Entries by John C. Rose

WIZS Radio Local News 7-14-21 Noon

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Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio. Your Community Voice!! WIZS Radio Local News Audio at Noon on 7-14-21 WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-14-21 Noon

New Downtown Henderson Fountain Activated July 2

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Henderson City Councilman Garry Daeke forwarded an email memo to WIZS from City Manager Terrell Blackmon. Blackmon sent the note to Mayor Eddie Ellington and the City Council. It said after months of anticipation, the fountains at the intersection of Charles and Garnett streets would be activated about 7 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021.  […]

The Local Skinny! Dr. Cindy Bennett, Vance Co. Schools, Sworn In

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Today is day one for Dr. Cindy Bennett as Vance County Schools superintendent. Bennett said Wednesday she would be sworn in this morning at the Vance County Schools Administration Building on Graham Avenue. It begins her seventh year with Vance County Schools. At the regular meeting of the Vance County Board of Education on June […]

United Way Allocates $31,500 in Local Grants

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The United Way of Vance County awarded $31,500 in grant allocations to seven local agencies Wednesday. Local advocate Tommy Haithcock sent a picture of those in attendance at the United Way office at 715 S. Garnett Street in Henderson. Haithcock presently serves as the president of United Way, and Desiree Brooks is first vice president. […]

The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show

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Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio. Your Community Voice!! The Local Skinny! broadcast for June 30, 2021. Each Wednesday, the Local Skinny! features Vance County Cooperative Extension Agents Wayne Rowland and Paul McKenzie for the Home and Garden Show. Home and Garden Audio WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show 6-30-21

New Members Appointed to County Boards of Elections

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More election news as The State Board of Elections on Tuesday appointed four members to all 100 county boards of elections.  As the press release on the matter said, this is “the latest class of elections officials working to administer and safeguard elections.” Executive Director of the State Board, Karen Brinson Bell, said in the […]

Henderson Municipal Elections Delayed; Kittrell and Middleburg Not

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The City of Henderson, non-partisan municipal elections will be delayed until March 8, 2022. NC Senate Bill 722 became law today. Henderson is one of more than 30 municipalities across North Carolina that will delay elections originally scheduled for later this year. Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS News the City Council passed a resolution in […]

TownTalk: Vance and Granville Co. Animal Shelters Are Full

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The animal shelters in Vance and Granville Counties are full and need help! If you enjoying volunteering and helping animals, then this announcement is for you. For complete details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Vance and Granville Co. Animal Shelters Are Full Matt Katz, the Granville County Animal Management Director, says the […]

City Adopts Budget; Conducts Public Hearing

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When the Henderson City Council met Monday night, the fiscal year 22 budget was adopted as presented by the city manager. Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS News, “No tax increase and no fee increases, keeping in mind the struggles of the citizens dealing with the effects of Covid-19 last year.” The total city budget is […]