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TownTalk: VGCC Foundation Celebrates 50 Years
– Information courtesy of Vance-Granville Community College For the past 50 years, the Vance-Granville Community College Foundation has been helping students with scholarships and other financial means. In doing so, it also has strengthened communities and has opened doors of opportunity across the VGCC four-county service region. Established in 1976 as the College’s Endowment Fund,
TownTalk: Kerr Lake RWS Plant Getting Upgrades
Henderson Assistant City Manager Christy Lipscomb’s report to the City Council about progress being made at the regional water treatment facility included information about subterranean placement of valve and piping, installation of new equipment to create dry sludge and dynamite. Yep, they’ve been blowing up stuff out there. “We had to use some dynamite in
WIZS Election Coverage: Candidates In Vance County Commissioner District 4 Contest
Editor’s Note: WIZS contacted the candidates for the District 4 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners and asked them to provide written responses to a series of questions to give voters some insight about their experience and background as the March 3 primary approaches. Incumbent Dan Brummitt faces challenger Kelley Wade Perdue. Early
TownTalk: Faith in Mental Health Forum Coming to MHCO in March
The program called Faith in Mental Health is hosting an event on Monday, Mar. 16 and invites churches to become community partners to address mental health and substance use disorders. Karl Johnson, PhD, is a team member of the Rural Academic Health Dept at Granville Vance Public Health. The upcoming event is a continuation of
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Black History in Old Granville County
By the end of the American Revolution, the population of what was then known as Granville County was about 8,000 people. Of that number, 40 percent – or 3,200 – were enslaved. The plantation system created by wealthy landowners was utterly dependent on that labor to get in tobacco and other crops. But mostly, it
TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners Planning Retreat Coverage Pt. 4 – Economic Development
Economic development is top of mind for many in the area: more businesses locating here means more jobs and more tax revenue. County leaders like Economic Development Director Ferdinand Rouse know that prospective industries look at a variety of factors when considering where to locate. It’s not some mysterious, unknown list: businesses are looking
TownTalk: VC BoC Discuss Revaluation Cycle, Jail Health Coverage, & Upcoming Budget
The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to change the tax revaluation cycle from 8 years to 6 years. Commissioner Tommy Hester made the motion to shorten the tax cycle, and several other commissioners chimed in to express support. Commissioner Dan Brummitt voted against the motion. “I understand the concept, but we’re not there
TownTalk: VC BoC Adds Dress & Appearance Policy
The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted for and adopted a dress and appearance policy at their recent board meeting. (Our WIZS written coverage will appear here soon.) CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: VC BoC Add Dress & Appearance Policy
WIZS Election Coverage: Candidates In Vance County Sheriff Contest
Editor’s Note: WIZS contacted the three candidates for Vance County Sheriff and asked them to provide written responses to a series of questions to give voters some insight about their experience and background as the March 3 primary approaches. Incumbent Curtis Brame faces challengers Sterlin M. Walker, Jr. and Sean Alston, Sr. Early voting began
Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Two Juveniles
UPDATE 1:35 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 — from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Two Juveniles The Vance County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the deaths of two juveniles found deceased in their homes on February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m. Detectives are working actively with the
