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The Local Skinny! Gavin’s Groupies 5K Run To Benefit CFF
If you’re looking for a new spot to get your Saturday run in this weekend, Tanya Darrow invites you to come out to Henderson Point for a 5K Fun Run fundraiser. In addition to getting some exercise yourself, you’ll be helping a group called Gavin’s Groupies – Loping For Lungs at the same time. Gavin...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 09-19-23 Noon
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What Happened at Henderson Walmart Friday? Fortunately, Nothing!
Press Release: On September 15, 2023 at 12:43 PM, officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to Walmart, 200 N. Cooper Drive, in reference to a report of an armed subject. Multiple officers with the department arrived on scene within minutes of the call being dispatched. Upon arrival, neither the reporting party nor the...
Spiess Named Granville Veterans Services Director
The newly named Veteran Services officer for Granville County is a familiar face taking on a new role. Albert “A.J.” Spiess was Veteran Services technician for the past year and becomes the department director to assist local veterans and their families access state and federal programs and resources. “After a rewarding year working with Granville...
Vance County Public Safety Expo Set For Sept. 30
The Vance County Fire Department is partnering with Vance County Schools to present a Public Safety Expo on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out to the former Charles Boyd Chevrolet dealership on US 158 bypass to see and hear all about public safety resources in the area. Kids, there will...
TownTalk: Mayoral Candidates Answer Questions
Note: This is the third of five TownTalk segments to provide election coverage for the upcoming Oct. 10 municipal elections in Henderson. Today, we’ll hear from the four mayoral candidates WIZS posed the same questions to all 17 candidates running for the five races – mayor, Ward 1 and Ward 2 seats, as well as...
The Local Skinny! Rehab at Maria Parham
Lori Murphy has been a physical therapist for 29 years, and as a physical therapist and clinical liaison for LifePoint at Maria Parham Health, she wants to make sure that the community knows about the services available for those who need inpatient rehab. This week is National Rehabilitation Awareness Week and Murphy was a guest...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 09-18-23 Noon
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‘Luminary Night Of Hope’ Sept. 30 At Henderson Family YMCA
Chances are you’ve seen banners around town announcing the Luminary Night of Hope that will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Henderson Family YMCA. The event, hosted by St. James Missionary Baptist Church, is one activity planned by Vance County Relay For Life. There will be luminaries...
‘National Night Out’ Takes Place Oct. 3 In Downtown Henderson
Downtown Henderson is the place to be on Tuesday, Oct. 3 as area law enforcement agencies and other community organizations take part in National Night Out. The community is invited to come to Breckenridge Street for the annual event, held this year from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be presentations and displays by...
