Entries by John C. Rose

Register Online for Vaccine with Franklin County Health Department

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Franklin County residents can now register online for first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations, according to Scott S. LaVigne, county health director. Please visit https://www.franklincountync.us/alerts/corona-virus-covid-19-joint-information-center, where interested residents will find a link to the county’s COVID-19 Vaccine online booking system. Clink on the link, answer a series of questions to confirm your eligibility and proceed to book your […]

Closings and Delays February 18 and 19, 2021

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Closings and Delays for this weather-related event will be announced on WIZS 1450 AM / 100.1 FM.  Your Community Voice. Digital versions of the closings and delays will be shared by WIZS at facebook.com/wizsradio.

Vance VITA Not Able To Use Library To Operate

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Katrina Reid with Vance County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) reports to WIZS News, “Due to COVID-19, the Vance County VITA program that’s held at the Perry Library is closed.” The library is not open to the public at this time. For additional assistance, reach out to Reid at 252.432.6642. In her correspondence, she provided […]

WIZS Local News Audio 02-15-21 Noon

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WIZS Your Community Voice — 100.1 FM / 1450 AM Click Play for today’s Local News Audio. PRESENTED IN PART BY OUR SPONSOR DRAKE DENTISTRY Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. “TownTalk” Airs on WIZS M-F at 11 a.m. “The Local Skinny!” Airs on WIZS Mon-Thurs at […]

CURFEW 9 p.m. on Feb. 13 until 6 a.m. Feb. 14

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The County of Vance and the City of Henderson have declared a State of Emergency due to the current weather conditions. The State of Emergency includes a curfew that begins at 9PM tonight and ends at 6AM tomorrow morning. The purpose of the curfew is due to power outages, road conditions, and the possibility of […]

Vance Eclipses Other Local Areas in Power Outages

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With precipitation out of the Henderson area, at least for know, it’s a good time to show you these numbers and information from Duke Energy Progress from early-to-mid afternoon Saturday. As you can see, Vance County caught the worst of it so far in terms of power outages. Info courtesy of Duke Energy Progress … […]

CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR FEB 13, 14 AND 15

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THANK YOU for being on WIZS.com!  We sincerely appreciate your attention and support. ALL closings and delays we gather for this weather event will be shared on our Facebook page. facebook.com/wizsradio

Local Vance 2nd Dose Vaccine Clinic Postponed To Feb 21 Due To Weather

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PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW!  Local Vance 2nd Dose Vaccine Clinic Postponed To Feb 21 Due To Weather This is a 2nd dose vaccination event only. No first doses will be given. This event is by appointment only. If you do not have an appointment, then you will not be accommodated. The event on Feb. […]

“The Local Skinny!” Thurs, Feb 11

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Each broadcast of “The Local Skinny!” invites you to call 492-5594.  You can call with an item you’d like to sell or something you are looking for.  Also, you can call about anything on your mind…a grip, a praise, a news item of interest, a question you’d like to know more about. And, we’re always […]