Monday afternoon, a group of interested business and community were leaders invited to gather at a local downtown restaurant for a quick bite before walking over to the Henderson City Council meeting that began at 6 p.m. It’s just one way that this group – participants in a business roundtable group...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Jail
The Vance County commissioners continue to move forward to address issues with the county detention center, and at their meeting Monday chose a Raleigh architectural firm to complete a needs assessment and make recommendations and suggestions about whether to repair or replace. Moseley Architects worked with Granville County to build its newly completed jail complex...
