The Henderson Family YMCA staff has asked WIZS to announce that they will open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 4th. This information is current as of 5:34 p.m. on Wednesday, and this post will be updated if WIZS is notified of any further changes.
— WIZS has been asked to announce
Nikita Koloff, retired professional wrestler, actor, and minister, will be visiting Crystal River Church of God on Sunday, January 7 for Morning and Evening Worship Services. Everyone is welcome! Please join us as Nikita shares a Message.
Sunday Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m. and Sunday Evening Worship begins at 6 p.m. Crystal River Church of God is located at 305 John Deere Road, Henderson, NC 27537. This is a free event.
Submit your Public Service Announcement by clicking here – https://wizs.com/psas/
UPDATE 6 p.m.
Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Weather Advisory westward, and it now includes Vance and Granville Counties. Warren and Franklin Counties also remain in the advised area.
The latest update also indicates a slight westward shift in the “up to an inch” category for the snowfall forecast.
Black ice will be possible on roads and walkways Thursday and Friday (mornings especially) across the parts of central North Carolina that receive snow accumulation.
Regarding cold temperatures: Expect temperatures to remain below freezing across most of central North Carolina right through Sunday morning.
The heaviest snow continues to be forecast for the area east of I-95.
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UPDATE Noon — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)
From Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County:
“Attached is the latest from the NWS. Nothing has really changed from the previous release.
“We still expect this to be a very light event for us.”
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UPDATE 8:45 a.m. — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)
Snow appears likely for Henderson/Vance County and the surrounding WIZS listening area, but exactly how much remains a mystery. Forecasters say the storm system is still developing that will produce snow and frozen precipitation in the area this evening, but how far the system tracks westward will determine how much snow and mixed precipitation will fall.
Henderson-Vance is on the dividing line right now, with Winter Weather Advisories being pushed westward overnight to now include Warren and Franklin Counties plus Wake County and points south. Go another county to the east into Halifax, Northampton, Nash, Wilson and points south and east and it’s a Winter Storm Warning.
Even with brined roads in our area, what falls could cause some travel difficulties because it has been so dreadfully cold.
Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, said:
“Attached (click here) is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the winter weather that is headed our way. As you can see not much has changed for us. Light snow is anticipated but like any event of this nature it is very hard to predict.
“Presently, the peak of our snowfall is expected to be between 6PM tonight and midnight.
“We will continue to keep an eye on it as it heads our way.”
From Terri Hedrick
Public Information Officer
All after school activities for Vance County Schools, including the evening classes at AdVance Academy, have been cancelled for today.
From Dr. Stan Winborne
Executive Director of Operations, Human Resources,
Communications, and Safety
Public Information Officer
Granville County Public Schools
Due to the winter weather forecast, all schools will dismiss ONE HOUR EARLY today, Wednesday, January 3.
This early dismissal will allow time for our buses to complete their routes before dark and give all students, staff and parents an opportunity to prepare before the storm is forecasted to arrive.
Rapidly changing and conflicting weather reports are being made, so we are erring on the side of caution with this decision.
After school day care programs will remain open until 4:00 pm, and all other evening activities are cancelled.
Any additional changes to our schedule will be provided as those decisions are made. Please be safe and stay warm.
Thank you.
Franklin County Schools will release early today, January 3, due to the pending winter storm and current weather advisory.
High Schools will dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
Middle Schools will dismiss at 12:15 p.m.
Elementary Schools will dismiss at 12:45 p.m.
Bus transportation will be provided at the early release dismissal times. All after-school activities, including the after-care program, are canceled.
Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.
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UPDATE Wednesday 8:45 a.m. — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)
Snow appears likely for Henderson/Vance County and the surrounding WIZS listening area, but exactly how much remains a mystery. Forecasters say the storm system is still developing that will produce snow and frozen precipitation in the area this evening, but how far the system tracks westward will determine how much snow and mixed precipitation will fall.
Henderson-Vance is on the dividing line right now, with Winter Weather Advisories being pushed westward overnight to now include Warren and Franklin Counties plus Wake County and points south. Go another county to the east into Halifax, Northampton, Nash, Wilson and points south and east and it’s a Winter Storm Warning.
Even with brined roads in our area, what falls could cause some travel difficulties because it has been so dreadfully cold.
Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, said:
“Attached (click here) is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the winter weather that is headed our way. As you can see not much has changed for us. Light snow is anticipated but like any event of this nature it is very hard to predict.
“Presently, the peak of our snowfall is expected to be between 6PM tonight and midnight.
“We will continue to keep an eye on it as it heads our way.”
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UPDATE Tuesday:
Snow is possible over eastern North Carolina, mainly east of Highway 1, Wednesday afternoon and evening. Amounts are likely to be highest along and east of I-95 according to the National Weather Service. Expected snowfall amounts for the immediate WIZS area are less than one inch. Some forecast models show significantly higher amounts, and while unlikely, the high solution amounts can’t be ruled out entirely according to the National Weather Service.
Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County said:
“Attached is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the potential for light snow in our area tomorrow.
“As you can see from the graphic, there is wide range of possibilities for snow accumulation with this system ranging from nothing at all to several inches. The most likely scenario calls for less than 1 inch.
“At this time, we do not anticipate any significant hazards with this storm but we will continue to watch it and will keep everyone informed as it heads our way.”
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UPDATE Monday:
The latest National Weather Service briefing indicates a good chance of light now over eastern portions of central North Carolina, east of Highway 1 on Wednesday and Wednesday night. Discussion so far is for accumulation to mostly be under a half inch.
Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County said:
“Please see the attached from the National Weather Service (click here) regarding the possibility of snow in our area on Wednesday of this week.
“For now, accumulations are expected to be just east of us, however the impact will be determined by where exactly the low pressure system that is feeding the storm tracks along the southeast coast. A shift in that track could change our outcome significantly, so for now just be mindful of it.
“We will continue to watch the system with great interest and will forward along additional information as it is received.”
— courtesy theacc.com
NOTING ACC BASKETBALL
By the Numbers
1 – Virginia Tech’s Ahmed Hill has made at least one 3-point field goal in 14 straight games and leads the ACC in 3-point field goal percentage (.506) and 3-point field goals per game (3.1).
1 – Duke freshman Marvin Bagley III leads the ACC in scoring (21.9), rebounds (11.6), double-doubles (11) and ranks second in field goal percentage (.630) … with 32 points and 21 rebounds in Saturday’s win over No. 24 Florida State, Bagley became the first freshman in ACC history to have a 30/20 game.
8 – Syracuse’s Ty Battle has scored 20 points or more in an ACC-best eight games this season and ranks third among league scoring leaders (19.9).
12.5 – Pittsburgh freshman guard Marcus Carr is averaging 12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game in the Panthers’ eight wins .
14.7 – Over his last seven games, Louisville’s Quentin Snider has averaged a team-high 14.7 points, made 12-of-24 three-pointers (.500) and handed out 27 assists with just seven turnovers.
31 – Notre Dame senior forward Bonzie Colson has scored in double figures in an ACC-best 31 straight games and leads all current ACC players in career double-doubles (32) and rebounds (833).
216 – Georgia Tech’s Ben Lammers leads all active ACC players and ranks 24th among ACC career blocked shot leaders with 216 rejections.
ACColades
The ACC weekday slate tips off Tuesday night with Pitt traveling to Louisville … the game will be the first league test for the Cardinals, while the Panthers seek to rebound from last Saturday’s loss to No. 15 Miami in their ACC opener … six more conference games are scheduled for Wednesday evening … six ACC teams are ranked among the top 10 of the latest AP poll, led by Duke at No. 2 … Virginia moves up to No. 8, while North Carolina is at No. 12 and Miami at No. 15 … Florida State continues to hold the No. 24 spot, while Clemson enters the rankings at No. 25 … Clemson (12-1) is off to its best start to a season since the 2008-09 Tigers opened with 16 straight wins … the Tigers’ appearance in the AP poll is their first since Jan. 18, 2010 … Duke freshman Marvin Bagley III leads the ACC in both scoring (21.9 ppg) and rebounding (11.6 rpg) … Virginia sophomore Ty Jerome set career highs for single-game points (31), field goals (11) and minutes played (37) in the Cavaliers’ ACC-opening win over Boston College … Miami senior Ja’Quan Newton needs five points to reach 1,000 for his career … Notre Dame senior Bonzie Colson’s 17 rebounds in last Saturday’s win over Georgia Tech tied a career high … Jerome named ACC Player of the Week, while Bagley tabbed as ACC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time.
