Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Upcoming Events At Perry Memorial Library

The official first day of autumn is still a few weeks away, but fall programs at Perry Memorial Library are getting started this week. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said things are shaping up for a wonderful fall at the library – come on in and have some fun! Mother Goose story time is starting […]

Granville Health System Gets 4 Stars From Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services

Granville Health System has received a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for delivering exceptional patient-centered care and ensuring their well-being. “The Hospital Compare ratings evaluate crucial facets such as patient experience, safety protocols, care efficiency, and clinical outcomes […]

AAA Offers Reminders About Sharing The Road With School Buses

-information from N.C. Department of Insurance and AAA More than 1.5 million students across the state started a new school year today and AAA and the N.C. Department of Insurance have some important reminders when it comes to sharing the roads with buses transporting their precious cargo – schoolchildren. It’s not new information, but the […]

Armed Henderson Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

— Press Release courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of North Carolina A Henderson man was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl and possession of firearms. On March 20, 2023, Neno King, 31, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute a quantity of heroin and fentanyl, […]

Convocation Kicks Off New School Year For Vance County Schools, Teachers, Staff

-Courtesy of Aarika Sandlin, VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Vance County Schools’ staff gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at McGregor Hall for Convocation to celebrate the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. This annual event brings staff from all 16 schools, transportation, maintenance and district office together. This year, the event […]

Chamber Launches Student Leadership Institute For Rising Sophomores, Juniors

The Henderson Vance County Chamber of Commerce is launching a new Student Leadership Institute this fall. The program is designed to educate young leaders by providing experiences and motivating them to take an active role in their community, according to Vanessa Jones, the Chamber’s director of Programs. Open to public, private, charter and homeschool rising […]

Franklin Commissioners Approve 5 Percent Pay Bump for Emergency Medical Services Staff

  -information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks Salaries for Franklin County’s Emergency Medical Services staff got a 5 percent bump from county commissioners recently, all part of an effort to boost retention and recruitment. The board Commissioners approved recommendations from County Manager Kim Denton to increase the pay. “Franklin County EMS […]

Enjoy Fresh Produce And More From Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Vendors

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will be open one more Wednesday this season before it drops back to Saturday-only hours. Wednesday, Aug. 30 marks the unofficial end to summertime at the Farmers Market, but Market Manager Pat Ayscue says vendors still have lots of produce as summer transitions to fall. The vine-ripe tomatoes just […]

Home and Garden Show

The Home and Garden Show for Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Click play below for the audio, brought to you by Satterwhite Point Marina. The Home and Garden Show airs each week on WIZS on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show 08-23-23