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Leadership Granville Graduation 2021-2022
— by Lauren Roberson, Executive Director Granville County Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Leadership Granville Steering Committee, the Chamber is proud to recognize the 2021-2022 Leadership Granville Class! Granville County is very lucky to have this group of talented individuals serving our community. The Chamber would also like to thank our co-sponsors, Granville...
Avian Flu on Weekly Home and Garden Show
Until further notice, all poultry shows and public sales of poultry are suspended until further notice because of the ongoing threat of avian influenza, according to state veterinarian Mike Martin. This includes all exhibitions, farm tours, shows, sales, flea markets, auction markets, swaps and meets pertaining to poultry and other feathered fowl in North Carolina...
The Local Skinny! Free Christian Play Coming To Louisburg
Thanks to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, a group of pastors and ministers in Franklin County had to get creative as they began planning for their annual community gathering during the Easter season. Speaking on behalf of FACES – Franklin Area Clergical Ecumenical Society – Eddie Williams said the result is a play called “Too Young...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 04-05-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for April 5th, 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 Michelle@hendersonvance.org to be included. JOB OPENINGS IN VANCE COUNTY – Week of Tuesday...
The Local Skinny! Painting The Town
Groups of volunteers will be gathering at several city intersections later this week to create decorative crosswalks as downtown revitalization continues. More volunteers are welcome to participate Wednesday through Saturday, and they should come prepared to get a little bit messy, according to Alexandra Green, vice president and director of operations of Acquest. Acquest joins...
The Local Skinny! Week Of The Young Child Apr. 4-8
FGV Smart Start will celebrate the Week of the Young Child next week with a bevy of activities for families to participate in. The purpose is to focus on the needs of young children and their families and identifying the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs, according to FGV Smart Start Programs...
Aycock Elementary Yard Sale to Benefit Kids
There will be a yard sale to benefit youngsters this Saturday at Aycock Elementary School on Carey Chapel Road. Assistant Principal Donald “DJ” Johnson told WIZS the yard sale will start at 8 a.m. and continue until noon on Saturday. He said the school is working on a project for the “Young Sprouts” at the...
Home And Garden Show 03-30-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Check moisture level of garden soil before tilling that soil Check your fruits trees for cold damage Vegetables you can now plant: Arugula,asparagus,Snap beans,beets,broccoli,cabbage,kale,leeks,bulb onions, irish potatoes,turnips. If fruit has started to form start your fruit spray program Purchase healthy transplants, good color, not...
The Local Skinny! Around Old Granville: Cemeteries
Whether they are small family plots or large city-owned and maintained properties, cemeteries can reveal a lot about an area’s history and its beginnings. In the Around Old Granville segment of The Local Skinny! Tuesday, Bill Harris and Mark Pace discussed a few prominent cemeteries in the Vance County area, some of which have graves...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for March 29, 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 christa@hendersonvance.org to be included. Name of the Company: Vance County Department of Social...
