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Huntstone Pool/Club House Destroyed by Fire
West of Henderson along U.S. 158 Business near Old Watkins Road, the Huntstone subdivision saw its swimming pool clubhouse destroyed Monday by fire. Vance County Fire Chief Chris Wright said late Monday, still on the scene, that the fire call came at 4:54 a.m. He said Watkins Volunteer Fire Department, Bearpond Volunteer Fire Department and...
Timberlake Wins Art Contest With Tree Theme To Spotlight Arbor Day
An artist with ties to the area has won a juried art contest in Chase City, VA, held in conjunction with Arbor Day. Frank Timberlake’s “Persimmon Tree Branch” took top honors in the adult division of the art contest, held at MacCallum More Museum & Gardens to spotlight community support for trees and the town’s...
WIZS Local News Audio 5-10-21 Noon
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TownTalk 05-10-21 Economics, Jobs, Inflation
Host John C. Rose discusses economics, employment and inflation including the effect stimulus payments have had, how the lack of employees has effected the shipping of goods and concerns about inflation. For complete details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 05-10-21 Economics, Jobs, Inflation ...
Acting U.S. Attorney G. Norman Acker, III Recognizes Police Week 2021
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina G. Norman Acker, III recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021. “This week is a time to honor our...
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...
Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks Arthritis Exercise Class Tues & Thurs
WIZS has been asked to announce: Arthritis Exercise Class – The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will be having Arthritis Exercise Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm. This is a FREE low-impact, joint safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range...
Henderson City Council Meets Virtually May 10 at 6 p.m.
The Henderson City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, May 10 as it considers a request to annex parcels along Red Oak Road, which extends from U.S. 158 Bypass to Dabney Road. The public hearing will take place at the beginning of the council’s regularly scheduled meeting. The city clerk received a petition to...
Exams, State Tests: No Opt-outs For Students
Vance County Schools students will begin taking exams, end-of-course (EOC) and end-of-grade (EOG) tests in less than two weeks, and school officials are working hard to make sure parents are informed about schedules and understanding the logistics necessary to satisfy state requirements in a safe environment. Exam schedules are posted on each school’s website, according...
WIZS Local News Audio 5-7-21 Noon
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