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Knights Lacrosse Win in Overtime One Day; Become Conference Champions the Next
— article submitted by Vance Charter School The Vance Charter Knights Varsity Men’s Lacrosse team had another strong showing with 2 more wins added to their record. On April 21, the Knights traveled to Cary Christian, which proved to be exciting from beginning to end. Cary Christian took an early lead, but the Knights quickly...
Oxford FD Receives Higher ISO Rating
The city of Oxford has announced that its fire department has received a new rating following a recent inspection, which places it among the top 12 percent of all rated fire departments in the state. The Oxford Fire Department, under the leadership of Chief David Cottrell, achieved a new rating of 3 from the Insurance...
The Local Skinny! Granville Gardeners Expo
Stop by the Granville Gardeners Expo in Oxford on Saturday for a fun-filled day of plant and garden workshops, from beekeeping to composting. There will be more than 60 vendors on site at the Granville County Expo Center on Hwy. 15 south of Oxford, selling all types of plants and shrubs from 9...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Provide cutworm protection around transplants by placing a cardboard collar around your transplant and tuck the collar down in the soil about 2 inches Use good sanitation practices with garden tools and equipment to reduce risk of introducing weeds and transmitting diseases. It should...
Angela Allen Highlights Granville County Events
The events range from gardening to Scottish games, but families looking for some upcoming outdoor entertainment need look no further than Granville County for some fun and unique activities. Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen joined John C. Rose and Bill Harris on Tuesday’s The Local Skinny! and reeled off a variety of activities teed up...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for April 19, 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 the Company: Jersey Mike’s Subs –...
The Local Skinny! Around Old Granville: Louise Sneed Hill
Louise Sneed Hill was the daughter of a very prominent family that came to the Townsville/Williamsboro area in the late 1700’s. She was educated at an elite boarding school in New York City. She was accustomed to the finer things in life, and she spent her adult married life establishing that culture and high society...
Home And Garden Show 04-13-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Row covers can be used to protect sweetcorn from birds Consider warm season turf. Easter Lillies like to be in 65F during the day and 60F at night keepout of direct sunlight to prevent wilting. No frost or freeze in 10-day forecast, but 37...
The Local Skinny! Henderson Partners With DOT For Cleanup
Think about the roads you use frequently when running errands or from home to work or to drop the kids at school. Are there roadsides that could use a little spring cleaning? Henderson City Manager Terrell Blackmon invites church and civic groups, school groups and individuals to participate in Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, April...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for April 12, 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. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Freight Handler/Order Filler Walmart Distribution Center – 6091...
