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ALE Operation Nets 28 Misdemeanor Charges in Henderson
On Tuesday, April 20th, agents with NC Alcohol Law Enforcement issued 28 misdemeanor charges in Henderson. A total of 15 people were charged. Clay Joyner, special agent in charge for ALE in District 4 – Raleigh told WIZS News, “Our main focus of what we went that day for was to focus on any criminal...
The Local Skinny! April 26, VCS Budget, Classified Staff
Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson says the VCS budget will consider an increase in classified staff compensation. Q: Middle and high schools were consolidated a few years back and it seems like there was about a $2 million per year savings that was talked about at that time. As we head into the...
Vance DSS Info Events to Help with NC Medicaid Deadline May 14
Vance County residents enrolled in Medicaid have until May 14 to choose from one of six managed health plans that best suit their needs, and the local Department of Social Services is sponsoring a couple of drive-thru informational events to help in the decision-making. The first event is scheduled for Friday, April 30, with a...
WIZS Local News Audio 04-26-21 Noon
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Open Broadband Opening Up to Vance
Three years ago surveys about local broadband service went out. Almost two years ago area local governments in Vance, Granville and Franklin Counties began approving contracts. Now, more and more potential from the process is being realized. Specifically in Vance County, the latest on Open Broadband was revealed earlier this month at the monthly meeting...
Learn How To Fly a Drone With 4-H Project
Is your child interested in drones and learning how to fly them? Registration is free and open now for young people between 12-18 years to participate in the 4-H Drone Pilot Program. Over the course of the two-week program, participants will receive a kit that includes the Parrot Mambo mini-drone, 2 drone batteries, battery charging...
TRLC Adds 83 Acres To Create Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve
More than 80 acres of land has been donated to Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) in recognition of Earth Day, which was April 22, the preservation group announced. The new tract – 83 acres along Smith Creek in southern Granville County – adjoins a 158-acre tract purchased by TRLC in 2018, according to Derek Halberg...
Vance Board of Education Recognizes Athletes at April Meeting
— courtesy of Vance County Schools and the latest Board Briefs Publication The Board of Education recognized student athletes. Rosie Kanouff, senior at Early College High School, was recognized as an all-conference selection in Volleyball. Tra’On Lyons, a senior at Vance County High School, was recognized as an all-conference selection in Boys Basketball. Yumyah Hargrove...
WIZS Local News Audio for 04-23-21 Noon
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Nominate Someone for Citizen of the Year 2020
From the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce — The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Citizen of the Year! This award is presented each year by the Chamber to recognize an individual for their volunteer work to make our community a better place to live. The Annual Banquet and Meeting...
