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Vance Co. Tornado Not Confirmed by Local Officials; No Damage Reported
Sunday at 6:06 p.m., WIZS received a tornado warning for Vance County from the National Weather Service. At one point, the radar-indicated tornado was forecast to pass very near downtown Henderson. On Monday, Brian Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations, told WIZS News that there was no confirmed touchdown of a tornado or any...
Television Show ‘Fishing University’ to Feature Kerr Lake, Vance Co. Attractions
-Press Release, Fishing University Internationally televised, Emmy award-winning television show, Fishing University, will soon make Vance County home, filming an episode to air in 2019 and featuring not only Kerr Lake but local dining, activities and attractions. The film crew, along with hosts/fishing legends Charlie Ingram and Ray Brazier, will arrive on September 24, to...
Hurricane Florence Updates – Sept. 14
Updated Friday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. WIZS will be bringing you updates on Hurricane Florence as new information is received. Please check the WIZS website, Facebook page and listen live to WIZS 1450 AM and 100.1 FM for updates. The latest briefing from the National Weather Service can be found by clicking here. -Information courtesy Brian K. Short, Director...
Go With the ‘Flo’ – Vance Co. Farmers Market Will be Open This Sat.
-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market Looks like we may have dodged the wrath of Florence. Based on the forecasts for our area, it appears it will be safe for us to open this Saturday. Hopefully, our power will be on and we will be operating BAS – Business As Usual...
West End Baptist Fish Fry Fundraiser Rescheduled
-Information courtesy Jerry Parrish, West End Baptist Church Due to Hurricane Florence, West End Baptist Church has rescheduled their Fish Fry Fundraiser from Monday, September 17 to the next Monday, September 24 at 220 Seafood Restaurant from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7 per plate and dinner will include trout, slaw, french fries and...
Youth Basketball Registration at Aycock Rec. Center Ongoing Sept. 17 – Nov. 3
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Youth basketball registration will be held Monday, September 17 through Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Aycock Recreation Center. Leagues will include: Boys and Girls Mighty Mite League – Ages 4-6 Boys Pee Wee, Midget, Junior and Senior Leagues –...
Several Vance Co. Events Canceled/Postponed Due to Hurricane
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Events postponed or canceled due to the hurricane forecast include: Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc. Ducky Derby Race September 15; 2 p.m. – CANCELED Garnett Street in Downtown Henderson A drawing for prizes will be held Friday, September 21 at noon at the F-G-V...
Shelters Open at Louisburg Senior Center, Franklinton High School
Update – Friday, September 14 – 11 a.m. Shelters are currently open at the Louisburg Senior Center (127 Shannon Village) and Franklinton High School (910 Cedar Creek Road). For information about NC shelters, visit ReadyNC.org. You may also monitor https://www.franklincountync.us/alerts/hurricane-florence. Franklin County residents are urged to sign up for Code Red alerts at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/76FC03E45CDF...
