Entries by John C. Rose

WIZS Beach Music Blast Debut

Starting (tomorrow) May 1, 2018, the WIZS Beach Music Blast program will air M-F from 12 noon until 1 p.m. May 1, 2018 is also the 63rd birthday of WIZS Henderson, which first came on the air May 1, 1955 as WHVH. The WIZS Beach Music Blast debuted today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on […]

Take Back North Carolina Initiative Press Conf

Wednesday afternoon at 3:30, the United States Attorney’s Office conducted a press conference at the Henderson Police Department. The audio of the press conference is available here. Discussed was the beginning of a new initiative to combat violent and drug crime in the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative will bring the full weight […]

Candidates Forum for May 8, 2018 Primary (Audio)

Candidates Forum for May 8, 2018 Primary On Sunday, April 22, 2018 in downtown Henderson, The Daily Dispatch, The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and WIZS partnered to present a local candidates forum in advance of the May 8th Democrat Primary in Vance County. The question and answer portion of the forum was confined to candidates […]

NVHS Seniors Honored for Job Internships

NVHS Seniors Honored for Job Internships — information from VCS Press Release written by Terri Hedrick, Public Information Officer Five seniors in the Occupational Course of Study program at Northern Vance High School were honored the morning of April 13th for successfully completing the hours required by the state for their job internships. Each of […]

Henderson City Council Committee Meetings 4-24-18

— submitted by Esther McCrackin, City Clerk Henderson City Council Committee Meetings The Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, to discuss issues relating to health insurance and other benefits. This meeting will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. […]

Diverse Healthcare Leader To Speak To Students, Public On April 24

— courtesy VGCC The Medical Office Administration program at Vance-Granville Community College will host a presentation on medical office careers by a veteran healthcare instructor and manager on Tuesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. on the Main Campus. Marianne Durling, currently an associate compliance officer with the Duke University Health System, will be in the […]

Franklin County Early College High School Hosting Blood Drive April 26

— courtesy VGCC Franklin County Early College High School is hosting a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on Thursday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin Campus. Coordinating the drive is Abril Rosales-Martinez, a Super Senior at FCECHS, who says she’s been a long-time donor for the […]

Plymouth Robbery Results in Federal Prison Time for Butner Man

— press release courtesy U.S. Dept. of Justice and U.S. Attorney Eastern District of NC GREENVILLE – United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today, GERALD KENNETH McCALOP, 24, of Butner was sentenced in United States District Court today.  The charges stem from the July 20, 2017 robbery of the Jewel Shoppe in Plymouth. Senior United […]

Vance County Regional Farmers Market Opens Sat. (WOW!!!)

— submitted by Tracy Madigan, Market Manager Farmers Market Begins 2018 Season This Saturday The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will begin its 2018 season Saturday, April 21 with their second annual Spring Fling Produce, Plants & Crafts market. Featuring over 30 vendors, the market will have a variety of local spring produce, baked and […]