Entries by John C. Rose

New Solid Waste Site Open on Warrenton Rd.

As County Manager Jordan McMillen explained in an email to WIZS News, work at Vance County’s newest solid waste site on Warrenton Road has wrapped up.  He said the final punch list inspections were completed last week. And the target date for opening the new site of today, April 14, was met. McMillen wrote, “This […]

The Local Skinny! April 14; Home and Garden Show

WIZS, Your Community Voice.  Thank you for listening! The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! April 14; Home And Garden Show  

Smart Start Children’s Services Information Drive Thru Wednesday

Garry Daeke, development coordinator, FGV Smart Start informs WIZS News the organization is holding a children’s services and information drive thru. He said in an email, “Parents with young children can easily and safely access information by driving by our tents. Car seat installation/appointments will also be provided on site.” And it’s right away, Wednesday, […]

Donate Old, Functioning Laptops to HTI

HUBZone Technology Initiative (HTI) is collecting working laptop computers to convert to Chromebooks. There are several drop-off sites in Henderson and the surrounding area that will be accepting donations through April 22. Drop-off sites in Henderson include: HTI office – 208 N. Garnett St, Suite F, Wed-Fri 10 a.m. to noon Restoring Bodies and Minds […]

Vance, Granville 6 Percent Behind NC for Full Vaccinations

Each year National Public Health Week, which is always celebrated the first week of April, has bookends, but the latest battle for public health workers hasn’t yet reached its conclusion as Covid continues. Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison, in a weekly email she provides like clockwork, wished a happy National Public Health week […]

Rec Sports Signups – Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer

Update 4-9-21 at 3 p.m. Soccer, Baseball & Softball and 7 on 7 Football registration has been extended to Sunday, April 25, 2021. Registration fees are $40 for Vance County residents and $60 for non-residents. For information, please contact Darius Pitt at 252. 438.3408 (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us). — submitted by Tara  Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent Soccer–  […]

NC MedAssist to Henderson April 30; Free OTC; Pre-Order Now

NC MedAssist is coming to Henderson at the end of the month and is giving away free over-the-counter medication. The event will take place at the Salvation Army, 2292 Ross Mill Road, on April 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to information from Sheila Kidwell, NC MedAssist’s director of foundations and communications. Triangle […]

Maria Parham Health Visitation Policy Adjustments Made April 6

Maria Parham Health’s visitation policy was adjusted effective Tuesday, April 6th. Donna Young, coordinator of marketing and communications, told WIZS, “Maria Parham Health is pleased to announce that we are adjusting our visitation policy.” The list of changes provided includes: Patients are now allowed two visitors per patient per day on the inpatient floor, with […]

TownTalk 04-07-21 Juvenile Offenders; Gun Violence

What are some of the steps taken in North Carolina when a juvenile is a suspect or person of interest in a crime? For one thing, it matters if the crime is a felony and if so what letter.  Felonies are grouped by letters, with letter A, for example, being first degree murder.  A felony […]