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The Local Skinny! COVID-19 Update
There aren’t as many people routinely wearing face masks as there were this time last year, which is one indication that things are improving on the COVID-19 front. Or, perhaps people are just plain tired of wearing masks. But public health professionals study and analyze the public’s health from a variety of perspectives...
TownTalk: Ghost Hunting With Michael La Chiana
About this time each year, TVs in living rooms everywhere are filled with scary movies and TV shows about spooky things to entertain viewers. But there’s a big difference in the shows that are designed for entertainment and the shows that Michael La Chiana is producing. La Chiana, a paranormal investigator and researcher, is...
The Local Skinny! Sip And Stroll With The Souls
Looking for a way to get into the “spirit” of All Hallows Eve? Drop by Louisburg’s historic Oakwood Cemetery Sunday afternoon for “Sip and Stroll with the Souls.” Dorothy Cooper, one of the organizers of the event, said it should be a fun way to learn more about some of the famous – and not-so-famous...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Compost Your leaves Please Do Not Burn Them Build a frame for a raised bed that you can use next spring Do not let weeds seed out in your garden. Don’t leave gas in mowers or other equipment over the winter. Improve your garden...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 10-25-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for October 25, 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 Name: Sadie’s Coffee Corner Job Title: Hiring for...
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...
