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The Local Skinny! Bean Spotlights NC Education Corps
The current buzz phrase is “high-impact literacy,” but what it all boils down to is this: Helping young students become better readers through relationship-building and consistent small-group tutoring. North Carolina Education Corps is a nonprofit initiative to get literacy tutors in elementary schools to help children who need a little extra support with reading skills...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Now is the time to harvest your Irish potatoes. Don’t be too alarmed by leaf spots on ornamental trees and shrubs. Although they cna detract from the appearance of the plant and even cause some leaf drop, generally they will not kill the plant...
The Local Skinny! Frank Sossamon Speaks At Local GOP Rally
Frank Sossamon is no stranger to public speaking, having spent his career as a pastor. And during remarks at a recent Vance County GOP rally, Candidate Sossamon encouraged fellow Republicans to get out and vote in the November general election. Sossamon, a political newcomer, is running for N.C. House District 32 on the Republican ticket...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 06-28-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 28, 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. Business Name – Variety Wholesalers Inc. Job Opening – ...
Magistrates in North Carolina
Click Play and hear the full story from The Local Skinny! WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Magistrates in North Carolina According to nccourts.gov/learn/court-officials where you can click on the word magistrates, “A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. Magistrates perform numerous...
Home And Garden Show 06-22-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. If plants are showing signs of disease take those plants out of the garden contact Cooperative Extension for ID of the disease or insect and we can recommend control measures Conserve water through summer dry periods. Tall fescue can survive 2 weeks without...
The Local Skinny! Acquest Group Partners With City On Garnett St. Property
In the spirit of true public-private collaboration, a portion of South Garnett Street is getting a new lease on life. Alex Green, vice president and director of operations with Acquest Group is set to close on the purchase of property at 411 S. Garnett St. The city has purchased a lot next door, and, together...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 06-20-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 21, 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. •••••••••••••••••••• Business Name – Benchmark Community Bank Job Opening...
The Local Skinny! Bee Jubilee Coming To Granville Expo Center
The Granville County Expo and Convention Center will be abuzz with activity Saturday as the local beekeepers group hosts the 6th annual Bee Jubilee. Christi Henthorn, president of the Granville County Beekeepers said upwards of 80 vendors will be set up inside and outside for the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3...
Henderson State of the City Address
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Henderson Rotary Club, has announced a State of the City address and luncheon. According to a flyer out about the event, it will serve as the first in a series of informative, local agency meetings. The City’s vision, strategic plan, recent achievements and challenges will...
