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The Local Skinny! Public Hearing June 7 To Discuss Proposed County Budget
WIZS – The Local Skinny! May 24 The proposed Vance County budget is in its final stages, and could be approved as early as June 7, when the next public hearing is scheduled, according to County Manager Jordan D. McMillen. “We are looking to hold the tax rate steady at 89 cents per $100 in...
The Local Skinny! Retha White MPH May Employee Of Month
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice! Retha White represents the mission and vision of Maria Parham Health according to CEO Bert Beard. And he says he’s proud to see White honored for her daily commitment. He said, “She always come to work and uplifts those around her and does the same...
Home And Garden Show 05-19-21 with Wayne Rowland & Paul McKenzie
WIZS, Your Community Voice. Thank you for listening! The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show. WIZS Radio · Home And Garden Show 05-19-21 with Wayne Rowland & Paul McKenzie...
The Local Skinny May 18 Jobs In Vance
In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of CommerceJobs in Vance on WIZSThe Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. The City of Henderson is currently accepting applications for a Camp Counselor and Junior Camp Counselor. Both positions are part-time Temporary Seasonal. City of Henderson also has an...
The Local Skinny! Henderson Empowerment Bridging Politics & Community
Several months ago now, the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department started offering a weekly series of empowerment for the community programs. The offerings can be seen live on Facebook, or later after the interview has been completed in most cases. On Mondays at 4 p.m., the Henderson-Vance Outreach Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Henderson-Vance-104608337596118) hosts virtual sessions for...
The Local Skinny! Get Vaccinated May 20 Outside Courthouse
On Thursday, May 20th here in Vance County, the courthouse will serve as a site to get a covid vaccine. The Hon. Henry L. Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, said Granville Vance Public Health would be on site at the courthouse starting at 9 a.m. to provide the vaccine. He said Lisa Harrison...
The Local Skinny! May 12 Home and Garden Show
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! May 12 Home And Garden Show...
The Local Skinny! May 11 Jobs in Vance
In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of CommerceJobs in Vance on WIZSThe Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. The Vance County Detention Center currently has vacancies for the position of Detention Officer. To apply, go to the website www.vancecountysheriff.org, click on the EMPLOYMENT TAB. Follow directions for...
Local Business Transportation Survey Respondents Needed
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is surely one vehicle that almost no one will ever be afforded the opportunity to drive to work. There is a special program for that. All fun aside, there is presently special transportation survey information out from the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. According to Chamber President Michele Burgess, the Chamber’s Governmental...
The Local Skinny! Annual Spring Cleanout Granville
GRANVILLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE: The Annual Spring Clean Out is scheduled for 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center. This event provides an opportunity for residents to recycle and/or properly dispose of unwanted household items during spring cleaning. On-site vendors will be accepting scrap...
