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Town Talk 04/06/20: NC811 Director Reminds Public to ‘Call Before You Dig’
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Louis Panzer, executive director of North Carolina 811, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Known for its “Call Before You Dig” slogan, NC811 has provided the public with a communications link between local utility providers since 1978. With April being recognized as Safe Digging...
Henderson’s Sewer Collection System Bypasses 10,800 Gallons of Untreated Water
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, City of Henderson The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 10,800 gallons of untreated water on April 5, 2020, due to debris being placed in the sewer manhole. The overflow occurred in the Fox Pond outfall. Approximately...
Warren County Confirms Third Case of COVID-19
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Warren County Government A third case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Warren County. The Warren County Health Department received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, April 6, 2020. Residents should be diligent about complying with...
SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses Launches
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza launched the Paycheck Protection Program, a $349 billion emergency loan program created last week with the President’s signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). The program...
Granville NC Cooperative Extension Announces New Office Hours
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, NC Cooperative Extension The Granville County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension has announced new office hours, which went into effect April 1, 2020. The Granville County Extension Center is now open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on...
Warren Co. Seeks Demolition Contractors for Abandoned Manufactured Homes
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Warren County Government Warren County is seeking interested and qualified demolition contractors to participate in the County’s Abandoned Manufactured (mobile) Home Deconstruction Program. Contractors will be responsible for deconstructing abandoned manufactured (mobile) homes by separating recyclable materials from non-recyclable...
Congressman Butterfield to Hold Teleconference for Small Business Owners
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Congressman G.K. Butterfield will host a teleconference on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 10 a.m. for any small business owner in North Carolina’s First Congressional District. Butterfield will provide a brief update on the CARES...
Volunteers Step In to Offer Meals to Granville Children April 10 – 17
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools’ child nutrition staff have been working hard to provide meals to students during this difficult time. During the week of April 10 – 17, staff will not be working, so the...
VCS Announces This Week’s Remote Learning Pickup, Meal Distribution Dates
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Vance County Schools Vance County Schools announces that the next remote learning packets are available for pick up for those students opting to use the paper/pencil version. Pick up will be on Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9...
Youngsville Mayor Says Franklin’s Curfew Shall Not Apply There
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Shortly after 4 p.m. today, Franklin County amended its proclamation of a State of Emergency and issued a curfew. The Franklin County curfew is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Sunday. (Click here for that news story.) Just after 5:15 p.m...
